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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jetstream Sam (ranked 2276 p4p, 3358 weight class) and Damien Herzog (ranked 284 p4p, 389 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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 London, Jetstream Sam!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Damien Herzog!
The judges for this bout are Chris Dean, Bruno Hogan and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab, jab by Herzog - just one landing.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
An inside leg kick from Sam misses.
Sam throws a body shot but no joy.
Sam throws a leg kick
and Herzog counters with a nice uppercut.
Herzog is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Herzog lands a nice shot to the body.
Damien Herzog seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sam throws a push kick but Herzog slaps the foot to one side.
As Sam backs off Herzog throws a huge counter combo but Sam manages to avoid it all.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sam has managed to clinch.
Sam blocking some punches.
Herzog throws a head punch that misses.
Herzog misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sam.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sam.
Sam trying to land knees to the body.
Herzog misses with the head strike.
Herzog throws a head punch that misses.
Herzog swings wildly with an uppercut but Sam uses good head movement to avoid it.
Herzog tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sam blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sam could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Herzog misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sam blocks a body shot from Herzog.
Herzog tries for a takedown. No joy.
Herzog misses with the head strike.
Sam pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Sam stalling the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Herzog lands a left hand.
Herzog struggles to land a body shot inside as Sam controls his hands.
Herzog tries to work over Sam's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sam tries a body shot but Herzog blocks it.
Sam lands a takedown into guard.
Sam controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Sam pushing down on Herzog's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sam looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Sam is thwarting Herzog's attempts to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sam is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Herzog has managed to free his arm - good work.
Sam wants to take a breather but Herzog is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sam scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Herzog wants to control but Sam is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Herzog is looking for a sweep. Sam is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Herzog is trying to control but can't.
Herzog blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sam.
Sam is nestled in close to Herzog, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Herzog is not content to let Sam control the position.
Sam lands with a punch from half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sam lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jetstream Sam will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Sam takes one on the button.
Sam thows a leg kick but Herzog checks it
and Herzog cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sam takes one on the button.
Herzog slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Herzog works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Sam is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Herzog is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sam looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sam looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Herzog has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
An inside leg kick from Sam misses.
Herzog throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Damien Herzog is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sam shoots and misses
and Herzog cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sam throws a head kick that misses
and Herzog counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Sam ducks right into an uppercut from Herzog.
Herzog blocks a leg kick.
It seemed like Herzog was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Herzog lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Herzog lands a lovely overhand right.
Herzog moves out of range as Sam throws a body kick.
Nice shot by Herzog.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Herzog misses with a wild body shot.
Sam misses with a lunging right hand
and Herzog connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Herzog throws a right and a left that Sam avoids nicely.
Sam looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Herzog is fending him off so far but Sam persists. Nope, Herzog circles away and we're back to standing.
Herzog steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Sam.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jetstream Sam. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A decent looking cross lands there for Herzog.
Herzog has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Sam fails with the takedown.
Herzog works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Herzog lands with a nice body punch.
Sam with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Herzog to score with a decent uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Herzog drops Sam with a beautiful combination! Sam stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Herzog is looking for the KO!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Herzog throws a combination that misses
and Sam moves into the clinch.
Herzog misses with a punch on the inside.
Herzog misses with a short punch on the inside.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A body shot lands from Herzog.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A right hook to the body lands for Herzog.
Herzog lands a nice uppercut.
Sam looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Herzog struggles to land a body shot inside as Sam controls his hands.
Herzog lands with a right to the head.
Herzog tries a body shot but Sam blocks it.
Herzog can't find room to land a body shot as Sam controls the action.
Herzog misses with a body punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Damien Herzog 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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Sam misses with a leg kick
and Herzog counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Herzog misses with a wild body shot.
Sam swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Herzog.
Herzog throws a jab but it's blocked by Sam.
Sam wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Sam is looking to land body kicks.
Good exchange - Herzog coming out on top.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Herzog punishes Sam's body with a nice straight punch.
Herzog has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sam.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Herzog misses.
Sam takes a swing at Herzog's ribcage but misses.
Sam looks for the body kick but Herzog saw that one coming.
Herzog bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sam's head backwards.
Sam gets a clinch.
Herzog tries a body shot but Sam blocks it.
Sam blocking some punches.
Sam prevents a body shot from Herzog.
Herzog looking to stall.
Stalling in the clinch from Herzog.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sam blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Herzog lands a body shot.
Damien Herzog seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Herzog lands a shoulder strike.
Herzog lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Herzog tries to throw a body punch but Sam avoids it by throwing Herzog back against the cage.
Herzog misses with a punch on the inside.
Sam misses with a hook to the ribs.
Herzog swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Herzog tries to throw a body punch but Sam avoids it by throwing Herzog back against the cage.
Herzog misses with some punches.
Herzog lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sam backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sam trying to land knees to the body.
Sam prevents a body shot from Herzog.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sam turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Sam manages to end up in side control.
Sam is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Herzog knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Sam tries to advance to mount but Herzog denies him.
Sam has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Herzog is trying to control Sam's posture but Sam avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Herzog wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Herzog taking punishment in the form of punches.
Herzog struggling a bit here.
An elbow from Sam crashes against the mat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Herzog tries to improve position but can't.
Herzog wants to control but Sam postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Damien Herzog comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Herzog 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 Chris Dean scores the fight 27:29
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 27:29
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Damien Herzog!
Damien Herzog took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'He was a fool. There is no man, living or dead, who can escape the Fog.'.
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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