PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Victor Karmin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and klaus kluubert (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Karmin's entrance music is Eyes of the World. A fine choice. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Karmin
vs
kluubert

190 cm
23
225 lbs
9 - 5 - 0

198 cm
23
235 lbs
7 - 6 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Dangerous GnP
Counter striker
Determined

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 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Victor Karmin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, klaus kluubert!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Shigeki Sano and Shigeki Fujiwara.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

kluubert closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
kluubert landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Karmin wants to improve his position but kluubert is controlling well.
kluubert slips a nice elbow through Karmin's hands, connecting with Karmin's forehead.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Karmin tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
kluubert prevents Karmin from improving his position.
Karmin misses with some strikes from the bottom.
kluubert is looking to take a break and control but Karmin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
kluubert lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
kluubert thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Karmin's head.
kluubert missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
kluubert landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
kluubert 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.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Karmin is looking for a sweep. kluubert is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
kluubert is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. kluubert lands a nice short elbow.
kluubert seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Karmin does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
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. kluubert connects with a nice short shot to Karmin's temple.
kluubert wants to pass the guard but Karmin is defending well.
Ground and pound from kluubert.
kluubert is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Karmin is trying to defend against the ground and pound but kluubert scores with a couple of nice shots.
Karmin is looking for a sweep. kluubert is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
kluubert is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Karmin!
kluubert working Karmin over with strikes here.
Karmin is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
kluubert scores with a couple of good head shots there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karmin keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, kluubert cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
kluubert dominating with strikes here.
kluubert has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Karmin's face.
kluubert scores with a couple of good head shots there.
kluubert has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
kluubert cracks Karmin with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
A nice elbow there by kluubert.
BOOM! kluubert connects with a massive shot to the dome!
kluubert scoring with strikes but Karmin is staying in there.
Karmin in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Karmin is bucking up trying to escape but kluubert cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Karmin really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Karmin taking shots to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karmin is working to get back to half guard.
kluubert landing strikes from the mount.
kluubert with shots to the head and body - Karmin looks very uncomfortable down there.
The referee warns Karmin that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
kluubert lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
kluubert with the ground and pound from mount.
Karmin in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
kluubert scoring with strikes but Karmin is staying in there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice elbow there by kluubert.
Karmin in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
kluubert lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
kluubert lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Karmin hang on?
Karmin wants to control but kluubert is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
kluubert landing punches.
kluubert working the ground and pound effectively.
kluubert is in the full mount, landing strikes.
kluubert pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
kluubert connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
kluubert working Karmin over with strikes here.
kluubert dominating with strikes here.
kluubert with the ground and pound from mount.
kluubert landing punches.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Karmin is bucking up trying to escape but kluubert cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
kluubert landing punches.
kluubert punishing his opponent with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

klaus kluubert dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

kluubert shoots in for a double leg but Karmin sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Karmin wants to clinch up but kluubert keeps it at a distance.
kluubert checks a leg kick nicely.
kluubert shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Karmin as he jumps to the side.
Victor Karmin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Karmin tries to clinch up.
kluubert shoots for a takedown but Karmin saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Victor Karmin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of klaus kluubert.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
kluubert slips a jab from Karmin.

kluubert closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Karmin to the mat! Karmin manages to get full guard.
kluubert wants to control from the top but Karmin keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Karmin has momentary wrist control but kluubert slips an elbow through the middle.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Karmin working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from kluubert.
kluubert postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Karmin is looking to stand up but kluubert isn't so interested in that idea.
kluubert works over Karmin with some ground and pound from guard.
kluubert cracks Karmin with a solid left hand.
kluubert with a nice head shot there.
kluubert tries to free his leg and advance position but Karmin is retaining full guard.
kluubert keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Karmin's head.
Karmin is looking to stand back up but kluubert counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Karmin.
kluubert working over Karmin with some ground and pound. Karmin looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karmin is looking for a sweep. kluubert is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Karmin wants to stand back up but kluubert manages to pass into side control.
kluubert is working Karmin over with some ground and pound from side control.
kluubert wants to control but Karmin is keeping him busy.
Karmin tries to bench press kluubert off him but kluubert keeps the position.
kluubert working the ground and pound from side control.
Karmin misses with an elbow from the bottom.
kluubert wants to lay and pray for a moment but Karmin keeps working.
kluubert scores with a couple of short elbows.
kluubert wants to control but Karmin is keeping him busy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
kluubert working the head and body with strikes.
kluubert working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
kluubert landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
kluubert controls the position from side control.
Karmin is looking for a sweep.
Karmin pushes kluubert away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, kluubert gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
kluubert grinds an elbow into Karmin's temple.
kluubert has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

kluubert stands up.
kluubert fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karmin misses with a takedown

and kluubert counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
kluubert lands a couple of decent looking shots.
kluubert postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

Karmin working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. kluubert doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. kluubert manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
kluubert trying to control but Karmin is working from the bottom.

Karmin keeping busy on the bottom but kluubert has passed one foot through into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

klaus kluubert showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Karmin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

kluubert sizes up Karmin with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Karmin moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Karmin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Karmin clinches but kluubert breaks the clinch
and kluubert counters with a stiff right hand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
kluubert shoots and misses

and Karmin counters with a nice double leg into side control. kluubert won't be happy with that.
kluubert gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
kluubert makes his way to full guard. A much better position for kluubert.
kluubert lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Karmin!
BOOM! kluubert connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Karmin is desperately trying to improve his position but kluubert has a good base and remains in mount.
kluubert landing shots from mount.
Karmin takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
kluubert landing strikes from the mount.
Karmin is wriggling around trying to escape.
kluubert connects with a couple of good shots from mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
kluubert with a couple of short strikes.
The referee warns Karmin that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
kluubert is in the full mount, landing strikes.
kluubert working the ground and pound effectively.
Karmin is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Karmin is bucking up trying to escape but kluubert cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
kluubert with shots to the head and body - Karmin looks very uncomfortable down there.
Karmin is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Karmin really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
kluubert lands a big shot there that rocks Karmin but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
kluubert working Karmin over with strikes here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
kluubert working Karmin over with strikes here.
kluubert scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Karmin?
Karmin can't escape the position.
Karmin is bucking up trying to escape but kluubert cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
kluubert working the ground and pound effectively.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, kluubert cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
BOOM! kluubert connects with a massive shot to the dome!
kluubert is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Karmin can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
kluubert lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
kluubert with a couple of short strikes.
kluubert putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
kluubert punishing his opponent with strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karmin really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
kluubert lands a big elbow.
klaus kluubert has got the better of the ground game so far.
kluubert working away from the top, dropping strikes.
kluubert unloading with bombs!
Karmin bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
kluubert is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
kluubert passes to full mount!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
kluubert scoring with strikes but Karmin is staying in there.

And that's the end of the fight!
klaus kluubert comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well kluubert has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 26:30
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 26:30
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... klaus kluubert!