PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jake Blake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ram Man Rijal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Blake
vs
Man Rijal

185 cm
18
209 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

193 cm
22
205 lbs
1 - 6 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Excellent grappler
Excellent MT
Granite chin

GREEN!160

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jake Blake!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ram Man Rijal!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rijal is looking to slow Blake down with leg kicks.
Ram Man Rijal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rijal takes a swing at Blake's ribcage but misses.
Rijal tries to grapple but his opponent circles
enabling Blake to counter with a crisp jab.
Blake throws a lazy uppercut

and Rijal counters by clinching up.
Blake swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rijal has Blake pressed against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Blake.
Blake on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Rijal landing knees to the head.

It looks like Jake Blake has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blake lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Blake lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rijal.
A left hand lands to the body for Blake.
Blake trying to control the position but instead, Rijal has worked for underhooks and has pushed Blake into the cage.
Blake pressing his opponent against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Blake can't find room to land a body shot as Rijal controls the action.
Rijal misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rijal keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Blake's efforts to push away.

Rijal successfully pulls guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Rijal is looking for a triangle but Blake pushes his legs off easily.

Rijal throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Blake advances to half guard.
Rijal preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blake not landing any meaningful shots this time.

Rijal looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Rijal wants to get back to full guard.
Blake wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rijal keeps working.
Blake is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Rijal!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rijal is desperately trying to improve his position but Blake has a good base and remains in mount.
Rijal manages to regain half guard. Good work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Rijal looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rijal is looking for a sweep. Blake is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rijal is looking to control Blake's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rijal avoid being mounted?

Blake seems to be working for a kimura but Rijal defends the submission attempt.
Rijal has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Blake is working away from the top position though.

Rijal is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Blake pulls his head out easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Rijal is looking to improve his position.
Rijal has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Blake is working away from the top position though.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Rijal shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Blake counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Blake pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rijal fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Jake Blake will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jake Blake's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Rijal fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Blake looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Rijal connects with a body shot that sends Blake's belly button to the back.
Rijal swings and misses with a hook to the body.

Rijal shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Rijal showed some decent athleticism there.
Blake tries to get to full guard but Rijal has control of the leg.

Rijal is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Blake sees it coming and defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rijal is pressing down on Blake's thigh, looking to free his foot. Blake is holding on for now.
Rijal is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rijal is pressing down on Blake's thigh, looking to free his foot. Blake is holding on for now.
Rijal is looking to take a break and control but Blake is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Rijal is looking for a kimura but Blake is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Rijal to get the leverage.
Blake slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Rijal passes Blake's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Rijal wants to take a breather but Blake is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Blake wants to get back to full guard.
Rijal is trying to control the action in half guard but Blake is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Blake wants to control but Rijal is keeping busy and won't allow it.

Rijal is trying to work for a kimura but Blake is defending well.

Blake is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Rijal is tapping! Great win for Blake!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jake Blake!