PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Fridtjof Jarlsberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lex Scrappy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Jarlsberg
vs
Scrappy

176 cm
19
154 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

175 cm
20
145 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Intelligent

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Fridtjof Jarlsberg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Lex Scrappy!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Albert Achterberg and Wagner Zegers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Scrappy throws the kick towards the body but Jarlsberg avoids it.
Scrappy misses with a body kick.
Jarlsberg avoids a kick to the body.
Scrappy throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Jarlsberg tries for a takedown but Scrappy sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jarlsberg shoots in but Scrappy avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Scrappy tries a head kick but it misses.
Jarlsberg moves out of range as Scrappy throws a body kick.
Jarlsberg checks a low kick from Scrappy.

Jarlsberg looking to score a takedown here. Scrappy is defending well but Jarlsberg drives through and ends up in Scrappy's guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Jarlsberg not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Scrappy keeping moving, preventing Jarlsberg from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jarlsberg is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jarlsberg looking to pass the guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Scrappy can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Jarlsberg controls the pace.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Fridtjof Jarlsberg wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Scrappy looks to land a body kick but Jarlsberg moved away.

Jarlsberg shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Jarlsberg looking to pass the guard.
Scrappy wants to sweep here but Jarlsberg controlling him for the moment.
Scrappy preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Scrappy looks winded!
Scrappy is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Jarlsberg sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Jarlsberg has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Jarlsberg passes into half guard.
Scrappy avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jarlsberg.
Jarlsberg moves nicely into side control.
Jarlsberg tries to move to full mount but Scrappy actually manages to regain half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Jarlsberg in particular looking to stall.

Jarlsberg is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Scrappy has managed to free his arm - good work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jarlsberg missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Scrappy can do anything to dispel that myth.
Jarlsberg working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.

Jarlsberg is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Scrappy sees it coming and defends easily.
Jarlsberg is taking a breather. Scrappy says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.

Jarlsberg is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Jarlsberg throwing shots but Scrappy is blocking nicely.
Jarlsberg trying to control the pace.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jarlsberg prevents Scrappy from improving his position.
Jarlsberg works his way into full mount!
Jarlsberg working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jarlsberg unloading with bombs!
Jarlsberg lands a nice shot to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Jarlsberg goes for an armbar but Scrappy turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Scrappy.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jarlsberg is on top in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fridtjof Jarlsberg dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Jarlsberg shoots in and gets a takedown into Scrappy's guard.
Scrappy keeping full guard, as Jarlsberg tries to pass.
Jarlsberg passes Scrappy's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Jarlsberg wants to lay and pray for a moment but Scrappy keeps working.
Scrappy really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jarlsberg. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Jarlsberg wants to work for an arm triangle but Scrappy is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Jarlsberg is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Scrappy doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Jarlsberg.
Scrappy is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jarlsberg seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Scrappy does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Scrappy is defending against the submission attempts here by Jarlsberg.
Jarlsberg with the ground and pound but Scrappy uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Jarlsberg trying to control the position from guard on top but Scrappy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Scrappy tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jarlsberg wants to control from the top but Scrappy keeps moving.
Jarlsberg postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Scrappy can't keep his opponent in guard - Jarlsberg advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Jarlsberg seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Scrappy does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Jarlsberg is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Jarlsberg throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Jarlsberg trying to control from half guard but Scrappy is working away.

Jarlsberg is looking for a kimura but Scrappy is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Jarlsberg to get the leverage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Jarlsberg seems to be working for a kimura but Scrappy defends the submission attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jarlsberg looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Scrappy with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Jarlsberg is keen to just control but Scrappy is a slippery customer.
Jarlsberg not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

Jarlsberg is looking for a kimura here.
Fridtjof Jarlsberg overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jarlsberg throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Jarlsberg throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

Jarlsberg seems to be looking for submissions.

Jarlsberg is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Scrappy defends it well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jarlsberg controlling the action here.

Jarlsberg is looking for a kimura but Scrappy is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Jarlsberg to get the leverage.
Scrappy avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jarlsberg.

Jarlsberg is looking for a kimura but Scrappy is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Jarlsberg to get the leverage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Jarlsberg is looking for a kimura but Scrappy is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Jarlsberg to get the leverage.
Jarlsberg trying to control the action but Scrappy is working from the bottom.
Jarlsberg wants to pass to mount but Scrappy is defending the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fridtjof Jarlsberg dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Jarlsberg looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Scrappy tries a head kick but it misses.
Scrappy throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Jarlsberg shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Scrappy defends it nicely.

Jarlsberg drives through with a takedown into guard.

Jarlsberg drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Scrappy manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Jarlsberg has Scrappy in his guard.
Jarlsberg controls Scrappy momentarily but Scrappy frees himself.
Scrappy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Scrappy won't allow Jarlsberg to sweep him here.
Jarlsberg controlling Scrappy's posture.

That's one minute gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jarlsberg is on top in guard.
Jarlsberg wants to pass the guard but Scrappy is keeping the position.
Jarlsberg controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Jarlsberg wants to control from the top but Scrappy keeps moving.
Jarlsberg is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Jarlsberg wants to pass the guard but Scrappy is keeping the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scrappy keeping moving, preventing Jarlsberg from controlling successfully.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Fridtjof Jarlsberg just wasn't active enough.
Jarlsberg shoots in for a takedown but Scrappy shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fridtjof Jarlsberg. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Scrappy throws a head kick that misses.
Jarlsberg fails with a takedown attempt.
Scrappy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Scrappy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jarlsberg shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Scrappy as he jumps to the side.
Jarlsberg shoots in but no luck this time.
Jarlsberg blocks a head kick by Scrappy.

Jarlsberg closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jarlsberg is trying to control. Scrappy wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Jarlsberg moves nicely into side control.

Jarlsberg is working to tighten is grip on Scrappy's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Scrappy has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Jarlsberg is really squeezing tight and eventually Scrappy passes out! Jarlsberg breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Fridtjof Jarlsberg!