PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Chris Herzog (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Damien Satan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Herzog might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Takida - Curly Sue. Satan is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Bullet For My Valentine - Hit The Floor. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Herzog
vs
Satan

175 cm
38
161 lbs
33 - 20 - 3

175 cm
35
168 lbs
28 - 10 - 1

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 33 - 20 - 3, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chris Herzog!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 28 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Damien Satan!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Satan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Herzog moves away.
Satan gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Herzog.
A solid leg kick lands there for Herzog.
Satan throws a looping overhand right but Herzog ducks down to avoid it.

Herzog shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Satan napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Satan can't do much from the bottom here.
Satan trying to remain calm as Herzog controls from the top position.
Satan gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Satan is desperately trying to improve his position but Herzog has a good base and remains in mount.
Herzog lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
We've been hearing that Herzog has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Satan is squirming around, avoiding Herzog's attempts to control the action.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Satan regains half guard.
Satan tries to roll over but Herzog keeps him under control.

Satan looking for submissions off his back.
Satan tries to get to full guard but Herzog has control of the leg.
Herzog works his way into full mount!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Herzog wants to control the pace but Satan is squirming around nicely.
Satan tries to reverse the position but Herzog maintains control.
Herzog landing strikes from the mount and Satan is in trouble!
Satan is working to get back to half guard.
Satan sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Herzog is trying to control. Satan wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Herzog looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Herzog wants to advance to full mount but Satan doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Herzog postures up.
Herzog working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Herzog content to stall in guard here.
Satan working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Herzog.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Herzog accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Satan looking for a sweep. Not yet Satan, not yet.
Herzog pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Satan is keeping the position for now.

Satan is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Herzog loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Herzog trying to control the position from guard on top but Satan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chris Herzog dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Herzog lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Herzog staying out of range there.
Good work by Satan as he checks the leg kick.
Jab, jab by Herzog - just one landing.
Satan throws an overhand right that lands on Herzog's shoulder, as Herzog tries to avoid the shot.
Satan connects with a good right hand that stumbles Herzog. Herzog circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Satan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Herzog throws a leg kick but Satan sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Herzog lunges at Satan with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Satan's hand.
Herzog throws a big shot that misses.
Herzog swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Satan pivots, looking for a leg kick but Herzog is out of range and Satan settles back down.
Satan shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Herzog as he jumps to the side.
Chris Herzog seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Herzog lands an overhand right.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Herzog scores with a jab to the body.
Satan jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Satan lands with a thumping leg kick.
Herzog swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Herzog throws a shot to the body.
Herzog pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Satan tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Satan misses with a looping left.
Herzog checks a leg kick nicely.
Herzog throws a half hearted mid kick.
Satan avoids the body shot from Herzog.
Satan moves away from the strike by Herzog.
Satan throws a nice outside leg kick.
Herzog lands a slapping body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Herzog misses with a looping left.
Satan slips under a jab.
Herzog moves into range and connects with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Herzog lands a high kick!
Satan moves away from the strike by Herzog.
Herzog throws a leg kick that misses.
Herzog fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Herzog getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Herzog takes one on the button.
Satan checks a leg kick.
Satan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Herzog.
Herzog throws out a loose jab but Satan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Herzog displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Satan throws out the jab.

Herzog fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Satan to the ground. Herzog is now in Satan's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Herzog works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Satan wants to get back to full guard but Herzog has passed into side control.
Herzog is looking to take a break and control but Satan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Satan sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Herzog wants to control but Satan is keeping him busy.
Satan tries to get to full guard but Herzog has control of the leg.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Herzog trying to control the action but Satan is working from the bottom.
Chris Herzog overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Satan tries to roll over but Herzog keeps him under control.
Satan trying to control from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Herzog missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Satan is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Herzog's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Herzog's back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chris Herzog dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Herzog throws a looping overhand right but Satan ducks down to avoid it.
Herzog blocks a leg kick.
Herzog lands with a thumping leg kick.
Herzog takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Donk. Herzog catches Satan right on the button with a cross.
Herzog avoids a kick to the body.
Herzog throws the kick towards the body but Satan avoids it.
Satan moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Satan shoots in for a takedown but Herzog shows good takedown defense.
No joy there for Satan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Herzog lands a head shot.
Herzog lands a head shot.
Herzog tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Satan thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Herzog if he has to take too many more of those.
Chris Herzog is winning the standup battle so far.
Satan lands with a thumping leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Satan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Herzog swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That kick from Satan tenderised Herzog's leg. Herzog is trying to keep his angry face on.
Nice defenses there by Satan.
Satan throws a lazy right hand but Herzog sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Herzog throws a lazy uppercut

and Satan counters with a takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Herzog is trying to control Satan's posture but Satan avoids it.

Satan thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Herzog is working to avoid the ground and pound but Satan connects with a decent elbow.
Satan landing strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Herzog manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Herzog not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Satan tries to roll over but Herzog keeps him under control.
Satan won't allow Herzog to pass to mount.

Satan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Satan regains full guard. Nicely done.
Chris Herzog is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Satan wants to sweep here but Herzog controlling him for the moment.
Damien Satan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Herzog trying to control the position from guard on top but Satan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Satan is trying to keep Herzog in close.
Herzog pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Satan is keeping the position for now.
Herzog postures up in Satan's guard and throws a big left but Satan blocks it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Herzog preventing the sweep.
Herzog pushing down on Satan's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Herzog looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Satan gets back to full guard.
Satan striking off his back, scoring a few points.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Satan has momentary wrist control but Herzog slips an elbow through the middle.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Damien Satan.
Well Herzog has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chris Herzog!
After winning the bout, Chris Herzog thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.