PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Black Caesar (ranked 3797 p4p, 3830 weight class) and Arnaldur Hjoervarsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hjoervarsson is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: The Only. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Caesar
vs
Hjoervarsson

186 cm
30
241
13 - 12 - 0

196 cm
33
280
15 - 14 - 0

Great wrestler
Solid boxing
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

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 13 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Black Caesar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Arnaldur Hjoervarsson!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Gwen Towbar and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Caesar shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Hjoervarsson pushes Caesar off looking to stand but Caesar dives back in and keeps control.

Caesar is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hjoervarsson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Caesar.
Caesar wants to take a breather but Hjoervarsson is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Caesar stalling away here and it's allowed Hjoervarsson to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Caesar trying to control the position from guard on top but Hjoervarsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Caesar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hjoervarsson keeping moving, preventing Caesar from controlling successfully.
Caesar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hjoervarsson is keeping the position for now.
Caesar wants to control from the top but Hjoervarsson keeps moving.

Caesar drops back, looking for a kneebar! Hjoervarsson looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Hjoervarsson looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Hjoervarsson!

Caesar struggling a bit here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hjoervarsson in the domination position with Caesar hanging on.
Caesar can't do much from the bottom here.
Caesar is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Caesar manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Caesar is trying to control the action in half guard but Hjoervarsson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Caesar moves into full mount! Hjoervarsson won't be happy about that!
Caesar is trying to take his opponent's back.
Caesar looking to control and managing it successfully.
Caesar seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Hjoervarsson is holding on tight.

Caesar with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Caesar wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Caesar takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.

Hjoervarsson fending off the submission attempt from Caesar.
Caesar seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Caesar trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Caesar controls the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Black Caesar dominated that round.
That's time! Caesar's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Caesar throws an overhand right that lands on Hjoervarsson's shoulder, as Hjoervarsson tries to avoid the shot.

Hjoervarsson clinches.
Caesar jumps guard but Hjoervarsson stands there with Caesar around his waist. Caesar gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Caesar jumps guard but Hjoervarsson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.

Caesar jumps guard.
Caesar is pulling down on Hjoervarsson's head to control his posture.
Hjoervarsson stopping the sweep attempt from Caesar.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Caesar is on top in guard.

Caesar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hjoervarsson is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Caesar wants to control from the top but Hjoervarsson keeps moving.
Caesar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hjoervarsson is keeping the position for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hjoervarsson can't keep his opponent in guard - Caesar advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

Caesar wants to work for an arm triangle but Hjoervarsson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Caesar trying to pass the guard but Hjoervarsson defending well.

Caesar is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hjoervarsson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Caesar.

Caesar trying to work for an americana but Hjoervarsson has managed to regain full guard.
Caesar is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hjoervarsson can do to turn this around?

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.
Caesar passes Hjoervarsson's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Caesar is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Caesar trying to control from half guard but Hjoervarsson is working away.

Caesar is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Caesar is controlling the pace.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Caesar is stalling here. Hjoervarsson is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Caesar seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Hjoervarsson has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Caesar is looking for a sweep.
Caesar manages to get back to half guard.
Caesar wants to improve his position but Hjoervarsson is controlling well.
Caesar has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hjoervarsson is working away from the top position though.
Hjoervarsson wants to stand up but Caesar has a hold of him and won't allow it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Caesar tries to roll over but Hjoervarsson keeps him under control.
Caesar is working hard here to advance position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Caesar slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Caesar not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Black Caesar 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!

Hjoervarsson clinches up against the cage.
Caesar tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hjoervarsson smiles and moves away.
Caesar is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hjoervarsson.
Hjoervarsson cracks Caesar with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.

Hjoervarsson has Caesar up against the cage in a clinch.

Hjoervarsson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Caesar throws a hook but Hjoervarsson avoids it easily.
Hjoervarsson moves forwards but Caesar connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Caesar throws a shot from downtown. Hjoervarsson moves away and avoids it.

Caesar drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Caesar tries for a kimura but Hjoervarsson is defending well.
Caesar wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hjoervarsson keeps working.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Caesar wants to control for a moment but Hjoervarsson uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.

Caesar is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hjoervarsson sees it coming and defends easily.
Caesar wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hjoervarsson keeps working.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Caesar wants to pass to mount but Hjoervarsson is defending the position.

Caesar is looking for a kimura here.

Caesar is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hjoervarsson is just riding it out for now. Caesar eventually gives up the hold.
Caesar wants to pass the guard but Hjoervarsson is defending well.
Arnaldur Hjoervarsson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Caesar trying to control from half guard but Hjoervarsson is working away.
Black Caesar is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Still in half guard, Caesar seems content to control.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Caesar shoots in for a double leg but Hjoervarsson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hjoervarsson misses with a head kick.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Caesar here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Hjoervarsson misses with a body shot.
Caesar moves out of range as Hjoervarsson strikes.
Caesar drops his hands momentarily and Hjoervarsson needs no second invitation. He sets himself and throws a perfect high kick, that clips Caesar just on the top of the head. Caesar drops like a sack of potatoes to the canvas, out cold! Oooooooh yeah! Stick a fork in Caesar - he's done!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Arnaldur Hjoervarsson!
Arnaldur Hjoervarsson gave a mention to The Dirty Needle Project in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).