PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kris Jakua (ranked 1294 p4p, 1956 weight class) and Davdio Branko (ranked 71 p4p, 101 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Jakua
vs
Branko

180 cm
23
145
17 - 4 - 0

180 cm
20
144
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Excellent grappler
Brawler
Granite chin

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Urban Fighter
Vegan Gains

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 17 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kris Jakua!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Davdio Branko!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Stewart Dunkirk and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jakua dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Branko closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jakua circles away.
Jakua throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Branko drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Jakua defends it well.

Branko shoots in and bounces Jakua off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.

Branko drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Branko jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Branko looking to pass the guard.
Branko slips nicely into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Branko is working for a submission of some sort.
Jakua wants to get back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

Branko is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Jakua moves into full guard.
Branko trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Jakua manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!

Branko has his foot on Jakua's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jakua works his way back into a safe position though.
Branko tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jakua missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

Branko is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jakua is aware though and is defending well.
Jakua has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Branko working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jakua doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Branko is tightening it up a little... Jakua has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Jakua reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Jakua taps out! Nice BJJ there by Branko!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Davdio Branko!