PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jake Struve (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and AleksandrMessi KarelinPalmeiras (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jake Struve has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Struve
vs
KarelinPalmeiras

213 cm
22
263 lbs
6 - 7 - 0

202 cm
22
280 lbs
3 - 11 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Knockout power

V-Mask Clothing (10%)

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 6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jake Struve!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, AleksandrMessi KarelinPalmeiras!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Paulsen Ambrosius and Wagner Zegers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Struve's jab looks to have found its range, popping KarelinPalmeiras under the eye.
Struve blocks a head kick by KarelinPalmeiras.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!

Struve closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Struve lands in his opponent's guard.
Struve trying to control but KarelinPalmeiras is working from the bottom.
KarelinPalmeiras keeping full guard, as Struve tries to pass.
KarelinPalmeiras not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
KarelinPalmeiras looking for a sweep. Not yet KarelinPalmeiras, not yet.
KarelinPalmeiras really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Struve. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Struve trying to control the position from guard on top but KarelinPalmeiras is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Struve throwing strikes from guard but KarelinPalmeiras blocks nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Struve 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.
Struve forces his way into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Struve wants to pass the guard but KarelinPalmeiras is defending well.

Struve is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Struve thows a huge punch but KarelinPalmeiras dodges it nicely.
Struve prevents KarelinPalmeiras from improving his position.

Struve wants to work for an arm triangle but KarelinPalmeiras is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Struve wants to work for an arm triangle but KarelinPalmeiras is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
KarelinPalmeiras wants to improve his position but Struve is controlling well.
KarelinPalmeiras is not content to let Struve control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.

Struve is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and KarelinPalmeiras defends it well.
KarelinPalmeiras wants to control but Struve is keeping busy and won't allow it.

Struve wants to work for an arm triangle but KarelinPalmeiras is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
KarelinPalmeiras is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Struve is working for a submission of some sort.
Struve blocks the strikes from KarelinPalmeiras.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Struve is trying to work for a kimura but KarelinPalmeiras is defending well.
KarelinPalmeiras trying to control but Struve postures up.

Struve is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Struve stalling.
Struve tries to pass to full mount but KarelinPalmeiras defends it.
KarelinPalmeiras is looking to escape.
Struve is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

That's four 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.

Struve is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
We've been hearing good reports from Struve's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Struve thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed KarelinPalmeiras's head.
Struve is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Struve stops KarelinPalmeiras from getting back to his feet.
Struve seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but KarelinPalmeiras does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Struve throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Struve works his way into full mount!
Struve working KarelinPalmeiras over with strikes here.
Struve 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 crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Struve sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
KarelinPalmeiras is working to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jake Struve dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Struve throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
KarelinPalmeiras shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Struve sprawls well. Struve wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. KarelinPalmeiras gets slowly back to his feet.

Struve decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Struve seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Struve sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. KarelinPalmeiras defending well though.
Struve wants to control but KarelinPalmeiras is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Still in half guard, Struve seems content to control.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Struve seems to be working for a kimura but KarelinPalmeiras defends the submission attempt.
Struve is trying to control. KarelinPalmeiras wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Struve is trying to work for a kimura but KarelinPalmeiras is defending well.
Struve not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
KarelinPalmeiras is trying to maintain the position but Struve is very close to passing his half guard.
KarelinPalmeiras is trying to stand up here but Struve is controlling him well.
KarelinPalmeiras tries to roll over but Struve keeps him under control.

Struve is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so KarelinPalmeiras is just riding it out for now. Struve eventually gives up the hold.
Struve will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

KarelinPalmeiras looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Struve pushes past his half guard into mount!

Struve has isolated one of KarelinPalmeiras's arms. KarelinPalmeiras looking to fight him off but Struve twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jake Struve!