PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kylma Jaak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Max Handle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Handle has chosen Right On as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Jaak
vs
Handle

185 cm
40
185 lbs
17 - 12 - 0

170 cm
34
190 lbs
19 - 19 - 0

Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
Heavy handed

Urban Fighter

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kylma Jaak!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Max Handle!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Elvis Blanc and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jaak moves out of range as Handle strikes.
Jaak appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Handle has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Handle tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Jaak thuds his right hand into Handle's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nice jab there from Jaak.
Jaak sizes up Handle with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Jaak tries to move into range but Handle moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.

It looks like Kylma Jaak has been cut.
Jaak throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jaak has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Fight Factory in the buildup to the fight.
Jab, jab by Handle - just one landing.
Jaak uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Handle.
Jaak misses with a series of wild punches.
Jaak throws an overhand right that lands on Handle's shoulder, as Handle tries to avoid the shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Handle missing with a left hand there. Jaak was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jaak rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Handle counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nice uppercut lands for Handle. That snapped Jaak's head back.
Jaak jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Jaak ducks under a wild hook from Handle.
Jaak misses with a takedown attempt - Handle sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Handle slaps away a takedown attempt from Jaak, before circling back to the center of the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jaak throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Handle throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jaak lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Jaak tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick misses from Jaak.
Nice defenses there by Jaak.

Jaak drives through with a takedown into Handle's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Jaak in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jaak landing some decent shots from guard.
Handle trying to control the position.
Jaak wants to control from the top but Handle keeps moving.
Jaak postures up.
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.
Jaak stays in close to Handle's body and controls the position.
Handle trying to keep a closed guard but Jaak is proving a slippery customer.
Handle keeping full guard, as Jaak tries to pass.
Handle utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Handle trying to keep a closed guard but Jaak is proving a slippery customer.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Jaak connects with a body shot.
Jaak throws a head kick that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jaak misses with a looping left.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jaak lands a head kick. Handle smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Jaak ducks under a wild hook from Handle.
Handle connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Handle throws an overhand right that lands on Jaak's shoulder, as Jaak tries to avoid the shot.
Handle is looking to chop away at Jaak's legs.
Jaak attempts a counter takedown but Handle avoids it well and moves away.
Handle loads up on a big right hand but Jaak slips the punch.
Handle swinging wildly here.
Jaak ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Handle moves away.
Handle lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Jaak misses with a double jab.
Jaak is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Jaak ducks under a wild hook from Handle.
Jaak goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Handle fails to land with a series of punches.
A swing and a miss from Jaak.
Handle might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Handle with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Handle misses with an uppercut. Jaak saw that one coming.
A telegraphed right hand from Handle misses the target.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Handle attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Jaak rushes Handle and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Jaak lands a body punch in the clinch.
Jaak lands a hook that snaps the head of Handle backwards.
A short left from Jaak.
Jaak is trying to pull guard but Handle has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kylma Jaak. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Handle blocks an elbow strike from Jaak.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jaak.
Handle swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jaak misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jaak prevents a body shot from Handle.
Jaak is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Handle is defending well for now.
Handle lands with a left to the head.
Jaak scores with a hook to the body.
Handle blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Jaak.
Handle wants to stall.
Handle trying to land knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kylma Jaak dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kylma Jaak's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Handle throws a jab when Jaak was well out of range.

Oooooh!!! Jaak has knocked Handle down with a huge combo! Jaak steps away and waves a wobbly Handle back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!

Handle is rocked!
Jaak digs a good body shot into Handle's ribs.
Handle is still on wobbly legs! Can Jaak finish him?
Jaak tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jaak digs a good hook to Handle's body.
Jaak fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Handle to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Handle looks to clinch but Jaak throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Handle taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Kylma Jaak!