PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kostas Bleidelis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jan Itor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Bleidelis
vs
Itor

187 cm
22
202 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

185 cm
18
210 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Kostas Bleidelis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jan Itor!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Glass and James Atkins.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bleidelis tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Itor scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Bleidelis is doing well to control the position and prevent Itor from advancing to side control.
Itor is stalling here. Bleidelis is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Itor seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Bleidelis has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Itor is not content to let Bleidelis control the position.
Itor is looking to regain half guard here but Bleidelis keeps moving and retains side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Itor is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.

Itor throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Bleidelis throws a right and a left that both miss.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Bleidelis fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bleidelis tries to clinch but Itor moves out of range.
Nice shot lands for Bleidelis.
Bleidelis tries to clinch but Itor moves out of range.
Itor takes one on the button.
Bleidelis tries to clinch up.

Itor decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Itor thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bleidelis has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Itor is working away from the top position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Itor wants to take a breather but Bleidelis is having none of it.

Itor gets to his feet - back to striking we go!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bleidelis with a lazy takedown attempt

and Itor counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Bleidelis is breathing heavily.
Itor perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Itor prevents Bleidelis from standing back up.
Itor sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bleidelis defending well though.
Itor tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Bleidelis.
Bleidelis slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Bleidelis is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Itor is controlling him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Itor slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

Itor drops back looking for a leg! Bleidelis is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bleidelis manages to kick Itor off! Itor jumps back into Bleidelis's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jan Itor dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Bleidelis misses with a low kick.
Itor moves out of range of the body kick from Bleidelis.
Bleidelis shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Itor counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Bleidelis has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Itor has passed into side control.
Itor is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Bleidelis prevents Itor from improving position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bleidelis trying to remain calm as Itor controls from the top position.

Itor stands up and beckons Bleidelis to his feet.
Bleidelis looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Itor is fending him off so far but Bleidelis persists. Nope, Itor circles away and we're back to standing.
Bleidelis tries to clinch up.
Itor takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Bleidelis swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Itor.
Itor throws a head kick but Bleidelis moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Itor decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Bleidelis blocking the ground and pound attempt from Itor.
Bleidelis is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Itor's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Itor's back!
Bleidelis slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Itor tries to roll but Bleidelis sticks to his back.
Itor holding on to Bleidelis's left wrist, preventing the choke.
Itor is really stuck here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bleidelis is riding his opponent, not letting Itor buck him off.
Itor wants to escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bleidelis trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
I really don't envy Itor right now.
Itor trying to control but not successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Itor is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Bleidelis controls the action.
Itor is really stuck here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jan Itor showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

The crowd cheers as Bleidelis lands an impressive looking overhand right. Itor doesn't seem phased though.
Bleidelis gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Itor counters with a single leg into guard. Bleidelis didn't expect that.
Bleidelis working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Itor.
Bleidelis looking to hit a scissor sweep but Itor is one step ahead there.
Itor trying to control but Bleidelis is working from the bottom.
Bleidelis keeping full guard, as Itor tries to pass.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Itor wants to control from the top but Bleidelis keeps moving.
Bleidelis trying to keep a closed guard but Itor is proving a slippery customer.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.

Itor shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Itor wants to stand but Bleidelis is controlling his posture from full guard.
Bleidelis wants to stand up but Itor is controlling him.
Bleidelis trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Itor content to stall in guard here.
Itor looking to sit in guard and control but Bleidelis gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Itor looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Bleidelis sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Bleidelis postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bleidelis seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jan Itor comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Itor winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jan Itor!