PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kren Litzke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luke English (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Litzke comes to the ring accompanied by Feuer Frei by Rammstein. Kren Litzke has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Litzke
vs
English

190 cm
25
299 lbs
8 - 1 - 0

190 cm
20
289 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Falcon Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kren Litzke!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Luke English!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Felipe Paraventi and Seu Braga.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
English dips to his left and cracks Litzke with an uppercut!

English drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

English got a little sloppy there for a moment and Litzke has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, English has managed to get both his arms back between Litzke's legs - danger averted.
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!
English missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
English in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
English landing some decent shots from guard.

Litzke working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. English doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. English manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
English with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
English won't allow Litzke to sweep him here.
English postures up in Litzke's guard and throws a big left but Litzke blocks it.
Litzke throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
English throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

Litzke looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
English in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
English scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Litzke trying to keep a closed guard but English is proving a slippery customer.
English is working Litzke over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
English lands a couple of elbows.
English stopping the sweep attempt from Litzke.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Litzke is breathing heavily.
English trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Litzke looking to hit a scissor sweep but English is one step ahead there.
English postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
English working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
English lands a couple of decent looking shots.
English is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
English connects with a couple of short punches.
English is looking to work some ground and pound but Litzke has wrist control.
Litzke wants to sweep here but English controlling him for the moment.
English postures up and lands a big shot to Litzke's brow.
English lands a couple of digs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
English postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
English postures up and lands a big shot to Litzke's brow.
English cracks Litzke with a solid left hand.
Litzke has momentary wrist control but English slips an elbow through the middle.
English working some strikes from top position.
English postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
English is in close to Litzke's body, working some short punches and elbows.
English lands a couple of digs.
English working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
English stands up over Litzke, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
English stands up over Litzke, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
English lands a couple of decent looking shots.
English lands a couple of elbows.
English landing with the ground and pound.

Litzke looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
English working some strikes from top position.
English postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
English works over Litzke with some ground and pound from guard.
Litzke looking for a sweep. Not yet Litzke, not yet.
English is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

Litzke working for a triangle but English defends it easily.

Litzke escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. English gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
English scoring with punches to the head and body.

Litzke looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
English distracts Litzke with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
English won't allow Litzke to sweep him here.
English is in close to Litzke's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Litzke looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
English lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Litzke working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. English doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. English manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
English cracks Litzke with a solid left hand.
English lands a couple of decent looking shots.
English lands a couple of digs.
English landing with the ground and pound.
English working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Litzke's head.

Litzke is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and English defends well.

Litzke had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. English is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Litzke Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take English's back instead.

That's five minutes gone in the round.

Litzke patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?

Litzke working for the choke.
Litzke is trying to stick to English's back but English is turning into Litzke. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Litzke's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by English.
English works over Litzke with some ground and pound from guard.
English scoring with punches to the head and body.
English works over Litzke with some ground and pound from guard.
English scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
English chips away with some ground and pound.
English landing some decent shots from guard.
English is in close to Litzke's body, working some short punches and elbows.
English works over Litzke with some ground and pound from guard.
English wants to pass the guard but Litzke is keeping the position.
English lands a couple of digs.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
English is working Litzke over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
English stands up over Litzke, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

Litzke is looking for a triangle but English pushes his legs off easily.
English is working Litzke over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
English lands a couple of digs.
English must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
English won't allow Litzke to sweep him here.
English working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Litzke's head.
English postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
English keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Litzke's head.
English working some strikes from top position.
English throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Litzke works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
English thows a big elbow that misses.
English throwing strikes but missing.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
English closes this distance looking for a takedown but Litzke circles away.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Litzke takes one on the chin but seems OK.
English shoots in for a takedown but Litzke shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
English will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kren Litzke has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luke English.
Litzke misses with a straight right.
English throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Litzke's waist but Litzke gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing English off to one side.
English tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Litzke swivels and escapes.

Litzke shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Litzke showed some decent athleticism there.

Litzke is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and English defends it well.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.

Litzke is sneakily working for an arm triangle but English sees it coming and defends easily.
English slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
English trying to strike off his back.
English throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
English is striking from the bottom but Litzke uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
English landing small, sideways elbows.

Litzke seems to be working for a kimura but English defends the submission attempt.
English tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
English missing with punches from the bottom.

Litzke is looking for a kimura here.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
English is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Litzke's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Litzke's back!
English throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Litzke!
English really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Litzke. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
English lands punches and elbows.
English lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Litzke.
English has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Litzke.
English is trying to stick to Litzke's back but Litzke is turning into English. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in English's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Litzke.
Litzke takes a decent strike to the side of the head.
English striking off his back but it's not causing Litzke any problems.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
English throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
English throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
English looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
English keeping moving, preventing Litzke from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Luke English dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

English shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than English was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
English prevents Litzke from getting the reversal.
English has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Litzke slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.

