PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gjalund Saltsage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harold Shermann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shermann has chosen Nirvana - Dumb as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Saltsage
vs
Shermann

200 cm
26
300 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

186 cm
27
300 lbs
9 - 8 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Good chin

Good wrestler
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Gjalund Saltsage!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Harold Shermann!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Daniel Franklin and David Hoff.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Saltsage closes the distance and clinches.
Saltsage lands with a light punch inside.
Saltsage lands a body punch.
Shermann goes for a takedown attempt but Saltsage pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Saltsage seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.

Shermann throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Saltsage tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Shermann is in Saltsage's guard.
Shermann cracks Saltsage with a solid left hand.
Saltsage will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Shermann is working Saltsage over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Saltsage throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Saltsage looking to hit a scissor sweep but Shermann is one step ahead there.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Shermann has eaten all the pies!
Shermann passes Saltsage's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Saltsage wants to improve his position but Shermann is controlling well.
Saltsage is working hard here to advance position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shermann with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Saltsage on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Saltsage tries to get out of the position.

Shermann seems to be working for a kimura but Saltsage defends the submission attempt.
Saltsage trying to hold on to Shermann's head to control him but Shermann postures up.

Shermann stands up and beckons Saltsage to join him on the feet.
Saltsage lands a body shot.

Shermann tries to sprawl but Saltsage drives through with a takedown into half guard.

Shermann manages to escape and get back to his feet!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shermann shoots in for a takedown but Saltsage shows good takedown defense.
A shot to the liver by Saltsage. Beautiful body shot.
Shermann looks winded!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Saltsage lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.

Saltsage sends Shermann crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Saltsage is motioning to the referee to let Shermann up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!

It looks like Harold Shermann has been cut.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Saltsage! Shermann is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gjalund Saltsage!