PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Blake Halder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Micheal Desmond (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Blake Halder could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Micheal Desmond 's chin.

Halder
vs
Desmond

192 cm
29
263 lbs
9 - 3 - 0

185 cm
22
260 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Knockout power

KAISER

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 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Blake Halder!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Micheal Desmond !
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Jonathan Paton and Dean Styles.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Desmond with a poor takedown

and Halder counters with a shoot takedown. Desmond fights it but they end up in guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Halder passes into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Halder looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

Desmond is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Halder pulls his head out easily.

Halder is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Halder passes to side control.
Halder working the body and head with strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Halder takes a little break here. Desmond wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Halder wants to lay and pray for a moment but Desmond keeps working.

Halder is trying to get an arm triangle but Desmond is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Desmond is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Halder controlling the position.
Halder scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Desmond to see if he's OK.
Desmond is not content to let Halder control the position.
Desmond is trying to work for a sweep but Halder has mounted him!
Desmond is looking to get to half guard.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Desmond has eaten all the pies!
Desmond is still trying to improve position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Halder landing shots from mount.
Halder has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
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!
Desmond is desperately trying to improve his position but Halder has a good base and remains in mount.
Halder controlling his opponent.
Halder lands a heavy elbow.
Halder tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Halder unloading with bombs!
Oooh a big shot lands for Halder! Desmond is out! The ref dives in to save him from more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Blake Halder!
Blake Halder thanked the fans post fight for their support.