PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Brij Khali (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jaromir Jag (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Khali
vs
Jag

175 cm
54
160 lbs
35 - 74 - 1

165 cm
51
130 lbs
42 - 87 - 2

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 35 - 74 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Brij Khali!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 42 - 87 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Jaromir Jag!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Jorge Garcia and Russell Pearce.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Jag gets a clinch.
Khali is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Khali is looking for a takedown.
Jag gets underhooks to prevent Khali's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brij Khali. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jag looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Khali changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Jag fights it off and pushes away nicely.

Jag clinches up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khali tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jag smiles and moves away.

Jag clinches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jag doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Khali changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Jag fights it off and pushes away nicely.

Jag has Khali up against the cage in a clinch.
Khali blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

Jag breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

Jag has taken the fight to the clinch.
Khali takes an elbow to the forehead.
Khali tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jag smiles and moves away.
Khali blocks a head kick by Jag.
Khali drops down looking for a counter takedown but Jag sprawls and moves away.
Jag throws a sloppy head kick and Khali moves out of range easily.
Khali takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.

Jag moves into the clinch successfully.
Jag prevents a takedown attempt there.
Jag tries to land knees in the clinch but Khali avoids the damage to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Jag escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Khali blocks a head kick by Jag.
Khali feinted with a counter takedown.

Jag closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Jag is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Khali avoiding damage as Jag throws knees to the body.
Jag misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Khali.
Khali avoiding damage as Jag throws knees to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jag lands an elbow just above Khali 's eye.
Khali fails to pull guard.
Jag tries to land knees in the clinch but Khali avoids the damage to the body.
Jag is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Khali is defending well for now.
Jag is pressed up against the cage. Khali has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Jag down to the mat. Jag avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Jaromir Jag seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Jag gets a clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Khali tightens his grip and picks Jag up, before dumping him to the ground. Jag manages to land in guard.
Jag is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Khali is controlling him.

Jag wriggles free and stands up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jaromir Jag dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Khali fails with a takedown attempt.
A low kick from Jag is predictable there

and Khali moves into the clinch.
Jag tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Khali avoids it.
Khali jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Jag walks away with a smile on his face. Khali gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Jag misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

Jag has closed the distance and engaged Khali in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khali is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brij Khali. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Khali goes for a takedown attempt but Jag pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Khali dives in for a single leg takedown but Jag sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.

Jag gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Jag trying to land knees to the body.
Jag trying to land knees to the body.
Jag is defending well against a takedown attempt.

Jag manages to break the clinch.

Jag fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Khali, pushing him back against the cage.
Jag gets underhooks to prevent Khali's takedown attempt.
Khali has Jag pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Jag manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jag is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Jag misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Khali.
Khali is trying to pull guard but Jag has him pressed against the cage.
Khali avoiding damage as Jag throws knees to the body.
Khali avoiding damage as Jag throws knees to the body.
Jag misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Khali.
Jaromir Jag seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khali has Jag pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Jag manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Jag tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Jag stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Khali drops down looking for an ankle pick but Jag pulls his leg out and moves away.

Jag closes the distance and clinches.
Khali takes an elbow to the temple.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khali managing to block the knees to the body from Jag.
Khali is trying to drag Jag to the mat but Jag just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Khali wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Khali on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

Khali has hold of one of Jag's legs. Jag is fighting the takedown attempt but Khali gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jaromir Jag showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Khali's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Jag rushes Khali and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Jag trying to land knees to the body.

Jag's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Jag takes the fight into the clinch.
Khali looking for a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jag stalling in the clinch but Khali improves position.
Jag missing with knees to the body.
Jag missing with knees to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Khali changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Jag fights it off and pushes away nicely.

Jag clinches with his opponent.
Jag tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jag has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jag missing with knees to the body.
Khali goes for a takedown attempt but Jag pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brij Khali. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Jag moves into the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jag trying to land knees to the body.
Brij Khali has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jag tries to stall but Khali uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Jag misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Khali.
Khali drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Khali has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Jag avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Khali looking for a takedown.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Jag. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jag missing with knees to the body.
Jag is pressed up against the cage. Khali has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Jag down to the mat. Jag avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

Jag darts in and clinches Khali up against the cage.

Jag breaks from the clinch.
Khali moves out of range of the body kick.
Khali tries to counter with a takedown but Jag is quick to defend against it.

Jag moves into the clinch.
Jag tries to land knees in the clinch but Khali avoids the damage to the body.
Jag slowing the pace effectively.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jag is pressed up against the cage. Khali has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Jag down to the mat. Jag avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Khali displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jag throws out the jab.

Jag fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Khali, pushing him back against the cage.
Khali on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Jag looking to throw knees to the head but Khali is blocking nicely.
Khali managing to block the knees to the body from Jag.
Jag misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Khali.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Khali is looking for a takedown.
Jag is stalling here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jaromir Jag comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Jag 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 26:30
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 26:30
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jaromir Jag!
Brij Khali spoke after the fight, saying 'Dissapointed to Lose'.