PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ascension Bjj Expert (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jannis Arvanitidis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Bjj Expert
vs
Arvanitidis

170 cm
32
155 lbs
13 - 9 - 0

169 cm
29
157 lbs
15 - 12 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ascension Bjj Expert!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jannis Arvanitidis!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A lazy left from Arvanitidis finds it's target.
Bjj Expert moves out of range of the strikes.
Arvanitidis will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Arvanitidis lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!

It looks like Ascension Bjj Expert has been cut.
Some wild striking there from Arvanitidis.
Arvanitidis misses with a few strikes there.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bjj Expert.
Bjj Expert misses with a body kick.
Arvanitidis throws a series of punches but Bjj Expert moves out of range.
Arvanitidis jabs Bjj Expert to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bjj Expert fails with an attempt to clinch.
Arvanitidis throws a jab but it's blocked by Bjj Expert.
Arvanitidis leaves Bjj Expert with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jannis Arvanitidis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Arvanitidis slaps away a takedown attempt from Bjj Expert, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ascension Bjj Expert. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Bjj Expert darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Bjj Expert is pressing down on Arvanitidis's thigh, looking to free his foot. Arvanitidis is holding on for now.
Bjj Expert throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Arvanitidis moves into full guard.
Bjj Expert controls from within his opponent's guard.
Bjj Expert trying to control but Arvanitidis is working from the bottom.
Bjj Expert trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Arvanitidis tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Arvanitidis has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bjj Expert can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bjj Expert preventing the sweep.
Arvanitidis manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bjj Expert can't escape the position.
Arvanitidis sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Bjj Expert tries to hold on but Arvanitidis postures up.
Bjj Expert is in all sorts of trouble here.
Bjj Expert is working hard here to advance position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arvanitidis content just to control the position here.
Bjj Expert tries to hold on but Arvanitidis postures up.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bjj Expert is looking to get to half guard.
Arvanitidis trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Bjj Expert is in all sorts of trouble here.
Arvanitidis trying to control but Bjj Expert is having none of it.
Bjj Expert is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Arvanitidis putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bjj Expert can't escape the position.
Arvanitidis controlling his opponent.
Bjj Expert keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Arvanitidis looking to control and managing it successfully.
Bjj Expert is in all sorts of trouble here.
Arvanitidis is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Arvanitidis trying to control but Bjj Expert is having none of it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Arvanitidis is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jannis Arvanitidis dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ascension Bjj Expert's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Some wild striking there from Arvanitidis.
Arvanitidis scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Bjj Expert has a takedown stuffed.
Arvanitidis scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.

Bjj Expert closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Arvanitidis to the mat! Arvanitidis manages to get full guard.
Bjj Expert throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bjj Expert stopping the sweep attempt from Arvanitidis.
Bjj Expert trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Arvanitidis working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bjj Expert.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bjj Expert won't allow Arvanitidis to sweep him here.
Bjj Expert trying to control the position from guard on top but Arvanitidis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Arvanitidis has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bjj Expert can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bjj Expert trying to control the position from guard on top but Arvanitidis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Arvanitidis wants to sweep but no luck.
Arvanitidis wants to stand up but Bjj Expert is controlling him.
Arvanitidis manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bjj Expert manages to get himself to full guard.
Bjj Expert working a defensive guard here.

Bjj Expert escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Arvanitidis gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bjj Expert is trying to control the position but Arvanitidis postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arvanitidis has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Bjj Expert is proving hard to escape from.
Arvanitidis is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Bjj Expert trying to control the position.

Bjj Expert is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Arvanitidis forces his way into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Arvanitidis looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Arvanitidis tries to stand but his arm is trapped.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Bjj Expert looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bjj Expert is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Arvanitidis is looking to take a break and control but Bjj Expert is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bjj Expert wants to get back to full guard.
Arvanitidis controlling the action here.
Bjj Expert is trying to get back to full guard.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Jannis Arvanitidis wasn't active enough on the ground.
Arvanitidis just misses with a punch to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arvanitidis slaps away a takedown attempt from Bjj Expert, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Arvanitidis lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Bjj Expert takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Arvanitidis throws a one two combo.
Arvanitidis throws a right hand that Bjj Expert ducks under and follows up with a left that Bjj Expert also avoids with ease.
Arvanitidis throws a 1-2 combo that connects squarely on Bjj Expert's jaw, knocking him onto his back! Arvanitidis dives in looking to finish as Bjj Expert flails his arms in a desperate attempt to block Arvanitidis's strikes! Arvanitidis is raining down hammerfists and the ref stops it! Bjj Expert's desperate flailing just didn't constitute intelligent defence. Some people will probably question the ref's decision but Bjj Expert was definitely hurt and the ref saved him from taking unnecessary punishment. A fighter's safety is paramount in this sport.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jannis Arvanitidis!
Jannis Arvanitidis very nearly forgot to thank Ultra Fight Gear amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.