PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kanishka Lijikiszcz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lalla Danda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lijikiszcz comes to the cage accompanied by 2Pac feat Outlawz World Wide Mob Figgaz. Lalla Danda will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Lijikiszcz
vs
Danda

150 cm
18
135 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

170 cm
18
142 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

Voodoo Nutrition
Mohito Fightwear (Laundry)

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kanishka Lijikiszcz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Lalla Danda!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Marco Blurström and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Danda looks to score with a jab to the body but Lijikiszcz is just out of range.
Lijikiszcz attempts a counter takedown but Danda avoids it well and moves away.
Danda misses with a straight right.
Danda scores with a jab.
Lijikiszcz staying out of range there.
Lijikiszcz feinted with a counter takedown.
Danda rushes in with a sloppy looking punch

and Lijikiszcz counters with a single leg into guard. Danda didn't expect that.
Danda is trying to keep Lijikiszcz in close.
Danda keeping moving, preventing Lijikiszcz from controlling successfully.
Lijikiszcz is really struggling to control Danda but he's trying to hold on to the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lijikiszcz won't allow Danda to sweep him here.
Lijikiszcz definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Lijikiszcz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Lijikiszcz drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lijikiszcz jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Danda looking for a sweep. Not yet Danda, not yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lijikiszcz looking to sit in guard and control but Danda gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Lijikiszcz is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Danda is aware though and is defending well.

Lijikiszcz is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Danda defends well.

Lijikiszcz looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Danda postures up in Lijikiszcz's guard and throws a big left but Lijikiszcz blocks it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Lijikiszcz is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Danda postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Lijikiszcz is looking for a triangle here but Danda uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Lijikiszcz is looking to reverse the position.
Danda wants to control but Lijikiszcz is keeping him busy.
Lijikiszcz is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Danda off and has taken his back!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
I really don't envy Danda right now.
Lijikiszcz not allowing Danda to control his hands.
Danda tries to break free.
Danda rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lijikiszcz is figuring out what he wants to do next.

Lijikiszcz is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Danda has managed to free his arm - good work.
Lijikiszcz wants to control but Danda is keeping him busy.

Lijikiszcz is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Lijikiszcz is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Danda defends it well.
Danda is trying to maintain the position but Lijikiszcz is very close to passing his half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

Lijikiszcz maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Danda could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Lijikiszcz has cracked it and Danda is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Lijikiszcz!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kanishka Lijikiszcz!
A victorious Kanishka Lijikiszcz thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.