PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gunnar Rehlin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lance Champion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Rehlin
vs
Champion

195 cm
20
270 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

187 cm
22
254 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

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 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gunnar Rehlin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lance Champion!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Cecil Peabody and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Champion tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rehlin sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Champion somewhat.
Rehlin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

Rehlin shoots in and bounces Champion off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Champion is trying to keep Rehlin in close.

Rehlin drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Rehlin jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Rehlin drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Champion manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Rehlin has Champion in his guard.
Champion should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.

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

Champion got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rehlin has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Champion has managed to get both his arms back between Rehlin's legs - danger averted.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Rehlin had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Champion is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Rehlin Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Champion's back instead.
Champion tries to escape but Rehlin has the hooks in and won't let him break free.

Rehlin is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Champion defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Rehlin is not going to allow Champion to sit and survive in this position.
Rehlin has the hooks in. Champion is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Champion trying to control the position but Rehlin manages to sink in the hooks.

Rehlin looking for the choke from the back.

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.
Champion is really stuck here.

Rehlin looking for the choke but no joy.
Rehlin not allowing Champion to control his hands.
Rehlin keeps control of the position as Champion tries to break free.

Rehlin tightening his grip on Champion, looking for the choke.

Rehlin patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Rehlin is breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Rehlin is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Champion is defending well though. Rehlin let's go of the attempt for now.
Rehlin gets his hands free as Champion looks to control.
Champion holding both Rehlin 's hands and preventing any damage.
Champion can't escape the position.
A lull in the action here.

Rehlin has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Champion has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Champion turns into Rehlin and is now in his guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Rehlin manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Champion working to try and regain half guard.

Rehlin swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Champion is now in Rehlin's guard. A big mistake from Rehlin there, giving up the dominant position!

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

Rehlin is looking for a triangle but Champion pushes his legs off easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gunnar Rehlin dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Champion misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gunnar Rehlin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Champion with a lazy takedown attempt
and Rehlin counters with a straight right hand.
Danga de danga de dang - Champion scores with a four punch combination!

It looks like Gunnar Rehlin has been cut.
Rehlin throws a series of punches but Champion moves out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Champion as Rehlin shoots in.
No luck for Rehlin with that takedown attempt.
Champion keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gunnar Rehlin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rehlin slips a jab and a cross from Champion.
Rehlin lands with a hook. Champion tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Rehlin throws a right and a left that Champion avoids nicely.

Rehlin shoots in and bounces Champion off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Rehlin looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Champion has picked Rehlin up and slammed him! Rehlin can't keep hold of the triangle and Champion manages to pass to side control!

Champion tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Rehlin sneaks back into half guard.

Rehlin looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

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.
Champion is keen to just control but Rehlin is a slippery customer.
Rehlin regains full guard. Nicely done.

Rehlin is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Champion is looking to stand up but Rehlin won't let him.
Champion trying to control but Rehlin is working from the bottom.

Champion lying in Rehlin's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Rehlin decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Champion taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:03 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Gunnar Rehlin!