PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Near Joker (ranked 5968 p4p, 612 weight class) and Haley Herzog Hearn (ranked 5518 p4p, 594 weight class). Near Joker had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Joker
vs
Herzog Hearn

191 cm
18
215 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

182 cm
21
195 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
KO power

Good wrestler
Good elbows
Determined

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Near Joker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Haley Herzog Hearn!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Konstantin Menshow and Aleksei Zolotukhin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Excellent takedown into side control there by Herzog Hearn.
Joker stops Herzog Hearn from passing to mount.
You can see the frustration on Joker's face as Herzog Hearn controls the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Joker sneaks back into half guard.
Joker trying to control from the bottom.
Joker gets back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joker lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Joker engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Joker has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Joker looking to pass the guard.
Joker is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Joker trying to control but Herzog Hearn is working from the bottom.

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.
Herzog Hearn is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

Joker 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.
Joker stands and throws Herzog Hearn's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Herzog Hearn really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Joker. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Herzog Hearn is being controlled here.
Herzog Hearn is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Joker asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Joker is looking to take a break and control but Herzog Hearn is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.
Joker wants to control but Herzog Hearn is keeping him busy.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Joker lets loose with a powerful body kick. Herzog Hearn will feel that in the morning.

Herzog Hearn has closed the distance and engaged Joker in a clinch.

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.
Herzog Hearn is trying to pull guard but Joker turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Joker wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Herzog Hearn has him pressed against the cage.

Herzog Hearn jumps guard.
Joker pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Herzog Hearn is keeping the position for now.
Joker trying to control but Herzog Hearn is working from the bottom.
Joker advances to half guard.
Herzog Hearn won't allow Joker to pass to mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Joker prevents Herzog Hearn from improving his position.
Joker moves nicely into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Near Joker dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Herzog Hearn tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Joker swivels and escapes.
Good leg kick by Joker there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Joker is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Herzog Hearn can do to turn this around?

Herzog Hearn shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Joker makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Joker.
Joker is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Herzog Hearn must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Herzog Hearn is posturing up here but Joker has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Herzog Hearn tries to roll out but it's too tight and Herzog Hearn has to tap! Slick submission there by Joker!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Near Joker!