PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jon Kramer (ranked 689 p4p, 2140 weight class) and Danny Chase (ranked 88 p4p, 250 weight class). Chase has chosen Ambitionz Az a Ridah as his entrance music. Jon Kramer has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Kramer
vs
Chase

197 cm
22
213
7 - 4 - 0

190 cm
22
205
3 - 3 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
Very quick

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

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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 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Jon Kramer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Danny Chase!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Anthony Taglia and John Roberts.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chase lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kramer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kramer seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Kramer shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Chase defends it nicely.
Chase throws a lazy uppercut

and Kramer counters with a shoot takedown. Chase fights it but they end up in guard.
Chase wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Kramer manages to pass to side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

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.
Kramer throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kramer is looking to advance position but Chase won't allow it.
Chase regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Kramer.
Kramer throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Chase works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chase keeping full guard, as Kramer tries to pass.

Kramer drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Chase dives on top into guard.

Chase got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kramer has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Chase has managed to get both his arms back between Kramer's legs - danger averted.
Chase sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Chase trying to control but Kramer is working from the bottom.
Chase controls from within his opponent's guard.
Kramer 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.

Kramer looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Chase trying to stand up but can't free himself from Kramer's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chase stays in close to Kramer's body and controls the position.

Kramer had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Chase defends it easily.

Kramer has an active guard here but Chase has managed to pass into half guard.
Kramer makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kramer.
Chase wants to stand but Kramer is controlling his posture from full guard.
Kramer is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

Kramer is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kramer moves into full mount! Chase won't be happy about that!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Poor strikes thrown by Kramer there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!

Kramer jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Chase is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Chase and Kramer has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Kramer tries for a kimura but Chase is defending well.

Kramer is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Chase has escaped the position, nice work there.
Kramer advances to full mount.
Kramer throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Kramer is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Chase has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Chase!
Chase wants to pass the guard but Kramer is keeping the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jon Kramer dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Chase connects with a right hand. Kramer shakes it off.
Chase misses the jab.
Chase connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kramer's hands.
Chase misses with an uppercut.
Chase lands a glancing blow to the side of Kramer's head.
Kramer misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
The crowd cheers as Chase lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kramer doesn't seem phased though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Chase.
Kramer tries to counter with a takedown but Chase is quick to defend against it.
Chase throws a jab when Kramer was well out of range.
Kramer tries to counter with a takedown but Chase is quick to defend against it.
A big right from Chase misses.
Kramer is looking to counter the offense by Chase and move into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chase misses with a looping left.
Kramer takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kramer slips a straight right by Chase.
Kramer takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kramer looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Danny Chase seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chase rushes in with a sloppy looking punch

and Kramer counters with a shoot takedown. Chase fights it but they end up in guard.
Kramer throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Chase wants to stand up but Kramer is controlling him.
Kramer trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kramer passes Chase's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Chase wants to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Kramer is looking for a kimura here.

Kramer wants to work for an arm triangle but Chase is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kramer not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

Chase has one foot on Kramer's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
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!
Chase lands a really nice looking cross but Kramer seems unphased.
Chase throws a poor cross that misses

and Kramer counters with a shoot takedown. Chase fights it but they end up in guard.

Chase is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Kramer presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Chase is defending well against a takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kramer drops down looking for an ankle pick but Chase pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jon Kramer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kramer ducks under a wild hook from Chase.
Chase throws a body punch but Kramer moves out of range.
Chase looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Chase is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kramer.
Chase tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kramer was well out of range. Poor timing from Chase.
Kramer feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Chase tests Kramer's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kramer fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Chase throws a sloppy body shot

and Kramer counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Kramer.
Chase wants to get back to his feet but Kramer is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Kramer slips nicely into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Kramer is working for a kimura but Chase is defending it quite comfortably.
Chase is trying to stand.

Kramer is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Kramer is working for a kimura but Chase is defending it quite comfortably.

Kramer is trying to work for a kimura but Chase is defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Danny Chase showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Chase cracks a nice hook into Kramer's ribs.
A jab lands there for Chase.
Jon Kramer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kramer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Chase looks to land a left hand but Kramer moved out of range nicely.
A jab from Chase misses.
Kramer shoots in looking for a takedown. Chase tries to sprawl out of it but Kramer keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Chase manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chase scores with a jab. Kramer acknowledges it with a nod of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chase throws out a loose jab but Kramer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kramer changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Chase throws a body shot but no joy.
A jab from Chase misses.
Chase jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kramer is looking to counter the offense by Chase and move into the clinch.
A big right from Chase misses.
Kramer drops down looking for a counter takedown but Chase sprawls and moves away.
Danny Chase seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Chase throws a poor cross that misses

and Kramer counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Kramer.

Chase uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Chase throws a lazy uppercut

and Kramer counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
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!
Chase tries to kick Kramer off but Kramer keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

Kramer wants to work for an arm triangle but Chase is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Chase blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kramer.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Kramer is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Chase defends it well.
Chase looks like he's trying to stand up.
Ground and pound from Kramer.
Kramer is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.

Kramer is trying to work for a kimura but Chase is defending well.

Kramer is looking for a kimura here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kramer drops an elbow to the side of Chase's head.

Kramer wants to work for an arm triangle but Chase is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Kramer is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kramer throwing shots but Chase is blocking nicely.

Kramer is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Chase defends it well.
Jon Kramer overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Kramer is trying to work for a kimura but Chase is defending well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.

Kramer seems to be working for a kimura but Chase defends the submission attempt.
Chase wants to get back to his feet.
Kramer thows a huge punch but Chase dodges it nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kramer wants to pass the guard but Chase is defending well.
Kramer uses his free foot to push down on Chase's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Chase.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jon Kramer.
I think Kramer has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 29:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Danny Chase!
Danny Chase decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.