PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jessie Sherbang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Martin Falrmer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jessie Sherbang has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Sherbang
vs
Falrmer

195 cm
26
258 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

170 cm
25
268 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jessie Sherbang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Martin Falrmer!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Paul Aken and Saam Ante.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sherbang shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Falrmer as he jumps to the side.
Falrmer connects with a body shot.
Falrmer works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.

Sherbang gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Sherbang blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sherbang blocks an uppercut.

Sherbang manages to break the clinch.

Sherbang has closed the distance and engaged Falrmer in a clinch.
Falrmer swings wildly with an uppercut but Sherbang uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sherbang is trying to pull guard but Falrmer has him pressed against the cage.
Falrmer can't find room to land a body shot as Sherbang controls the action.
Sherbang fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jessie Sherbang. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sherbang is trying to pull guard but Falrmer has him pressed against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Falrmer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Falrmer misses with some punches.
Sherbang is trying to pull guard but Falrmer turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Falrmer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Falrmer wants to break free but Sherbang has control.

Sherbang breaks from the clinch.
Falrmer throws a right hand that Sherbang ducks under and follows up with a left that Sherbang also avoids with ease.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Falrmer has eaten all the pies!
Falrmer throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Falrmer misses with a two punch combination.
Sherbang will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Falrmer just misses with a punch to the body.
Jab from Falrmer.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sherbang dodges the punch combination from Falrmer.
Falrmer tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sherbang tries to clinch up but Falrmer circles away and keeps his distance.
Sherbang is trying hard to land a takedown here. Falrmer sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Falrmer jabs Sherbang to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Sherbang throws a leg kick but Falrmer moved away.
Falrmer takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.

Sherbang closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Sherbang is working for takedown but Falrmer is calmly controlling the position for now.
Sherbang is breathing heavily.
Falrmer wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Falrmer tries to throw a body punch but Sherbang avoids it by throwing Falrmer back against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Falrmer working aggressively here.
Falrmer is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Sherbang has Falrmer pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Falrmer manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Sherbang blocks an uppercut.
Sherbang blocks a punch to the side of the head.

Sherbang breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Horrible takedown by Sherbang or perhaps it was just good defense by Falrmer which made him look bad.
Falrmer stuffs the takedown.
Sloppy strikes from Falrmer. Those never looked like landing.
Falrmer throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Falrmer stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Falrmer throws a right and a left that Sherbang avoids nicely.
Sherbang fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sherbang dives in and grabs Falrmer's left leg, looking for a takedown. Falrmer pushes down on Sherbang's head and hops out.
Sherbang has been working on his balance at Rob's Training Center , so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Falrmer.
Falrmer throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sherbang.
Sherbang drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Sherbang doesn't manage to clinch there - Falrmer circles away.
Falrmer misses with a wild combination.
Falrmer cracks a nice hook into Sherbang's ribs.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Falrmer scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Falrmer throws a push kick but Sherbang slaps the foot to one side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Martin Falrmer dominated that 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.

Falrmer misses with a two punch combination.
Falrmer rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sherbang moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sherbang showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Falrmer.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Falrmer lands a shoulder strike.
Falrmer lands a shot to the body.

Sherbang tightens his grip and picks Falrmer up, before dumping him to the ground. Falrmer manages to land in guard.
Falrmer keeping moving, preventing Sherbang from controlling successfully.
Sherbang will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

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

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Falrmer tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Falrmer being controlled here, momentarily.
Sherbang is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Sherbang postures up.

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

Falrmer has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sherbang can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Sherbang passes into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sherbang landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Sherbang stops Falrmer from getting back to his feet.
Falrmer is trying to get back to full guard.

Falrmer has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Sherbang is on him like a limpet, forcing Falrmer back against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Falrmer misses with a short punch on the inside.

Sherbang pulls Falrmer into guard.
Falrmer tries to free his leg and advance position but Sherbang is retaining full guard.
Falrmer postures up in Sherbang's guard and throws a big left but Sherbang blocks it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Falrmer tries to free his leg and advance position but Sherbang is retaining full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Falrmer accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sherbang wants to stand up but Falrmer is controlling him.
Sherbang preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sherbang preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Falrmer wants to stand but Sherbang is controlling his posture from full guard.
Falrmer throws a big right hand that misses.
Falrmer throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sherbang works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Falrmer throws a big elbow that misses.
Falrmer loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

Sherbang has his foot on Falrmer's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Falrmer works his way back into a safe position though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Falrmer is looking to work some ground and pound but Sherbang has wrist control.
Falrmer in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sherbang not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Falrmer in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Falrmer tries to stand but Sherbang is controlling from the bottom.
Falrmer is looking to work some ground and pound but Sherbang has wrist control.
Falrmer throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sherbang works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Falrmer accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Falrmer postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Falrmer throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Falrmer trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Falrmer accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Martin Falrmer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Falrmer tries to bum rush Sherbang with a series of wild strikes but Sherbang uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Falrmer throws a nice looking combination but Sherbang bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Falrmer scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Falrmer wants to clinch up but Sherbang keeps it at a distance.
Sherbang is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sherbang takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Sherbang dodges the punch combination from Falrmer.
Sherbang avoids a punch combination nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sherbang misses with an uppercut. Falrmer saw that one coming.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sherbang tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Falrmer defends well and Sherbang ends up having to push Falrmer into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Sherbang tries to pull guard but Falrmer won't allow it.
Sherbang wants to take the fight to the mat but Falrmer manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jessie Sherbang. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Falrmer lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Falrmer working aggressively here.
Sherbang prevents Falrmer from breaking the clinch.
Falrmer misses with a body punch.
Sherbang tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Falrmer just stands there and leans against the cage.
Sherbang has had enough of the clinch but Falrmer keeps him there for the moment.
Sherbang is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Falrmer pulls him back up using the underhooks.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Falrmer swings wildly with an uppercut but Sherbang uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Falrmer fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sherbang.
Sherbang stalling in the clinch.
Sherbang is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Falrmer looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Falrmer throws a head punch that misses.
Falrmer pushes off an throws an elbow but Sherbang leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Sherbang blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Falrmer is fighting off a takedown attempt but Sherbang is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Falrmer to the mat. Falrmer regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Falrmer looking to control but Sherbang passes into half guard.
Falrmer trying to control from the bottom.
Falrmer manages to get to full guard.

Falrmer looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Sherbang passes into side control.
You can see the frustration on Falrmer's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Falrmer is looking for a sweep.
Falrmer is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Falrmer tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Sherbang wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Falrmer can't do much from the bottom here.
Falrmer tries to bench press Sherbang off him but Sherbang keeps the position.
Martin Falrmer has got the better of the ground game so far.

Falrmer throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sherbang throws a right and a left that Falrmer avoids nicely.
Sherbang fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Falrmer tries to bum rush Sherbang with a series of wild strikes but Sherbang uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

And that's the end of the fight!
Martin Falrmer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Falrmer has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Martin Falrmer!