PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vinny Jitus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Syver Stjernen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Jitus
vs
Stjernen

186 cm
19
250 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

195 cm
21
230 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Very strong

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Vinny Jitus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Syver Stjernen!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Wagner Zegers and Daniel Blasius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Stjernen feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Stjernen tries to free his leg and advance position but Jitus is retaining full guard.

Jitus throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Stjernen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Stjernen drops back looking for a leg! Jitus is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Jitus manages to kick Stjernen off! Stjernen jumps back into Jitus's guard.
Stjernen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jitus swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Jitus is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Stjernen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jitus is keeping the position for now.

Jitus escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Stjernen gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Jitus working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Stjernen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Stjernen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

Jitus looking for a guillotine here but Stjernen defends easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stjernen wants to pass the guard but Jitus is keeping the position.

Jitus has his foot on Stjernen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Stjernen works his way back into a safe position though.

Stjernen is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Stjernen wants to pass the guard but Jitus is keeping the position.
Stjernen pushing down on Jitus's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

Jitus is defending against the submission attempts here by Stjernen.

Stjernen is working for a kimura but Jitus is defending it quite comfortably.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Stjernen is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jitus defends it well.

Jitus looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jitus makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Jitus.

Stjernen thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Stjernen got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jitus has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Stjernen has managed to get both his arms back between Jitus's legs - danger averted.

Stjernen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Jitus is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Stjernen is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

Stjernen drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Stjernen jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Stjernen is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

Jitus is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Stjernen defends well.

Stjernen thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Stjernen is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

Jitus is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Stjernen looking to pass the guard.

Stjernen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Stjernen drops back looking for a leg! Jitus is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Jitus manages to kick Stjernen off! Stjernen jumps back into Jitus's guard.

Stjernen is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Jitus manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Stjernen can't escape the position.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Jitus looking for a guillotine from mount but Stjernen is having none of it.
Jitus wants to control the pace but Stjernen is squirming around nicely.
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 Vinny Jitus will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Jitus tries to sprawl but Stjernen drives through with a takedown into half guard.

Stjernen is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Jitus has managed to free his arm - good work.
Jitus is looking to control Stjernen's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jitus avoid being mounted?

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

Jitus looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

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

Jitus actively working from the bottom here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jitus looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jitus is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Stjernen is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Stjernen is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jitus is just riding it out for now. Stjernen eventually gives up the hold.

Stjernen is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

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

Jitus looking for submissions off his back.
Jitus gets full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Stjernen drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Stjernen jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Stjernen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Jitus has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Stjernen can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Jitus has his foot on Stjernen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Stjernen works his way back into a safe position though.
Stjernen sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Jitus's guard.

Stjernen is working for a kimura but Jitus is defending it quite comfortably.

Stjernen is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Jitus doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Stjernen.
Jitus gets back to full guard.

Stjernen thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Stjernen drops back looking for a leg! Jitus is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Jitus manages to kick Stjernen off! Stjernen jumps back into Jitus's guard.
Vinny Jitus overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Jitus is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Stjernen looking to pass the guard.
Stjernen passes Jitus's left leg - he's now in half guard.

Jitus is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Stjernen pulls his head out easily.

Stjernen is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jitus is just riding it out for now. Stjernen eventually gives up the hold.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Jitus looking for submissions off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Syver Stjernen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Jitus's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Stjernen drives through with a takedown into Jitus's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Stjernen wants to pass the guard but Jitus is keeping the position.
Stjernen sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Jitus's guard.

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

Stjernen is looking for a kimura here.

Stjernen is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Stjernen is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Jitus has managed to free his arm - good work.
Stjernen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Jitus is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Stjernen pulls his head out easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Stjernen is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Jitus doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Stjernen.

Stjernen is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Jitus looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Stjernen looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

Stjernen is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jitus sees it coming and defends easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Jitus manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

Jitus has his foot on Stjernen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Stjernen works his way back into a safe position though.

Jitus is looking for a triangle but Stjernen pushes his legs off easily.

Stjernen drops back looking for a leg! Jitus is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Jitus manages to kick Stjernen off! Stjernen jumps back into Jitus's guard.

Stjernen drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Stjernen jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Stjernen drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Jitus manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Stjernen has Jitus in his guard.
Jitus stands and throws Stjernen's legs to the side, diving into side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stjernen tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Jitus wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

Jitus has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Stjernen is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Jitus yanks on the arm and Stjernen is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Jitus.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Vinny Jitus!
During a confident post fight interview, Vinny Jitus thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.