PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Fridtjof Jarlsberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Erik Gladius (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gladius comes into a darkened arena with his song building. I'm so bad, Baby I don't care kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! This should be a great matchup!

Jarlsberg
vs
Gladius

176 cm
18
154 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

166 cm
21
155 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Fridtjof Jarlsberg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Erik Gladius!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Wagner Zegers and Paulsen Ambrosius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gladius pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gladius throws a head kick that Jarlsberg semi-blocks.
Jarlsberg shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gladius but Gladius pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jarlsberg tries to score a power double leg takedown but Gladius sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jarlsberg somewhat.
Gladius lands with a kick to the temple. Jarlsberg shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Jarlsberg tries to score a power double leg takedown but Gladius sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jarlsberg somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fridtjof Jarlsberg. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gladius pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gladius lands a high kick!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jarlsberg fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

Jarlsberg closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Gladius to the mat! Gladius manages to get full guard.
Jarlsberg is looking to work some ground and pound but Gladius has wrist control.
Jarlsberg not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Jarlsberg wants to control from the top but Gladius keeps moving.
Jarlsberg looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Fridtjof Jarlsberg just wasn't active enough.
Jarlsberg walks forward, straight into a front kick from Gladius.
Gladius lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Jarlsberg avoids the head kick by Gladius.
A head kick by Gladius misses

and Jarlsberg counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jarlsberg looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gladius is trying to stand.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

Jarlsberg is trying to work for a kimura but Gladius is defending well.

Jarlsberg is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gladius has managed to free his arm - good work.
Jarlsberg is figuring out what he wants to do next.

Jarlsberg seems to be looking for submissions.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jarlsberg works his way into full mount!
Jarlsberg tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

Jarlsberg goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Gladius turns into him and now he's in Jarlsberg's guard.
Jarlsberg trying to control the position here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Jarlsberg wriggles free and stands up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fridtjof Jarlsberg dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Gladius scores with a head kick.
Gladius tries a head kick but it misses.
Jarlsberg tries to score a power double leg takedown but Gladius sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jarlsberg somewhat.
Nice takedown defense from Gladius. No joy for Jarlsberg on that attempt.
Gladius throws a head kick that misses.
Gladius slaps away a takedown attempt from Jarlsberg, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fridtjof Jarlsberg. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jarlsberg fails to land the takedown.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gladius stuffs the takedown attempt from Jarlsberg. Jarlsberg gets slowly back to his feet.
Gladius lands with a slapping head kick.
Nice sprawl there from Gladius as Jarlsberg shoots in.
Gladius connects with a solid leg kick.
Gladius turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Gladius throws a nice outside leg kick.
Jarlsberg dives in and grabs Gladius's left leg, looking for a takedown. Gladius pushes down on Jarlsberg's head and hops out.
Jarlsberg avoids the head kick by Gladius.
Jarlsberg fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Jarlsberg shoots in and gets a takedown into Gladius's guard.
Jarlsberg controls from within his opponent's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gladius working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jarlsberg.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jarlsberg trying to control the position from guard on top but Gladius is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Fridtjof Jarlsberg has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Jarlsberg shoots in for a double leg but Gladius sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Gladius feints and then cracks Jarlsberg's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jarlsberg down.
Gladius throws a sloppy head kick and Jarlsberg moves out of range easily.
Gladius throws a head kick that misses.

Jarlsberg shoots in and gets a takedown into Gladius's guard.
Gladius wants to stand up but Jarlsberg is controlling him.

Jarlsberg has gone for a leg lock! Gladius slips out almost immediately though and dives into Jarlsberg's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gladius missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gladius throws a big right hand that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jarlsberg working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gladius.
Gladius with a flurry of punches that miss.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Jarlsberg holds on and takes a little breather.
Jarlsberg has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

Fridtjof Jarlsberg has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Gladius is looking to slow Jarlsberg down with leg kicks.
Jarlsberg tries to score a power double leg takedown but Gladius sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jarlsberg somewhat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Fridtjof Jarlsberg will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Gladius misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gladius throws a nice head kick!
No luck for Jarlsberg with that takedown attempt.
Gladius misses with a head kick.
Jarlsberg dives in and grabs Gladius's left leg, looking for a takedown. Gladius pushes down on Jarlsberg's head and hops out.
Jarlsberg blocks a head kick by Gladius.
Gladius pulls out of a head kick attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jarlsberg closes the distance and clinches up with Gladius, looking for a takedown. Jarlsberg pushes Gladius against the cage but Gladius circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fridtjof Jarlsberg. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head kick misses from Gladius.
Jarlsberg looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Fridtjof Jarlsberg is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jarlsberg tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Erik Gladius is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jarlsberg takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Gladius throws a head kick that half lands.
Gladius throws a head kick but Jarlsberg moves out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Gladius. No joy for Jarlsberg on that attempt.
Gladius throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jarlsberg doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Gladius counters with a body kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nice body kick there by Gladius.
Gladius tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gladius throws a head kick that misses.
Nice body kick there by Gladius.
Jarlsberg shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jarlsberg shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gladius as he jumps to the side.
Jarlsberg takes a kick to the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jarlsberg throws a lazy head kick
and Gladius counters with a head kick.
Jarlsberg with a lazy takedown attempt
and Gladius counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Jarlsberg tries to score a power double leg takedown but Gladius sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jarlsberg somewhat.
Gladius stuffs the takedown.
A head kick misses from Gladius.
Jarlsberg shoots for a takedown but Gladius saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Gladius throws a quick inside leg kick.
Erik Gladius has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jarlsberg blocks a head kick by Gladius.
Jarlsberg stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Gladius.
Gladius throws a head kick that Jarlsberg semi-blocks.
Jarlsberg fails to land the takedown.
Gladius throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fridtjof Jarlsberg is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jarlsberg on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Gladius. Gladius obviously looking to wear him down.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gladius blocks a jab.

Jarlsberg throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Gladius tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Jarlsberg is in Gladius's guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Erik Gladius comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Jarlsberg has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fridtjof Jarlsberg!