PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Murzol Gro Ulfimph (ranked 608 p4p, 681 weight class) and Karl Hermann (ranked 37 p4p, 42 weight class). Gro Ulfimph comes into the arena with Hired Gun blaring out of the sound system. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Gro Ulfimph
vs
Hermann

165 cm
31
137
22 - 13 - 1

173 cm
26
145
13 - 2 - 0

BJJ Red Belt
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Fenrir Fightgear - Anno 2013

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 22 - 13 - 1, fighting out of New York, Murzol Gro Ulfimph!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Karl Hermann!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hermann rushes in with a sloppy looking punch

and Gro Ulfimph moves into the clinch.

Gro Ulfimph ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Gro Ulfimph no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Hermann wants to get up but he can't break Gro Ulfimph's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

Gro Ulfimph looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Hermann passes into side control.
Gro Ulfimph is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Hermann has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gro Ulfimph uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hermann.
An attempted straight right counter from Gro Ulfimph misses the target.
Nice cross by Gro Ulfimph.
Gro Ulfimph bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gro Ulfimph throwing a counter right hand but Hermann manages to avoid it.
Gro Ulfimph takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Hermann misses with an uppercut.
Hermann throws a hook to the side of Gro Ulfimph's head but Gro Ulfimph sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gro Ulfimph slips under a jab from Hermann.
Gro Ulfimph tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hermann swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A countering left hand to the body from Hermann misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Hermann misses the target.
As Hermann backs away, Gro Ulfimph returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Gro Ulfimph lands a slapping body shot.

Gro Ulfimph forces Hermann back against the cage and clinches.
Hermann tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hermann tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hermann softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hermann blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hermann.
Hermann presses Gro Ulfimph against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hermann misses with a body punch.
Hermann doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hermann tries a body shot but Gro Ulfimph blocks it.
Hermann struggles to land a body shot inside as Gro Ulfimph controls his hands.
Gro Ulfimph tries to throw a body punch but Hermann avoids it by throwing Gro Ulfimph back against the cage.
Hermann doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hermann tries to work over Gro Ulfimph's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hermann lands with a right to the head.
Hermann can't find room to land a body shot as Gro Ulfimph controls the action.
Gro Ulfimph working aggressively here.
Hermann misses with a body punch.
Gro Ulfimph is trying to pull guard but Hermann has him pressed against the cage.
Gro Ulfimph lands a hook that snaps the head of Hermann backwards.

Gro Ulfimph jumps guard and drags Hermann to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Hermann wants to stand but Gro Ulfimph has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Hermann gets to his feet. Gro Ulfimph looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Hermann throws a lazy uppercut
and Hermann takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hermann thuds a left hand into Gro Ulfimph's body.
Hermann paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Hermann misses with a wild body shot.
As Hermann tries to get set, Gro Ulfimph tries to push him back and clinch up but Hermann manages to avoid the attempt.
Gro Ulfimph takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Hermann slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hermann throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gro Ulfimph is looking to counter the offense by Hermann and move into the clinch.
Hermann throws a jab when Gro Ulfimph was well out of range.
Hermann waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gro Ulfimph.
Gro Ulfimph swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hermann misses with a left hand
enabling Gro Ulfimph to counter with a crisp jab.
A shot to the body from Hermann misses
and Gro Ulfimph counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hermann misses with a looping left.
Gro Ulfimph slips under a jab.
Gro Ulfimph tries to counter by clinching up but Hermann breaks away and moves out of range.

Gro Ulfimph forces Hermann back against the cage and clinches.
Gro Ulfimph lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.

Hermann is rocked!
Gro Ulfimph throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Hermann is still on wobbly legs! Can Gro Ulfimph finish him?
Hermann is working Gro Ulfimph over against the cage.
Hermann seems to have recovered his senses.
Gro Ulfimph lands a left hand.
Come on Hermann - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Gro Ulfimph misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gro Ulfimph lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hermann backwards.
Gro Ulfimph lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hermann slows down the pace here.
Gro Ulfimph can't find room to land a body shot as Hermann controls the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Murzol Gro Ulfimph will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Hermann moves into the clinch.
Hermann misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hermann lands a nice uppercut.
Hermann can't find room to land a body shot as Gro Ulfimph controls the action.
Hermann is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Gro Ulfimph fails to pull guard.
Hermann misses with a punch to the body.
Gro Ulfimph lands with a right to the head.
Hermann tries to throw a body punch but Gro Ulfimph avoids it by throwing Hermann back against the cage.
Gro Ulfimph fails to pull the fight into his guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hermann tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Murzol Gro Ulfimph has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Gro Ulfimph digs a right hand underneath Hermann's ribcage. Hermann let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Still in the clinch, Hermann scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hermann doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hermann tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice left hand lands by Gro Ulfimph.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Hermann - that landed with a thud.
Hermann tries to stall but Gro Ulfimph uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Hermann misses with a body punch.
Hermann struggles to land a body shot inside as Gro Ulfimph controls his hands.
Hermann takes a shot to the head.
A body shot lands from Hermann.
A head punch on the inside from Gro Ulfimph fails to land.
Hermann tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gro Ulfimph misses with a punch on the inside.
Hermann blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Gro Ulfimph.
Hermann tries to throw a body punch but Gro Ulfimph avoids it by throwing Hermann back against the cage.
Hermann misses with a body punch.
Gro Ulfimph throws a punch but it's blocked by Hermann.
Hermann throws a punch but it's blocked by Gro Ulfimph.
Hermann goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gro Ulfimph presses Hermann against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Hermann misses with a shot to the kidneys.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hermann tries a body shot but Gro Ulfimph blocks it.
Hermann stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Hermann misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gro Ulfimph.
Gro Ulfimph scores with a hook to the body.
Hermann lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gro Ulfimph backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hermann.
Gro Ulfimph throws a punch but it's blocked by Hermann.
Hermann blocking some punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hermann misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gro Ulfimph working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Gro Ulfimph has a couple of punches blocked by Hermann.

