PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Tiger JK (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Giu Jiztzu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Giu Jiztzu acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

JK
vs
Jiztzu

183 cm
18
134 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

168 cm
21
145 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Good takedowns
Brawler
Very confident

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 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tiger JK!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Giu Jiztzu!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Shirou Masuda and Yasuomi Hirokawa.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
JK pulls out of a head kick attempt.
JK defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jiztzu.
JK shoots in looking for a takedown but Jiztzu manages to keep the fight standing, pushing JK's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
JK stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and JK wants it to stay on the feet.
Jiztzu shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has JK pinned against the cage. JK gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Tiger JK has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Giu Jiztzu.

JK feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.

Jiztzu looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jiztzu wants to sweep but no luck.
JK trying to move into half guard but instead Jiztzu has managed to sweep!
Jiztzu tries to free his leg and advance position but JK is retaining full guard.
JK looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Jiztzu tries to free his leg and advance position but JK is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
JK keeping moving, preventing Jiztzu from controlling successfully.
Jiztzu passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Jiztzu working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

Jiztzu wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by JK, who protects the arm well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Jiztzu is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. JK knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
JK is pushing Jiztzu's head away, looking to escape. Jiztzu manages to hold on to the position though.
JK stops Jiztzu from passing to mount.
Jiztzu wants to control but JK is keeping him busy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Jiztzu tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
JK is looking for a sweep.

Jiztzu is working to tighten is grip on JK's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. JK has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Jiztzu is really squeezing tight and eventually JK passes out! Jiztzu breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Giu Jiztzu!