PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jatt Ji (ranked 3972 p4p, 3969 weight class) and Mateo Grmic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Ji
vs
Grmic

190 cm
18
190
0 - 0 - 0

183 cm
25
195
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Likes comics

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jatt Ji!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Mateo Grmic!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Kenichi Hosakawa and Shirou Masuda.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grmic fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Grmic tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ji swivels and escapes.

Ji looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Grmic!

Grmic throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Nice takedown defense from Ji. No joy for Grmic on that attempt.
Jatt Ji has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mateo Grmic.
Ji will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ji tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Grmic has his takedown stuffed
and Ji counters with a three punch combo that has Grmic backing up. Grmic nods at Ji to acknowledge the strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grmic defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ji.
Grmic shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Grmic lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.

Ji shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Grmic is trying to defend but Ji finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Grmic looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Grmic is staying active underneath Ji, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Grmic is looking to control Ji's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Grmic avoid being mounted?
Grmic wants to get back to full guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Ji in particular looking to stall.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Grmic shoots in for a takedown but Ji shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Grmic is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ji sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ji half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Grmic looks winded!
Grmic tries to clinch but Ji is having none of it.
Ji half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Grmic fails with the takedown.

Ji gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Ji keeps control of Grmic as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ji slows down the pace here.
Ji wants a takedown.

Ji manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Grmic postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ji pulls Grmic in close to his closed guard and prevents Grmic from doing any damage or advancing position.
Grmic won't allow Ji to sweep him here.
Grmic controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ji keeping moving, preventing Grmic from controlling successfully.
Grmic trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Grmic stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ji swivels though and keeps the full guard.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Ji shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Grmic pinned against the cage. Grmic gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sloppy strikes from Grmic. Those never looked like landing.
Ji stuffs the takedown.
Grmic displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ji.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Jatt Ji will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Grmic has managed to clinch.

Grmic successfully pulls guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ji is stalling in the full guard.
Mateo Grmic has got the better of the ground game so far.
Grmic is trying to control the position but Ji postures up.
Grmic might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Ji haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grmic tries to strike from the bottom.
Ji not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Grmic keeping full guard, as Ji tries to pass.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Grmic trying to control the position.
Ji tries to free his leg and advance position but Grmic is retaining full guard.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Grmic shoots in and drives through. Ji sprawls well.
Grmic looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ji is fending him off so far but Grmic persists. Nope, Ji circles away and we're back to standing.
Grmic tries to clinch up but Ji circles away and keeps his distance.
Ji thinks about countering with a head kick.
Grmic looks for a takedown but Ji sprawls well.
Jatt Ji has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mateo Grmic.
Grmic is breathing heavily.
Ji moves in looking to clinch but Grmic pushes him off.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Grmic fails with a takedown attempt.

Ji rushes Grmic and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Ji fails to pull guard.

Grmic manages to break the clinch.
Grmic shoots for a takedown but Ji saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Grmic shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ji pinned against the cage. Ji gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

Grmic gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Ji to score an easy takedown into full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ji sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Ji looking to sit in guard and control but Grmic gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Ji looking to control.
Ji tries to strike from the bottom.
Grmic won't allow Ji to sweep him here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Grmic trying to control the position from guard on top but Ji is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ji wants to get back to his feet but Grmic is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Ji is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Grmic stands up and waves to Ji to follow him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ji throws out a loose jab but Grmic uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Jatt Ji will probably get the nod.
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!

Grmic shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ji sprawls well. Ji wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Grmic gets slowly back to his feet.

Ji gets tackled into the cage by Grmic. Grmic maintains the clinch.
Grmic tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ji smiles and moves away.
Ji tries to clinch up but Grmic circles away and keeps his distance.
Ji shoots in but Grmic avoids the takedown attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Ji.

Ji is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Grmic is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Grmic is trying to control Ji's posture but Ji avoids it.

Ji is trying to get an arm triangle but Grmic is defending well.

Ji working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Grmic can't do much from the bottom here.
Ji tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Ji working away.
Grmic tries to buck Ji off but Ji is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ji grinds an elbow into Grmic's temple.
Ji tries to stand but Grmic controls the position and pulls Ji into his guard.
Ji trying to control the position from guard on top but Grmic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ji wants to get up but he can't break Grmic's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Grmic is striking but Ji is not phased and passes to half guard.
Grmic wants to get back to his feet.
Grmic throws a strike from the bottom that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Ji moves into full mount! Grmic won't be happy about that!
Ji landing strikes from the mount and Grmic is in trouble!
Ji avoids the attempt from Grmic to control.

Ji with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ji wants to control the pace but Grmic is squirming around nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jatt Ji showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ji has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jatt Ji!