PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fritz Haarmann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kim Jong Un (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Haarmann comes to the cage accompanied by Macabre - Fritz Haarmann The Butcher . Jong Un is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by DPRKorean National Anthem. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Haarmann
vs
Jong Un

190 cm
22
210 lbs
15 - 2 - 0

178 cm
31
220 lbs
13 - 15 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Counter fighter
Cardio machine

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Determined

Perkele!
Soul Supremacy Fight Gear

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 15 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Fritz Haarmann!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kim Jong Un!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Aafke Stam and Daniel Blasius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jong Un wants to clinch

so Haarmann counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Jong Un is trying to control the position but Haarmann postures up.
Our spies down at at Pahuyuth Muay Thai 12 elite coaches inform us that Jong Un has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Jong Un can't keep his opponent in guard - Haarmann advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Jong Un is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Haarmann is working for a submission of some sort.
Haarmann will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Haarmann content to control rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haarmann trying to mount his opponent but Jong Un defends it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jong Un missing with punches from the bottom.
Jong Un wants to control but Haarmann is keeping busy and won't allow it.

Haarmann looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

Haarmann wants to work for an arm triangle but Jong Un is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Haarmann wants to free his trapped foot but Jong Un is holding on for dear life with his legs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Haarmann controlling the action here.

Haarmann seems to be looking for submissions.

Haarmann is looking for a kimura but Jong Un is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Haarmann to get the leverage.
Jong Un is trying to control but can't.
Jong Un is pressing down on Haarmann's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Haarmann looking to pass the guard.
Jong Un looking for a sweep. Not yet Jong Un, not yet.
Haarmann trying to control but Jong Un is working from the bottom.
Jong Un not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haarmann avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Jong Un instigates a clinch.
Haarmann's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.

Jong Un pulls guard successfully.

Haarmann is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Haarmann trying to control the position from guard on top but Jong Un is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jong Un can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Haarmann controls the pace.
Jong Un is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Haarmann trying to control but Jong Un is working from the bottom.
Haarmann looking to pass the guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Jong Un looking for a sweep. Not yet Jong Un, not yet.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Haarmann keeps the fight on the outside.
Haarmann misses with a looping left.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jong Un misses with a combination

and Haarmann counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Jong Un wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fritz Haarmann dominated that round.
That's time! Haarmann's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Jong Un tries a head kick but it misses.
Jong Un has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Haarmann finds it's way round the side to connect with Jong Un's head.
Kim Jong Un seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jong Un misses with a body shot.
Jong Un misses with a hook to the body

and Haarmann counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Haarmann is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jong Un can do to turn this around?

Haarmann is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Jong Un is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Haarmann preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jong Un keeping moving, preventing Haarmann from controlling successfully.
Haarmann stays in close to Jong Un's body and controls the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jong Un is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Jong Un keeping full guard, as Haarmann tries to pass.
Haarmann is working hard here to advance position.
Haarmann stands and throws Jong Un's legs to the side, diving into side control.

Haarmann tries for a kimura but Jong Un is defending well.
Jong Un is not content to let Haarmann control the position.
Jong Un struggling a bit here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jong Un tries to improve position but can't.
Jong Un is still trying to improve position.

Haarmann tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Haarmann has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

Haarmann tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Haarmann has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Jong Un manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Haarmann is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jong Un sees it coming and defends easily.
Jong Un is looking for a sweep. Haarmann is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Haarmann is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Jong Un stops Haarmann from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Jong Un is trying to stand.
Jong Un sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Jong Un trying to control here.

Haarmann is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jong Un sees it coming and defends easily.
Haarmann stalling away here and it's allowed Jong Un to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jong Un wants to stand up but Haarmann is controlling him.
Jong Un keeping moving, preventing Haarmann from controlling successfully.
Haarmann looking to pass the guard.
Jong Un working a defensive guard here.
Jong Un can't keep his opponent in guard - Haarmann advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Haarmann controlling the action here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fritz Haarmann dominated that second round.
That's time! Haarmann's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Jong Un tries to clinch up but Haarmann circles away and keeps his distance.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Jong Un enables Haarmann to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Jong Un manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Jong Un is trying to keep Haarmann in close.
Jong Un can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Haarmann controls the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jong Un working a defensive guard but Haarmann manages to pass into side control anyway.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jong Un tries to improve position but can't.

Haarmann is trying to get an arm triangle but Jong Un is defending well.
Haarmann is staying tight to Jong Un's torso, preventing him from escaping.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Haarmann wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Jong Un, who protects the arm well.
Jong Un wants to control but Haarmann postures up.

Haarmann is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Jong Un has escaped the position, nice work there.

Haarmann working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Haarmann wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jong Un keeps working.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.

Haarmann wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Jong Un, who protects the arm well.
Haarmann wants to control but Jong Un is keeping him busy.
Jong Un tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kim Jong Un has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Haarmann working away.
Haarmann is looking to take a break and control but Jong Un is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Haarmann looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

Haarmann is working to tighten his grip on Jong Un's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Jong Un has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Haarmann is really squeezing tight and eventually Jong Un passes out! Haarmann breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Fritz Haarmann!
Fritz Haarmann was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.