PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jaro Lalla (ranked 2196 p4p, 128 weight class) and Android Ten (ranked 22425 p4p, 293 weight class). Android Ten has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Jaro Lalla's chin.

Lalla
vs
Ten

175 cm
26
126 lbs
9 - 11 - 1

160 cm
24
145 lbs
5 - 10 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Insanely flexible

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
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 9 - 11 - 1, fighting out of London, Jaro Lalla!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Android Ten!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ten lands a head kick. Lalla smiles back at him and beckons him forward.

It looks like Jaro Lalla has been cut.

Lalla looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

Lalla drops back looking for a leg! Ten is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ten manages to kick Lalla off! Lalla jumps back into Ten's guard.
Lalla pushing down on Ten's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

Lalla is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Ten wants to control but Lalla is keeping busy and won't allow it.

Lalla is looking for a kimura but Ten is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lalla to get the leverage.

Ten is defending against the submission attempts here by Lalla.
Ten trying to control but Lalla postures up.
Ten wants to improve his position but Lalla is controlling well.

Lalla is looking for a kimura here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Ten looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Ten is defending against the submission attempts here by Lalla.

Lalla is looking for a kimura but Ten is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lalla to get the leverage.
Ten moves into full guard.
Lalla is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at FIERCE - {{$750}} - 15 Elite Coaches that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.

Ten is looking for a triangle but Lalla pushes his legs off easily.
Lalla slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Lalla really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

Lalla is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ten has escaped the position, nice work there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Lalla wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ten, who protects the arm well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ten gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!

Ten defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Lalla.
Ten wants to control but Lalla is having none of it.

Lalla goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Ten is on top in guard.

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

Ten has gone for a leg lock! Lalla slips out almost immediately though and dives into Ten's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lalla advances to half guard.

Lalla is working for a kimura but Ten is defending it quite comfortably.

Ten looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Lalla is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ten sees it coming and defends easily.

Lalla is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Lalla is working for a submission of some sort.

Ten is defending against the submission attempts here by Lalla.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Lalla is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ten has managed to free his arm - good work.

Ten looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Lalla is working for a submission of some sort.

Lalla is working for a kimura but Ten is defending it quite comfortably.
Ten is trying to control but can't.

Lalla wants to work for an arm triangle but Ten is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jaro Lalla dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jaro Lalla's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Ten tries a head kick but it misses.
Lalla looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Ten tries to land a leg kick but Lalla saw it coming and moves away.
Lalla avoids a kick to the body.
Lalla fails with a takedown attempt.
No luck for Lalla with that takedown attempt.
Ten keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jaro Lalla. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Lalla drives through with a takedown into Ten's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.

Lalla drops back, looking for a kneebar! Ten looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Ten looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Ten!

Ten with the ground and pound but Lalla regains half guard under the barage of strikes.

Ten is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Ten 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.
Lalla is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ten can do to turn this around?

Lalla looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Lalla won't allow Ten to pass to mount.

Ten is looking for submissions but instead, Lalla has regained full guard.

Ten drops back, looking for a kneebar! Lalla looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Lalla looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Lalla!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Lalla is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ten has escaped the position, nice work there.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Lalla here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
You can see the frustration on Ten's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ten tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ten manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!

Lalla actively working from the bottom here.
Ten wants to free his trapped foot but Lalla is holding on for dear life with his legs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Ten is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Ten is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Lalla still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Lalla has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!

Lalla tries for a kimura but Ten is defending well.

Lalla is trying to get an arm triangle but Ten is defending well.
Lalla will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

Lalla is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ten has escaped the position, nice work there.
Ten is trying to control Lalla's posture but Lalla avoids it.

Lalla looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

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

Lalla tries for a kimura but Ten is defending well.

Lalla wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ten, who protects the arm well.

Lalla is trying to get an arm triangle but Ten is defending well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Lalla working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Ten wants to control but Lalla postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jaro Lalla dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jaro Lalla's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Lalla darts in looking for a takedown but Ten gets double underhooks and turns Lalla into the cage.
Ten throws a head kick but Lalla moves out of range.
Ten tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lalla appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Ten scores with a nice body kick.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Ten enables Lalla to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Ten manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.

Ten escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lalla gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Lalla passes Ten's left leg - he's now in half guard.

Ten is defending against the submission attempts here by Lalla.

Ten is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lalla pulls his head out easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Lalla in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Ten tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Lalla!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jaro Lalla!
A less than humble Jaro Lalla misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.