PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bruin VonLudwig (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sam Dante (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

VonLudwig
vs
Dante

195 cm
22
240 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

200 cm
22
260 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

Win Nutritional
Win Nutritional

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bruin VonLudwig!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sam Dante!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Steve Montenegro and Reed Andrews.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dante tries to clinch but VonLudwig is having none of it.

Dante closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
You can see the frustration on VonLudwig's face as Dante controls the position.
VonLudwig is trying to get back to his feet.
The strikes coming from Dante are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Dante prevents VonLudwig from escaping the position.
Dante has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
An elbow from Dante crashes against the mat.
Dante moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Dante trying to control the position but VonLudwig is working away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
VonLudwig is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Dante has just dragged him back down to the mat.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dante looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dante uses good head movement to avoid the hook from VonLudwig.
Bruin VonLudwig seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dante uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by VonLudwig.
VonLudwig just misses with a punch to the body.
Dante avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dante avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

VonLudwig gets a clinch.
VonLudwig is trying to break the clinch but Dante has him pressed against the cage.
Dante has VonLudwig pressed against the cage, preventing VonLudwig from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
VonLudwig is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

Dante has hold of one of VonLudwig's legs. VonLudwig is fighting the takedown attempt but Dante gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
VonLudwig is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
VonLudwig knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dante on the ground.
Dante controlling from the top position.
Dante trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dante wants to control from the top but VonLudwig keeps moving.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
VonLudwig tries to clinch but Dante moves away

and Dante counters with a nice double leg into side control. VonLudwig won't be happy with that.
VonLudwig is not content to let Dante control the position.
Dante is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt VonLudwig will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dante wants to lay and pray for a moment but VonLudwig keeps working.
Dante lands some shots froms side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
VonLudwig is trying to buck Dante off.
Dante trying to control the position but VonLudwig is working away.
Dante might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control VonLudwig kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Dante lands a nice forearm strike.
VonLudwig is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Dante asserts his dominance and retains side control.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dante is staying tight to VonLudwig's torso, preventing him from escaping.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sam Dante dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

VonLudwig has Dante up against the cage in a clinch.
Dante stalling in the clinch but VonLudwig improves position.
A right handed body shot lands from VonLudwig.
VonLudwig is trying to force a seperation but Dante has the dominant position.
A nice right hand lands inside from VonLudwig.
A frustrated look appears on VonLudwig's face as he tries to break the clinch.
VonLudwig has Dante pushed against the cage.
Dante trying to control the position but instead, VonLudwig has worked for underhooks and has pushed Dante into the cage.
VonLudwig wants to break the clinch but can't.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from VonLudwig.
Dante is trying to drag VonLudwig to the mat but VonLudwig just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
VonLudwig has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dante blocks an elbow strike.
VonLudwig tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dante avoids it.
VonLudwig lands a body punch in the clinch.
VonLudwig is trying to break the clinch but Dante is controlling him.
Dante slows down the pace here.
Dante tries for a takedown. No joy.
Dante goes for a takedown attempt but VonLudwig pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Bruin VonLudwig has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sam Dante.
Dante is breathing heavily.
VonLudwig falls off balance throwing a combination

and Dante counters with a nice double leg into side control. VonLudwig won't be happy with that.
Dante staying calm.
VonLudwig is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Dante is controlling him well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.
VonLudwig on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if VonLudwig tries to get out of the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
VonLudwig misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dante uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by VonLudwig.
VonLudwig tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Dante counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Dante.
VonLudwig lands a right hand.
Dante looking for a takedown.
VonLudwig will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Dante up against the cage.
Dante tries for a takedown but VonLudwig manages to get underhooks.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Dante looking for a takedown.
VonLudwig pushes Dante back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
VonLudwig creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Dante wants to stall.
VonLudwig throws an elbow that misses.
Dante keeps the fight in the clinch, despite VonLudwig's efforts to push away.
VonLudwig wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by VonLudwig as Dante tries to tie him up.
Dante blocks an elbow strike from VonLudwig.
VonLudwig scores with a shot to the side of Dante's head.
VonLudwig lands a shoulder strike.
VonLudwig wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Dante's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Bruin VonLudwig will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

VonLudwig closes the distance but Dante moves to the side

and Dante moves into the clinch.
A short uppercut from VonLudwig.
VonLudwig is trying to break free.
VonLudwig makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
VonLudwig wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Dante pushes off an throws an elbow but VonLudwig leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
VonLudwig stalls.
Dante has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. VonLudwig avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A frustrated look appears on VonLudwig's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Dante on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Dante has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. VonLudwig avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
VonLudwig wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
VonLudwig looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
VonLudwig wants to break free but Dante has control.
Dante letting VonLudwig take a breather here.
VonLudwig avoiding damage as Dante throws knees to the body.
A short uppercut from VonLudwig.
VonLudwig wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Come on VonLudwig - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
VonLudwig wants to break free but Dante has control.
Dante letting VonLudwig take a breather here.
Dante pushes off an throws an elbow but VonLudwig leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Dante keeps control of VonLudwig as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
VonLudwig looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Dante is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Bruin VonLudwig has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sam Dante.
Dante prevents VonLudwig from breaking the clinch.
Dante has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. VonLudwig avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Dante trying to control the position but instead, VonLudwig has worked for underhooks and has pushed Dante into the cage.
VonLudwig is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
VonLudwig lands with a left to the head.

It looks like Sam Dante has been cut.
VonLudwig looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Dante blocks an elbow strike from VonLudwig.
VonLudwig managing to block the knees to the body from Dante.
Dante is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but VonLudwig is keeping busy.
VonLudwig looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
The referee calls for VonLudwig to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A body shot lands from VonLudwig.
Dante takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
VonLudwig controlling the action here for a moment.
VonLudwig scores with an uppercut up the middle.
VonLudwig lands with a short head shot on the inside.
VonLudwig wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Dante avoiding damage as VonLudwig throws knees to the body.

VonLudwig breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dante avoids a punch combination nicely.
VonLudwig tries to clinch but Dante moves away

and Dante counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in VonLudwig's guard now.
VonLudwig is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
VonLudwig working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dante.
Dante trying to control the position from guard on top but VonLudwig is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dante sitting in guard, not really doing much.
VonLudwig wants to stand up but Dante is controlling him.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Bruin VonLudwig.
I think VonLudwig has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Bruin VonLudwig!