PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Mr KiMuRa ArMbAr RnC (ranked 2773 p4p, 134 weight class) and Burton Guster (ranked 3704 p4p, 165 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

KiMuRa ArMbAr RnC
vs
Guster

155 cm
26
135 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

178 cm
26
145 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

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 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Mr KiMuRa ArMbAr RnC!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Burton Guster!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Donald Grub and Richard Clark.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Guster scores with the left hand. KiMuRa ArMbAr RnC knows he should have avoided that one.

It looks like Mr KiMuRa ArMbAr RnC has been cut.
Nice shot by Guster.
Guster fakes high and swings low for a body shot but KiMuRa ArMbAr RnC manages to avoid it.
KiMuRa ArMbAr RnC half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Guster looks to land a left hand but KiMuRa ArMbAr RnC moved out of range nicely.
KiMuRa ArMbAr RnC throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Guster swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
KiMuRa ArMbAr RnC could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Guster throws a lazy uppercut

and KiMuRa ArMbAr RnC counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by KiMuRa ArMbAr RnC.

KiMuRa ArMbAr RnC drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and KiMuRa ArMbAr RnC jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Guster keeping full guard, as KiMuRa ArMbAr RnC tries to pass.
KiMuRa ArMbAr RnC wants to control from the top but Guster keeps moving.

KiMuRa ArMbAr RnC thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Guster can do anything to dispel that myth.
KiMuRa ArMbAr RnC trying to control the position from guard on top but Guster is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Guster wants to stand and escape but KiMuRa ArMbAr RnC is having none of it.
KiMuRa ArMbAr RnC wants to pass the guard but Guster is keeping the position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
KiMuRa ArMbAr RnC tries for a takedown but Guster sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Guster throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Guster clobbers KiMuRa ArMbAr RnC with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Burton Guster seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
KiMuRa ArMbAr RnC looks for a takedown but Guster sprawls well.
No luck with that takedown attempt from KiMuRa ArMbAr RnC.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mr KiMuRa ArMbAr RnC. That's going to take a lot out of him.
KiMuRa ArMbAr RnC closes this distance looking for a takedown but Guster circles away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guster connects with a body shot that sends KiMuRa ArMbAr RnC's belly button to the back.
Guster throws an ugly left hook that misses

and KiMuRa ArMbAr RnC counters with a nice double leg into guard.
KiMuRa ArMbAr RnC pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Guster is keeping the position for now.
KiMuRa ArMbAr RnC trying to control the position from guard on top but Guster is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
KiMuRa ArMbAr RnC tries to free his leg and advance position but Guster is retaining full guard.
KiMuRa ArMbAr RnC missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
KiMuRa ArMbAr RnC postures up.
KiMuRa ArMbAr RnC might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
KiMuRa ArMbAr RnC stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Guster swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
KiMuRa ArMbAr RnC controls from within his opponent's guard.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Burton Guster is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice takedown defense from Guster. No joy for KiMuRa ArMbAr RnC on that attempt.
Guster scores with a jab to the body.
KiMuRa ArMbAr RnC on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Guster dips to his left and cracks KiMuRa ArMbAr RnC with an uppercut!
Guster misses with a hook

and KiMuRa ArMbAr RnC counters with a single leg into guard. Guster didn't expect that.
KiMuRa ArMbAr RnC looking to sit in guard and control but Guster gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

KiMuRa ArMbAr RnC is looking for a triangle but Guster pushes his legs off easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Guster sitting in guard, not really doing much.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guster would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Guster is stalling in the full guard.
Guster is continuing to stall.
Guster trying to control but KiMuRa ArMbAr RnC is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Burton Guster dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mr KiMuRa ArMbAr RnC's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Guster dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A shot to the body from KiMuRa ArMbAr RnC misses
and Guster connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
KiMuRa ArMbAr RnC shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Guster as he jumps to the side.
Guster bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of KiMuRa ArMbAr RnC's head.
Guster swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Guster has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A decent looking cross lands there for Guster.
KiMuRa ArMbAr RnC blocks a jab.
KiMuRa ArMbAr RnC half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Guster scores with a jab to the body.
Guster throws a jab but it's blocked by KiMuRa ArMbAr RnC.
Guster throws a lazy right hand but KiMuRa ArMbAr RnC sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
No luck for KiMuRa ArMbAr RnC with that takedown attempt.
Guster looks to land a right hand but KiMuRa ArMbAr RnC moved out of range.
KiMuRa ArMbAr RnC tries to counter with a takedown but Guster is quick to defend against it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from KiMuRa ArMbAr RnC.
Guster looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mr KiMuRa ArMbAr RnC. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
KiMuRa ArMbAr RnC gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Guster.
Guster misses with an uppercut. KiMuRa ArMbAr RnC saw that one coming.
Mr KiMuRa ArMbAr RnC is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Guster fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
KiMuRa ArMbAr RnC moves out of range as Guster strikes.
Guster misses with an uppercut

and KiMuRa ArMbAr RnC counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
KiMuRa ArMbAr RnC works his way into side control.
KiMuRa ArMbAr RnC is looking to take a break and control but Guster is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

KiMuRa ArMbAr RnC is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Guster has escaped the position, nice work there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

KiMuRa ArMbAr RnC is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Guster is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

KiMuRa ArMbAr RnC working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Guster really doesn't want to stay on the ground with KiMuRa ArMbAr RnC. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Guster tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guster gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Guster is looking to improve his position but KiMuRa ArMbAr RnC isn't that keen on the idea.

KiMuRa ArMbAr RnC goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Guster is on top in guard.

KiMuRa ArMbAr RnC is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Guster not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

KiMuRa ArMbAr RnC is looking to cinch up a triangle. Guster throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to KiMuRa ArMbAr RnC's body to avoid the submission. KiMuRa ArMbAr RnC has instead reached around Guster's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! KiMuRa ArMbAr RnC arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Mr KiMuRa ArMbAr RnC!