PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between TJ Hearts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cosmo Kramer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cosmo Kramer is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Hearts
vs
Kramer

182 cm
19
211 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

200 cm
19
215 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Cuts easily

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Determined

Urban Fighter
KAISER Nutrition - Q160/$250

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, TJ Hearts!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Cosmo Kramer!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Sam Margolis and Andrew Berry.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hearts stuffs the takedown attempt from Kramer. Kramer gets slowly back to his feet.
Kramer keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Nice body punch from Hearts.
Hearts with a hook.

Kramer gets tackled into the cage by Hearts. Hearts maintains the clinch.

Hearts breaks from the clinch.
Kramer goes for a double leg but Hearts avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hearts continues to drive forward.
Hearts throws out a powerful jab.

It looks like Cosmo Kramer has been cut.
Hearts misses with a hook. Kramer ducked under it nicely.
Hearts with a hook.
Hearts misses with a looping left.
Hearts jabs at Kramer's body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A lazy body kick from Hearts

and Kramer counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Hearts tries to kick Kramer off but Kramer keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kramer thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hearts's head.

Kramer is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hearts doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kramer.
Kramer thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hearts is trying to stand back up but Kramer is controlling him

Kramer seems to be working for a kimura but Hearts defends the submission attempt.
Hearts knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kramer on the ground.

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

Kramer is looking for a kimura here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hearts pushes Kramer off looking to stand but Kramer dives back in and keeps control.
Kramer has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kramer thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Kramer is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Hearts on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hearts tries to get out of the position.

Kramer is looking for a kimura but Hearts is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kramer to get the leverage.
Kramer prevents Hearts from standing back up.

Hearts is defending against the submission attempts here by Kramer.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kramer is looking for a kimura here.

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

Kramer is looking for submissions but instead, Hearts has regained full guard.
Kramer won't allow Hearts to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hearts. Kramer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hearts tests Kramer's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kramer with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hearts to score with a decent uppercut.
Hearts misses the shot to the body.
Kramer is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Kramer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hearts.
Kramer misses with a head kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Hearts closes the distance and clinches.

Hearts gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Kramer regains guard.
Kramer lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Hearts might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kramer postures up in Hearts's guard and throws a big left but Hearts blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

TJ Hearts dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Cosmo Kramer's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Hearts misses with a low kick.
Kramer is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hearts sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hearts appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Kramer throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hearts's waist but Hearts gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kramer off to one side.
Hearts throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kramer sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hearts looks to land a left hand but Kramer moved out of range nicely.
Kramer slips under a jab from Hearts.
TJ Hearts is winning the standup battle so far.

Hearts closes the distance and clinches.
Kramer has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Hearts after a bit of a struggle.
TJ Hearts has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cosmo Kramer.
Kramer tries to score a body lock takedown but Hearts shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A left hand lands to the body for Hearts.
Hearts is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kramer can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kramer is working for takedown but Hearts is calmly controlling the position for now.
Hearts throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kramer is breathing heavily.

Kramer is fighting off a takedown attempt but Hearts is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Kramer to the mat. Kramer regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Hearts wants to stand but Kramer has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kramer throws his legs up looking for a submission but Hearts uses it to pass to side control.
Hearts wants to stand but Kramer is controlling his arm.

Hearts has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Hearts throws a big shot that misses.
Kramer doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hearts misses with a looping left.
Hearts throws a leg kick but Kramer checks it.
Hearts jabs Kramer to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kramer ducks under a wild hook from Hearts.

Kramer clinches up against the cage.
Hearts lands an uppercut.
Hearts scores with a shot to the side of Kramer's head.
Hearts lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kramer or not.
Kramer is looking to take this one to the mat.
Kramer changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hearts fights it off and pushes away nicely.

Hearts moves into the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hearts lands with a light punch inside.
Hearts working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kramer is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A right hand to the body from Hearts.
Hearts is working Kramer over against the cage.

Hearts has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Kramer regains guard immediately.

Kramer working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Hearts has passed into half guard!
Hearts wants to stand up but Kramer has a hold of him and won't allow it.

Hearts postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Kramer to stand up.
Hearts fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.

Hearts feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Hearts has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Hearts tries to stand but Kramer is controlling from the bottom.
TJ Hearts overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Kramer had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hearts defends it easily.

Kramer working for a triangle but Hearts defends it easily.
Hearts preventing the sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

TJ Hearts dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Cosmo Kramer's cut.
That's time! Hearts's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Hearts looks to land a combination but Kramer avoids it well.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kramer or perhaps it was just good defense by Hearts, which made it look bad.
Hearts scores with a decent looking hook.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hearts lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kramer or not.
Kramer goes for a takedown attempt but Hearts pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

Hearts has Kramer up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hearts can't find room to land a body shot as Kramer controls the action.
Hearts pushes Kramer back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hearts has clasped his hands together around Kramer's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Hearts tries to stand but Kramer is controlling his head.
Kramer tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hearts wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Kramer tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Hearts presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Kramer tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kramer is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kramer takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kramer is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Hearts trying to control but Kramer is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kramer is in all sorts of trouble here.
Hearts wants to get back to his feet but Kramer is holding on tight.

Hearts is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Kramer is looking to clinch but Hearts is avoiding it.
Kramer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hearts.
Kramer darts in looking for a takedown but Hearts gets double underhooks and turns Kramer into the cage.
TJ Hearts has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cosmo Kramer.

Hearts has closed the distance and engaged Kramer in a clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hearts lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kramer.

Hearts has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Kramer regains guard immediately.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kramer is on top in guard.

Kramer prevents Hearts from getting back to his feet.
Kramer is looking to work some ground and pound but Hearts has wrist control.
Kramer stops Hearts from standing up.
Kramer trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kramer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hearts is keeping the position for now.
Hearts avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hearts wants to get back to his feet but Kramer is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

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

Hearts avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Kramer throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hearts would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
TJ Hearts showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hearts has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:26
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... TJ Hearts!