PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Justin Midget (ranked 1413 p4p, 2937 weight class) and Ivar Lothbrook (ranked 174 p4p, 326 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.

Midget
vs
Lothbrook

160 cm
43
160
36 - 21 - 0

176 cm
21
168
5 - 4 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Counter fighter
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Determined

Threads of HARDCORE

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 36 - 21 - 0, fighting out of New York, Justin Midget!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ivar Lothbrook!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Emerson Jorge and Matheus Silva.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lothbrook throws a leg kick that is checked

and Midget counters with a nice double leg into side control. Lothbrook won't be happy with that.
Lothbrook tries to improve position but can't.
Lothbrook pushes Midget away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Midget gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Midget wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Lothbrook, who protects the arm well.

Midget thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Lothbrook is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Midget asserts his dominance and retains side control.

Midget is trying to get an arm triangle but Lothbrook is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lothbrook is trying to get back to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Midget working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Lothbrook is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Lothbrook struggling a bit here.
Lothbrook is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

Midget looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Midget postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Lothbrook wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lothbrook is trying to get back to half guard.
Midget misses with the ground and pound.

Midget is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Lothbrook knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Lothbrook tries to bench press Midget off him but Midget keeps the position.
Lothbrook is trying to buck Midget off.
Lothbrook is looking to reverse the position.

Midget wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Lothbrook, who protects the arm well.

Midget tries for a kimura but Lothbrook is defending well.
Lothbrook felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Lothbrook tries to control but Midget manages to take his back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Midget is hanging on to Lothbrook's back as he tries to escape.
Midget seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Midget's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Midget is hanging on to Lothbrook's back as he tries to escape.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Lothbrook is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Midget off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Lothbrook tries to escape the position.

Lothbrook defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.

Midget working for the choke.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Midget has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Lothbrook has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!

Lothbrook defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard.
Lothbrook throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Midget works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

Midget had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lothbrook defends it easily.

Midget looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Lothbrook keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Midget's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lothbrook lands a couple of digs.

Lothbrook avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Lothbrook with a nice head shot there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Justin Midget dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Lothbrook misses with a hook.
Lothbrook throws a jab but it's blocked by Midget.
Midget slips a jab and a cross from Lothbrook.
Midget appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Lothbrook misses with a right hand

and Midget counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Lothbrook!
Lothbrook tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Midget avoids the attempt from Lothbrook to control.

Midget is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Lothbrook can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Midget is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Midget!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Justin Midget!