PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gabriel Dahl (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rudolf Rammhammer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Dahl
vs
Rammhammer

185 cm
26
210 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

190 cm
26
205 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

Vikai Gear Island

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 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Gabriel Dahl!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Rudolf Rammhammer!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Dirk Anderson and Michael Johnstone.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dahl scores with a nice body kick.

Dahl gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Rammhammer is leaning against Dahl and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Dahl blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dahl.
Dahl misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rammhammer blocks an uppercut.

Dahl drags the fight down to the ground.
Dahl controls Rammhammer momentarily but Rammhammer frees himself.
Dahl definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Rammhammer tries to free his leg and advance position but Dahl is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rammhammer trying to control the position from guard on top but Dahl is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Dahl throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Rammhammer avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Dahl throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Rammhammer trying to control but Dahl is working from the bottom.

Dahl is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Dahl is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rammhammer defends well.
Rammhammer wants to pass the guard but Dahl is keeping the position.

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.

Rammhammer avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Rammhammer has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at THE GYM (20 Elite coaches on the Island !!!). Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Dahl not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Dahl throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Dahl has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rammhammer can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Rammhammer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dahl is keeping the position for now.
Dahl on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Dahl tries to get out of the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Dahl throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Dahl keeping moving, preventing Rammhammer from controlling successfully.
Rammhammer advances to half guard.

Rammhammer is looking for a kimura here.

Dahl actively working from the bottom here.
Dahl wants to control but Rammhammer is keeping busy.

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.
Rammhammer is looking to advance position but Dahl won't allow it.
Rammhammer wants to take a breather but Dahl is having none of it.

Rammhammer is looking for a kimura here.
Rammhammer passes the guard and advances to mount!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dahl wants to hold on but Rammhammer pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gabriel Dahl dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Dahl uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rammhammer.
Dahl is looking to land body kicks.
Rammhammer misses with a two punch combination.
Dahl throws a head kick that half lands.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Dahl is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rammhammer can do to turn this around?
A right hook to the body lands for Dahl.
Rammhammer scores with a shoulder strike.
Rammhammer is looking to break free of the clinch but Dahl has double underhooks.
Dahl lands a hook that snaps the head of Rammhammer backwards.
Dahl lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rammhammer backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dahl tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rammhammer's elbow.
Good body shot from Dahl.
Rammhammer wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Rammhammer is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Dahl is trying to pull guard but Rammhammer has him pressed against the cage.
Dahl misses with some punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rammhammer pushes Dahl back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rammhammer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rammhammer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rammhammer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dahl tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Rammhammer just stands there and leans against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Dahl as the two fighters clinch.
Dahl prevents a body shot from Rammhammer.
Rammhammer misses with a punch to the body.
Rammhammer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dahl tries a body shot but Rammhammer blocks it.
Rammhammer blocking some punches.
Dahl fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gabriel Dahl. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rammhammer blocks a body shot from Dahl.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rammhammer.
Rammhammer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rammhammer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dahl working aggressively here.
The referee is keeping an eye on Rammhammer - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rammhammer misses with the head strike.
Dahl lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A body shot lands from Dahl.

Dahl gets control of Rammhammer's arms and successfully pulls guard. Dahl will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.

Dahl looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Rammhammer stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dahl swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Dahl escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rammhammer gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rammhammer wants to control from the top but Dahl keeps moving.

Dahl had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rammhammer defends it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dahl keeping full guard, as Rammhammer tries to pass.

Rammhammer got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dahl has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rammhammer has managed to get both his arms back between Dahl's legs - danger averted.

Dahl working for a triangle but Rammhammer defends it easily.
Rammhammer slips nicely into half guard.

Dahl is defending against the submission attempts here by Rammhammer.

That's four 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.
Rammhammer looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.

Dahl looking for submissions off his back.

Dahl looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Dahl looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gabriel Dahl dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Both fighters circling a little - Dahl finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Dahl on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Rammhammer sizes up Dahl with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Rammhammer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dahl.
Nice straight punches there by Rammhammer. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Rammhammer.
Dahl fakes the leg kick and cracks Rammhammer in the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rammhammer dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rammhammer takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Dahl avoids the body shot from Rammhammer.
Dahl tries to counter by clinching up but Rammhammer breaks away and moves out of range.
A good leg kick by Dahl.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dahl is looking to score with low kicks.
Rammhammer swings for the body but Dahl moves out of range.
Rammhammer lands a jab to Dahl's midsection.
Gabriel Dahl is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dahl drops his hands momentarily and Rammhammer takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Rammhammer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dahl was well out of range. Poor timing from Rammhammer.
Rammhammer lands a jab to the nose.
Dahl misses with a straight right.
Rammhammer throws a looping overhand right but Dahl ducks down to avoid it.
A lazy body kick from Dahl
and Rammhammer counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gabriel Dahl seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rammhammer throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dahl sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dahl throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.

Dahl fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rammhammer, pushing him back against the cage.
Rudolf Rammhammer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Rammhammer.
Rammhammer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dahl misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dahl has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Dahl keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Rammhammer's efforts to push away.

Dahl jumps into guard, dragging Rammhammer to the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rammhammer controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Dahl keeping moving, preventing Rammhammer from controlling successfully.
Rammhammer looking to pass the guard.

Dahl working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rammhammer doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rammhammer manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Rammhammer drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Rammhammer jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Rammhammer slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

Dahl has his foot on Rammhammer's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rammhammer works his way back into a safe position though.
Rammhammer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Dahl has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rammhammer can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Rammhammer slips nicely into half guard.

Rammhammer is working for a submission of some sort.
Rammhammer throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rammhammer throwing shots but Dahl is blocking nicely.
Gabriel Dahl is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gabriel Dahl overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Rammhammer is looking for a kimura but Dahl is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Rammhammer to get the leverage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rudolf Rammhammer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Dahl 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 Bart Greer scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gabriel Dahl!
Post fight, an emotional Gabriel Dahl said 'I would never lose to zyd/nehi'.