PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Hi Jin Hee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rockson Joaquin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Jin Hee
vs
Joaquin

169 cm
25
135 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

170 cm
25
145 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Cuts easily

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Hi Jin Hee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rockson Joaquin!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Mauricio Rocha and Edson Gomes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jin Hee throws a nice looking combination but Joaquin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Joaquin slips a jab and a cross from Jin Hee.
Joaquin changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jin Hee tries to avoid it but Joaquin manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jin Hee to the ground. Jin Hee escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

Joaquin closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Jin Hee's guard.

Jin Hee working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Joaquin doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Joaquin manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Jin Hee working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Joaquin.
Joaquin wants to control from the top but Jin Hee keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joaquin throws a big right hand that misses.
Joaquin sitting in guard here, content to control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Joaquin trying to control but Jin Hee is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jin Hee tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Joaquin throws an elbow that misses. Jin Hee uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Joaquin's guard. Nice move by Jin Hee!

Jin Hee throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Joaquin is on top in guard.

Joaquin trying to control the position from guard on top but Jin Hee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jin Hee working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Joaquin.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joaquin lands a couple of digs.
Joaquin trying to control the position from guard on top but Jin Hee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Joaquin throwing strikes but missing.
Joaquin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jin Hee is keeping the position for now.
Jin Hee avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jin Hee is trying to keep Joaquin in close.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jin Hee is looking to sweep but instead, Joaquin has passed into half guard.
Jin Hee won't allow Joaquin to pass to mount.
Joaquin trying to control the pace.

Jin Hee actively working from the bottom here.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Joaquin looks for the body kick but Jin Hee saw that one coming.
Joaquin shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jin Hee defends it nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Joaquin looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hi Jin Hee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rockson Joaquin.
Joaquin misses with a double jab.
Jin Hee is looking to counter the offense by Joaquin and move into the clinch.

Joaquin shoots in and gets a takedown into Jin Hee's guard.
Jin Hee wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Joaquin manages to pass to side control.

Joaquin seems to be looking for submissions.
Joaquin looks winded!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jin Hee has hold of Joaquin's hands but Joaquin slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rockson Joaquin dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Nice body punch from Jin Hee.
Jin Hee scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Joaquin throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hi Jin Hee is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Joaquin shoots in for a double leg but Jin Hee sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jin Hee drops down looking for a counter takedown but Joaquin sprawls and moves away.
Jin Hee fails in his attempt to clinch.
Joaquin is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Joaquin goes for a double leg but Jin Hee avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Jin Hee continues to drive forward.
Joaquin darts in looking for a takedown but Jin Hee gets double underhooks and turns Joaquin into the cage.
Jin Hee tries to counter by clinching up but Joaquin breaks away and moves out of range.
Hi Jin Hee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rockson Joaquin.

Jin Hee is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Joaquin's half guard.
Jin Hee is controlling the pace.
Joaquin is breathing heavily.
Jin Hee not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jin Hee passes to full mount!
Joaquin tries to reverse the position but Jin Hee maintains control.
Jin Hee landing punches.

Jin Hee with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Joaquin tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jin Hee punishing his opponent with strikes.
Joaquin really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Joaquin wants to hold on but Jin Hee pushes him away.
Joaquin is bucking up trying to escape but Jin Hee cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Jin Hee looking to control but Joaquin is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Jin Hee cracks Joaquin with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Joaquin looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Joaquin tries to escape the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Joaquin showing good submission defense here.
Joaquin tries to break free.

Jin Hee is persistently looking for the submission but Joaquin is defending it well.
You can see the frustration on Joaquin's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Joaquin is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

Jin Hee is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Joaquin trying to control but not successfully.
Hi Jin Hee overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Jin Hee looking for the RNC.
Joaquin wants to control his opponent's hands but Jin Hee gets his hands free.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Jin Hee working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hi Jin Hee dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Jin Hee shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Joaquin but Joaquin pushes him off and we're back to square one.

Jin Hee 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.
Joaquin working a defensive guard here.
Joaquin pulls Jin Hee in to control the position.
Jin Hee not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jin Hee wanted to stand there but Joaquin had control of the position.
Joaquin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Joaquin pulls Jin Hee in close to prevent any damage.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Joaquin fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jin Hee is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Jin Hee closes the distance and clinches up with Joaquin, looking for a takedown. Jin Hee pushes Joaquin against the cage but Joaquin circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

Jin Hee breaks the clinch.
Jin Hee stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jin Hee wants it to stay on the feet.
Joaquin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Joaquin tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jin Hee swivels and escapes.
Hi Jin Hee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rockson Joaquin.

Jin Hee instigates a clinch.
Joaquin fails to pull the fight into his guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jin Hee is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Joaquin gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.

Jin Hee gets control of Joaquin's arms and successfully pulls guard. Jin Hee will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Hi Jin Hee!