PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Arthur Bertholf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Kirk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). James Kirk has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Bertholf
vs
Kirk

225 cm
24
240 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
28
280 lbs
2 - 2 - 1

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

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 Los Angeles, Arthur Bertholf!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, James Kirk!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bertholf keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A head kick misses from Bertholf.
Bertholf misses with a jab, cross combination.
Arthur Bertholf seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Bertholf moves into the clinch.
Bertholf tries to break free but Kirk pushes him back against the cage.
Kirk changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bertholf fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Kirk shoots in for a takedown but Bertholf shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Arthur Bertholf has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Kirk.
Bertholf wants to clinch.

Bertholf clinches.
Bertholf really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Kirk is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Bertholf drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bertholf tries to pull guard but Kirk won't allow it.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A frustrated look appears on Kirk's face as he tries to break the clinch.

Kirk breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bertholf misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

Bertholf has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kirk tries to circle away but Bertholf has him pinned against the cage.
Kirk is trying to break the clinch but Bertholf has him pressed against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bertholf prevents the takedown attempt.
Bertholf prevents the takedown attempt.
Bertholf fails to pull the fight into his guard.

Kirk turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!

Kirk decides to stand up, so the ref orders Bertholf to his feet.
Bertholf fails with a takedown attempt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bertholf swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bertholf lands a really nice looking cross but Kirk seems unphased.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bertholf darts in trying to clinch

and Kirk counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

Kirk pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bertholf slips a jab and a cross from Kirk.
A shot to the liver by Bertholf. Beautiful body shot.
Kirk displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bertholf.
Bertholf is breathing heavily.
Kirk with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bertholf to score with a decent uppercut.
Bertholf shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kirk as he jumps to the side.
Kirk looking to land some kicks to the body here.

Kirk darts in and clinches Bertholf up against the cage.
Kirk changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bertholf fights it off and pushes away nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kirk shoots in for a double leg but Bertholf sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kirk stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kirk wants it to stay on the feet.
Bertholf wants to clinch.
Kirk tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bertholf sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kirk somewhat.
Kirk fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A jab from Bertholf misses.
A head kick misses from Bertholf.
Kirk connects with a leg kick. Bertholf looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but James Kirk will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Bertholf avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bertholf. Kirk does a little dance to reset his feet.

Kirk closes the distance and pushes Bertholf back into the cage.

Kirk's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bertholf darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Bertholf takes a swing at Kirk's ribcage but misses.
Arthur Bertholf is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bertholf.
Bertholf is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Kirk tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice sprawl there from Bertholf as Kirk shoots in.
Kirk takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nice takedown defense from Bertholf. No joy for Kirk on that attempt.
Kirk is breathing heavily.
Kirk is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bertholf is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kirk avoids a punch combination nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kirk tries to close the distance and clinch but Bertholf swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kirk looks for a takedown but Bertholf sprawls well.
Arthur Bertholf has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Kirk.
Bertholf misses with a series of wild punches.
Bertholf tries to clinch up.
Bertholf is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kirk sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Bertholf lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kirk tries to clinch but Bertholf moves out of range.

Kirk fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bertholf, pushing him back against the cage.

Kirk successfully pulls guard.
Bertholf looking to pass the guard.
Bertholf has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bertholf wants to stand but Kirk is controlling his posture from full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kirk lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Bertholf!
Kirk thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kirk working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.

Kirk quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Kirk but it's paid off an Bertholf is forced to tap! Nice work by Kirk.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). James Kirk!