PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jurgen Lythjohan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nimor Imphraezel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Lythjohan might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to The Worm by Audioslave. 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.

Lythjohan
vs
Imphraezel

178 cm
18
162 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

173 cm
22
163 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Broken Halo Threads
MMA's Best Nutrition

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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jurgen Lythjohan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nimor Imphraezel!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Lythjohan scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Imphraezel is trying to get back to full guard.
Imphraezel regains full guard. Nicely done.
Imphraezel is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

Imphraezel is looking for a triangle but Lythjohan pushes his legs off easily.
Imphraezel working a defensive guard here.
Imphraezel looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lythjohan is one step ahead there.
Imphraezel is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Lythjohan tries to stand but Imphraezel is controlling from the bottom.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.

Imphraezel shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Lythjohan's guard.

Lythjohan looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Imphraezel advances position into side control!

Imphraezel decides to stand back up. Imphraezel steps back and let's Lythjohan get back to his feet.
Lythjohan swats away the attempt to clinch by Imphraezel.
Imphraezel tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lythjohan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Imphraezel throws out the jab.

Imphraezel shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Imphraezel showed some decent athleticism there.
Imphraezel looks gassed!
Imphraezel wants to take a breather but Lythjohan is having none of it.
Lythjohan tries to get to full guard but Imphraezel has control of the leg.
Imphraezel is taking a breather. Lythjohan says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.

Imphraezel is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lythjohan is just riding it out for now. Imphraezel eventually gives up the hold.
Imphraezel wants to free his trapped foot but Lythjohan is holding on for dear life with his legs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lythjohan trying to hold on to Imphraezel's head to control him but Imphraezel postures up.
Imphraezel passes to side control.
Lythjohan is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Lythjohan gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!

Imphraezel is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Imphraezel misses with a takedown attempt

so Lythjohan counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lythjohan throwing strikes but missing.

Imphraezel looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Imphraezel uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Imphraezel closes the distance looking to clinch

and Lythjohan counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

Imphraezel has picked Lythjohan up - he's going for a ride! Imphraezel dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.

Lythjohan is defending against the submission attempts here by Imphraezel.

Imphraezel decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.

Imphraezel shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Imphraezel was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!

Imphraezel gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Lythjohan looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Imphraezel fails with the takedown

and Lythjohan counters with a shoot takedown. Imphraezel fights it but they end up in guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Imphraezel looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lythjohan is one step ahead there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lythjohan postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

Lythjohan stands up from Imphraezel's guard - Lythjohan perhaps looking for a knockout.

Lythjohan has managed to clinch.
Imphraezel tries to pull guard but Lythjohan won't allow it.
Jurgen Lythjohan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nimor Imphraezel.
Imphraezel wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lythjohan has him pressed against the cage.
Lythjohan stalling against the cage.
Imphraezel is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lythjohan tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Imphraezel smiles and moves away.

Lythjohan closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Imphraezel with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Nimor Imphraezel will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Imphraezel shoots and misses

and Lythjohan counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Lythjohan.
Lythjohan gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Imphraezel.
Lythjohan has had enough of the clinch but Imphraezel keeps him there for the moment.
Imphraezel drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jurgen Lythjohan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nimor Imphraezel.
Imphraezel throws a knee to the head but misses.
Lythjohan dodges an elbow strike from Imphraezel.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lythjohan on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Imphraezel goes for a takedown attempt but Lythjohan pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

Lythjohan bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Lythjohan creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Imphraezel is looking for a sweep.
Imphraezel is breathing heavily.
Imphraezel sneaks back into half guard.
Lythjohan wants to stand up but Imphraezel is controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Imphraezel tries to get to full guard but Lythjohan has control of the leg.

Imphraezel looking for submissions off his back.
Imphraezel is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Lythjohan's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Lythjohan's back!
Imphraezel gets his hands free as Lythjohan looks to control.

Imphraezel is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Lythjohan defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.

Imphraezel looking for the choke but no joy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Lythjohan showing good submission defense here.
Nimor Imphraezel has got the better of the ground game so far.

Imphraezel working for a choke but Lythjohan is defending well.

Imphraezel working for the choke.

Imphraezel has got one arm under Lythjohan's chin. This could be trouble... Lythjohan trying to control the other hand but Imphraezel gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Lythjohan has tapped out! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Nimor Imphraezel!