PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between BRAVE HEART (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josh Exterme (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Exterme is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Smooth Criminal by Alien Ant Farm. BRAVE HEART has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

HEART
vs
Exterme

175 cm
20
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

165 cm
20
205 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very confident

SPARTAN FIGHTWARE

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, BRAVE HEART!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Josh Exterme!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Bruno Lombardi and John Kavanagh.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

HEART shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Exterme is staying active underneath HEART, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

HEART is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Exterme sees it coming and defends easily.

Exterme pushes HEART off and gets back to his feet.
Exterme lands a nice shot to the body.

Exterme gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
HEART postures up.

Exterme kicks HEART off and gets to his feet.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Exterme has eaten all the pies!
Exterme keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Exterme swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by HEART.

It looks like BRAVE HEART has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
HEART shoots in for a double leg but Exterme sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Exterme throws a shot from downtown. HEART moves away and avoids it.
No luck for HEART with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for BRAVE HEART. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
HEART closes the distance and clinches up with Exterme, looking for a takedown. HEART pushes Exterme against the cage but Exterme circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
HEART takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
HEART is breathing heavily.
Exterme fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Exterme lunges at HEART with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by HEART's hand.
HEART walks into a straight right hand from Exterme.
Exterme misses with a head kick.
HEART on the wrong end of a nice hook.
HEART chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Exterme can pounce on him.
Exterme lands a nice shot to the body.
Exterme 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.
Exterme lunges at HEART with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by HEART's hand.
HEART takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Exterme darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Exterme turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
HEART drops his hands momentarily and Exterme takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.

BRAVE HEART's cut is getting worse.
Exterme fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Exterme has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
HEART takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Exterme scores with a jab. HEART acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Josh Exterme is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
HEART gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Exterme.
HEART drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Exterme cracks a nice hook into HEART's ribs.
Exterme connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between HEART's hands.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Exterme throws a head kick but HEART moves out of range.
Exterme throws a body punch but HEART moves out of range.

HEART shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
HEART trying to control the position from guard on top but Exterme is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

HEART postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Exterme is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of HEART, into his guard.
Exterme is looking to stand up but HEART won't let him.

HEART working for a triangle but Exterme defends it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
HEART looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Exterme has picked HEART up and slammed him! HEART can't keep hold of the triangle and Exterme manages to pass to side control!
HEART gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
HEART really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
HEART is working hard here to advance position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Exterme tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Exterme really doesn't want to stay on the ground with HEART. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
HEART sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
HEART is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Exterme sitting and controlling from the half guard.

HEART is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Exterme pulls his head out easily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
HEART manages to get to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Josh Exterme dominated that round.
The cut man is working on BRAVE HEART's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

HEART tries for a takedown but Exterme sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Exterme throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck HEART on the side of the head.
Exterme thows a left - swing and a miss!
Exterme takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Josh Exterme seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Exterme dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Exterme stuffs the takedown attempt from HEART. HEART gets slowly back to his feet.
Exterme scores with a sloppy right hand. HEART should have avoided that one.
HEART on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
This has been an exciting period of action!
HEART shoots in looking for a takedown. Exterme tries to sprawl out of it but HEART keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Exterme manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for BRAVE HEART. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Exterme looking to land some kicks to the body here.

HEART shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Exterme's guard.

HEART is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Exterme is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Exterme has escaped and now he's on top!

HEART is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Exterme slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Exterme has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of HEART is proving hard to escape from.

HEART is looking for a triangle here but Exterme uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Exterme decides to stand back up. Exterme steps back and let's HEART get back to his feet.

That's two 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.
HEART shoots in looking for a takedown. Exterme tries to sprawl out of it but HEART keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Exterme manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A solid leg kick lands there for Exterme.
Exterme lands a high kick!

BRAVE HEART's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
HEART takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
HEART uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Exterme.
Jab from Exterme.
Exterme sizes up HEART with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
HEART shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Exterme as he jumps to the side.
Exterme swings for the body but HEART moves out of range.

HEART shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than HEART was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Exterme has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Exterme wants to hold on but HEART pushes him away.

HEART looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

HEART jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Exterme manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Exterme is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.

HEART is working for a kimura but Exterme is defending it quite comfortably.
Exterme tries to kick HEART off but HEART keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
HEART passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Exterme!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Exterme is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Exterme is trying to escape the mount.

HEART jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Exterme manages to avoid the submission attempt.

HEART is trying to get an arm triangle but Exterme is defending well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Exterme is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Josh Exterme showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on BRAVE HEART's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Exterme looks to land a left hand but HEART moved out of range nicely.
Exterme looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Exterme misses with a hook.
HEART shoots in for a double leg but Exterme sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Exterme keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Exterme throws a nice looking combination but HEART bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
HEART uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Exterme.
HEART fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
HEART shoots for a takedown but Exterme saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for BRAVE HEART. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Exterme stuffs the takedown attempt from HEART. HEART gets slowly back to his feet.
BRAVE HEART seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Horrible takedown by HEART or perhaps it was just good defense by Exterme which made him look bad.
Exterme misses with an uppercut. HEART saw that one coming.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Exterme throws a head kick but HEART moves out of range.
HEART has a takedown stuffed.
HEART changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Exterme tries to avoid it but HEART manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Exterme to the ground. Exterme escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Exterme tests HEART's chin there with a solid looking shot.
HEART changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Exterme tries to avoid it but HEART manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Exterme to the ground. Exterme escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
No luck for HEART with that takedown attempt.
Exterme misses with a few strikes there.
HEART ducks right into an uppercut from Exterme.
HEART throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Exterme's waist but Exterme gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing HEART off to one side.
Nice shot lands for Exterme.
Exterme lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Exterme lands an overhand right.

HEART fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Exterme sprawls well initially but HEART persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
HEART stops Exterme from getting back to his feet.

HEART is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Exterme is just riding it out for now. HEART eventually gives up the hold.
Exterme is looking to escape.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Exterme keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.

HEART is looking for a kimura but Exterme is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for HEART to get the leverage.
Exterme wants to control but HEART is keeping busy and won't allow it.

HEART is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Exterme as he works his way to full guard.
HEART tries to free his leg and advance position but Exterme is retaining full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

HEART drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Exterme dives on top into guard.
Exterme has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of HEART is proving hard to escape from.

HEART has his feet on Exterme's thighs here. He's pushed Exterme off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Exterme screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). BRAVE HEART!