PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Adi Dassler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Flavien Delacroix (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Adi Dassler has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Dassler
vs
Delacroix

202 cm
19
215 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

190 cm
19
215 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Determined

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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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Adi Dassler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Flavien Delacroix!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Shigeki Sano and Yukihiro Yamamoto.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Delacroix displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Dassler.
Dassler slips under a jab from Delacroix.
Delacroix throws a hook to the side of Dassler's head but Dassler sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dassler avoids a punch combination nicely.
Delacroix swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Dassler counters with a nice low kick that buckles Delacroix's knee momentarily.
Dassler fails with the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Delacroix misses with a hook.
Dassler slips a jab from Delacroix.

Delacroix moves into range and clinches up with Dassler.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dassler looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adi Dassler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dassler drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Dassler is trying to trip Delacroix. He has hold of a leg but Delacroix is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Dassler persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Dassler wants to pass the guard but Delacroix is keeping the position.
Delacroix pulls Dassler in close to prevent any damage.
Dassler throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Delacroix trying to control the position.

Delacroix looking for a guillotine here but Dassler defends easily.

Delacroix is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Dassler 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.

Dassler thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Dassler forces his way into half guard.

Delacroix actively working from the bottom here.
Delacroix really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dassler. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Dassler is looking to advance position but Delacroix won't allow it.

Delacroix is defending against the submission attempts here by Dassler.

Dassler is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Delacroix doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dassler.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Delacroix is trying to stand back up but Dassler is controlling him
Dassler is thwarting Delacroix's attempts to control the position.
Delacroix is trying to get back to full guard.

Dassler is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Delacroix is looking to improve his position.

Dassler wants to work for an arm triangle but Delacroix is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Delacroix is looking to improve his position.

Dassler is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Delacroix doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dassler.

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.

Delacroix looking for submissions off his back.
Delacroix is trying to maintain the position but Dassler is very close to passing his half guard.
Dassler is looking to advance position but Delacroix won't allow it.
Delacroix trying to control but Dassler postures up.

Dassler is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Delacroix defends it well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Dassler is looking for a kimura here.
Delacroix has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.

Dassler is trying to work for a kimura but Delacroix is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Adi Dassler dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Dassler shoots in for a takedown but Delacroix shows good takedown defense.
Delacroix misses the shot to the body.

Dassler shoots in and gets a takedown into Delacroix's guard.
Dassler throws a big elbow that misses.

Dassler 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.
Delacroix wants to get back to his feet but Dassler is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Delacroix avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

Dassler drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dassler jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Delacroix controls Dassler momentarily but Dassler frees himself.
Dassler slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Delacroix stops Dassler from passing to mount.
Dassler is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Delacroix can do to turn this around?

That's one minute gone in the round.

Dassler is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Delacroix is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Delacroix tries to get back to half guard but can't.

Dassler thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Delacroix is looking for a sweep.

Dassler looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Delacroix is trying to control Dassler's posture but Dassler avoids it.
Delacroix gets back to half guard.

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

Delacroix looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Delacroix blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dassler.
Delacroix wants to improve his position but Dassler is controlling well.

Dassler wants to work for an arm triangle but Delacroix is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Delacroix is trying to get back to full guard.

Dassler is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Delacroix defends it well.
Dassler is thwarting Delacroix's attempts to control the position.
Dassler not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

Dassler 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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Delacroix is looking for a sweep. Dassler is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dassler throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

Dassler is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Delacroix doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dassler.

Dassler is working for a kimura but Delacroix is defending it quite comfortably.
Delacroix is looking to improve his position.
Delacroix is trying to stand back up but Dassler is controlling him

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.
Delacroix keeping hold of Dassler's head, controlling as best he can.

Dassler seems to be looking for submissions.

Dassler is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Dassler is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Delacroix sees it coming and defends easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Delacroix is trying to maintain the position but Dassler is very close to passing his half guard.
Delacroix is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Adi Dassler dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Dassler shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Delacroix sprawls well. Delacroix wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dassler gets slowly back to his feet.
Dassler looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Delacroix is fending him off so far but Dassler persists. Nope, Delacroix circles away and we're back to standing.
It seemed like Delacroix was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Dassler moves out of range as Delacroix strikes.
Dassler avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dassler has his takedown stuffed
and Delacroix counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

It looks like Adi Dassler has been cut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adi Dassler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dassler displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Delacroix throws out the jab.

Dassler shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Delacroix can do anything to dispel that myth.

Dassler 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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Delacroix is trying to control but can't.
Delacroix looks like he's trying to stand up.

Dassler is looking for a kimura but Delacroix is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dassler to get the leverage.
Dassler prevents Delacroix from improving his position.

Dassler 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.
Delacroix is trying to maintain the position but Dassler is very close to passing his half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.

Dassler is working for a kimura but Delacroix is defending it quite comfortably.

Delacroix looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Adi Dassler overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dassler missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Delacroix trying to control from the bottom.

Delacroix looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dassler prevents Delacroix from improving his position.
Dassler will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

Dassler is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Delacroix is just riding it out for now. Dassler eventually gives up the hold.

Delacroix looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Delacroix is defending against the submission attempts here by Dassler.
Dassler missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Flavien Delacroix has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Delacroix actively working from the bottom here.
Dassler missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Dassler thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Delacroix's head.

Dassler maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Delacroix could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Dassler has cracked it and Delacroix is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Dassler!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Adi Dassler!