PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dave Klincko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gordan Danns (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gordan Danns is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Klincko
vs
Danns

182 cm
19
197 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

190 cm
22
201 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dave Klincko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gordan Danns!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Paul Aken and Daniel Blasius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Danns shoots in for a double leg but Klincko sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Danns tries to close the distance and clinch but Klincko swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Danns looks to land a combination. Klincko sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Some wild striking there from Danns.
Klincko throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

A big head kick from Klincko and Danns is sent sprawling to the canvas!

Danns is rocked!

It looks like Gordan Danns has been cut.
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!
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

Klincko postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Danns is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Klincko, into his guard.
Danns is still in real trouble! Can Klincko finish him?

Klincko is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Danns is aware though and is defending well.
Danns seems to have recovered his senses.
Klincko is trying to keep Danns in close.

Klincko has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Danns can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Danns has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Klincko is proving hard to escape from.

Klincko pushes a forearm under Danns's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Danns is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dave Klincko!
After winning the bout, Dave Klincko thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.