PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Soren Kierkegaard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Darrin Engstrom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Darrin Engstrom has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Kierkegaard
vs
Engstrom

180 cm
23
275 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

178 cm
23
220 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Crocodile Steak and Ale House

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 Rio de Janeiro, Soren Kierkegaard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Darrin Engstrom!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Paulo Santos and Luis Engracia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kierkegaard throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice sprawl there from Kierkegaard as Engstrom shoots in.
Engstrom tries to clinch up.
Kierkegaard stuffs the takedown.
Engstrom shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kierkegaard but Kierkegaard pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Soren Kierkegaard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Darrin Engstrom.
Kierkegaard misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Engstrom.
Kierkegaard works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.

It looks like Darrin Engstrom has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice sprawl there from Kierkegaard as Engstrom shoots in.
Kierkegaard throws a looping overhand right but Engstrom ducks down to avoid it.

Kierkegaard scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Kierkegaard controlling from side mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Engstrom tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kierkegaard taking a breather here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kierkegaard has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Kierkegaard grinds an elbow into Engstrom's temple.
Engstrom is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Kierkegaard off and has taken his back!
Kierkegaard controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Engstrom looking for the choke but no joy.
Engstrom looks gassed!
Kierkegaard finds himself mounted whilst avoiding strikes.

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.
Engstrom sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Engstrom wants to control the action but instead Kierkegaard gets a body lock and reverses into Engstrom's guard! Nice work!
Kierkegaard not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Engstrom trying to control the position.
Kierkegaard scoring with some ground and pound.
Kierkegaard is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Kierkegaard's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Soren Kierkegaard just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Engstrom avoids a punch combination nicely.
A punch combination from Kierkegaard misses.

Engstrom gets caught flat footed, as Kierkegaard shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Engstrom controls Kierkegaard momentarily but Kierkegaard frees himself.
Kierkegaard is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Soren Kierkegaard dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Darrin Engstrom's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Engstrom shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kierkegaard sprawls well. Kierkegaard wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Engstrom gets slowly back to his feet.
Darrin Engstrom is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kierkegaard keeps the fight on the outside.
Kierkegaard throws a big shot that misses.
Engstrom shoots in but Kierkegaard avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kierkegaard avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Engstrom slips a jab from Kierkegaard.
Kierkegaard takes a swing at Engstrom's ribcage but misses.

Kierkegaard shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Kierkegaard showed some decent athleticism there.
Kierkegaard is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Kierkegaard trying to pass the guard but Engstrom defending well.
Engstrom is breathing heavily.
Kierkegaard content to control rather than advance.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Soren Kierkegaard just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
The fight stays on the outside here - Engstrom looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kierkegaard throws a shot from downtown. Engstrom moves away and avoids it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Kierkegaard closes the distance and clinches up with Engstrom, looking for a takedown. Kierkegaard pushes Engstrom against the cage but Engstrom circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kierkegaard thows a body shot but no joy.
Engstrom ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Soren Kierkegaard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kierkegaard just misses with a punch to the body.
Engstrom staying out of range there.
Engstrom changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kierkegaard tries to avoid it but Engstrom manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kierkegaard to the ground. Kierkegaard escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Soren Kierkegaard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Darrin Engstrom.
Kierkegaard looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

Kierkegaard darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Kierkegaard stalling.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Soren Kierkegaard just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kierkegaard. Engstrom does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kierkegaard throws a looping overhand right but Engstrom ducks down to avoid it.
Kierkegaard looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kierkegaard throws a nice looking combination but Engstrom bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The fight stays on the outside here - Engstrom looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Engstrom slips a jab from Kierkegaard.
Kierkegaard swats away the attempt to clinch by Engstrom.
Engstrom tries to clinch up.

Engstrom clinches up with Kierkegaard and pushes him back against the cage.
Kierkegaard prevents a takedown attempt there.
A frustrated look appears on Engstrom's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kierkegaard works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kierkegaard lands an elbow that stopped Engstrom in his tracks for a moment.
Engstrom blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kierkegaard lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short uppercut from Kierkegaard.

Kierkegaard escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Kierkegaard shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kierkegaard makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Kierkegaard stays in close to Engstrom's body and controls the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Soren Kierkegaard dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Darrin Engstrom's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Kierkegaard scores with a nice head shot.
Kierkegaard swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kierkegaard throws a body punch but Engstrom moves out of range.
Kierkegaard throws a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Engstrom avoids the body shot from Kierkegaard.
Kierkegaard misses with a looping left.
Kierkegaard thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice body punch from Kierkegaard.
Kierkegaard jabs at Engstrom's body.
Kierkegaard will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kierkegaard is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Engstrom can do to turn this around?
Kierkegaard throws a right hand that Engstrom ducks under and follows up with a left that Engstrom also avoids with ease.

Kierkegaard scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Kierkegaard controls the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kierkegaard in side control lands a decent elbow.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Engstrom is trying to get back to his feet.
Kierkegaard working the head with strikes.
Kierkegaard takes a little break here. Engstrom wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Kierkegaard advances to full mount.
Kierkegaard looking to control and managing it successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Soren Kierkegaard just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Engstrom keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kierkegaard throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Engstrom sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Engstrom avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kierkegaard waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Engstrom.
Soren Kierkegaard is winning the standup battle so far.
Engstrom slips a jab and a cross from Kierkegaard.
Kierkegaard throws a right hand that Engstrom ducks under and follows up with a left that Engstrom also avoids with ease.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Kierkegaard crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Engstrom - the referee stops the clock and Kierkegaard gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Engstrom. Kierkegaard manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Kierkegaard dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kierkegaard just misses with a punch to the body.
Kierkegaard fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Engstrom manages to avoid it.
Kierkegaard misses with a looping left.
Kierkegaard throws a jab when Engstrom was well out of range.
Kierkegaard misses the shot to the body.
Kierkegaard misses with a body shot.
Kierkegaard throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kierkegaard throws a lazy right hand but Engstrom sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Engstrom staying out of range there.
Engstrom throws a head kick that looked like it stung.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kierkegaard misses with a wild body shot.
Engstrom ducks under a wild hook from Kierkegaard.
Engstrom shoots in for a takedown but Kierkegaard shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kierkegaard throws out a loose jab but Engstrom uses good head movement to avoid it.

Kierkegaard drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Kierkegaard connects with a couple of short punches.
Kierkegaard is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Engstrom lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Kierkegaard!
Soren Kierkegaard is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Soren Kierkegaard overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kierkegaard is really trying hard to get back to his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Soren Kierkegaard showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kierkegaard has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:26
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:26
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Soren Kierkegaard!