PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cristopher Hartsock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bjarne Feste (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Hartsock
vs
Feste

225 cm
19
275 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
20
230 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Crippler's Corner
ANABOLIC **160** and LAUNDRY 95%

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cristopher Hartsock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bjarne Feste!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, George Francis and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Hartsock drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Feste trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Feste really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hartsock. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hartsock wants to pass the guard but Feste is keeping the position.
Hartsock is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Hartsock pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Feste is keeping the position for now.
Hartsock will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hartsock is standing up over Feste. Feste looks to escape but Hartsock dives into side control.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Hartsock's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Hartsock lands an elbow.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Feste tries to get back to half guard but can't.

Hartsock stands up and beckons Feste to his feet.
Hartsock avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Feste tries to close the distance and clinch but Hartsock swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A chopping leg kick lands by Feste.
Sloppy strikes from Feste. Those never looked like landing.
Hartsock really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Hartsock keeps the fight on the outside.
Feste is looking to land body kicks.
Hartsock waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Feste.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hartsock is defended easily by Feste.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Feste tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hartsock was well out of range. Poor timing from Feste.
Feste keeps the fight on the outside.
Feste tries to clinch but Hartsock is having none of it.
Feste tries to clinch but Hartsock is having none of it.
Feste wants to clinch.
Feste tries to clinch

and Hartsock counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hartsock trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Feste kicks Hartsock off and gets to his feet.
Bjarne Feste seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hartsock avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Feste tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hartsock paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Hartsock feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hartsock controls from within his opponent's guard.
Hartsock trying to control the position from guard on top but Feste is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hartsock is looking to work some ground and pound but Feste has wrist control.
Hartsock engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Hartsock has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

Cristopher Hartsock has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Feste tries to clinch up but Hartsock circles away and keeps his distance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Feste rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hartsock moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Feste fails with a takedown attempt.
Hartsock circles away from the clinch attempt.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Feste shoots in looking for a takedown. Hartsock tries to sprawl out of it but Feste keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hartsock manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Feste tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hartsock was well out of range. Poor timing from Feste.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hartsock throws a sloppy head kick and Feste moves out of range easily.
Hartsock tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Feste swivels and escapes.
Feste darts in trying to clinch

and Hartsock counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Feste!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cristopher Hartsock dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Feste misses with a body kick.
Feste fails with a takedown attempt.
Feste lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hartsock circles away quickly and effectively.

Hartsock shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Feste manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.

Hartsock stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Feste throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Feste is looking to clinch.
Feste looks to score with a jab to the body but Hartsock is just out of range.

Hartsock has managed to clinch.
Feste wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hartsock escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Hartsock throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Feste tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Hartsock is in Feste's guard.
Hartsock works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Hartsock prevents Feste from standing back up.
Feste is breathing heavily.
Hartsock is taking a breather. Feste says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Hartsock frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Hartsock takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Hartsock is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Feste has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Feste tries to lock up and control but Hartsock gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Feste is desperately trying to improve his position but Hartsock has a good base and remains in mount.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Feste taking shots to the head.
Feste wants to control but Hartsock is having none of it.
Hartsock content just to control the position here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hartsock landing shots from mount.

Hartsock working for a guillotine from mount but Feste is in no mood to give up.
Hartsock scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Feste?
Feste is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Hartsock tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Feste tries to lock up and control but Hartsock gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Feste is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Hartsock takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

Hartsock with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Feste tries to buck Hartsock off but he can't manage it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hartsock unloading with bombs!
Feste gets back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cristopher Hartsock dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Feste closes the distance looking to clinch

and Hartsock counters with a takedown into side control.

Hartsock thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Hartsock moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Hartsock landing a few strikes.

Hartsock decides to stand up, so the ref orders Feste to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
No joy there for Feste, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Feste tries to clinch but Hartsock is having none of it.
Feste is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Feste throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hartsock tries to close the distance and clinch but Feste swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hartsock slips a jab and a cross from Feste.
Feste has his takedown stuffed

and Hartsock counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Feste takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hartsock is stalling in the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Feste not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hartsock pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Feste is keeping the position for now.
Hartsock's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Feste wants to stand up but Hartsock is controlling him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

The ref stands the fighters back up because Cristopher Hartsock just wasn't active enough.
Hartsock avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Hartsock closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Feste to the mat! Feste manages to get full guard.
Hartsock slips nicely into half guard.
Hartsock performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Hartsock is working for a kimura but Feste is defending it quite comfortably.
Still in half guard, Hartsock seems content to control.
Hartsock works his way into side control.
Feste is trying to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Hartsock decides to stand up, so the ref orders Feste to his feet.

Hartsock drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Hartsock tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Bjarne Feste has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Hartsock tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Feste manages to get back to half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cristopher Hartsock showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hartsock, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cristopher Hartsock!