PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jacques Embernate (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcus Blitzberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Marcus Blitzberg enters the cage!

Embernate
vs
Blitzberg

193 cm
28
205 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

188 cm
25
200 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

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 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jacques Embernate!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Marcus Blitzberg!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, William Gold and Donald Grub.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blitzberg lands a jab to the head.

Embernate gets a takedown into half guard.

Embernate wants to work for an arm triangle but Blitzberg is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Blitzberg really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Embernate. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Blitzberg is looking to improve his position.
Embernate missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Embernate seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Embernate has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Embernate throwing shots but Blitzberg is blocking nicely.
Blitzberg keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Embernate throwing shots but Blitzberg is blocking nicely.
Blitzberg wants to control but Embernate is keeping busy.
Embernate lands with a punch from half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Embernate throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Blitzberg trying to control from the bottom.
Blitzberg keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Blitzberg blocking the ground and pound attempt from Embernate.
Embernate thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Embernate missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Blitzberg wants to get back to full guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Blitzberg can do anything to dispel that myth.
Embernate missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Embernate missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Blitzberg wants to control but Embernate is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Blitzberg wants to get back to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blitzberg avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Embernate.
Embernate throwing shots but Blitzberg is blocking nicely.
Embernate thows a huge punch but Blitzberg dodges it nicely.
Embernate works his way into full mount!
Blitzberg wants to hold on but Embernate pushes him away.
Embernate throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Blitzberg because Embernate loaded up on that one.
Blitzberg blocking the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Embernate is landing with some decent strikes but Blitzberg is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.

It looks like Marcus Blitzberg has been cut.
Embernate misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Embernate thowing shots but they're missing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Embernate misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Embernate connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Blitzberg blocking the ground and pound.
Embernate unloads with some shots from mount but Blitzberg bucks and avoids them well.
Blitzberg holds on to Embernate around his waist, trying desperately to prevent any attacks.
Embernate pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Blitzberg wants to hold on but Embernate pushes him away.
Embernate misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Embernate lands a nice shot to the head.
Embernate throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.

Blitzberg defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Embernate.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blitzberg blocking the ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Embernate lands with some strikes.
Embernate misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Embernate with the ground and pound from mount.
Embernate landing strikes from the mount.
Embernate throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.

Embernate looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Embernate working the ground and pound effectively.
Embernate pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.

Blitzberg is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jacques Embernate dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Marcus Blitzberg's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Embernate scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Embernate thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Blitzberg's head.
Embernate is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Blitzberg can do to turn this around?

Embernate is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Blitzberg is just riding it out for now. Embernate eventually gives up the hold.
Embernate throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Embernate connects with a nice short shot to Blitzberg's temple.
Blitzberg wants to improve his position but Embernate is controlling well.
Embernate throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Embernate throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Jacques Embernate overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Embernate is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Blitzberg is just riding it out for now. Embernate eventually gives up the hold.
Blitzberg keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Embernate not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Blitzberg blocking the ground and pound attempt from Embernate.

Blitzberg is defending against the submission attempts here by Embernate.
Embernate not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

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.
Blitzberg trying to control from the bottom.
Embernate missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Blitzberg avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Embernate.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Embernate lands a nice short elbow.
Blitzberg keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Blitzberg is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Embernate scores with a couple of nice shots.
Blitzberg has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Embernate is working away from the top position though.
Blitzberg keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blitzberg is looking to improve his position.
Embernate missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Embernate thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Blitzberg's head.
Blitzberg is looking to improve his position.
Embernate throwing shots but Blitzberg is blocking nicely.

Embernate is working for a kimura but Blitzberg is defending it quite comfortably.
Embernate thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Blitzberg's head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Embernate throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Embernate throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Blitzberg has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Embernate is working away from the top position though.
Embernate throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Blitzberg trying to hold on to Embernate's head to control him but Embernate postures up.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Blitzberg misses with a straight right.
Blitzberg paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Embernate throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Blitzberg's waist but Blitzberg gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Embernate off to one side.
Blitzberg throws out a counter right but Embernate avoids it with no problem.
Blitzberg rushes in with a sloppy looking punch

and Embernate counters with a single leg into guard. Blitzberg didn't expect that.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jacques Embernate dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Marcus Blitzberg's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Embernate shoots in for a takedown but Blitzberg shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Blitzberg throws a series of punches but Embernate avoids them all with ease.
Embernate feinted with a counter takedown.
Embernate looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jacques Embernate is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Embernate tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Blitzberg swivels and escapes.
Blitzberg let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jacques Embernate. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Embernate bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blitzberg lands with an overhand left.
Embernate shoots in but Blitzberg avoids the takedown attempt easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Blitzberg swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Embernate.
Blitzberg cracks Embernate with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Nice defenses there by Embernate.
Blitzberg misses with an uppercut. Embernate saw that one coming.
Embernate takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Embernate defending well as Blitzberg loads up on a big left hand.
Good standup being displayed there by Blitzberg as he connects with a hook.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Blitzberg throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Blitzberg throws a lazy right hand but Embernate sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Embernate on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Good exchange - Blitzberg coming out on top.
A jab from Blitzberg misses.
Embernate moves away from the strike by Blitzberg.
Blitzberg leaves Embernate with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Embernate shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Blitzberg pinned against the cage. Blitzberg gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Blitzberg!

Embernate looking to score a takedown here. Blitzberg is defending well but Embernate drives through and ends up in Blitzberg's guard.
Embernate throwing strikes from guard but Blitzberg blocks nicely.
Blitzberg is trying to control the position but Embernate postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Embernate preventing the sweep.
Embernate with a flurry of punches that miss.
Blitzberg 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.
Blitzberg controls Embernate momentarily but Embernate frees himself.
Embernate throws a big right hand that misses.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Embernate postures up in Blitzberg's guard and throws a big left but Blitzberg blocks it.
Embernate throws a big elbow that misses.
Marcus Blitzberg has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Embernate throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

And that's the end of the fight!
Marcus Blitzberg comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Embernate has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jacques Embernate!