PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jose Jose (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Trojan Arms (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Jose
vs
Arms

190 cm
25
188 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

180 cm
20
185 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Dangerous GnP
Counter striker
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jose Jose!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Trojan Arms!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Valeri Chadov and Aleksei Zolotukhin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

A momentary lapse in concentration from Jose enables Arms to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Jose manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Jose looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Arms forces his way into half guard.

Arms seems to be looking for submissions.
Arms thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Arms missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Jose taking some punishment here, with Arms in his half guard.
Jose is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Arms seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jose does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Jose looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jose tries to get to full guard but Arms has control of the leg.
Jose is refusing to be controlled, as Arms sits in half guard.
Arms with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Arms connects with a nice short shot to Jose's temple.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jose is refusing to be controlled, as Arms sits in half guard.
Jose tries to roll over but Arms keeps him under control.

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

Arms is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Jose blocking the ground and pound attempt from Arms.

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Jose looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Jose looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jose tries to roll over but Arms keeps him under control.
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.

Jose looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jose wants to get back to full guard.
Arms lands with a punch from half guard.
Arms is nestled in close to Jose, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Arms is nestled in close to Jose, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Arms wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jose keeps working.
Arms is nestled in close to Jose, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Arms is figuring out what he wants to do next.

Jose is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Arms pulls his head out easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Arms is nestled in close to Jose, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arms looks to score some points with some ground and pound.

Jose is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Arms pulls his head out easily.

Jose looking for submissions off his back.
Arms looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Arms working over Jose with some ground and pound. Jose looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Arms lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.

Jose looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Jose looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jose is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Arms scores with a couple of nice shots.
The fighters are battling for position here. Jose manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

Jose is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Arms is aware though and is defending well.

Jose is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Arms defends well.
Arms really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jose. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Jose escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Arms gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Jose working for a triangle but Arms defends it easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Arms postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Trojan Arms dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Arms has taken the fight to the clinch.

Arms gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Arms's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Jose utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

Jose working for a triangle but Arms defends it easily.
Jose preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Arms wants to control from the top but Jose keeps moving.
Jose utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Arms throws a big right hand that misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Jose is looking for a triangle but Arms pushes his legs off easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Jose looking for a guillotine here but Arms defends easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Arms postures up and lands a big shot to Jose's brow.
Arms passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Arms working the body and head with strikes.
Arms landing a few strikes.
Arms working the ground and pound.
Arms cracks Jose with a big elbow.
Jose gets back to half guard.
Arms 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.

Jose is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Arms pulls his head out easily.
Arms lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jose is trying to get back to full guard.

Jose actively working from the bottom here.

Jose looking for submissions off his back.
Arms seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Arms is nestled in close to Jose, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.

Arms is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Jose is refusing to be controlled, as Arms sits in half guard.

Jose looking for submissions off his back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arms prevents Jose from improving his position.
Jose taking some punishment here, with Arms in his half guard.

Jose is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Arms pulls his head out easily.

Arms is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Jose looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Arms lands strikes from half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Jose looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Arms is looking for a kimura here.

Jose actively working from the bottom here.
Arms is keen to just control but Jose is a slippery customer.

Jose looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Jose actively working from the bottom here.
Arms wants to take a breather but Jose is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Trojan Arms showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!

Jose circles away from the clinch attempt.

Arms throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Jose tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Arms is in Jose's guard.
Arms stands up over Jose, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Arms is in close to Jose's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Arms missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Arms working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

Arms is posturing up here but Jose has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Arms tries to roll out but it's too tight and Arms has to tap! Slick submission there by Jose!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jose Jose!