PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Runner Jay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sam Wangu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wangu has chosen Lux Aeterna (go to 3:21) as his entrance music. Runner Jay could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Sam Wangu's chin.

Jay
vs
Wangu

199 cm
25
265 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

225 cm
25
277 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Good in bed

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Runner Jay!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Sam Wangu!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Roger Salmon and Josh West.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Wangu is defended easily by Jay.
Wangu looks for a takedown but Jay sprawls well.
Wangu throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Jay counters by clinching up.

Jay jumps into guard, dragging Wangu to the mat.
Jay might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

Jay working for a triangle but Wangu defends it easily.
Jay wants to improve his position but instead Wangu has moved into half guard.
Jay misses with some strikes from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Jay manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Wangu must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Wangu throwing strikes from guard but Jay blocks nicely.
Jay looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wangu is one step ahead there.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jay is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Jay working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Wangu doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Wangu manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Wangu postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jay striking off his back but it's not causing Wangu any problems.

Jay is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Wangu is aware though and is defending well.
Jay has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Wangu stopping the sweep attempt from Jay.

Jay is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jay wants to sweep here but Wangu controlling him for the moment.
Wangu is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Jay trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!

Jay is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Wangu defends well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Jay is looking for a triangle but Wangu pushes his legs off easily.
Wangu won't allow Jay to sweep him here.
Jay keeping moving, preventing Wangu from controlling successfully.

Jay is looking for a triangle but Wangu pushes his legs off easily.
Wangu preventing the sweep.
Wangu pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jay is keeping the position for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Wangu got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jay has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Wangu has managed to get both his arms back between Jay's legs - danger averted.
Jay looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Wangu trying to control the position from guard on top but Jay is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Jay is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jay is breathing heavily.

Jay escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Wangu gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Wangu missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wangu won't allow Jay to sweep him here.
Wangu trying to control but Jay is working from the bottom.
Wangu won't allow Jay to sweep him here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wangu trying to control the position from guard on top but Jay is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wangu with a flurry of punches that miss.
Wangu with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jay wants to sweep here but Wangu controlling him for the moment.

Jay looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Jay avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jay manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jay pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jay lands a couple of good shots and Wangu has given up his back, trying to escape the position!

Jay looking for the choke from the back.
Wangu covers up after that shot from Jay.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Runner Jay dominated that round.
That's time! Jay's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Wangu tries to clinch there but Jay circles away.
Wangu fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Wangu tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jay swivels and escapes.
Wangu misses with a takedown

and Jay counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Runner Jay has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sam Wangu.

Jay is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Jay lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Wangu is in trouble now - Jay has advanced to mount!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jay with the ground and pound from mount.

Wangu is rocked!

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jay with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Wangu is still in real trouble! Can Jay finish him?
Jay drops a big elbow. That's hurt Wangu! More shots from Jay and the ref steps in! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Runner Jay!