PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Brown Belt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Karlo Spider (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Belt
vs
Spider

160 cm
22
175 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

187 cm
18
175 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Hulk Supplementz
Hulk Supplementz

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brown Belt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Karlo Spider!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, David Schapiro and Eddie Farnsworth.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spider shoots in but Belt avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Belt really is a fat lump.

Spider gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Belt trying to control the position from guard on top but Spider is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Spider is looking for a triangle but Belt pushes his legs off easily.
Spider lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Belt!
Belt tries to lock up and control but Spider gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

Spider working for a guillotine from mount but Belt is in no mood to give up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Belt wants to control but Spider is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Belt wants to try and get back to his feet.
Belt might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Belt tries to reverse the position but Spider maintains control.
Spider punching from mount but Belt doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Belt is squirming around, avoiding Spider's attempts to control the action.
Belt is trying to escape the mount.
Spider really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Belt. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Spider avoids the attempt from Belt to control.
Spider prevents Belt from getting the reversal.

Spider jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Belt is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Belt and Spider has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Belt is looking to reverse the position.
Belt sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Spider looks gassed!

That's two 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.
Spider wants to lay and pray for a moment but Belt keeps working.
Belt tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Belt tries to roll over but Spider keeps him under control.

Spider is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.

Belt scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Belt seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Spider does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Spider wants to get back to full guard.
Spider gets full guard.
Spider is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Spider is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Spider trying to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brown Belt dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Spider has taken the fight to the clinch.

Spider gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Spider controlling the action here.

Spider wants to work for an arm triangle but Belt is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Spider is tying to control. Belt wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Belt wants to control but Spider is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Spider stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Belt to get to his feet.
Spider has his takedown stuffed

and Belt counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Belt throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

Belt seems to be working for a kimura but Spider defends the submission attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Spider tries to roll over but Belt keeps him under control.
Belt wants to pass the guard but Spider is defending well.
Spider wants to control but Belt is keeping busy.
Belt is keen to just control but Spider is a slippery customer.
Spider wants to improve his position but Belt is controlling well.
Belt missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Belt misses with a takedown

and Spider decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Belt's guard.
Spider wants to control from the top but Belt keeps moving.
Spider pushes down on Belt's leg and manages to get into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Belt pushes Spider off but Spider dives into side control.
Belt is looking for a sweep.
Belt manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Belt seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Spider does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Spider gets back to full guard.

Belt is sitting in close to Spider's body. Spider has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Belt is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Belt is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Spider.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Karlo Spider!