PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paul Shit Break (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kevin Space (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Shit Break
vs
Space

182 cm
20
208 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

200 cm
19
212 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Good kicks
Very quick

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Tends to cut

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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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Paul Shit Break!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Kevin Space!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Roosa Järviläinen and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shit Break throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Space counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

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

Space is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Space is looking for a kimura here.
Shit Break blocking the ground and pound attempt from Space.
Space has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Space seems to be working for a kimura but Shit Break defends the submission attempt.
Shit Break wants to control but Space is keeping busy and won't allow it.

Space is looking for a kimura here.

Space is working for a submission of some sort.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Space seems to be looking for submissions.

Space is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Shit Break defends it well.
Shit Break wants to control but Space is keeping busy and won't allow it.

Space is working for a submission of some sort.
Shit Break might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Space throwing shots but Shit Break is blocking nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.

Space 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.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Shit Break is looking for a sweep. Space is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Space is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Shit Break defends it well.

Space is looking for a kimura but Shit Break is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Space to get the leverage.
Shit Break wants to control but Space is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Space throwing shots but Shit Break is blocking nicely.

Space is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Shit Break defends it well.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shit Break is doing well to control the position and prevent Space from advancing to side control.
Space throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Shit Break is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.

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

Space is looking for a kimura but Shit Break is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Space to get the leverage.
Shit Break knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Space on the ground.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Shit Break moves into full guard.

Space drops back looking for a leg! Shit Break is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Shit Break manages to kick Space off! Space jumps back into Shit Break's guard.

Shit Break is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Space defends well.
Space passes Shit Break's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Shit Break wants to get back to full guard.
Space tries to pass the half guard into mount. Shit Break knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

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

Shit Break is defending against the submission attempts here by Space.

Space is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Shit Break still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Shit Break has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kevin Space dominated that round.
That's time! Shit Break's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Shit Break fails in his attempt to clinch.
Shit Break misses with a double jab

and Space counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

Space is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Shit Break sees it coming and defends easily.
Shit Break trying to hold on to Space's head to control him but Space postures up.
Shit Break is trying to get back to full guard.

Space is working for a kimura but Shit Break is defending it quite comfortably.

Space is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Shit Break doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Space.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Space is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shit Break is looking to improve his position.
Space is looking to advance position but Shit Break won't allow it.

Space is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Shit Break trying to hold on to Space's head to control him but Space postures up.
Shit Break has his hands clasped together around Space's back. He's all about the action.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Shit Break gets full guard.
Shit Break tries to land a sweep but no joy.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Space accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Shit Break trying to control the position.
Shit Break preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Space has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Space postures up.
Space trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Space is pushing down on Shit Break's leg trying to pass to half guard. Shit Break is fighting to maintain full guard but Space has managed to sneak the leg through.

Space is looking for a kimura here.

Space seems to be looking for submissions.
Space is thwarting Shit Break's attempts to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Space wants to pass to mount but Shit Break is defending the position.

Space 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.
Shit Break is trying to get back to full guard.
Kevin Space has got the better of the ground game so far.

Space is working for a submission of some sort.

Space is looking for a kimura here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

Space is working for a kimura but Shit Break is defending it quite comfortably.
Shit Break is trying to maintain the position but Space is very close to passing his half guard.
Shit Break works his way to full guard. Good work.
Shit Break is trying to control the position but Space postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Space throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Shit Break looking to hit a scissor sweep but Space is one step ahead there.
Space throws a big elbow that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kevin Space showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Space circles away from the clinch attempt

and Space counters with a takedown into side control.

Space wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Shit Break, who protects the arm well.
Shit Break wants to control but Space postures up.

Space thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Shit Break is trying to control Space's posture but Space avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Space is trying to get an arm triangle but Shit Break is defending well.

Space is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Shit Break is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Space looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

Space is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Shit Break has escaped the position, nice work there.
Shit Break is looking for a sweep.

Space tries for a kimura but Shit Break is defending well.
Shit Break wants to control but Space postures up.
Space in the domination position with Shit Break hanging on.
Shit Break is looking for a sweep.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.

Space looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

Space tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Space has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Shit Break tries to bench press Space off him but Space keeps the position.
Shit Break is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Space prevents Shit Break from improving his position.
Space moves into full mount! Shit Break won't be happy about that!

Space has control of Shit Break's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Shit Break regains control of the situation pretty easily.

Space swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kevin Space!