PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Oroku Saku (ranked 533 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kylo Jahr (ranked 2134 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Saku
vs
Jahr

200 cm
27
245 lbs
8 - 3 - 0

189 cm
26
280 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

Decent wrestler
Great elbows
Cardio machine

Good takedowns
Basic striking
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 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Oroku Saku!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Kylo Jahr!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Winston Alpacca and Santiago Holmes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saku lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Saku attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
We've been told by Saku's head coaches at ELITE Island Gym - 19 Elite Coaches that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Nice sprawl there from Saku as Jahr shoots in.
Nice sprawl there from Saku as Jahr shoots in.
Jahr misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Oroku Saku has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kylo Jahr.
Jahr takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jahr tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.

Jahr feints and as Saku raises his hands in defense, Jahr changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.

Saku has his foot on Jahr's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jahr works his way back into a safe position though.
Saku will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jahr passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Jahr tries to move into full mount but can't pass Saku's legs.
Saku gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jahr wants to take Saku's back here but Saku is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Saku tries to lock up and control but Jahr gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Jahr is looking to work his way around to Saku's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Saku is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

Saku defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Jahr.
Saku is desperately trying to improve his position but Jahr has a good base and remains in mount.
Jahr wants to control the pace but Saku is squirming around nicely.
Jahr avoids the attempt from Saku to control.
Jahr wants to take Saku's back but he can't do it this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saku is looking to improve his position but Jahr isn't that keen on the idea.
Saku knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jahr on the ground.
Saku wants to control but Jahr is having none of it.
Jahr takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Saku is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

Jahr is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Saku can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Saku tries to lock up and control but Jahr gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

Jahr working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Saku prevents Jahr from taking his back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Jahr jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Saku manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Jahr wants to control but Saku is keeping him busy.
Saku tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Jahr wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

Jahr has an Americana. Saku didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Jahr is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Jahr hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Kylo Jahr!
A pretty intense looking Kylo Jahr took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.