PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jumba Jookiba (ranked 23594 p4p, 4665 weight class) and Tyson Hkii (ranked 0 p4p, 528 weight class). The key to victory for Jumba Jookiba has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Jookiba
vs
Hkii

225 cm
27
265
4 - 11 - 0

193 cm
25
272
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
KO power

Good wrestler
Brawler
Determined

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 4 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Jumba Jookiba!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Tyson Hkii!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Steven Brown and Colin Fotheringham.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Hkii moves into the clinch.
Jookiba is working for takedown but Hkii is calmly controlling the position for now.
Jookiba wants to take the fight to the mat but Hkii manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.

Hkii breaks the clinch.

Hkii looking to score a takedown here. Jookiba is defending well but Hkii drives through and ends up in Jookiba's guard.
Hkii preventing the sweep.
Hkii is stalling in the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jookiba is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jookiba on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Jookiba tries to get out of the position.
Hkii stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jookiba swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hkii stands up and waves to Jookiba to follow him.

Hkii closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Hkii lands in his opponent's guard.

Jookiba is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hkii defends well.
Jookiba really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Hkii engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Hkii decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Jookiba, up you get!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Jookiba forces Hkii back against the cage and clinches.

Jookiba has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Hkii regains guard immediately.

Hkii uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hkii misses with a few strikes there.
A head kick by Hkii misses

and Jookiba counters with a takedown into side control.
Hkii manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hkii seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Jookiba wants to control but Hkii is keeping busy and won't allow it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hkii tries to pass to full mount but Jookiba defends it.
Jookiba is trying to stand back up but Hkii is controlling him
Jookiba tries to get to full guard but Hkii has control of the leg.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Jookiba trying to control here.
Hkii is keen to just control but Jookiba is a slippery customer.
Jookiba wants to control but Hkii is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hkii controlling the pace.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Jookiba wants to control but Hkii is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Jookiba tries to roll over but Hkii keeps him under control.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Hkii in particular looking to stall.
Hkii wants to pass to mount but Jookiba is defending the position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Hkii looks winded!
Still in half guard, Hkii seems content to control.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hkii moves in looking to clinch but Jookiba pushes him off.
Jookiba will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tyson Hkii dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Jookiba drives through with a takedown into guard.

Hkii pushes Jookiba off and scrambles back to his feet.

Hkii closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.

Hkii stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Jookiba to get to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Hkii drives through and clinches with Jookiba against the cage.
Jookiba can't get the takedown.
Hkii is pressed up against the cage. Jookiba has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Hkii down to the mat. Hkii avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Hkii circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hkii steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Jookiba.

Hkii moves into the clinch.

Hkii pulls guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hkii is on top in guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jookiba keeping full guard, as Hkii tries to pass.
Hkii is breathing heavily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hkii accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hkii looking to sit in guard and control but Jookiba gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Hkii punching from the bottom.
Hkii looking for a sweep. Not yet Hkii, not yet.
Jookiba throws a big right hand that misses.
Jookiba throws a big right hand that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jookiba trying to control the position from guard on top but Hkii is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Hkii working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jookiba doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jookiba manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Jookiba knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hkii on the ground.
Hkii looking to control.
Jookiba stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hkii swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jookiba wants to control from the top but Hkii keeps moving.

Jookiba got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hkii has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jookiba has managed to get both his arms back between Hkii's legs - danger averted.
Hkii looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jookiba landing with the ground and pound.
Jookiba stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hkii swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jookiba has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Jookiba is working hard here to advance position.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.

Jookiba gets a takedown into half guard.
Jookiba throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Jookiba.
Hkii has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Jookiba is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Tyson Hkii has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jookiba is trying to control the action in half guard but Hkii is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hkii is looking for a sweep. Jookiba is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jookiba trying to control from half guard but Hkii is working away.
Jookiba lands with a punch from half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hkii wants to get back to full guard but Jookiba has passed into side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tyson Hkii showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Jookiba shoots in looking for a takedown but Hkii manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jookiba's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.

Hkii clinches with his opponent.
Hkii is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Jookiba wants to take the fight to the mat but Hkii manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Jookiba tries to score a body lock takedown but Hkii shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jumba Jookiba. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hkii prevents a takedown attempt there.
Hkii goes for a takedown in the clinch but Jookiba prevents it.

Jookiba breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Jookiba gets caught flat footed, as Hkii shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

Jookiba has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Hkii has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Hkii takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jookiba is stalling here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jookiba gets underhooks to prevent Hkii's takedown attempt.
Jookiba misses with some punches.

Jookiba has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Hkii regains guard immediately.
Jookiba trying to stand up but can't free himself from Hkii's guard.
Hkii trying to control the position.

Jookiba drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Jookiba jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Jookiba wants to control from the top but Hkii keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jookiba stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hkii swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hkii lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Jookiba will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Jookiba is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Jookiba is looking to take a break and control but Hkii is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jookiba working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hkii preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Hkii is not content to let Jookiba control the position.
Hkii wants to control but Jookiba is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Jookiba trying to control the action but Hkii is working from the bottom.

Jookiba stands up and beckons Hkii to join him on the feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Nice sprawl there from Hkii as Jookiba shoots in.

Jookiba gets a takedown into half guard.
Hkii trying to control but Jookiba postures up.
Jookiba wants to take a breather but Hkii is having none of it.
Hkii wants to control but Jookiba is keeping busy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jookiba moves into full mount! Hkii won't be happy about that!
Jumba Jookiba has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tyson Hkii is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
BOOM! Jookiba connects with a massive shot to the dome!

And that's the end of the fight!
Jumba Jookiba showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hkii has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyson Hkii!