PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ulrich Stahlhammer (ranked 2842 p4p, 341 weight class) and Mehdi Aljaffa (ranked 4233 p4p, 478 weight class). Mehdi Aljaffa acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Stahlhammer
vs
Aljaffa

200 cm
26
285 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

201 cm
25
270 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ulrich Stahlhammer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Mehdi Aljaffa!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Peter Branson and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stahlhammer throws a combination. Aljaffa tries to block but a couple of punches get through.

It looks like Mehdi Aljaffa has been cut.
Aljaffa throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nice takedown defense from Aljaffa. No joy for Stahlhammer on that attempt.

Aljaffa fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Stahlhammer, pushing him back against the cage.
Aljaffa working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Stahlhammer blocks an uppercut.
Stahlhammer blocking some punches.
Stahlhammer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Aljaffa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stahlhammer tries for a takedown. No joy.
A frustrated look appears on Stahlhammer's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Aljaffa tries a body shot but Stahlhammer blocks it.
Stahlhammer tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ulrich Stahlhammer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head punch on the inside from Aljaffa fails to land.
Aljaffa misses with some punches.
Aljaffa misses with a punch on the inside.

Stahlhammer pulls guard successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stahlhammer trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Stahlhammer has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aljaffa preventing the sweep.
Stahlhammer is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Aljaffa passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Stahlhammer is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Aljaffa off and has taken his back!
Stahlhammer misses with punches from the back.

Stahlhammer is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Stahlhammer 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.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Stahlhammer controlling the positon.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Stahlhammer looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Aljaffa is controlling Stahlhammer 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard.
Aljaffa would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Stahlhammer wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Aljaffa manages to pass to side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stahlhammer flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Stahlhammer tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Aljaffa has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Stahlhammer is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Stahlhammer has given up his back here.
Aljaffa is hanging on to Stahlhammer's back as he tries to escape.
Stahlhammer is trying to get back to his feet but Aljaffa has full control of the position and if anything, Stahlhammer has just worked his way into a worse spot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aljaffa gets his hands free as Stahlhammer looks to control.
Stahlhammer is trying to break free.
Our spies down at at King Of Pain inform us that Aljaffa has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Aljaffa not allowing Stahlhammer to control his hands.
Stahlhammer can't escape the position.
Stahlhammer breaks Aljaffa's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Stahlhammer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Aljaffa is keeping the position for now.
Aljaffa wants to sweep here but Stahlhammer controlling him for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mehdi Aljaffa dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mehdi Aljaffa's cut.
That's time! Stahlhammer's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Aljaffa swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Stahlhammer shoots in for a double leg but Aljaffa sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

Stahlhammer gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Aljaffa tries to throw a body punch but Stahlhammer avoids it by throwing Aljaffa back against the cage.
Aljaffa slowing the pace effectively.
Aljaffa prevents a takedown attempt there.
Stahlhammer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Aljaffa tries to work over Stahlhammer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Aljaffa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stahlhammer's elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Stahlhammer jumps into guard, dragging Aljaffa to the mat.
Aljaffa must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Stahlhammer is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Stahlhammer is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stahlhammer missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Aljaffa trying to control here.
Stahlhammer missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Stahlhammer missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Stahlhammer seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Aljaffa does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Stahlhammer throwing shots but Aljaffa is blocking nicely.

Stahlhammer trying to work for an americana but Aljaffa has managed to regain full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Stahlhammer is looking to pass into half guard but Aljaffa pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Aljaffa is in guard.

Stahlhammer is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Stahlhammer wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Aljaffa trying to control the position from guard on top but Stahlhammer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Aljaffa is fighting to break Stahlhammer's control of his arms but Stahlhammer is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.

Stahlhammer is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Aljaffa defends well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Stahlhammer working for submissions but it's allowed Aljaffa to get to half guard.
Aljaffa seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Stahlhammer does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Stahlhammer wants to get back to full guard.
Stahlhammer is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Aljaffa jumps into side control!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Aljaffa wants to stand but Stahlhammer is controlling his arm.
You can see the frustration on Stahlhammer's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Aljaffa slips into full mount, dodging the strikes by Stahlhammer.
Stahlhammer sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.

Stahlhammer looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Stahlhammer is trying to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Stahlhammer is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Aljaffa jumps into side control!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Mehdi Aljaffa will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Mehdi Aljaffa's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Stahlhammer 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.
Aljaffa wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Stahlhammer manages to pass to side control.

Stahlhammer is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Stahlhammer is trying to work for a kimura but Aljaffa is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stahlhammer is looking to advance position but Aljaffa won't allow it.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Stahlhammer is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Aljaffa doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Stahlhammer.
Stahlhammer is trying to control the action in half guard but Aljaffa is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Stahlhammer lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Stahlhammer looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.

Stahlhammer is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Aljaffa is just riding it out for now. Stahlhammer eventually gives up the hold.
Aljaffa moves into full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stahlhammer looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Aljaffa keeping full guard, as Stahlhammer tries to pass.
Mehdi Aljaffa is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Stahlhammer is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Stahlhammer working some strikes from top position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Stahlhammer wants to pass the guard but Aljaffa is keeping the position.
Stahlhammer trying to control the position from guard on top but Aljaffa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Good standup being displayed there by Aljaffa as he connects with a hook.
Stahlhammer gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Stahlhammer gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Aljaffa lands a glancing blow to the side of Stahlhammer's head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Aljaffa clinches with his opponent.
Stahlhammer fails to pull guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mehdi Aljaffa.
I've got Aljaffa winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 David Hoff scores the fight 27:30
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mehdi Aljaffa!
Mehdi Aljaffa decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.