PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Niko Falin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robert Asscerack (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Falin
vs
Asscerack

185 cm
21
200 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

199 cm
22
205 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Cuts easily

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Enjoys gardening

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 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Niko Falin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Robert Asscerack !
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Jorge Garcia and Columbo Gatti.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Asscerack shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
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.

Asscerack stands up out of the half guard.
Falin scores with a punch to the head.
Asscerack dodges the punch combination from Falin.

Asscerack darts in and clinches Falin up against the cage.

Asscerack breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Falin scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Falin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Asscerack moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

Asscerack rushes Falin and presses him up against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Falin is trying to break the clinch but Asscerack is controlling him.
Falin avoids the elbow strike from Asscerack , against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Asscerack manages to break the clinch.
A combination from Falin does no damage.

Asscerack gets a clinch.
Falin can't break the clinch.
Asscerack taking a breather.

Asscerack pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Falin throws a right and a left that Asscerack avoids nicely.
A combination from Falin does no damage.
Asscerack slips a jab and a cross from Falin.
Niko Falin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Asscerack pushes Falin up against the cage in a clinch.

Asscerack jumps guard.
Asscerack thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Asscerack is looking for a triangle but Falin pushes his legs off easily.
Falin knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Asscerack on the ground.
Falin is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Asscerack is on top in guard.
Asscerack passes Falin's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Asscerack perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Asscerack throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Asscerack stops Falin from getting back to his feet.
Asscerack thows a huge punch but Falin dodges it nicely.
Asscerack uses his free foot to push down on Falin's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Falin.
Asscerack sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Asscerack is landing with some decent strikes but Falin is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Asscerack controlling from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Robert Asscerack dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Falin misses with a series of wild punches.

Asscerack clinches.
Asscerack tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Asscerack is leaning against Falin and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Falin wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Falin tries to circle away but Asscerack has him pinned against the cage.
Falin looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Asscerack taking a breather.

Asscerack gets a trip takedown into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Asscerack performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Falin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Well, if Asscerack is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Robert Asscerack has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Falin throws a series of punches but Asscerack moves out of range.
Falin fails to land with a series of punches.
Niko Falin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Asscerack fails to land the takedown.
Asscerack dodges the punch combination from Falin.
Falin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Asscerack moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Falin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Asscerack is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Falin.
Falin misses with a double jab.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Asscerack shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Asscerack was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Robert Asscerack has got the better of the ground game so far.
Asscerack with a couple of short strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Asscerack raining down hammerfists from mount.
Asscerack content just to control the position here.
Asscerack 's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Asscerack wants to finish this one by submission but Falin is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Asscerack .
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Falin's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Robert Asscerack showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Asscerack throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Falin's waist but Falin gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Asscerack off to one side.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Asscerack tries to land a knee to the head but misses.

Asscerack decides to pull guard.
Asscerack not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Asscerack throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Asscerack can do anything to dispel that myth.
Falin wants to get up but he can't break Asscerack 's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Falin trying to control the position from guard on top but Asscerack is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Asscerack trying to control the position.
Falin wants to control from the top but Asscerack keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Asscerack trying to strike off his back.
Falin wanted to stand there but Asscerack had control of the position.

We're going to have a standup here because Niko Falin wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Falin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Asscerack moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Niko Falin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Asscerack looks for a takedown but Falin sprawls well.
Falin dips to his left and cracks Asscerack with an uppercut!
Falin throws a series of punches but Asscerack avoids them all with ease.
Falin slips a straight right by Asscerack .
Asscerack shoots in for a double leg but Falin sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Niko Falin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robert Asscerack .
Asscerack fails to land the takedown.
Asscerack takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Falin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Niko Falin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Falin throws a nice looking combination but Asscerack bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Asscerack takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.

Asscerack feints and as Falin raises his hands in defense, Asscerack changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Asscerack postures up in Falin's guard and throws a big left but Falin blocks it.
Asscerack controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Robert Asscerack wasn't active enough on the ground.
Falin looks to throw the jab but Asscerack is out of range.
Asscerack fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Falin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Asscerack .
Asscerack fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Falin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Falin fails to land with a series of punches.

Falin gets tackled into the cage by Asscerack . Asscerack maintains the clinch.
Falin tries to circle away but Asscerack has him pinned against the cage.

Asscerack breaks from the clinch.
Falin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Asscerack moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A punch combination from Falin misses.
Falin throws a series of punches but Asscerack avoids them all with ease.
Asscerack lands a jab to the head.

Asscerack drives through with a takedown into Falin's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Asscerack is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Robert Asscerack hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Falin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Falin throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

Asscerack clinches up against the cage.

Asscerack manages to break the clinch.
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!
Asscerack slips a straight right by Falin.
Falin jabbing away but nothing is landing.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Asscerack jumps guard and drags Falin to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Asscerack is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Falin has his hands clasped together but Asscerack extends an breaks Falin's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Asscerack .

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Robert Asscerack !