PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Badr LV Cop (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Asbjrn Poulsen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

LV Cop
vs
Poulsen

198 cm
22
213 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

189 cm
19
210 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Improved boxing
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Badr LV Cop!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Asbjrn Poulsen!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Wesley Smith and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Poulsen fails to land the takedown.
A punch combination from LV Cop misses.
Poulsen is on the wrong end of a nice combination from LV Cop.
A slapping leg kick lands for Poulsen.
Badr LV Cop seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Poulsen has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from LV Cop finds it's way round the side to connect with Poulsen's head.

Poulsen is rocked!

Poulsen shoots in and bounces LV Cop off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Poulsen is still in real trouble! Can LV Cop finish him?

Poulsen thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

LV Cop pushes Poulsen off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Poulsen seems to have recovered his senses.
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!
LV Cop misses with a head kick.
Poulsen has a takedown stuffed.
Poulsen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
LV Cop misses with a few strikes there.
LV Cop misses with a wild combination.
LV Cop looks to land a combination but Poulsen avoids it well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Poulsen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Some wild striking there from LV Cop.
A low kick from LV Cop is predictable there
and Poulsen counters with a slapping leg kick.
LV Cop is breathing heavily.
LV Cop scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
LV Cop throws a half hearted mid kick.
LV Cop tests Poulsen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
LV Cop moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
No luck for Poulsen with that takedown attempt.
Badr LV Cop has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Asbjrn Poulsen.
LV Cop misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Poulsen shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
LV Cop looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
LV Cop lands a right hook to the body.
Nice takedown defense from LV Cop. No joy for Poulsen on that attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Poulsen shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

LV Cop gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Poulsen looking for a takedown.
Poulsen tries to pull guard but LV Cop won't allow it.

LV Cop manages to break the clinch.
LV Cop scores with a jab to the head.
LV Cop scores with a three punch combo!

Poulsen shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in LV Cop's guard.

Poulsen thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Poulsen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. LV Cop is keeping the position for now.
Poulsen is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
LV Cop knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Poulsen on the ground.

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

LV Cop pushes Poulsen off and scrambles back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
LV Cop looks to land a combination. Poulsen sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
LV Cop tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
No joy there for LV Cop, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Poulsen tries to clinch up but LV Cop circles away and keeps his distance.
LV Cop doesn't manage to clinch there - Poulsen circles away.
LV Cop tries a head kick but it misses.

Poulsen drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Poulsen pushes down on LV Cop's leg and manages to get into half guard.

Poulsen is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, LV Cop has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Poulsen is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Poulsen is looking for a kimura here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

LV Cop is defending against the submission attempts here by Poulsen.
LV Cop tries to kick Poulsen off but Poulsen keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

Poulsen is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and LV Cop defends it well.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
LV Cop tries to kick Poulsen off but Poulsen keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

Poulsen is trying to work for a kimura but LV Cop is defending well.
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 Badr LV Cop 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.

Poulsen dodges the punch combination from LV Cop.
LV Cop dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
LV Cop throws a series of punches but Poulsen moves out of range.
LV Cop swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

Poulsen closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Poulsen lands in his opponent's guard.

Poulsen drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Poulsen jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
LV Cop wants to stand but Poulsen is controlling the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
LV Cop wants to sweep but no luck.

That's one minute gone in the round.
LV Cop trying to strike off his back.
Poulsen passes LV Cop's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Poulsen works his foot free and advances to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
LV Cop trying desperately to get to his feet.

Poulsen has hold of LV Cop's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and LV Cop manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
LV Cop throwing hammer fists to the chest of Poulsen. What's that going to do exactly?

Poulsen with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.

Poulsen goes for an armbar but he's not got it… LV Cop turns into him and now he's in Poulsen's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Poulsen throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Poulsen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Poulsen manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
LV Cop is working to get back to half guard.

Poulsen is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but LV Cop is surviving well by controlling Poulsen's body position as best he can.
LV Cop is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Poulsen working for a submission but LV Cop is keeping him at bay.
LV Cop is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Poulsen takes LV Cop's back.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
LV Cop rolls, trying to escape but Poulsen keeps control of the position.

Poulsen looking for the choke from the back.

Poulsen has got one arm under LV Cop's chin. This could be trouble... LV Cop trying to control the other hand but Poulsen gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, LV Cop has tapped out! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Asbjrn Poulsen!