PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sven Ludwig (ranked 3442 p4p, 2159 weight class) and Jacques Daniel (ranked 431 p4p, 288 weight class). Jacques Daniel has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Ludwig
vs
Daniel

185 cm
35
199
27 - 22 - 0

198 cm
24
210
8 - 6 - 0

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

BJJ Brown Belt
World class MT
Good gas tank

Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 27 - 22 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sven Ludwig!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Jacques Daniel!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Frank Dennis and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Ludwig decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Daniel is concentrating on defense, preventing Ludwig from advancing position.
Daniel is looking to improve his position.
Ludwig thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Daniel is trying to maintain the position but Ludwig is very close to passing his half guard.
Ludwig is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Daniel is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ludwig scores with a couple of nice shots.
Daniel tries to roll over but Ludwig keeps him under control.
Ludwig has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.

Daniel is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ludwig pulls his head out easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ludwig lands with a punch from half guard.
Daniel gets back to full guard.

Daniel is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Daniel looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ludwig postures up and lands a big shot to Daniel's brow.
Ludwig makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Daniel is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ludwig is stalling in the full guard.
Ludwig throwing strikes but missing.
Ludwig lands a couple of digs.

Daniel is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Daniel throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ludwig lands a couple of elbows.
Ludwig works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Daniel is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ludwig scores with a couple of nice shots.
Daniel has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Ludwig is pressing down on Daniel's thigh, looking to free his foot. Daniel is holding on for now.
Daniel is not content to let Ludwig control the position.
Ludwig is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Daniel is trying to get back to full guard.
Ludwig missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daniel trying to hold on to Ludwig's head to control him but Ludwig postures up.
Ludwig is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Ludwig scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Daniel trying to control here.

Daniel is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ludwig pulls his head out easily.
Ludwig looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Ludwig lands a nice short elbow.
Ludwig is pressing down on Daniel's thigh, looking to free his foot. Daniel is holding on for now.
Ludwig slips a nice elbow through Daniel's hands, connecting with Daniel's forehead.
Ludwig seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Ludwig lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ludwig is looking to take a break and control but Daniel is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Daniel looking for submissions off his back.

Daniel looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Ludwig connects with a nice short shot to Daniel's temple.
Ludwig wants to take a breather but Daniel is having none of it.

Daniel actively working from the bottom here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Daniel looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Daniel looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sven Ludwig dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Ludwig changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Daniel tries to avoid it but Ludwig manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Daniel to the ground. Daniel escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Daniel doesn't manage to clinch there - Ludwig circles away.
Ludwig is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Daniel can do to turn this around?
Good exchange - Ludwig coming out on top.
Ludwig uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Daniel.
Daniel scores with a punch to the head.

It looks like Sven Ludwig has been cut.
Daniel takes a kick to the side of the head.

It looks like Jacques Daniel has been cut.
Daniel takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ludwig.
Daniel with a body punch. A glancing blow.

Ludwig has closed the distance and engaged Daniel in a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Daniel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Still in the clinch, Ludwig scores with a nice short uppercut.
Daniel lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Daniel wants to break the clinch but can't.

Ludwig has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Daniel regains guard immediately.
Ludwig postures up and lands a big shot to Daniel's brow.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Ludwig here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ludwig distracts Daniel with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

Daniel looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Ludwig avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ludwig working some strikes from top position.
Ludwig works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Ludwig lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.

Daniel is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ludwig pulls his head out easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Daniel looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ground and pound from Ludwig.

Daniel actively working from the bottom here.
Ludwig tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Daniel.
Ludwig has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Ludwig working over Daniel with some ground and pound. Daniel looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Ludwig slips a nice elbow through Daniel's hands, connecting with Daniel's forehead.
Nice strikes from Ludwig there.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Ludwig connects with a nice short shot to Daniel's temple.
Ludwig lands with a punch from half guard.
Ludwig is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Daniel tries to roll over but Ludwig keeps him under control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ludwig lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.

Daniel is rocked!
Ludwig trying to control from half guard but Daniel is working away.
Ludwig is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Daniel trying to control here.
Ludwig works his foot free and advances to mount.
Ludwig avoids the attempt from Daniel to control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ludwig with good strikes from the mount here!
Daniel regains half guard.
Daniel taking some punishment here, with Ludwig in his half guard.
Ludwig lands strikes from half guard.
Daniel tries to roll over but Ludwig keeps him under control.
Ludwig scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Ludwig looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Ludwig is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ludwig looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Daniel with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sven Ludwig dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Daniel checks a low kick from Ludwig.
Daniel moves forwards but Ludwig connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Daniel blocks a head kick by Ludwig.
Daniel throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ludwig on the side of the head.
Ludwig throws a nice looking combination but Daniel bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Daniel only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Ludwig connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Daniel is still on wobbly legs! Can Ludwig finish him?
Ludwig shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Daniel counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Daniel seems to have recovered his senses.
Ludwig tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ludwig backing away here, and Daniel unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ludwig looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Daniel is fending him off so far but Ludwig persists. Nope, Daniel circles away and we're back to standing.
Ludwig throws a right and a left that both miss.
Daniel looks to throw the jab but Ludwig is out of range.
Ludwig lands with a good body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Daniel gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ludwig.

Ludwig rushes Daniel and presses him up against the cage.
Daniel misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ludwig lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Daniel backwards.
Ludwig drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Daniel gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sven Ludwig. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Daniel is trying to break the clinch but Ludwig is controlling him.
Daniel controlling the action here for a moment.
Ludwig is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Daniel gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Daniel working aggressively here.
Daniel misses with a punch on the inside.
Daniel swings away with an uppercut that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Daniel creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Daniel is pressed up against the cage. Ludwig has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Daniel down to the mat. Daniel avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daniel avoids the head kick by Ludwig.
Daniel now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Jacques Daniel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ludwig throws a head kick that misses.
Ludwig jabs Daniel right on the nose. Daniel blinks but takes it well.
Daniel sizes up Ludwig with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ludwig fails with a takedown attempt.
Ludwig takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.

Daniel gets tackled into the cage by Ludwig. Ludwig maintains the clinch.

Ludwig gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Daniel regains guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Daniel is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Daniel keeping moving, preventing Ludwig from controlling successfully.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Daniel holds on and takes a little breather.
Ludwig with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ludwig postures up.
Ludwig is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Ludwig keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Daniel's head.
Daniel seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.

Daniel has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ludwig can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Daniel takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ludwig controls from within his opponent's guard.
Ludwig scoring with punches to the head and body.
Ludwig stands up over Daniel, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

Daniel is looking for a triangle here but Ludwig uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Ludwig scores with punches from side control.
Ludwig in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Daniel looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Ludwig turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sven Ludwig!
After the fight, Sven Ludwig was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.