PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Errol Jitani (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Emir Hajimurad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jitani kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is El Condor Pasa. This should be fireworks!

Jitani
vs
Hajimurad

178 cm
19
147 lbs
3 - 5 - 0

175 cm
20
142 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Errol Jitani!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Emir Hajimurad!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Leandro Rodrigues and Mauricio Rocha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jitani throws a jab when Hajimurad was well out of range.
Jitani misses the jab.
Hajimurad throws a body punch but Jitani moves out of range.
Hajimurad shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jitani but Jitani pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hajimurad pivots, looking for a leg kick but Jitani is out of range and Hajimurad settles back down.
Jitani throws a big shot that misses.
Hajimurad slips under a jab.

Hajimurad is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Jitani's half guard.
Hajimurad wants to free his trapped foot but Jitani is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hajimurad stalling.

Hajimurad is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hajimurad looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Jitani trying to control but Hajimurad postures up.
Hajimurad performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Hajimurad prevents Jitani from standing back up.
Hajimurad lands with a punch from half guard.
Hajimurad seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.

Hajimurad is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Jitani doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hajimurad.
Hajimurad performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hajimurad wants to free his trapped foot but Jitani is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Hajimurad is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Hajimurad looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Jitani with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Still in half guard, Hajimurad seems content to control.
Jitani is looking to escape.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Hajimurad is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Jitani has managed to free his arm - good work.
Hajimurad has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hajimurad is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Hajimurad prevents Jitani from standing back up.
Jitani knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hajimurad on the ground.
Jitani wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Hajimurad is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Hajimurad thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jitani's head.
Hajimurad wants to free his trapped foot but Jitani is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Hajimurad is controlling the pace.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hajimurad not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hajimurad content to control rather than advance.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Emir Hajimurad was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Hajimurad slips under a jab from Jitani.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jitani stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jitani wants it to stay on the feet.
Jitani connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hajimurad's hands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jitani misses the shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Emir Hajimurad dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Hajimurad walks into a jab.
Jitani throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hajimurad stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hajimurad misses with a hook to the body
and Jitani counters with a right hand to the body.
Hajimurad misses with a hook to the body
and Hajimurad takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hajimurad doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jitani with a hook.
Jitani lands a right hook to the body.
Nice sprawl there from Jitani as Hajimurad shoots in.
Jitani throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hajimurad shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hajimurad takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
No luck for Hajimurad with that takedown attempt.
Errol Jitani has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Emir Hajimurad.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jitani connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hajimurad momentarily.
Hajimurad shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jitani defends it nicely.
Hajimurad walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Jitani throws a sloppy head kick and Hajimurad moves out of range easily.
Hajimurad takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Hajimurad walks into a left hand.
Hajimurad fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jitani lands a two punch combo.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hajimurad. Jitani does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hajimurad takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A slow jab from Jitani misses its intended target.
Jitani lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Hajimurad misses with a series of wild punches.
Hajimurad throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jitani keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jitani throws out a loose jab but Hajimurad uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jitani scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hajimurad in his tracks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jitani avoids the body shot from Hajimurad.
Hajimurad avoids a lazy jab quite easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jitani slips a straight right by Hajimurad.
Errol Jitani is winning the standup battle so far.
Jitani throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hajimurad loads up on a big right hand but Jitani slips the punch.
Hajimurad needs to keep his hands up - Jitani had a free shot at his head there.
Errol Jitani is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jitani scores with a jab to the head.
Jitani fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.

Hajimurad darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.

Hajimurad wants to work for an arm triangle but Jitani is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Well, if Hajimurad is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Hajimurad wants to work for an arm triangle but Jitani is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Hajimurad is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Hajimurad thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hajimurad content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Hajimurad works his foot free and advances to mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
BOOM! Hajimurad connects with a massive shot to the dome!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Errol Jitani will probably get the nod.
That's time! Jitani's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Hajimurad walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Jitani lands with a cross.
Hajimurad drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Jitani misses with a wild body shot.
Hajimurad throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Jitani misses the target.
Jitani bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Jitani throws a big shot that misses.
Hajimurad misses the shot to the body.
Jitani is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.

Hajimurad shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Jitani napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Jitani takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Hajimurad taking a breather here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hajimurad scores with a couple of short elbows.
Jitani struggling a bit here.

Hajimurad is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Jitani is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Hajimurad taking a breather here.
Jitani is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Hajimurad has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Jitani is looking to reverse the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hajimurad takes a little break here. Jitani wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.

Hajimurad tries for a kimura but Jitani is defending well.
Hajimurad controlling the position.
Check out the look on Hajimurad's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Hajimurad cracks Jitani with a big elbow.
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!
Hajimurad connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Jitani some visible discomfort.
A lull in the action here.
Hajimurad advances to full mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hajimurad landing strikes from the mount and Jitani is in trouble!
Hajimurad looking to control and managing it successfully.
Jitani is bucking up trying to escape but Hajimurad cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Hajimurad raining down hammerfists from mount.
Jitani is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Hajimurad lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Jitani tries to lock up and control but Hajimurad gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Hajimurad in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Hajimurad punishing his opponent with strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Hajimurad swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Emir Hajimurad!