PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between MC Wisk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jiu Jitsu (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.

Wisk
vs
Jitsu

191 cm
29
213 lbs
17 - 8 - 0

183 cm
24
214 lbs
11 - 6 - 1

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, MC Wisk!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Jiu Jitsu!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Yukihiro Yamamoto.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wisk fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A lazy body kick from Wisk

and Jitsu counters by clinching up.
Jitsu has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Wisk avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Wisk lands a hook that snaps the head of Jitsu backwards.
Wisk fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jitsu with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Wisk lands a left hand.

Jitsu lands a takedown into guard.
Wisk seems keen to control Jitsu's posture.
Jitsu slips nicely into half guard.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!

Jitsu is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Wisk is looking for a sweep. Jitsu is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Wisk is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Sali that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wisk trying to hold on to Jitsu's head to control him but Jitsu postures up.
Wisk wants to get back to his feet.

Jitsu is working for a kimura but Wisk is defending it quite comfortably.
Jitsu prevents Wisk from standing back up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wisk is looking to control Jitsu's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Wisk avoid being mounted?

Jitsu is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Jitsu missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Jitsu throwing shots but Wisk is blocking nicely.

Jitsu wants to work for an arm triangle but Wisk is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Wisk trying to control from the bottom.
Wisk pushes Jitsu off looking to stand but Jitsu dives back in and keeps control.

Jitsu looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Wisk wants to control but Jitsu is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Jitsu trying to mount his opponent but Wisk defends it.

Wisk pushes Jitsu off and gets back to his feet.

Wisk has taken the fight to the clinch.
Wisk throws a head punch that misses.
A body shot lands from Wisk.
Jitsu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wisk lands on the inside with an uppercut.

Jitsu breaks the clinch.
Wisk lands a slapping body shot.
Wisk looks to land a right hand but Jitsu moved out of range.
No luck for Jitsu with that takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jitsu wants to clinch but Wisk slips to the side
and Wisk counters with a big head kick but Jitsu shrugs it off.
Jitsu with a poor takedown
and Wisk counters with a left to the body.
MC Wisk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jiu Jitsu.

Jitsu throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Wisk was covering up waiting for the punch and Jitsu finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Jitsu stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wisk swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jitsu throwing strikes from guard but Wisk blocks nicely.
Wisk is adopting a defensive guard.

Wisk uses the cage to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jitsu darts in looking for a takedown but Wisk gets double underhooks and turns Jitsu into the cage.
Wisk misses with a straight left.
Wisk throws a leg kick that misses.
Jitsu is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Wisk shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Jitsu changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Wisk looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.

Wisk throws Jitsu to one side and escapes!
Wisk takes a swing at Jitsu's ribcage but misses.
Wisk moves into range and connects with a jab.
A solid body kick from Wisk.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

MC Wisk dominated that round.
That's time! Wisk's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Wisk scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Wisk throws a leg kick
and Wisk takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Good leg kick by Wisk there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Jitsu tries to score a power double leg takedown but Wisk sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jitsu somewhat.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jitsu.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wisk lands a right hand.
Jitsu is trying to pull guard but Wisk has him pressed against the cage.
Jitsu is trying to drag Wisk to the mat but Wisk just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
MC Wisk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jiu Jitsu.
Wisk lands with a right to the head.
Jitsu fails to pull guard.
A short uppercut from Wisk.
MC Wisk has scored more points in the clinch so far.

Wisk breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wisk dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wisk jabs Jitsu right on the nose. Jitsu blinks but takes it well.
Wisk throws a lazy right hand but Jitsu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jitsu shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Wisk connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jitsu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wisk.
Jitsu dives in and grabs Wisk's left leg, looking for a takedown. Wisk pushes down on Jitsu's head and hops out.
Wisk defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jitsu.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jitsu moves out of range of the strikes.
And Jitsu tries to counter it with a takedown but Wisk pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Wisk tries a low kick but Jitsu avoids it.
Jitsu takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
MC Wisk is winning the standup battle so far.

Jitsu gets a takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wisk trying to control here.
Jiu Jitsu has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jitsu is looking to advance position but Wisk won't allow it.

Jitsu is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Wisk doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Jitsu.
Wisk looks like he's trying to stand up.
Jitsu trying to pass the guard but Wisk defending well.
Wisk wants to get back to his feet.
Wisk tries to get to full guard but Jitsu has control of the leg.
Jitsu 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.
Jitsu is thwarting Wisk's attempts to control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.

Jitsu is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Wisk trying to control but Jitsu postures up.
Wisk is looking for a sweep. Jitsu is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Wisk wants to get back to his feet.
Wisk is looking for a sweep. Jitsu is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jitsu looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

Jitsu is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Wisk has managed to free his arm - good work.
Wisk is looking for a sweep. Jitsu is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wisk is working hard here to advance position.
Jitsu trying to mount his opponent but Wisk defends it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

MC Wisk dominated that second round.
That's time! Wisk's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Jitsu will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Jitsu shoots in for a double leg but Wisk sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Wisk lands a nice looking body shot.
Wisk ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jitsu moves away.
Wisk misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wisk shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wisk lands with an overhand left.
Jitsu misses with a takedown
and Jitsu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
MC Wisk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jiu Jitsu.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wisk tries a low kick but Jitsu avoids it.
Wisk misses with a left hand

and Jitsu counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Jitsu.
Jitsu working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Wisk trying to control the position.
Jitsu lands a couple of digs.
Jitsu prevents Wisk from getting back to his feet.
Jitsu cracks Wisk with a solid left hand.
Jitsu pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wisk is keeping the position for now.
Wisk working a defensive guard here.
Wisk is looking to stand up but Jitsu isn't so interested in that idea.
Jitsu pushes down on Wisk's leg and manages to get into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Jitsu seems to be working for a kimura but Wisk defends the submission attempt.
Wisk manages to get to full guard.

