PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michal Craft (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dirk Mohr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Michal Craft has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Craft
vs
Mohr

205 cm
24
279 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

185 cm
23
220 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

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 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Michal Craft!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dirk Mohr!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big left from Mohr misses.
Craft shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.

It looks like Michal Craft has been cut.

Mohr gets a takedown into half guard.
Mohr is thwarting Craft's attempts to control the position.
Mohr controlling the pace.
Craft lands one or two decent shots to the body here. Although from his own half guard, he's not going to be causing too much damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Mohr connects with a nice short shot to Craft's temple.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mohr missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Craft is trying to control but can't.
Mohr thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Craft blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mohr.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Craft looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mohr seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Craft does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Mohr not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Mohr slows the pace down in half guard.
Mohr thows a huge punch but Craft dodges it nicely.
Mohr with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

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.
A big left from Mohr misses.

Craft scores with a takedown into Mohr's guard.
Craft distracts Mohr with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Craft throws a big right hand that misses.
Craft loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mohr working a defensive guard here.
Craft is fighting to break Mohr's control of his arms but Mohr is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mohr preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Mohr lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Mohr trying to control but Craft is working from the bottom.
Mohr must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Mohr chips away with some ground and pound.
Craft has his hands on Mohr's head, controlling the position.
Mohr is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Craft trying to strike off his back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Craft is looking for a triangle but Mohr pushes his legs off easily.
Mohr trying to control but Craft is working from the bottom.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Mohr throws a leg kick but Craft moved away.
As Mohr tries to get set, Craft tries to push him back and clinch up but Mohr manages to avoid the attempt.

Mohr drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Craft struggling a bit here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The referee asks Mohr politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Mohr prefers to stall for the moment though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dirk Mohr dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Michal Craft's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Mohr throws a right hand that Craft ducks under and follows up with a left that Craft also avoids with ease.
Mohr lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Craft backs up against the cage.
Craft shoots in for a takedown but Mohr shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Mohr misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mohr has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mohr rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Craft moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Craft throws a big counter combination but Mohr scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Mohr pivots, looking for a leg kick but Craft is out of range and Mohr settles back down.
Craft is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Mohr.
Craft tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mohr swivels and escapes.
Dirk Mohr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Mohr pushes Craft up against the cage in a clinch.
Craft misses with some punches.
Craft is pushing Mohr up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Craft tries to land knees in the clinch but Mohr avoids the damage to the body.

Mohr breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mohr misses with a wild combination.
It looked like Craft was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Mohr misses with a double jab.
Craft is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Mohr.
Craft dodges the punch combination from Mohr.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Mohr looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Mohr is looking to take a break and control but Craft is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mohr looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Mohr sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Craft defending well though.
Craft is trying to maintain the position but Mohr is very close to passing his half guard.
Mohr winds up and cracks Craft with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Mohr with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mohr is trying to control. Craft wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Craft is doing well to control the position and prevent Mohr from advancing to side control.
Mohr stalling.
Mohr is thwarting Craft's attempts to control the position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Craft gets a double leg takedown into Mohr's guard.
Mohr doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Mohr is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Craft throwing strikes from guard but Mohr blocks nicely.
Craft throws a strike but Mohr rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Craft escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mohr gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Craft has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Mohr should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Craft has tightened it up now! Mohr should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Michal Craft!