PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Crazy Karl (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rich Black Bear (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rich Black Bear will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Karl
vs
Black Bear

200 cm
22
260 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

191 cm
22
250 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
KO power

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Experienced

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 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Crazy Karl!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rich Black Bear!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Matti Vanhoillinen and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Black Bear shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Karl defends it nicely.

Black Bear throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Karl was covering up waiting for the punch and Black Bear finishes the takedown easily into guard.

Black Bear is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Karl is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Karl has escaped and now he's on top!
Karl throwing strikes from guard but Black Bear blocks nicely.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Karl is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Karl postures up and lands a big shot to Black Bear's brow.

Karl decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Black Bear, up you get!
The fighters circling - Karl throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

Karl gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Karl thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.

Black Bear drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Karl manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Black Bear has Karl in his guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Black Bear is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Karl defends well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Karl's corner is telling him to maintain position.

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

Black Bear is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Black Bear throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Karl escapes and throws Black Bear's legs to the side, diving into side control!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Karl scoring with punches from side control.

Karl tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Karl has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Black Bear is not content to let Karl control the position.
Black Bear regains half guard.
Black Bear tries to get to full guard but Karl has control of the leg.

Karl is trying to work for a kimura but Black Bear is defending well.

Black Bear actively working from the bottom here.
Karl lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

Black Bear looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Karl scoring with strikes to the body and head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Black Bear is in trouble now - Karl has advanced to mount!
Black Bear sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.

Black Bear looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Black Bear looks gassed!

Karl stands up out of the half guard.

Karl gets a clinch.
Black Bear wants a takedown but no success here.
Black Bear drops down looking for an ankle pick but Karl pulls his leg out and moves away.
Crazy Karl has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rich Black Bear.

Karl rushes Black Bear and presses him up against the cage.

Karl jumps guard.

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

Black Bear is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karl is trying to keep Black Bear in close.

Karl is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Black Bear stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Karl swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Black Bear drops back looking for a leg! Karl is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Karl manages to kick Black Bear off! Black Bear jumps back into Karl's guard.

Black Bear drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Black Bear jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Black Bear dives in and grabs Karl's left leg, looking for a takedown. Karl pushes down on Black Bear's head and hops out.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Crazy Karl dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Karl throws a head kick that misses.

Karl shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Black Bear manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Karl trying to control the position from guard on top but Black Bear is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Karl gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Karl tries to close the distance and clinch but Black Bear swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Black Bear shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Karl sprawls well. Karl wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Black Bear gets slowly back to his feet.

Black Bear shoots in and bounces Karl off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.

Black Bear drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Black Bear jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Karl looking to hit a scissor sweep but Black Bear is one step ahead there.
Karl pulls Black Bear in close to prevent any damage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Black Bear has gone for a leg lock! Karl slips out almost immediately though and dives into Black Bear's guard.
Karl lands a couple of elbows.

Black Bear had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Karl defends it easily.
Black Bear looking to hit a scissor sweep but Karl is one step ahead there.

Black Bear looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Black Bear keeping moving, preventing Karl from controlling successfully.

Black Bear looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karl connects with a couple of short punches.
Karl working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Black Bear's head.
Karl trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Karl not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

Karl gets to his feet. Black Bear looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Karl stuffs the takedown.
Black Bear shoots for a double leg takedown but Karl sprawls well. He's pushed Black Bear's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Crazy Karl has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rich Black Bear.

Karl shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Black Bear is trying to defend but Karl finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.

Black Bear is defending against the submission attempts here by Karl.

Black Bear actively working from the bottom here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karl not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Black Bear wants to improve his position but Karl is controlling well.

Black Bear actively working from the bottom here.

Black Bear looking for submissions off his back.
Karl wants to pass the guard but Black Bear is defending well.
Karl uses his free foot to push down on Black Bear's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Black Bear.
Black Bear is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

Karl looking for a guillotine from mount but Black Bear is having none of it.

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.
Black Bear slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.

Karl moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Black Bear.
Black Bear is looking for a sweep.
Black Bear taking a bit of punishment here - Karl scoring with strikes.

Karl is trying to get an arm triangle but Black Bear is defending well.
Black Bear is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Karl's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Karl not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

Karl is working for a kimura but Black Bear is defending it quite comfortably.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Crazy Karl dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Black Bear fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Karl manages to avoid it.

Black Bear scores with a takedown into Karl's guard.

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

Karl has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Black Bear can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Black Bear thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Karl wants to sweep here but Black Bear controlling him for the moment.

Black Bear drops back looking for a leg! Karl is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Karl manages to kick Black Bear off! Black Bear jumps back into Karl's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.

Karl looking for a guillotine here but Black Bear defends easily.
Karl controls Black Bear momentarily but Black Bear frees himself.
Black Bear pushes down on Karl's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Black Bear prevents Karl from improving his position.

Black Bear is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Karl is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:04 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rich Black Bear!