Wisk pushes Jitsu off and gets back to his feet.
Wisk stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Wisk wants it to stay on the feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wisk scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jitsu doesn't seem bothered though.
Jitsu fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Wisk is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Wisk misses the shot to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jitsu has his takedown stuffed

and Wisk moves into the clinch.
Jitsu is looking for a takedown.
Jitsu tries a knee to the head but Wisk blocks it.
Jitsu is trying to pull guard but Wisk turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.

Wisk has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Jitsu uses from the top position.
Wisk trying to control the position here.
Jitsu throws a big right hand that misses.
Wisk is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jitsu can do to turn this around?
Jitsu won't allow Wisk to get back to his feet.
Wisk is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jitsu stands up over Wisk, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Wisk is pulling down on Jitsu's head. It's preventing any offense from Jitsu, at least for the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jitsu throws a big right hand that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jitsu accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jitsu working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jitsu throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Wisk trying to keep a closed guard but Jitsu is proving a slippery customer.
Jitsu pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wisk is keeping the position for now.

Jitsu thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Jitsu throwing strikes from guard but Wisk blocks nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Jitsu is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Wisk is pulling down on Jitsu's head. It's preventing any offense from Jitsu, at least for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

MC Wisk clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

A big left from Wisk misses.
Wisk scores with a body shot.
Jitsu tries to clinch up.
Jitsu tries to score a power double leg takedown but Wisk sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jitsu somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Jitsu shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Wisk is trying to defend but Jitsu finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jitsu is thwarting Wisk's attempts to control the position.
Wisk wants to improve his position but Jitsu is controlling well.

Jitsu is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Wisk doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Jitsu.
Wisk is looking to control Jitsu's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Wisk avoid being mounted?
Jitsu working Wisk over with strikes.
Wisk wants to get back to full guard.
Jitsu lands with a punch from half guard.

Jitsu is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Wisk defends it well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jitsu is thwarting Wisk's attempts to control the position.
Jitsu is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Wisk is looking to improve his position.
Jitsu thows a huge punch but Wisk dodges it nicely.
Jitsu missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

Jitsu is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Wisk doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Jitsu.
Jitsu prevents Wisk from improving his position.
Jitsu missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wisk is looking to improve his position.

Jitsu is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Wisk defends it well.

Wisk has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Jitsu is on him like a limpet, forcing Wisk back against the cage.
Jitsu wants a takedown but no success here.
Wisk lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jitsu backwards.
Wisk goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wisk jumps guard but Jitsu stands there with Wisk around his waist. Wisk gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Wisk goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wisk lands with a light punch inside.
Wisk can't find room to land a body shot as Jitsu controls the action.
Wisk scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jitsu has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Wisk seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Jitsu can turn it around.
Wisk lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Jitsu or not.
Jitsu is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wisk misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wisk misses with the head strike.
Wisk makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.

Jitsu jumps guard and drags Wisk to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jitsu keeping moving, preventing Wisk from controlling successfully.
Wisk slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

Jitsu had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Wisk defends it easily.
Wisk wants to control from the top but Jitsu keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Jitsu is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Jitsu is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

MC Wisk had his way with Jiu Jitsu in that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Wisk shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Despite the aggression on Jitsu's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Jitsu defending well as Wisk loads up on a big left hand.
Jitsu shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Wisk as he jumps to the side.
Jitsu changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Wisk tries to avoid it but Jitsu manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Wisk to the ground. Wisk escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jitsu tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wisk swats him away and circles back towards the center.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wisk misses with a head kick.
Wisk lands with a thumping leg kick.
Wisk tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jitsu takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Jitsu slips under a jab.
Wisk misses with a straight left.
Wisk throws a head kick but Jitsu moves out of range.
Wisk scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jitsu doesn't seem bothered though.
Wisk digs a good body shot into Jitsu's ribs.

Wisk rushes Jitsu and presses him up against the cage.
Jitsu tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Wisk smiles and moves away.
MC Wisk is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
MC Wisk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jiu Jitsu.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wisk throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jitsu.
It appears Wisk was looking to counter with a kick there.
A big right from Wisk misses.
Wisk misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jitsu.
Jitsu tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Wisk lands a right hook to the body.
Wisk throws a hook to the side of Jitsu's head but Jitsu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wisk thows a left - swing and a miss!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jitsu darts in looking for a takedown but Wisk gets double underhooks and turns Jitsu into the cage.
Jitsu just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromWisk.
Jitsu blocks a head kick by Wisk.
MC Wisk is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jitsu shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jitsu with a poor takedown
and Wisk counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Jitsu tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wisk paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Wisk tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Jitsu manages to circle out of the way.
Wisk lunges at Jitsu with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Jitsu's hand.
Wisk throws a big shot that misses.
Jitsu drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Wisk defends it well.
Wisk pulls out of a head kick attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jitsu shoots in for a takedown but Wisk shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Wisk tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Jitsu manages to circle out of the way.
Jitsu tries to close the distance and clinch but Wisk swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Wisk tried to counter with a leg kick but Jitsu avoided it.
Wisk tries a head kick but it misses.
Jitsu shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Wisk pinned against the cage. Wisk gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jitsu checks a leg kick.
And Jitsu tries to counter it with a takedown but Wisk pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Jiu Jitsu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wisk tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

And that's the end of the fight!
MC Wisk showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Wisk, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 50:44
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 50:44
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 50:44

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... MC Wisk!
MC Wisk retains his light heavyweight title!
A very excited looking MC Wisk made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.