PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bert Ernieson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeffrey Dahmer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ernieson's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Its Raining Men. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Ernieson
vs
Dahmer

201 cm
26
195 lbs
12 - 3 - 0

182 cm
21
198 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Broken Halo Pride Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bert Ernieson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jeffrey Dahmer!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Leandro Rodrigues and Emerson Jorge.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dahmer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ernieson throws a right hand that Dahmer ducks under and follows up with a left that Dahmer also avoids with ease.
Ernieson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.

Dahmer darts in and clinches Ernieson up against the cage.
Dahmer throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ernieson blocks it with crossed arms.
Ernieson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
A nice left hand lands by Dahmer.
Dahmer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dahmer throws a punch but it's blocked by Ernieson.
Ernieson lands a left hand.

Dahmer has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Ernieson regains guard immediately.
Ernieson is trying to keep Dahmer in close.
Dahmer stopping the sweep attempt from Ernieson.
Dahmer postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dahmer won't allow Ernieson to sweep him here.
Ernieson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Dahmer is looking for a sweep. Ernieson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ernieson is keen to just control but Dahmer is a slippery customer.
Dahmer is trying to get back to full guard.
Dahmer punching from the bottom.
Dahmer flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Ernieson blocks the strikes from Dahmer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dahmer slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Ernieson trying to control the position from guard on top but Dahmer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Dahmer misses the shot to the body.
Dahmer digs a good hook to Ernieson's body.
Dahmer showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ernieson.
A jab lands there for Ernieson.

Dahmer has managed to clinch.
Ernieson gets through Dahmer's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ernieson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Dahmer lands with a light punch inside.
Dahmer has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ernieson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Ernieson misses with the head strike.
Dahmer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dahmer tries a knee to the head but Ernieson blocks it.
Dahmer swings wildly with an uppercut but Ernieson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ernieson content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Dahmer lands a shoulder strike.
Dahmer working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Dahmer scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dahmer lands a right hand.
Dahmer makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Dahmer throws a head punch that misses.
Ernieson is trying to break the clinch but Dahmer has him pressed against the cage.
Dahmer lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ernieson backwards.
Ernieson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.

Ernieson breaks from the clinch.

Dahmer gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dahmer.
Dahmer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ernieson digs a right hand underneath Dahmer's ribcage. Dahmer let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Dahmer working aggressively here.
Dahmer has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ernieson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Dahmer looks gassed!
Ernieson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ernieson is looking to break free of the clinch but Dahmer has double underhooks.
Ernieson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dahmer backwards.
Ernieson has a couple of punches blocked by Dahmer.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ernieson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Dahmer working aggressively here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ernieson.
Dahmer drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ernieson pulls his leg out and moves away.
Bert Ernieson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeffrey Dahmer.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Ernieson fails to land with a series of punches.
Ernieson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dahmer doesn't seem bothered though.
Ernieson throws a nice outside leg kick.
A combination from Ernieson does no damage.
Bert Ernieson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dahmer staying out of range there.
The crowd cheers as Dahmer lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ernieson doesn't seem phased though.
Ernieson throws and low kick but Dahmer moves out of range easily.
Dahmer takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A punch combination from Ernieson misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ernieson loads up on a big right hand but Dahmer slips the punch.
Dahmer punishes Ernieson's body with a nice straight punch.
Dahmer defending well as Ernieson loads up on a big left hand.

Dahmer is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Ernieson's half guard.
Dahmer thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ernieson's head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Dahmer there.
Dahmer throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ernieson is trying to stand back up but Dahmer is controlling him
Ernieson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Dahmer thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ernieson's head.
Dahmer working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Ernieson's thigh. Ernieson counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Ernieson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Dahmer is controlling him.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ernieson looking for a sweep. Not yet Ernieson, not yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jeffrey Dahmer will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Dahmer shoots in and bounces Ernieson off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Dahmer wants to control from the top but Ernieson keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dahmer won't allow Ernieson to sweep him here.
Dahmer has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ernieson is trying to control the position but Dahmer postures up.
Ernieson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ernieson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ernieson working a defensive guard here.
Ernieson is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Dahmer is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ernieson keeping full guard, as Dahmer tries to pass.
Dahmer cracks Ernieson with a solid left hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dahmer thows a big elbow that misses.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Dahmer throws out a loose jab but Ernieson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bert Ernieson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Dahmer moves into the clinch.
Dahmer is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Ernieson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ernieson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ernieson blocking some punches.
Ernieson tries to throw a body punch but Dahmer avoids it by throwing Ernieson back against the cage.
Dahmer throws a head punch that misses.
Dahmer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dahmer lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Dahmer fails to land.
Dahmer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ernieson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Ernieson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Dahmer throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Dahmer takes a shot to the head.
Dahmer throws a punch but it's blocked by Ernieson.
A shot in the inside from Dahmer.
Dahmer creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Ernieson has a couple of punches blocked by Dahmer.
A shot in the inside from Ernieson.
A right handed body shot lands from Ernieson.
Ernieson has had enough of the clinch but Dahmer keeps him there for the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dahmer lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Dahmer throws a head punch that misses.
Dahmer lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ernieson backwards.