Gro Ulfimph pulls Hermann into guard.
Gro Ulfimph wants to sweep here but Hermann controlling him for the moment.

Hermann stands up from Gro Ulfimph's guard - Hermann perhaps looking for a knockout.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hermann throws a body punch but Gro Ulfimph moves out of range.
Gro Ulfimph moves out of range as Hermann strikes.
Hermann throws a poor cross that misses

and Gro Ulfimph counters by clinching up.
Gro Ulfimph lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hermann.
Hermann lands a body shot in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Gro Ulfimph fails to land.
Hermann has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Gro Ulfimph seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Hermann can turn it around.
Hermann can't find room to land a body shot as Gro Ulfimph controls the action.
Hermann taking a breather.
Gro Ulfimph tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hermann smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Murzol Gro Ulfimph. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gro Ulfimph uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hermann.
Hermann ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gro Ulfimph moves away.
Gro Ulfimph slips under a jab.
Gro Ulfimph staying out of range there.
Gro Ulfimph ducks down and throws a hook to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gro Ulfimph defending well as Hermann loads up on a big left hand.
Gro Ulfimph swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Gro Ulfimph scores with a hook.
Hermann looks to score with a jab to the body but Gro Ulfimph is just out of range.
Hermann moves into range and connects with a jab.
Hermann throws a lazy uppercut

and Gro Ulfimph counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hermann working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Gro Ulfimph swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gro Ulfimph jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Hermann walks away with a smile on his face. Gro Ulfimph gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Hermann throws out a loose jab but Gro Ulfimph uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hermann misses with a left hand
and Gro Ulfimph counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hermann throws the left hand but Gro Ulfimph avoids the punch easily.
Hermann paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Gro Ulfimph moves out of range of the strikes.
Hermann connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Karl Hermann will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!

Gro Ulfimph ducks under a wild hook from Hermann.
Hermann bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gro Ulfimph bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gro Ulfimph appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Hermann misses with a right hand
and Hermann takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

Gro Ulfimph drives through and clinches with Hermann against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Hermann.
Hermann misses with a body punch.
Hermann tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gro Ulfimph's elbow.
Hermann stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Hermann tries to throw a body punch but Gro Ulfimph avoids it by throwing Hermann back against the cage.
Hermann blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gro Ulfimph fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Gro Ulfimph doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hermann lands a body shot in the clinch.
Gro Ulfimph is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Hermann to keep the fight standing.
Hermann lands a body shot in the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hermann can't find room to land a body shot as Gro Ulfimph controls the action.
Hermann misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hermann goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Gro Ulfimph fails to land.
Hermann makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hermann is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Hermann lands an uppercut.
Gro Ulfimph pushes Hermann back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Gro Ulfimph misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hermann blocks an uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Hermann.
Hermann misses with a body punch.
Hermann is trying to maintain a safe position but Gro Ulfimph gets an underhook and turns Hermann into the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hermann.
Hermann misses with a punch to the body.
Hermann lands with a left to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hermann misses with a body punch.
Hermann doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gro Ulfimph lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hermann.
Hermann can't find room to land a body shot as Gro Ulfimph controls the action.
Hermann misses with a body punch.
Gro Ulfimph scores with a hook to the body.
Hermann tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gro Ulfimph's elbow.
Hermann blocking some punches.
Hermann stalling in the clinch but Gro Ulfimph improves position.
Hermann tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hermann can't find room to land a body shot as Gro Ulfimph controls the action.
Hermann can't find room to land a body shot as Gro Ulfimph controls the action.
Hermann doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gro Ulfimph fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gro Ulfimph working some nice short punches in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hermann misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hermann goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gro Ulfimph jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Hermann walks away with a smile on his face. Gro Ulfimph gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Murzol Gro Ulfimph. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hermann wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hermann lunges at Gro Ulfimph with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Gro Ulfimph's hand.
Hermann tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gro Ulfimph was well out of range. Poor timing from Hermann.
Hermann lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Gro Ulfimph on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Hermann connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Gro Ulfimph's hands.
Hermann looks to score with a jab to the body but Gro Ulfimph is just out of range.
Karl Hermann seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gro Ulfimph avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hermann lands a slapping body shot.
Gro Ulfimph 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.

Hermann rushes Gro Ulfimph and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
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!
Gro Ulfimph stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gro Ulfimph lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hermann tries to throw a body punch but Gro Ulfimph avoids it by throwing Hermann back against the cage.
Hermann tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gro Ulfimph's elbow.
Gro Ulfimph tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hermann just stands there and leans against the cage.
Gro Ulfimph misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gro Ulfimph misses with a punch on the inside.
Gro Ulfimph jumps guard but Hermann turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Gro Ulfimph tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hermann misses with a body punch.
Hermann misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gro Ulfimph is trying to pull guard but Hermann has him pressed against the cage.
Gro Ulfimph prevents a body shot from Hermann.
Gro Ulfimph blocks a body shot from Hermann.
Hermann throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Gro Ulfimph tries to pull guard but Hermann forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Gro Ulfimph stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Gro Ulfimph fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

And that's the end of the fight!
Karl Hermann comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hermann has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Karl Hermann!
A less than humble Karl Hermann misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.