PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Droster Sun Up Moon Up (ranked 5341 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jormungand Bolverk (ranked 5390 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Sun Up Moon Up
vs
Bolverk

187 cm
25
195 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
25
190 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Good chin

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Droster Sun Up Moon Up!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jormungand Bolverk!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Dirk Anderson and Sandra Marshall.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bolverk tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sun Up Moon Up was well out of range. Poor timing from Bolverk.
Sun Up Moon Up attempts a counter takedown but Bolverk avoids it well and moves away.
Bolverk with a nice cross.
Bolverk scores with a decent looking hook.
Bolverk keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Bolverk lands with a hook. Sun Up Moon Up tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Sun Up Moon Up moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bolverk misses with a body shot.
Sun Up Moon Up gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bolverk.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bolverk scores with a body shot.
Bolverk moves into range and connects with a jab.
Bolverk scores with a decent looking hook.
Good shot there by Bolverk.
Sun Up Moon Up uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bolverk.
An attempted straight right counter from Sun Up Moon Up misses the target.
Sun Up Moon Up takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bolverk is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Sun Up Moon Up had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
A cross from Bolverk lands.
Bolverk throws a jab but it's blocked by Sun Up Moon Up.
Sun Up Moon Up seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Bolverk pushes Sun Up Moon Up up against the cage in a clinch.
Bolverk misses with a body punch.
Bolverk lands a body shot.
Bolverk tries to throw a body punch but Sun Up Moon Up avoids it by throwing Bolverk back against the cage.
Bolverk throws a punch but it's blocked by Sun Up Moon Up.
Bolverk struggles to land a body shot inside as Sun Up Moon Up controls his hands.
Bolverk misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bolverk misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bolverk misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bolverk lands a body punch.
Bolverk misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bolverk tries to work over Sun Up Moon Up's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sun Up Moon Up working hard to break the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bolverk misses with a punch on the inside.
Bolverk swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bolverk tries to work over Sun Up Moon Up's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bolverk throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bolverk.
Bolverk misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bolverk.
Bolverk working aggressively here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bolverk.

Sun Up Moon Up's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bolverk scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Bolverk scores with a nice strike.
Bolverk cracks Sun Up Moon Up with an open hand slap.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A punch lands to the side of Sun Up Moon Up 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Bolverk cracks a nice hook into Sun Up Moon Up's ribs.
Bolverk is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sun Up Moon Up.
Sun Up Moon Up was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bolverk throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
As Bolverk looks to move away, Sun Up Moon Up throws a big counter combo but Bolverk just gets out of the way.
Jormungand Bolverk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Bolverk darts in and clinches Sun Up Moon Up up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sun Up Moon Up wants to break the clinch but can't.
Bolverk throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sun Up Moon Ups head.
Bolverk doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bolverk tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jormungand Bolverk dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Bolverk just misses with a punch to the body.
Sun Up Moon Up staying out of range there.
Bolverk connects with a body shot.

Bolverk fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sun Up Moon Up, pushing him back against the cage.
Sun Up Moon Up is looking to take this one to the mat.
Bolverk lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sun Up Moon Up backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sun Up Moon Up blocks a body shot from Bolverk.
A head punch on the inside from Bolverk fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sun Up Moon Up.
Sun Up Moon Up tries to break free but Bolverk pushes him back against the cage.
Bolverk misses with a body punch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bolverk digs a right hand underneath Sun Up Moon Up's ribcage. Sun Up Moon Up let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Sun Up Moon Up blocks a body shot from Bolverk.
Sun Up Moon Up looking for a takedown.
Sun Up Moon Up fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Droster Sun Up Moon Up. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bolverk has a couple of punches blocked by Sun Up Moon Up.
Bolverk working aggressively here.
Bolverk lands with a light punch inside.
Bolverk prevents a takedown attempt there.
Bolverk doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sun Up Moon Up is working for takedown but Bolverk is calmly controlling the position for now.
Bolverk fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bolverk tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jormungand Bolverk seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sun Up Moon Up.
Bolverk lands a nice uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bolverk tries to throw a body punch but Sun Up Moon Up avoids it by throwing Bolverk back against the cage.
Bolverk tries a body shot but Sun Up Moon Up blocks it.
Bolverk tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sun Up Moon Up's elbow.
Bolverk misses with a hook from the clinch.

Sun Up Moon Up ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Sun Up Moon Up no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Sun Up Moon Up has his hands on Bolverk's head, controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bolverk slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Bolverk being controlled here momentarily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sun Up Moon Up bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bolverk's guard.

Sun Up Moon Up throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sun Up Moon Up postures up.
Sun Up Moon Up stays in close to Bolverk's body and controls the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bolverk working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sun Up Moon Up.
Sun Up Moon Up sitting in guard here, content to control.
Bolverk not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Sun Up Moon Up engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Droster Sun Up Moon Up is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bolverk scores with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jormungand Bolverk showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Sun Up Moon Up walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A cross from Bolverk lands.
Sun Up Moon Up takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bolverk lands with a right hand.
Bolverk connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bolverk lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Bolverk missing with a left hand there. Sun Up Moon Up was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sun Up Moon Up feinted with a counter takedown.
Sun Up Moon Up has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sun Up Moon Up there as he acknowledges the shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sun Up Moon Up walks into a stiff left hand from Bolverk.
Sun Up Moon Up takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Bolverk scores with a shot to the body.
Sun Up Moon Up looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Bolverk throws a big shot that misses.
It looked like Sun Up Moon Up was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Bolverk swings for the body but Sun Up Moon Up moves out of range.
Bolverk cracks a nice hook into Sun Up Moon Up's ribs.
Bolverk throws a body shot but no joy.
Sun Up Moon Up seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Droster Sun Up Moon Up has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bolverk lands a nice looking body shot.

Sun Up Moon Up gets tackled into the cage by Bolverk. Bolverk maintains the clinch.
Bolverk throws a punch but it's blocked by Sun Up Moon Up.
Bolverk throws a punch but it's blocked by Sun Up Moon Up.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bolverk.
Sun Up Moon Up fails to pull guard.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bolverk.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Sun Up Moon Up jumps guard but Bolverk stands there with Sun Up Moon Up around his waist. Sun Up Moon Up gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Sun Up Moon Up is trying to pull guard but Bolverk has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Droster Sun Up Moon Up. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Bolverk.
Bolverk struggles to land a body shot inside as Sun Up Moon Up controls his hands.
Bolverk goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bolverk throws a head punch that misses.
Bolverk goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bolverk lands a right hand.
Bolverk misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sun Up Moon Up fails to pull guard.
Sun Up Moon Up jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Bolverk walks away with a smile on his face. Sun Up Moon Up gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Nice shot by Bolverk.
Bolverk lands a jab to Sun Up Moon Up's midsection.
A jab lands there for Bolverk.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bolverk takes a swing at Sun Up Moon Up's ribcage but misses.
A little feinted left hand from Sun Up Moon Up on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bolverk connects with a looping right hand.
Jormungand Bolverk seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bolverk digs a good hook to Sun Up Moon Up's body.
A shot to the liver by Bolverk. Beautiful body shot.
Bolverk with a hook.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Sun Up Moon Up takes one on the button.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jormungand Bolverk comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Bolverk winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 25:30
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 25:30
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jormungand Bolverk!