PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gilberto Kramer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maurits Arce (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Gilberto Kramer has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Gilberto Kramer seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Kramer
vs
Arce

192 cm
17
197 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

188 cm
18
215 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Brown Belt
Great elbows
Determined

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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Gilberto Kramer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Maurits Arce!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Steve Smith and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Arce slips a jab and a cross from Kramer.

Kramer gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Arce tries to break the clinch but Kramer is controlling the position.

Kramer breaks the clinch.
Kramer lands with a nice combination. Arce backs away looking to recover.

It looks like Maurits Arce has been cut.

Kramer closes the distance and clinches.
Arce drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kramer pulls his leg out and moves away.

Kramer closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Arce to the mat! Arce manages to get full guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Arce looking to control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kramer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Arce is keeping the position for now.

Arce is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Arce can't keep his opponent in guard - Kramer advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

Arce looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Arce works his way to full guard. Good work.
Kramer throws a big elbow that misses.
Arce is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arce pulls Kramer in close to prevent any damage.

Arce looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kramer looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Arce not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kramer throwing strikes but missing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kramer trying to stand up but can't free himself from Arce's guard.
Kramer throwing strikes but missing.
Kramer trying to stand up but can't free himself from Arce's guard.
Kramer trying to control the position from guard on top but Arce is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Arce working for a triangle but Kramer defends it easily.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Arce looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Kramer passes into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arce wants to control but Kramer is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kramer knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Arce on the ground.

Arce is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kramer pulls his head out easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Arce won't allow Kramer to pass to mount.

Kramer is working for a submission of some sort.
Arce is trying to control but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gilberto Kramer dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Maurits Arce's cut.
That's time! Kramer's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Kramer forces Arce back against the cage and clinches.

Kramer manages to break the clinch.

Kramer drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Kramer grinds an elbow into Arce's temple.
Arce wants to control but Kramer postures up.
Kramer is working Arce over with some ground and pound from side control.
Kramer is looking to take a break and control but Arce is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Arce struggling a bit here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kramer tries to stand but Arce is controlling his head.
You can see the frustration on Arce's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kramer fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Arce stops Kramer from passing to mount.
Arce avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Kramer.
Arce can't do much from the bottom here.
Arce wants to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arce is trying to control Kramer's posture but Kramer avoids it.
Gilberto Kramer overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Kramer lands a decent elbow from side control.
Arce is trying to control Kramer's posture but Kramer avoids it.

Kramer is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Arce knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Arce can't do much from the bottom here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kramer tries to move into full mount but can't pass Arce's legs.
Kramer staying calm.
Kramer wants to control but Arce is keeping him busy.
Kramer is really struggling to control Arce but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Arce is looking for a sweep.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kramer tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Arce is looking to regain half guard here but Kramer keeps moving and retains side control.
You can see the frustration on Arce's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kramer takes advantage of some sloppy striking from Arce to pass into mount.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Kramer here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Arce tries to lock up and control but Kramer gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gilberto Kramer dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Maurits Arce's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Kramer scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Arce is staying active underneath Kramer, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Arce trying to control but Kramer postures up.
Kramer wants to pass the guard but Arce is defending well.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.

Kramer drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Arce struggling a bit here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Arce tries to bench press Kramer off him but Kramer keeps the position.
Arce wants to control but Kramer postures up.
Arce is not content to let Kramer control the position.
Kramer wants to stand but Arce is controlling his arm.
Kramer is looking to take a break and control but Arce is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arce manages to work his way to half guard, despite Kramer's best efforts.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kramer wants to control but Arce is keeping him busy.
Arce wants to control but Kramer is keeping busy and won't allow it.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

Kramer closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Arce to the mat! Arce manages to get full guard.

Arce looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Kramer passes into side control.
Arce wants to control but Kramer postures up.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maurits Arce has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Arce is looking for a sweep.
Arce struggling a bit here.
Kramer wants to stand but Arce has his arm trapped.
Arce tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Kramer easily slips into full mount!
Kramer looking to control but Arce is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Arce tries to hold on but Kramer postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arce is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Kramer is staying active.
Arce can't escape the position.
Arce tries to hold on but Kramer postures up.
Arce swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Arce tries to hold on but Kramer pushes him away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kramer landing punches.
Arce throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Gilberto Kramer is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Arce swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gilberto Kramer showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kramer has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gilberto Kramer!