Litzke looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Litzke is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Litzke is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but English pulls his head out easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Litzke is looking for a sweep. English is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
English lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Litzke has hold of English's hands but English slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.

That's one minute gone in the round.
English takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Litzke is trying to get back to full guard.

Litzke looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Litzke has hold of English's hands but English slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Litzke has hold of English's hands but English slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
English lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Luke English has got the better of the ground game so far.
English drops an elbow to the side of Litzke's head.
Litzke has hold of English's hands but English slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
English is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
English scoring with strikes to the body and head.
English working over Litzke with some ground and pound. Litzke looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Litzke is trying to defend against the ground and pound but English scores with a couple of nice shots.
Litzke manages to get to full guard.
English in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Litzke is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Litzke has momentary wrist control but English slips an elbow through the middle.
English postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
English is in close to Litzke's body, working some short punches and elbows.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as English accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
English with a flurry of punches that miss.

Litzke has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but English can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
English with a nice head shot there.

Litzke looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
English postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
English connects with a couple of short punches.
English throwing strikes from guard but Litzke blocks nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

English avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Litzke is looking for a triangle but English pushes his legs off easily.
English advances to half guard.
English prevents Litzke from improving his position.
Nice strikes from English there.

Litzke looking for submissions off his back.
Litzke is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
English working the head and body with strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from English.
Litzke on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
English is thwarting Litzke's attempts to control the position.
Litzke taking some punishment here, with English in his half guard.
English lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.

Litzke looking for submissions off his back.
Litzke is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
English landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
English drops an elbow to the side of Litzke's head.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Litzke wants to improve his position but English is controlling well.
English working the head and body with strikes.
Litzke taking some punishment here, with English in his half guard.
English seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.

Litzke is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but English pulls his head out easily.

Litzke is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but English pulls his head out easily.
Litzke has hold of English's hands but English slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
English looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Litzke with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
English lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
English working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.

Litzke looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Litzke on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Litzke wants to control but English is keeping busy and won't allow it.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Litzke is looking for a sweep. English is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
English scoring with strikes to the body and head.
English seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Litzke is trying to control but can't.
Litzke wants to get back to full guard.
English scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Litzke is trying to get back to full guard.
English scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
English working over Litzke with some ground and pound. Litzke looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.

Litzke looking for submissions off his back.

Litzke looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Litzke is trying to get back to full guard.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
English takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Litzke wants to get back to full guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. English lands a nice short elbow.

Litzke looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Litzke tries to get to full guard but English has control of the leg.

Litzke looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
English drops an elbow to the side of Litzke's head.
Litzke on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
English drops an elbow to the side of Litzke's head.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. English connects with a nice short shot to Litzke's temple.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. English connects with a nice short shot to Litzke's temple.

Litzke looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Litzke is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but English pulls his head out easily.
Litzke is trying to get back to full guard.
Litzke is working hard here to advance position.
Nice strikes from English there.
English prevents Litzke from improving his position.

Litzke looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. English lands a nice short elbow.
Litzke tries to roll over but English keeps him under control.
English working over Litzke with some ground and pound. Litzke looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
English takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. English lands a nice short elbow.
English seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
English seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Nice strikes from English there.
Litzke manages to get to full guard.

English got a little sloppy there for a moment and Litzke has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, English has managed to get both his arms back between Litzke's legs - danger averted.
English is in close to Litzke's body, working some short punches and elbows.
English postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
English works over Litzke with some ground and pound from guard.
English postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Litzke manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. English manages to get himself to full guard.
English throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Luke English showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

English keeps the fight on the outside.
English fails with the takedown

and Litzke counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Litzke.

Litzke drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Litzke jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Litzke slips nicely into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
English misses with some strikes from the bottom.
English is pressing down on Litzke's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now English is on top in guard.

Litzke working for a triangle but English defends it easily.

Litzke has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but English can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
English cracks Litzke with a solid left hand.
English lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Litzke is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

Litzke looking for a guillotine here but English defends easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
English with a nice head shot there.
English won't allow Litzke to sweep him here.
English lands a couple of digs.

Litzke is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and English defends well.
English lands a couple of decent looking shots.
English is working Litzke over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
English works over Litzke with some ground and pound from guard.
English lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

Litzke throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Litzke working for a triangle but English defends it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
English connects with a couple of short punches.
English makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
English scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

English got a little sloppy there for a moment and Litzke has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, English has managed to get both his arms back between Litzke's legs - danger averted.
English lands a couple of decent looking shots.
English postures up and lands a big shot to Litzke's brow.
Litzke wants to sweep here but English controlling him for the moment.

Litzke looking for a guillotine here but English defends easily.

