PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Apophis Kalmisto (ranked 594 p4p, 441 weight class) and Diogo Jimenez (ranked 82 p4p, 62 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Kalmisto
vs
Jimenez

175 cm
36
157
20 - 17 - 0

167 cm
40
146
39 - 19 - 2

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Granite chin

Excellent grappler
World class MT
Granite chin

NARCOS
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Apophis Kalmisto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 39 - 19 - 2, fighting out of Sydney, Diogo Jimenez!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Shigeki Sano and Ren Mimura.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jimenez scores with a sloppy right hand. Kalmisto should have avoided that one.
Jimenez lands a head shot.
Diogo Jimenez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A good leg kick by Jimenez.
Kalmisto is looking to chop away at Jimenez's legs.
A jab from Jimenez does it's job there.
Kalmisto needs to keep his hands up - Jimenez had a free shot at his head there.
Jimenez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kalmisto bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kalmisto is looking to counter with head kicks.
Jimenez misses with a hook.
Kalmisto throwing a counter right hand but Jimenez manages to avoid it.
Jab by Jimenez.
Kalmisto lands a right hook to the body.
A big left from Kalmisto misses.
Jimenez looks like he wants to counter punch here.

Jimenez is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Kalmisto's half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kalmisto has a hand on Jimenez's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Jimenez takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Kalmisto is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Kalmisto is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Hey Steves Fight Shack, so we'll see if he gets out of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jimenez with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Kalmisto tries to control Jimenez's body but Jimenez pushes him off. Kalmisto squirms to his side and now Jimenez has his back!
Kalmisto manages to reverse the position and now he's in Jimenez's guard. Nice work there by Kalmisto.

Jimenez is looking for a triangle but Kalmisto pushes his legs off easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kalmisto wants to pass the guard but Jimenez is keeping the position.
Kalmisto slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Kalmisto pushing down on Jimenez's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Kalmisto wants to pass the guard but Jimenez is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jimenez manages to get to full guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kalmisto pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jimenez is keeping the position for now.

Jimenez had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kalmisto defends it easily.

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.
Kalmisto trying to stand up but can't free himself from Jimenez's guard.

Jimenez pushes a forearm under Kalmisto's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Kalmisto is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Diogo Jimenez!
Diogo Jimenez decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.