PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mishio Jutrovsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gustavo Zarandona Esono (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.

Jutrovsky
vs
Zarandona Esono

186 cm
23
255 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

210 cm
18
245 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Mishio Jutrovsky!
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, Gustavo Zarandona Esono!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Sandra Marshall and Santiago Holmes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Zarandona Esono gets caught napping as Jutrovsky dives in and scores a takedown. Zarandona Esono manages to retain guard.
Zarandona Esono working a defensive guard here.
Jutrovsky controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Zarandona Esono keeping moving, preventing Jutrovsky from controlling successfully.
Zarandona Esono looking for a sweep. Not yet Zarandona Esono, not yet.
Zarandona Esono not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jutrovsky pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Zarandona Esono is keeping the position for now.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jutrovsky lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.

It looks like Gustavo Zarandona Esono has been cut.

Jutrovsky fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Zarandona Esono to the ground. Jutrovsky is now in Zarandona Esono's guard.
Jutrovsky could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Jutrovsky works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Zarandona Esono punching from the bottom.
Jutrovsky tries to pass the half guard into mount. Zarandona Esono knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

Jutrovsky is working for a submission of some sort.

Jutrovsky is looking for a kimura here.
Jutrovsky sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Zarandona Esono defending well though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Jutrovsky in particular looking to stall.
Jutrovsky prevents Zarandona Esono from improving his position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Zarandona Esono is trying to control but can't.
Jutrovsky sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Jutrovsky trying to control from Zarandona Esono's half guard. Zarandona Esono has other ideas though and has regained full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jutrovsky sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Zarandona Esono's guard.
Still in half guard, Jutrovsky seems content to control.

Jutrovsky is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Zarandona Esono sees it coming and defends easily.
Jutrovsky perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.

Jutrovsky seems to be working for a kimura but Zarandona Esono defends the submission attempt.

Jutrovsky is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Zarandona Esono is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Jutrovsky jumps into side control!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zarandona Esono wants to control but Jutrovsky postures up.

Jutrovsky is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Zarandona Esono knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Zarandona Esono is trying to control Jutrovsky's posture but Jutrovsky avoids it.

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

Jutrovsky swings around for an armbar but Zarandona Esono sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Jutrovsky's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mishio Jutrovsky dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gustavo Zarandona Esono's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Jutrovsky moves into range and clinches up with Zarandona Esono.

Jutrovsky pulls guard effortlessly.
Zarandona Esono tries to free his leg and advance position but Jutrovsky is retaining full guard.
Jutrovsky tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Zarandona Esono trying to control but Jutrovsky is working from the bottom.
Jutrovsky is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jutrovsky pulls Zarandona Esono in close to prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Jutrovsky pushes Zarandona Esono off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Jutrovsky is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zarandona Esono can do to turn this around?
Jutrovsky takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Zarandona Esono closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Jutrovsky trying to control but Zarandona Esono postures up.
Jutrovsky trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Zarandona Esono manages to pass to mount!
Zarandona Esono lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Jutrovsky is trying to escape the mount.
Zarandona Esono pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Jutrovsky is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Jutrovsky is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zarandona Esono trying to control but Jutrovsky is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jutrovsky keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Jutrovsky wants to hold on but Zarandona Esono pushes him away.
Zarandona Esono working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zarandona Esono tries to control but Jutrovsky wriggling away.
Zarandona Esono avoids the attempt from Jutrovsky to control.
Zarandona Esono looking to control but Jutrovsky is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jutrovsky can't escape the position.
Jutrovsky sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jutrovsky is trying to control but Zarandona Esono passes into side control!
Jutrovsky gets back to half guard.
Jutrovsky tries to roll over but Zarandona Esono keeps him under control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jutrovsky is not content to let Zarandona Esono control the position.
Zarandona Esono thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jutrovsky's head.
Zarandona Esono wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jutrovsky keeps working.

Jutrovsky is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Zarandona Esono pulls his head out easily.
Jutrovsky is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jutrovsky trying to control here.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gustavo Zarandona Esono showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Gustavo Zarandona Esono's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Jutrovsky shoots in and gets a takedown into Zarandona Esono's guard.
Zarandona Esono is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Zarandona Esono is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Zarandona Esono manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jutrovsky manages to get himself to full guard.

Zarandona Esono is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Jutrovsky looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Jutrovsky will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zarandona Esono advances to half guard.
Jutrovsky wants to control but Zarandona Esono is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Jutrovsky makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Jutrovsky.
Jutrovsky has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Zarandona Esono wants to control from the top but Jutrovsky keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

Zarandona Esono got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jutrovsky has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Zarandona Esono has managed to get both his arms back between Jutrovsky's legs - danger averted.
Jutrovsky keeping full guard, as Zarandona Esono tries to pass.
Jutrovsky keeping moving, preventing Zarandona Esono from controlling successfully.
Zarandona Esono throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

Jutrovsky looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Zarandona Esono is defending well. Jutrovsky quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Zarandona Esono has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Jutrovsky celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mishio Jutrovsky!
After winning the bout, Mishio Jutrovsky thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.