Litzke has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but English can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Litzke working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. English doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. English manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
English postures up.
English postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
English working some strikes from top position.
English working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

Litzke has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but English can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
English stands up over Litzke, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Litzke looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
English works over Litzke with some ground and pound from guard.
English makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

Litzke has his foot on English's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. English works his way back into a safe position though.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
English postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
English working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Litzke's head.

Litzke is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and English defends well.
English keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Litzke's head.

English avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
English scoring with some ground and pound.
English postures up.
English landing some decent shots from guard.

Litzke is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
English is in close to Litzke's body, working some short punches and elbows.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
English scoring with punches to the head and body.
English preventing the sweep.

Litzke looking for a guillotine here but English defends easily.
English is in close to Litzke's body, working some short punches and elbows.

Litzke is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and English defends well.
English keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Litzke's head.
English scoring with some ground and pound.

Litzke has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but English can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.

Litzke has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but English can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
English is in close to Litzke's body, working some short punches and elbows.
English is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
English is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

Litzke is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Litzke escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. English gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
English stands up over Litzke, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

Litzke looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
English trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
English distracts Litzke with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
English stopping the sweep attempt from Litzke.
English is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
English works over Litzke with some ground and pound from guard.

Litzke is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
English preventing the sweep.
English is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
English connects with a couple of short punches.
English working some strikes from top position.
English lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
English keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Litzke's head.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
English scoring with punches to the head and body.
English scoring with punches to the head and body.
English is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
English landing with the ground and pound.
English working some strikes from top position.

Litzke is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
English landing with the ground and pound.

English avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells English's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Litzke is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Litzke wants to sweep here but English controlling him for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Luke English really dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

English misses with a takedown attempt

so Litzke counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

Litzke drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Litzke jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
English striking from his own guard.
English throws a nice elbow from the bottom.

Litzke drops back looking for a leg! English is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and English manages to kick Litzke off! Litzke jumps back into English's guard.
English doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
English striking off his back but it's not causing Litzke any problems.
English working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Litzke.
English tries to strike from the bottom.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
English with a lazy takedown attempt

and Litzke counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
English looking for a sweep. Not yet English, not yet.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Litzke slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

That's one minute gone in the round.
English striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
English misses with a strike from the bottom.
English is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Litzke looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
English flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
English moves into full guard.
Litzke passes English's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
English is trying to get back to full guard.
English striking from the bottom.
Litzke works his way into full mount!
English throwing hammer fists to the chest of Litzke. What's that going to do exactly?

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Litzke wants to finish this one by submission but English is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Litzke.

Litzke looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
English prevents Litzke from taking his back.
English is looking to get to half guard.

Litzke looking for a guillotine from mount but English is having none of it.
Litzke blocks English's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
English throwing hammer fists to the chest of Litzke. What's that going to do exactly?
English throwing punches from his back. He's mounted here but still fighting back.
English throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
English swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.

Litzke is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, English has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Litzke throws some wild stikes that English manages to avoid easily.
English swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.

Litzke is going olschool here, as he tries to force English to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so English shrugs it off.
English swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
English sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Litzke blocks the strikes from English.
Litzke moves into full mount! English won't be happy about that!

Litzke working for a submission but English is keeping him at bay.

Litzke working for a guillotine from mount but English is in no mood to give up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
English throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
English flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
English throwing hammer fists to the chest of Litzke. What's that going to do exactly?
English flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
English is working to get back to half guard.

Litzke is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Litzke tries for a takedown but English sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
English tries for a takedown but Litzke circles away easily

and Litzke counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Litzke.
Kren Litzke has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luke English.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Litzke stopping the sweep attempt from English.
English throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Litzke passes easily into side control. Nice work.

Litzke working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

Litzke tries for a kimura but English is defending well.
English misses with an elbow from the bottom.
English throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
English is looking for a sweep.

Litzke wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by English, who protects the arm well.

Litzke thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
English wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Litzke wants to lay and pray for a moment but English keeps working.

Litzke is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. English knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
English is looking for a sweep.
English throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
English misses with a strike from the bottom.
English is trying to get back to half guard.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Litzke fails with the takedown

and English counters with a nice double leg into side control. Litzke won't be happy with that.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
English in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Litzke taking a bit of punishment here - English scoring with strikes.
Litzke manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.

Litzke actively working from the bottom here.
English scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
English thows a huge punch but Litzke dodges it nicely.
English throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
English throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

Litzke looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
English seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
English thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Litzke's head.
Litzke works his way to full guard. Good work.
English with a nice head shot there.
English stops Litzke from standing up.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Litzke 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.

Litzke has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but English can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
English working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Litzke's head.

Litzke working for a triangle but English defends it easily.
English with a nice head shot there.
English scoring with punches to the head and body.
English cracks Litzke with a solid left hand.

Litzke working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. English doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Litzke is tightening it up a little... English has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! English reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! English taps out! nice BJJ there by Litzke!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:02 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Kren Litzke!
Kren Litzke is the new super heavyweight champion!