PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ori Jokinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Kazarian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kazarian has chosen Limp Bizkit - My Way as his entrance music. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Jokinen
vs
Kazarian

164 cm
33
141 lbs
18 - 13 - 0

165 cm
44
146 lbs
32 - 18 - 2

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

On Tap (160Q)

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 18 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ori Jokinen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 32 - 18 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tony Kazarian!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Yves DeLean and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Jokinen clinches with his opponent.

Jokinen has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Kazarian clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!

Jokinen looking for the RNC.

Jokinen is looking for the choke from the back position but Kazarian is controlling his hands well.
Kazarian tries to break free.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Jokinen seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Kazarian's chin but Kazarian turns very nicely into Jokinen's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Kazarian.

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

We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kazarian regains half guard.
Jokinen is looking to pass Kazarian's guard but actually Kazarian recovers to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jokinen wants to control from the top but Kazarian keeps moving.
Jokinen is looking to pass into half guard but Kazarian pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Kazarian is in guard.

Kazarian looking to sit in guard and control but Jokinen gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Jokinen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kazarian swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Kazarian is looking for a triangle but Jokinen pushes his legs off easily.
Kazarian wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Jokinen is now in half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Kazarian is trying to get back to full guard.

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kazarian looking for subs from the bottom but Jokinen mounts him!
Kazarian is trying to escape the mount.
Jokinen takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen wants to control but instead Kazarian manages to regain half guard.

Kazarian is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jokinen pulls his head out easily.

Jokinen seems to be looking for submissions.

Kazarian actively working from the bottom here.
Kazarian tries to roll over but Jokinen keeps him under control.
Jokinen is looking to advance position but Kazarian won't allow it.

That's four 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.

Kazarian looking for submissions off his back.
Jokinen performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Kazarian trying to control here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Kazarian looking for subs from the bottom but Jokinen mounts him!
Jokinen tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ori Jokinen dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Kazarian misses with a hook. Jokinen ducked under it nicely.
Kazarian looks to land a combination but Jokinen avoids it well.
Jokinen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jokinen tries to clinch up but Kazarian circles away and keeps his distance.

Jokinen has managed to clinch.
Jokinen leaning against his opponent.

Kazarian has clasped his hands together around Jokinen's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.

Kazarian is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Jokinen is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

Kazarian looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The strikes coming from Kazarian are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
You can see the frustration on Jokinen's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kazarian trying to control the position but Jokinen is working away.

Kazarian goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Jokinen has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Kazarian but great work by Jokinen.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jokinen advances nicely into full mount.
Kazarian is squirming around, avoiding Jokinen's attempts to control the action.
Jokinen controlling from mount.
Jokinen looking to control but Kazarian is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Jokinen wants to take his opponent's back but Kazarian doesn't allow it.

Jokinen is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Kazarian has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Kazarian!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen pulls Kazarian in close to his closed guard and prevents Kazarian from doing any damage or advancing position.

Jokinen is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kazarian is looking to pass into half guard but Jokinen pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Jokinen is in guard.

Jokinen controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

Kazarian throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kazarian can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Jokinen controls the pace.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kazarian has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Jokinen doesn't defend quickly enough and Kazarian has managed to lock this one up! Can Jokinen escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Kazarian on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Tony Kazarian!
Tony Kazarian took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Tony Serritella is a shady manager and all org owners with fighters in free agency should be wary of him if he ends up picking them up. He'll most likely ask for their release and shit all over you if you show unhappiness about it. BEWARE!'.