PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Stardust Corpsegrinder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Enrique Rold (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Enrique Rold is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Corpsegrinder
vs
Rold

177 cm
28
159 lbs
15 - 8 - 0

168 cm
28
155 lbs
14 - 11 - 0

Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Stardust Corpsegrinder!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Enrique Rold!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Radbod Blank and Aafke Stam.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rold throws a body punch but Corpsegrinder moves out of range.
Rold throws a jab but it's blocked by Corpsegrinder.
Rold throws a head kick but Corpsegrinder moves out of range.

Corpsegrinder closes the distance and pushes Rold back into the cage.
Corpsegrinder goes for a takedown in the clinch but Rold prevents it.
Corpsegrinder tries a body shot but Rold blocks it.
Rold trying to stall but Corpsegrinder improves his position.

Corpsegrinder's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rold connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Corpsegrinder shoots for a takedown but Rold saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sloppy strikes from Rold. Those never looked like landing.
Rold misses with a double jab.
Corpsegrinder checks a leg kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Corpsegrinder - that will leave a mark!
Rold lands an overhand right.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Corpsegrinder clobbers Rold with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Corpsegrinder on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Rold looks to score with a jab to the body but Corpsegrinder is just out of range.
Rold pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Corpsegrinder tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rold swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A jab lands there for Corpsegrinder.
Rold misses with a kick to the body.
Corpsegrinder tries to counter with a takedown but Rold is quick to defend against it.
Rold swinging wildly here.
Rold scores to the head and body with a nice combination!

It looks like Stardust Corpsegrinder has been cut.
Corpsegrinder takes a shot right to the bread basket.
An inside leg kick lands from Rold.
Corpsegrinder doesn't manage to clinch there - Rold circles away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rold throws a body kick that misses.

Corpsegrinder gets a clinch.
Rold wants to stall.
Corpsegrinder looks to throw an elbow but misses.

Corpsegrinder has Rold pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Corpsegrinder pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Rold tumbling to the mat - Corpsegrinder dives into Rold's guard.
Corpsegrinder is looking to pass into half guard but Rold pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Rold is in guard.

Corpsegrinder wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Rold is now in half guard.
Corpsegrinder has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rold is working away from the top position though.

Rold seems to be working for a kimura but Corpsegrinder defends the submission attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rold wants to pass to mount but Corpsegrinder is defending the position.
Corpsegrinder is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Rold's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Rold's back!

Rold showing good submission defense here.
Rold is in bad spot here.
Rold looking very determined here, making life difficult for Corpsegrinder.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rold wants to get back to his feet.
Corpsegrinder thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Corpsegrinder has the hooks in. Rold is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Rold just trying to survive but Corpsegrinder is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Corpsegrinder misses with punches from the back.

Rold defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Corpsegrinder's arms.
Corpsegrinder misses with punches from the back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Enrique Rold will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Stardust Corpsegrinder's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Corpsegrinder's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Rold connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Corpsegrinder scrambles back to his feet.
Corpsegrinder on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rold. Rold obviously looking to wear him down.
A thudding body kick lands there by Rold!
Rold looks to land a right hand but Corpsegrinder moved out of range.
Rold swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rold throws a series of punches but Corpsegrinder moves out of range.
Rold throws a leg kick but Corpsegrinder checks it.
A leg kick checked by Corpsegrinder.
Horrible takedown attempt by Corpsegrinder or perhaps it was just good defense by Rold, which made it look bad.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rold looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rold. Corpsegrinder does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rold misses with a head kick.
Rold waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Corpsegrinder.
Corpsegrinder tries to clinch but Rold moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Corpsegrinder tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Rold counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rold scores with a push kick.
Rold takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Corpsegrinder defending well as Rold loads up on a big left hand.
Corpsegrinder jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Rold misses with a wild body shot.
Corpsegrinder uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rold.

Corpsegrinder forces Rold back against the cage and clinches.
Corpsegrinder managing to block the knees to the body from Rold.
Corpsegrinder slows down the pace here.
Corpsegrinder tries to land a knee to the head but Rold blocks with his arms.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rold tries to break the clinch but Corpsegrinder is controlling the position.
Corpsegrinder connects with a knee to the head.
Corpsegrinder is trying to drag Rold to the mat but Rold just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Corpsegrinder tries to land knees in the clinch but Rold avoids the damage to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Corpsegrinder.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Corpsegrinder.
Corpsegrinder has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Rold after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stardust Corpsegrinder. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rold stalling in the clinch but Corpsegrinder improves position.
Rold tries a body shot but Corpsegrinder blocks it.
Corpsegrinder has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Corpsegrinder is working Rold over against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Corpsegrinder turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Corpsegrinder is looking to take a break and control but Rold is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Corpsegrinder is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Rold is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Rold tries to improve position but can't.
Rold prevents Corpsegrinder from moving into mount.
Corpsegrinder is looking to take a break and control but Rold is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Corpsegrinder happy to just control the position for now.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Rold throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Corpsegrinder looks for a takedown but Rold sprawls well.

Corpsegrinder closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Corpsegrinder is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Corpsegrinder trying to control the action but Rold is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Stardust Corpsegrinder will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Stardust Corpsegrinder's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Corpsegrinder doesn't manage to clinch there - Rold circles away.
Rold swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Corpsegrinder takes a head kick and shrugs it off.

Corpsegrinder darts in and clinches Rold up against the cage.
Corpsegrinder tries a knee to the head but Rold blocks it.
Corpsegrinder lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Corpsegrinder tries to stall but Rold uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Rold is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Corpsegrinder has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Rold avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

Corpsegrinder's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rold scores with a decent looking hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rold scores with a nice right hand.
Rold circles away from the clinch attempt.
Corpsegrinder blocks a head kick by Rold.
It looked like Corpsegrinder wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Rold swings and misses with a hook to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Corpsegrinder lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.

Corpsegrinder closes the distance and clinches.
Corpsegrinder stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Rold scores with a hook to the body.
Rold wants to get back to striking at distance but Corpsegrinder won't allow it.
Corpsegrinder landing knees to the head.

Rold breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Corpsegrinder moves out of range of the leg kick from Rold.
Corpsegrinder throws a jab but it's blocked by Rold.
Rold swats away the attempt to clinch by Corpsegrinder.
Corpsegrinder swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rold looks to land a body kick but Corpsegrinder moved away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rold throws a hook but Corpsegrinder avoids it easily.
Rold ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Rold lands a slapping body shot.
Rold misses with a low kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Corpsegrinder clinches with his opponent.
Come on Rold - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.

Corpsegrinder is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Rold can't fight it off and eventually Corpsegrinder manages to take the fight to the floor. Rold looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Corpsegrinder sitting in guard here, content to control.
Corpsegrinder trying to control but Rold is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Corpsegrinder is really struggling to control Rold but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Corpsegrinder trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rold has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Corpsegrinder has passed into side control.
Corpsegrinder trying to control the position but Rold is working away.

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.
The strikes coming from Corpsegrinder are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Corpsegrinder fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Corpsegrinder looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Rold is avoiding damage well.
Corpsegrinder tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Corpsegrinder working the head with strikes.
Corpsegrinder postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Corpsegrinder wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rold keeps working.

And that's the end of the fight!
Stardust Corpsegrinder showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Corpsegrinder has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Daniel Blasius scores the fight 29:29
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a majority draw!