Ernieson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dahmer just misses with a punch to the body.
Ernieson misses with the combination.
Dahmer misses with a wild combination.
Ernieson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Nice cross by Dahmer.
Dahmer thuds his right hand into Ernieson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A decent looking cross lands there for Dahmer.
Dahmer throws a series of punches but Ernieson avoids them all with ease.
Ernieson looks to land a combination but Dahmer avoids it well.
Ernieson misses with a wild body shot.
Dahmer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ernieson.
Dahmer lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Dahmer.
Dahmer ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Dahmer digs a good hook to Ernieson's body.
Bert Ernieson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ernieson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dahmer throws out the jab.
Ernieson misses with a straight left.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dahmer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dahmer will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The crowd cheers as Dahmer lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ernieson doesn't seem phased though.
Ernieson tests Dahmer's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dahmer tries to clinch up but Ernieson circles away and keeps his distance.
Dahmer gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ernieson.
Dahmer lands a glancing blow to the side of Ernieson's head.

Dahmer forces Ernieson back against the cage and clinches.
Ernieson is looking to control Dahmer's arms but Dahmer gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ernieson has his back to the cage.
Ernieson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dahmer backwards.
Dahmer throws a head punch that misses.
Dahmer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ernieson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ernieson stalls.

Dahmer has hold of one of Ernieson's legs. Ernieson is fighting the takedown attempt but Dahmer gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Dahmer throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dahmer is breathing heavily.
Dahmer trying to control the position from guard on top but Ernieson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dahmer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ernieson is keeping the position for now.
Ernieson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dahmer.
Ernieson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dahmer.
Dahmer is pushing down on Ernieson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ernieson is fighting to maintain full guard but Dahmer has managed to sneak the leg through.
Dahmer with the ground and pound but Ernieson uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Ernieson is trying to control the position but Dahmer postures up.
Ernieson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dahmer throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ernieson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dahmer postures up and lands a big shot to Ernieson's brow.
Dahmer is fighting to break Ernieson's control of his arms but Ernieson is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jeffrey Dahmer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. And we move into the final round!

Dahmer misses with a looping left.
Ernieson throws a body punch but Dahmer moves out of range.
Ernieson moves out of range as Dahmer strikes.
Dahmer shoots in looking for a takedown. Ernieson tries to sprawl out of it but Dahmer keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ernieson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ernieson misses with a series of wild punches.
Ernieson throws a jab when Dahmer was well out of range.
Ernieson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dahmer.
Ernieson needs to keep his hands up - Dahmer had a free shot at his head there.
Ernieson misses with a straight left.
Ernieson throws a low kick but Dahmer avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ernieson lands a nice shot that snaps Dahmer's head back.
Dahmer lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Ernieson misses with the combination.
Dahmer blocks the body kick.
Ernieson connects with a body shot.
Good work by Dahmer as he checks the leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ernieson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Dahmer has time to react.
Ernieson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dahmer avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ernieson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Dahmer is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Ernieson's half guard.
Ernieson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Dahmer's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Dahmer's back!
Ernieson is not going to allow Dahmer to sit and survive in this position.
Ernieson controlling well, preventing Dahmer from escaping the position.
Ernieson is not going to allow Dahmer to sit and survive in this position.
A lull in the action here.
Ernieson is hanging on to Dahmer's back as he tries to escape.
Jeffrey Dahmer is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dahmer looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Ernieson's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Dahmer just trying to survive but Ernieson is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Ernieson controls the action.
Ernieson is trying to stick to Dahmer's back but Dahmer is turning into Ernieson. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Ernieson's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Dahmer.
Dahmer showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Ernieson is trying to control the position but Dahmer postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dahmer trying to control the position from guard on top but Ernieson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ernieson wants to sweep but no luck.
Dahmer postures up.
Dahmer preventing the sweep.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dahmer accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.

Dahmer has closed the distance and engaged Ernieson in a clinch.
Ernieson can't find room to land a body shot as Dahmer controls the action.
Dahmer misses with some punches.
A shot in the inside from Dahmer.
Dahmer digs a right hand underneath Ernieson's ribcage. Ernieson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Ernieson tries for a takedown but Dahmer manages to get underhooks.
Dahmer scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dahmer misses with the head strike.
Bert Ernieson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dahmer lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dahmer lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ernieson backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dahmer.
Dahmer lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ernieson backwards.
Ernieson blocks an uppercut.
Ernieson wants to break free but Dahmer has control.
Ernieson tries to work over Dahmer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ernieson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Dahmer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dahmer swings wildly with an uppercut but Ernieson uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short left from Dahmer.
Still in the clinch, Dahmer scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ernieson swings wildly with an uppercut but Dahmer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dahmer drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ernieson is looking to control Dahmer's arms but Dahmer gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ernieson has his back to the cage.
Dahmer lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Ernieson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jeffrey Dahmer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Dahmer 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 Matheus Silva scores the fight 27:30
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 27:30
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jeffrey Dahmer!