PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jomlong Kiapoity (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jacob Naankuse (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Kiapoity
vs
Naankuse

160 cm
26
135 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

165 cm
25
139 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Big heart

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Determined

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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jomlong Kiapoity!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jacob Naankuse!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Santiago Holmes and Winston Alpacca.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Naankuse fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kiapoity has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Foot Loves in the buildup to the fight.
Kiapoity shoots for a double leg takedown but Naankuse sprawls well. He's pushed Kiapoity's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kiapoity tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Naankuse swivels and escapes.
Kiapoity is trying hard to land a takedown here. Naankuse sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Naankuse throws a fast counter high kick but Kiapoity manages to duck under it in time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jomlong Kiapoity. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kiapoity tries to score a power double leg takedown but Naankuse sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kiapoity somewhat.
Naankuse has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Kiapoity walks forward, straight into a front kick from Naankuse.
Jomlong Kiapoity seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Naankuse throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Kiapoity's head.
Kiapoity fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Naankuse avoids it really well and circles away.
Kiapoity shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Naankuse defends it nicely.
Naankuse throws a fast counter high kick but Kiapoity manages to duck under it in time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kiapoity tries for a takedown but Naankuse sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kiapoity will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
As Kiapoity backs off Naankuse throws a huge counter combo but Kiapoity manages to avoid it all.
Naankuse lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Naankuse throws a head kick but Kiapoity moves out of range.
Kiapoity circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kiapoity drops down looking for a counter takedown but Naankuse sprawls and moves away.

Kiapoity feints and as Naankuse raises his hands in defense, Kiapoity changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Naankuse keeping full guard, as Kiapoity tries to pass.
Naankuse utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kiapoity with a flurry of punches that miss.

Kiapoity 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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Naankuse controls Kiapoity momentarily but Kiapoity frees himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Kiapoity drops back, looking for a kneebar! Naankuse looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Naankuse looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Naankuse!

Naankuse is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kiapoity is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Kiapoity can't do much from the bottom here.
Kiapoity is looking for a sweep.
Naankuse really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kiapoity. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kiapoity is working hard here to advance position.
Kiapoity manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!

Kiapoity is trying to work for a kimura but Naankuse is defending well.
Naankuse wants to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Naankuse is staying active underneath Kiapoity, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

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

Kiapoity is looking for a kimura but Naankuse is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kiapoity to get the leverage.

Naankuse is defending against the submission attempts here by Kiapoity.

Kiapoity seems to be working for a kimura but Naankuse defends the submission attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Naankuse trying to control from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jacob Naankuse will probably get the nod.
That's time! Kiapoity's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Kiapoity shoots in and drives through. Naankuse sprawls well.
Kiapoity shoots in and drives through. Naankuse sprawls well.
Kiapoity tries for a takedown but Naankuse circles away easily
letting Naankuse counter with a right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jomlong Kiapoity. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kiapoity fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jacob Naankuse is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Naankuse lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Naankuse lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.

Kiapoity looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Kiapoity prevents Naankuse from standing back up.

Kiapoity wants to work for an arm triangle but Naankuse is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kiapoity moves into full mount! Naankuse won't be happy about that!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kiapoity sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Kiapoity prevents Naankuse from getting the reversal.
Jomlong Kiapoity overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kiapoity lands with some strikes.

Kiapoity looking to isolate an arm here. Naankuse doesn't see it coming and as Kiapoity extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Kiapoity!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jomlong Kiapoity!