PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between I Just Fight And Win K (ranked 2710 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel O Connell (ranked 4546 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Just Fight And Win K
vs
O Connell

172 cm
25
145 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

183 cm
25
145 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, I Just Fight And Win K!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Daniel O Connell!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Bart Greer and Santiago Holmes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

And Win K shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

O Connell has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. And Win K has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.

And Win K gets control of O Connell's arms and successfully pulls guard. And Win K will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as O Connell accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

O Connell got a little sloppy there for a moment and And Win K has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, O Connell has managed to get both his arms back between And Win K's legs - danger averted.
And Win K tries to land a sweep but no joy.
O Connell looking to pass the guard.
O Connell must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

And Win K looking for a guillotine here but O Connell defends easily.
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!

O Connell got a little sloppy there for a moment and And Win K has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, O Connell has managed to get both his arms back between And Win K's legs - danger averted.
O Connell wants to stand but And Win K is controlling his posture from full guard.
O Connell loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

And Win K looking for a guillotine here but O Connell defends easily.
And Win K might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

That's one minute gone in the round.
O Connell landing some decent shots from guard.

And Win K is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
O Connell throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as And Win K works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

And Win K looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And Win K is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
O Connell keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of And Win K's head.
O Connell postures up and lands a big shot to And Win K's brow.
O Connell wants to pass the guard but And Win K is keeping the position.
O Connell advances position into side control!
O Connell scoring with punches and elbows.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
And Win K manages to get back to half guard.
And Win K manages to get to full guard.
O Connell lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
And Win K manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. O Connell manages to get himself to full guard.

And Win K is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! O Connell is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! O Connell has escaped and now he's on top!

And Win K escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. O Connell gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
O Connell cracks And Win K with a solid left hand.

And Win K is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and O Connell defends well.

And Win K is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. O Connell is aware though and is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
O Connell is looking to work some ground and pound but And Win K has wrist control.
O Connell postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

O Connell is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but And Win K has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. O Connell is looking to defend but And Win K has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for O Connell! And Win K pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, O Connell taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). I Just Fight And Win K!
Daniel O Connell spoke after the fight, saying 'Usually I have to pay to be dominated like that'.