PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Qutwan Raindrop (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyler Jamison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tyler Jamison is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Raindrop
vs
Jamison

205 cm
18
185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

184 cm
18
185 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Intelligent

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Qutwan Raindrop!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tyler Jamison!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Alyssa Summers and Columbo Gatti.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Jamison shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Raindrop preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

Raindrop has his foot on Jamison's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jamison works his way back into a safe position though.
Jamison chips away with some ground and pound.

Raindrop looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jamison working some strikes from top position.

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

Raindrop is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jamison is aware though and is defending well.
Jamison is working Raindrop over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Raindrop has momentary wrist control but Jamison slips an elbow through the middle.

Raindrop throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jamison trying to control the position from guard on top but Raindrop is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jamison must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Jamison postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

Raindrop working for a triangle but Jamison defends it easily.
Jamison chips away with some ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Raindrop had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jamison defends it easily.
Jamison trying to control the position from guard on top but Raindrop is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jamison missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Raindrop keeping moving, preventing Jamison from controlling successfully.
Raindrop really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

Raindrop has his foot on Jamison's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jamison works his way back into a safe position though.
Raindrop will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Raindrop working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jamison doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jamison manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Raindrop is breathing heavily.
Jamison advances position into side 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.
Jamison cracks Raindrop with a big elbow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jamison content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Raindrop taking punishment in the form of punches.
Raindrop is trying to buck Jamison off.

Raindrop bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Jamison misses with a double jab.
Jamison lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Jamison.

It looks like Qutwan Raindrop has been cut.
Jamison is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jamison scores with a kick to the body.
Jamison jabs Raindrop to the body, keeping him at a distance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raindrop with a poor takedown
and Jamison counters with a right hand to the body.

Jamison drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Jamison wants to control from the top but Raindrop keeps moving.

Raindrop has his foot on Jamison's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jamison works his way back into a safe position though.
Jamison really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Raindrop. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Raindrop keeping moving, preventing Jamison from controlling successfully.
Jamison cracks Raindrop with a solid left hand.
Jamison chips away with some ground and pound.

Raindrop is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jamison lands a couple of decent looking shots.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Raindrop throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Raindrop escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jamison gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Jamison works over Raindrop with some ground and pound from guard.

Raindrop is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jamison is in close to Raindrop's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Raindrop working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jamison doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jamison manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Jamison slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Qutwan Raindrop will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Qutwan Raindrop's cut.
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.

A head kick misses from Jamison.
Jamison lands with a nice body punch.
Raindrop circles away from the clinch attempt.
Raindrop throws a solid leg kick but Jamison takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Raindrop.

Jamison closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Raindrop did well to prevent Jamison getting side control.
Raindrop wants to stand back up but Jamison manages to pass into side control.
Raindrop is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Jamison has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Raindrop is not content to let Jamison control the position.
Jamison prevents Raindrop from escaping the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Raindrop is not content to let Jamison control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Raindrop tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Raindrop wants to control but Jamison is having none of it.
Raindrop sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Nice strikes from Jamison there.
Jamison working the head and body with strikes.

Raindrop actively working from the bottom here.
Raindrop trying to control but Jamison postures up.
Jamison wants to free his trapped foot but Raindrop is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Jamison wants to lay and pray for a moment but Raindrop keeps working.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jamison slips a nice elbow through Raindrop's hands, connecting with Raindrop's forehead.
Raindrop has hold of Jamison's hands but Jamison slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Jamison seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Raindrop wants to control but Jamison passes into side.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Raindrop is looking for a sweep.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jamison takes a little break here. Raindrop wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Jamison working the ground and pound from side control.

Jamison wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Raindrop, who protects the arm well.
Raindrop wants to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raindrop manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Jamison avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Raindrop.
Raindrop prevents Jamison from improving his position.
Jamison is looking to control Raindrop's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jamison avoid being mounted?

Raindrop wants to work for an arm triangle but Jamison is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Raindrop is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Jamison is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Qutwan Raindrop!