PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Bill Lib (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carlton Jizm (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.

Lib
vs
Jizm

150 cm
25
132 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

166 cm
25
130 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Inexperienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Can Moonwalk

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bill Lib!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Carlton Jizm!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, David Schapiro and John Roberts.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jizm shoots in looking for a takedown. Lib tries to sprawl out of it but Jizm keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lib manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

Lib drives through with a takedown into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Lib trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lib in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lib controlling from the top position.

Lib decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Jizm, up you get!
Some wild striking there from Jizm.
Jizm thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Lib if he has to take too many more of those.

Lib dives in and scores a takedown into Jizm's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lib won't allow Jizm to sweep him here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jizm not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lib not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Lib seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Jizm for as long as he can get away with.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Bill Lib just wasn't active enough.
Lib misses with a hook.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jizm looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jizm is trying to control the position but Lib postures up.

Jizm has his foot on Lib's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lib works his way back into a safe position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jizm looking to control.

Jizm looking for a guillotine here but Lib defends easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lib controlling from the top position.

Jizm working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lib doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lib manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lib is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Jizm is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Jizm looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Bill Lib just wasn't active enough.

Lib drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Jizm tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lib controlling the position.

Lib is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Jizm knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

Lib goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Jizm has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Lib but great work by Jizm.
Lib on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Lib tries to get out of the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lib is looking to reverse the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bill Lib dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Jizm tries to clinch up but Lib circles away and keeps his distance.
Lib wants to clinch.
Jizm misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Lib tries to close the distance and clinch but Jizm swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Lib shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Jizm's guard.
Jizm looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lib is one step ahead there.
Jizm wants to get back to his feet but Lib is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Lib knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jizm on the ground.
Lib trying to control the position from guard on top but Jizm is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jizm wants to stand and escape but Lib is having none of it.
Jizm is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Jizm is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lib is aware though and is defending well.

Lib stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Left hook, right uppercut from Lib.
Lib wants to clinch.

Lib closes the distance and clinches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lib prevents Jizm from breaking the clinch.
Jizm keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Lib's efforts to push away.

Jizm manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Jizm keeping full guard, as Lib tries to pass.
Lib has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Jizm working a defensive guard here.
Lib is looking to pass into half guard but Jizm pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Jizm is in guard.
Jizm stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lib swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jizm throws a big right hand that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jizm wants to stand but Lib has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Lib wants to improve his position but instead Jizm has moved into half guard.
Lib tries to roll over but Jizm keeps him under control.
Jizm sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lib defending well though.
Jizm is looking to take a break and control but Lib is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lib blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jizm.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Jizm is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Lib is looking to get back to full guard here but Jizm has managed to pass to side control instead.

Jizm looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Lib has one of Jizm's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Bill Lib overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lib is looking to reverse the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Bill Lib will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Jizm cracks a nice hook into Lib's ribs.

Lib scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Lib stops Jizm from getting back to his feet.

Lib is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Lib wants to stand up but Jizm is controlling the position.
Jizm taking some punishment here, with Lib in his half guard.
Lib is looking to stall here but Jizm recovers full guard.
Lib stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jizm swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lib wants to control from the top but Jizm keeps moving.
Lib might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jizm is on top in guard.
Lib is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jizm is standing up over Lib. Lib looks to escape but Jizm dives into side control.
Lib is looking for a sweep.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jizm tries to stand but Lib is controlling his head.
Lib tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Jizm wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Lib is working hard here to advance position.
Lib looking for a sweep but Jizm has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Lib wants to control but Jizm is having none of it.
Lib really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lib wants to hold on but Jizm pushes him away.

Jizm is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Lib has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Lib!
Lib is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Lib has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Jizm is proving hard to escape from.
Jizm is trying to keep Lib in close.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Lib shoots in looking for a takedown. Jizm tries to sprawl out of it but Lib keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jizm manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lib looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jizm fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jizm tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lib paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Carlton Jizm has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bill Lib is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Lib shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Lib was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!

And that's the end of the fight!
Bill Lib showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Lib has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bill Lib!