PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Lou Hole (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arnolf Karstark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hole's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Louie Louie/ Motorhead. Lou Hole has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Hole
vs
Karstark

178 cm
26
183 lbs
9 - 6 - 0

187 cm
27
163 lbs
12 - 8 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

Vikai Gear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Lou Hole!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Arnolf Karstark!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, David Hoff and Peter Branson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Karstark with that takedown attempt.
Hole connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.

Hole shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Karstark napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Hole trying to control the position but Karstark is working away.

Hole is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Karstark is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Karstark can do anything to dispel that myth.
Hole misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
I wouldn't like to be where Karstark is right now.
Karstark tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hole goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Karstark rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Hole's guard! Nice work there by Karstark!

Hole has his foot on Karstark's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Karstark works his way back into a safe position though.

Hole is looking for a triangle here but Karstark uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Hole takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Karstark really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hole. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Karstark lands an elbow.
Hole struggling a bit here.
Karstark is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Karstark working the ground and pound.
Karstark lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Hole down.
Hole is looking to reverse the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karstark has knee on belly momentarily but Hole bucks him off and regains half guard.
Karstark drops an elbow to the side of Hole's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Hole is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Karstark pulls his head out easily.
Karstark scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Hole is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Karstark is thwarting Hole's attempts to control the position.
Hole wants to improve his position but Karstark is controlling well.
Hole blocking the ground and pound attempt from Karstark.
Hole tries to roll over but Karstark keeps him under control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Hole looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Karstark with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Hole is not content to let Karstark control the position.
Hole regains full guard. Nicely done.

Hole working for a triangle but Karstark defends it easily.

Hole is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

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.
Karstark controlling from the top position.
Karstark working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Hole's head.
Karstark has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Fitness elite 24/7. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Karstark wants to control from the top but Hole keeps moving.
Hole trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Karstark slips nicely into half guard.
Karstark trying to control from half guard but Hole is working away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hole regains full guard. Nicely done.
Karstark wants to pass the guard but Hole is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Lou Hole will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

The crowd cheers as Karstark lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hole doesn't seem phased though.
Karstark just misses with a punch to the body.
Hole throws a head kick that misses.
Karstark misses with a hook.
Karstark shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hole sprawls well. Hole wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Karstark gets slowly back to his feet.
Karstark darts in looking for a takedown but Hole gets double underhooks and turns Karstark into the cage.
Karstark pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Hole back to the cage. Karstark follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Hole connects with a good right hand that stumbles Karstark. Karstark circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Lou Hole is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hole moves out of range of the strikes.
Karstark throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hole.
Karstark throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hole counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Nice uppercut lands for Karstark. That snapped Hole's head back.
Arnolf Karstark seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hole throws a series of punches but Karstark moves out of range.
Karstark misses the shot to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Karstark moves away from the strike by Hole.
Hole takes a swing at Karstark's ribcage but misses.
Karstark looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Karstark throws a right and a left that Hole avoids nicely.
Karstark swinging wildly here.
Hole tries to bum rush Karstark with a series of wild strikes but Karstark uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hole darts in trying to clinch

and Karstark counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Karstark blocks the strikes from Hole.
Hole is looking for a sweep. Karstark is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Still in half guard, Karstark seems content to control.
Let's hope that Karstark has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Hole has a hand on Karstark's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Karstark takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hole working to try and regain half guard.
Karstark in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Karstark lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Arnolf Karstark has got the better of the ground game so far.
Karstark working Hole over with strikes here.
Karstark landing strikes, looking to finish!
Karstark lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Karstark punishing his opponent with strikes.
Hole bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Hole scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hole trying to control but Karstark is working from the bottom.
Hole is really struggling to control Karstark but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Hole working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Karstark has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.

Hole drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Karstark dives on top into guard.

Karstark working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Karstark has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Karstark with a nice head shot there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hole keeping moving, preventing Karstark from controlling successfully.
Karstark with a nice head shot there.
Hole lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Hole loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hole wants to control from the top but Karstark keeps moving.
Hole trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hole throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hole scoring with punches to the head and body.
Karstark managing to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Arnolf Karstark showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Hole throws a jab but it's blocked by Karstark.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Karstark. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Karstark misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hole keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Karstark misses with the combination.
Hole tries to clinch up.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hole, as that shot connected.
Karstark misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hole.
Hole tries to clinch
enabling Karstark to counter with a crisp jab.
No luck for Hole with that takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karstark slaps away a takedown attempt from Hole, before circling back to the center of the mat.

Karstark fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Hole sprawls well initially but Karstark persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hole is trying to get back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hole looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Karstark working the head and body with strikes.

Hole looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Karstark with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Karstark.
Karstark trying to mount his opponent but Hole defends it.

That's two 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.
Hole has hold of Karstark's hands but Karstark slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Karstark trying to control from half guard but Hole is working away.
Ground and pound from Karstark.
Karstark not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hole tries to get to full guard but Karstark has control of the leg.
Hole is trying to maintain the position but Karstark is very close to passing his half guard.
Karstark not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Karstark is looking to advance position but Hole won't allow it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Hole actively working from the bottom here.
Karstark slows the pace down in half guard.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hole works the jab nicely.
Karstark slips under a jab.
Karstark is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Hole ducks under a wild hook from Karstark.
Hole lands with a right hand.
Karstark looks to land a combination. Hole sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Hole tries to close the distance and clinch but Karstark swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Karstark feints and as Hole raises his hands in defense, Karstark changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hole not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hole wants to sweep here but Karstark controlling him for the moment.

Hole is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Karstark must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Hole is looking for a triangle here but Karstark uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Lou Hole has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Karstark is looking to take a break and control but Hole is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Karstark lands a decent elbow from side control.
Karstark lands a few punches from side control.
Arnolf Karstark is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hole seems a little lost for a moment, as Karstark dominates the positioning.

And that's the end of the fight!
Arnolf Karstark comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Karstark 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 Dirk Anderson scores the fight for Arnolf Karstark!
Judge David Hoff scores the fight for Arnolf Karstark!
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight for Arnolf Karstark!

Arnolf Karstark wins by unanimous decision!
Arnolf Karstark made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Every time there is a prediction for my fights I am always to lose. Sorry Mr. Writer for proving you wrong again. Thanks to Vikai and I want that belt back I'm coming. '.
Lou Hole was interviewed post fight and said 'What can I say you got me man'.