PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sonor Jasrai (ranked 3913 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anatolijus Namajunas (ranked 8374 p4p, 0 weight class). Jasrai comes to the cage accompanied by Khusugtun Batzorig - Chinggis Khaan. This should be a great matchup!

Jasrai
vs
Namajunas

187 cm
25
240 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

203 cm
23
270 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Good chin

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Sonor Jasrai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Anatolijus Namajunas!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Richard Clark and Sam Margolis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jasrai tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Namajunas defends well and Jasrai ends up having to push Namajunas into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Namajunas slaps away a takedown attempt from Jasrai, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jasrai moves out of range as Namajunas strikes.
Namajunas throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Namajunas throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Namajunas tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jasrai sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Namajunas somewhat.
Jasrai tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Namajunas defends well and Jasrai ends up having to push Namajunas into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sonor Jasrai. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Namajunas has Jasrai up against the cage in a clinch.

Namajunas pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Namajunas misses with a jab, cross combination.
Namajunas lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.

Jasrai scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Namajunas wants to control but Jasrai is keeping busy and won't allow it.

Jasrai is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Namajunas defends it well.
Jasrai is pressing down on Namajunas's thigh, looking to free his foot. Namajunas is holding on for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jasrai wants to take a breather but Namajunas is having none of it.
Namajunas is in trouble now - Jasrai has advanced to mount!

Jasrai moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Namajunas has worked his arm free - good work by Namajunas!

Jasrai is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Namajunas is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jasrai advances nicely into full mount.
Namajunas is looking to improve his position but Jasrai isn't that keen on the idea.
Namajunas is still trying to improve position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Jasrai wants to finish this one by submission but Namajunas is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Jasrai.
Namajunas wants to control but Jasrai is having none of it.
Jasrai looking to control but Namajunas is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

Jasrai jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Namajunas is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Namajunas and Jasrai has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.

Jasrai tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

Jasrai is trying to get an arm triangle but Namajunas is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Namajunas is trying to get back to half guard.
Namajunas can't do much from the bottom here.
Jasrai passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Namajunas!
Jasrai seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Namajunas is holding on tight.
Jasrai is working hard here to advance position.
Jasrai wants to control but instead Namajunas manages to regain half guard.
Jasrai seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Namajunas does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Namajunas wants to control but Jasrai is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Jasrai trying to pass the guard but Namajunas defending well.

Jasrai 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.

Namajunas is defending against the submission attempts here by Jasrai.
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 Sonor Jasrai will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Namajunas has closed the distance and engaged Jasrai in a clinch.

Namajunas turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Namajunas manages to end up in side control.
Jasrai gets back to half guard.
Namajunas looks to land a strike but Jasrai avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Namajunas with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Namajunas is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Namajunas lands a couple of digs.
Namajunas must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Jasrai 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! Namajunas rolls with it to try and escape but Jasrai cranks on the arm and Namajunas is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sonor Jasrai!
After the fight, Sonor Jasrai was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.