PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Me You (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tommy Valincki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

You
vs
Valincki

180 cm
25
175 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

180 cm
20
177 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Me You!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tommy Valincki!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Shigeki Sano and Taro Takaoka.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Valincki circles away from the clinch attempt.
You doesn't manage to clinch there - Valincki circles away.

Valincki changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. You looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
You manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Valincki is looking to improve his position.

You is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

You is trying to work for a kimura but Valincki is defending well.
You prevents Valincki from standing back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Valincki trying to control but You postures up.

You is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Valincki has managed to free his arm - good work.

That's one minute gone in the round.

You is looking for a kimura here.
You wants to free his trapped foot but Valincki is holding on for dear life with his legs.

You is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Valincki sees it coming and defends easily.
You moves into full mount! Valincki won't be happy about that!
Valincki is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

You working for a submission but Valincki is keeping him at bay.

You jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Valincki is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Valincki and You has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Valincki is looking to reverse the position.
Valincki is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.

You is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Valincki has escaped the position, nice work there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
You trying to control the action but Valincki is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valincki tries to get back to half guard but can't.

You is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Valincki has escaped the position, nice work there.
Valincki is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

You has hold of Valincki's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Valincki tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - You cranks the arm and Valincki screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Valincki, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Me You!