PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eirc Talenworths (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nergal Behemoth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Eirc Talenworths has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Talenworths
vs
Behemoth

189 cm
18
225 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

195 cm
22
265 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

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 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eirc Talenworths!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nergal Behemoth!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Daniel Franklin and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Talenworths shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Talenworths showed some decent athleticism there.
Behemoth looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!

Talenworths is working for a submission of some sort.

Talenworths is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Behemoth has managed to free his arm - good work.
Behemoth avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Talenworths.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Talenworths is tying to control. Behemoth wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Behemoth wants to control but Talenworths is keeping busy.
Talenworths lands with a punch from half guard.
Behemoth is not content to let Talenworths control the position.
Talenworths is really struggling to control Behemoth but he's trying to hold on to the position.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.

Talenworths scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Behemoth is not content to let Talenworths control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Behemoth tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Talenworths trying to control the action but Behemoth is working from the bottom.
Talenworths wants to stand but Behemoth has his arm trapped.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Talenworths cracks Behemoth with a big right hand but Behemoth just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Talenworths wants to stand but Behemoth has his arm trapped.
Behemoth tries to buck Talenworths off but Talenworths is having none of it.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Talenworths tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Behemoth paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Talenworths, as that shot connected.

That's four 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.

Talenworths scores with a takedown into Behemoth's guard.
Talenworths trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Behemoth trying to control the position.
Talenworths would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eirc Talenworths dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Talenworths shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Talenworths is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Talenworths doesn't manage to clinch there - Behemoth circles away.
Talenworths fails with a takedown attempt.
Eirc Talenworths seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Behemoth with a poor takedown

and Talenworths counters with a nice double leg into side control. Behemoth won't be happy with that.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Behemoth struggling a bit here.
Behemoth is trying to get back to half guard.
Talenworths knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Behemoth on the ground.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Behemoth can't do much from the bottom here.
Talenworths tries to stand but Behemoth is controlling his head.
Behemoth sneaks back into half guard.

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.
Talenworths working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Behemoth's thigh. Behemoth counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Behemoth keeping moving, preventing Talenworths from controlling successfully.

Behemoth is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Behemoth keeping moving, preventing Talenworths from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Behemoth wants to sweep here but Talenworths controlling him for the moment.
Behemoth is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

Behemoth looking for a guillotine here but Talenworths defends easily.
Behemoth is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Behemoth might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Talenworths kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Nergal Behemoth will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Behemoth circles away from the clinch attempt.

Talenworths drives through with a takedown into guard.
Talenworths trying to control the position from guard on top but Behemoth is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Talenworths stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Talenworths shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Talenworths showed some decent athleticism there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Behemoth is trying to get back to full guard.
Behemoth slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Talenworths pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Behemoth is keeping the position for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Behemoth keeping moving, preventing Talenworths from controlling successfully.
Talenworths has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Talenworths trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Talenworths wants to control from the top but Behemoth keeps moving.

Behemoth is working an open guard so Talenworths takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Talenworths shoots and misses

and Behemoth counters with a takedown into side control.
Talenworths tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Behemoth easily slips into full mount!
Talenworths looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!

Behemoth has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Talenworths is defending well but eventually Behemoth manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Talenworths has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Nergal Behemoth!