PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jomlong Kiapoity (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dominance Zelditeez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jomlong Kiapoity had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Kiapoity
vs
Zelditeez

160 cm
26
135 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

178 cm
26
142 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Experienced

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jomlong Kiapoity!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Dominance Zelditeez !
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Santiago Holmes and Bart Greer.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Kiapoity tries to sprawl but Zelditeez drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Kiapoity makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kiapoity.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kiapoity looking to control.
Zelditeez is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Zelditeez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kiapoity is keeping the position for now.
Zelditeez advances position into side control!
Zelditeez wants to control but Kiapoity is keeping him busy.
Kiapoity tries to bench press Zelditeez off him but Zelditeez keeps the position.
Kiapoity might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zelditeez trying to control the position but Kiapoity is working away.
Kiapoity sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Kiapoity's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Zelditeez drops an elbow to the side of Kiapoity's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zelditeez takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Zelditeez has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Kiapoity wants to hold on but Zelditeez pushes him away.
Kiapoity really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Zelditeez avoids the attempt from Kiapoity to control.
Kiapoity is trying to escape the mount.
Kiapoity is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Zelditeez lands a nice shot to the head.
Kiapoity is wriggling around trying to escape.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zelditeez lands a couple of good shots and Kiapoity has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Zelditeez trying to control.
Kiapoity tries to roll but Zelditeez sticks to his back.
Kiapoity is covering up but some of the strikes from Zelditeez are getting through and doing damage.
Zelditeez is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Kiapoity up.
Zelditeez really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kiapoity. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Zelditeez is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Kiapoity up.
Zelditeez doesn't have the hooks in and Kiapoity manages to turn into his guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zelditeez wants to sweep but no luck.
Zelditeez is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Zelditeez is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Kiapoity on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.

Kiapoity is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Zelditeez pulls his head out easily.
Zelditeez wants to pass the guard but Kiapoity is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zelditeez is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Zelditeez stalling.
Kiapoity is trying to get back to full guard.
Nice strikes from Zelditeez there.
Kiapoity has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Zelditeez is working away from the top position though.
Zelditeez tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kiapoity knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Zelditeez prevents Kiapoity from improving his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Ground and pound from Zelditeez .
Zelditeez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kiapoity keeps working.
Zelditeez seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Zelditeez is pressing down on Kiapoity's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kiapoity is holding on for now.

Kiapoity actively working from the bottom here.
Kiapoity is looking to improve his position.
Kiapoity is working hard here to advance position.
Zelditeez landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Kiapoity is looking for a sweep. Zelditeez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Zelditeez trying to mount his opponent but Kiapoity defends it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dominance Zelditeez dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Zelditeez shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Zelditeez drops an elbow to the side of Kiapoity's head.
Zelditeez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Kiapoity looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kiapoity is trying to get back to full guard.
Zelditeez not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kiapoity tries to get to full guard but Zelditeez has control of the leg.

Kiapoity looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Zelditeez looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zelditeez working Kiapoity over with strikes.
Zelditeez working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Zelditeez is looking to take a break and control but Kiapoity is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kiapoity regains full guard. Nicely done.
Zelditeez tries to free his leg and advance position but Kiapoity is retaining full guard.

Kiapoity is looking for a triangle but Zelditeez pushes his legs off easily.

Kiapoity escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Zelditeez gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Kiapoity is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Zelditeez rolls with it to try and escape but Kiapoity cranks on the arm and Zelditeez is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jomlong Kiapoity!
Jomlong Kiapoity took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.