PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rumina Endo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonas Black (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.

Endo
vs
Black

174 cm
22
155 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

177 cm
18
152 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Intelligent

BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Rumina Endo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jonas Black!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Shigeki Sano and Yuuki Gou.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Endo wants to clinch.
Endo fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Endo fails with the takedown.
Black darts in trying to clinch

and Endo decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Black's guard.
Endo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Black looking to hit a scissor sweep but Endo is one step ahead there.
Endo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Black swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Endo drops back looking for a leg! Black is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Black manages to kick Endo off! Endo jumps back into Black's guard.
Endo content to stall in guard here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Black is trying to keep Endo in close.
Black keeping moving, preventing Endo from controlling successfully.

Endo decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Black shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Endo bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Black can't do much from the bottom here.

Endo decides to stand back up. Endo steps back and let's Black get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Endo drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Black manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Black has his opponent pinned against the ropes, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Endo's face.
Endo is working to get back to half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Endo is breathing heavily.
Endo looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Black avoiding Endo 's attempts to control his hands.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Endo tries to roll but Black sticks to his back.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Endo wants to control his opponent's hands but Black gets his hands free.
I really don't envy Endo right now.
Endo is working hard here to advance position.
Endo breaks Black's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.

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

Black stands up and beckons Endo to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Endo with a poor takedown

and Black counters with a single leg into guard. Endo didn't expect that.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rumina Endo. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Endo is looking for a triangle but Black pushes his legs off easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
Endo lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Black!

Endo wants to finish this one by submission but Black is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Endo.
Endo dominating with strikes here.

It looks like Jonas Black has been cut.

Endo looking to secure an arm triangle but Black defends it well.

Endo is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Black is forced to tap! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rumina Endo!