PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Euron Greyjoy (ranked 6750 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kurt Remarque (ranked 3916 p4p, 0 weight class). Euron Greyjoy could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Kurt Remarque's chin.

Greyjoy
vs
Remarque

190 cm
25
220 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

188 cm
25
218 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very confident

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Euron Greyjoy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Kurt Remarque!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Santiago Holmes and Michael Johnstone.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Greyjoy misses with a jab, cross combination.
Remarque now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Remarque has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.

Greyjoy feints and as Remarque raises his hands in defense, Greyjoy changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Greyjoy landing with the ground and pound.
Greyjoy with a nice head shot there.
Greyjoy has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Greyjoy postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Remarque looking to control.
Greyjoy working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Remarque's head.
Greyjoy stopping the sweep attempt from Remarque.
Greyjoy postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Remarque avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Remarque 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.
Greyjoy lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Remarque is trying to keep Greyjoy in close.

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

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

Remarque pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Greyjoy is keeping the position for now.
Remarque wants to control from the top but Greyjoy keeps moving.
Greyjoy is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Remarque is controlling him.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Greyjoy holds on and takes a little breather.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Greyjoy tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Greyjoy has Remarque pulled in close to control his posture.
Remarque is pushing down on Greyjoy's leg trying to pass to half guard. Greyjoy is fighting to maintain full guard but Remarque has managed to sneak the leg through.
Greyjoy is controlling Remarque's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Remarque not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Greyjoy keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Remarque thows a huge punch but Greyjoy dodges it nicely.
Remarque wants to free his trapped foot but Greyjoy is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Remarque thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Greyjoy keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Greyjoy knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Remarque on the ground.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Remarque prevents Greyjoy from improving his position.
Greyjoy keeping control of the position.
Remarque wants to pass the guard but Greyjoy is defending well.

Greyjoy is defending against the submission attempts here by Remarque.
Greyjoy is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Greyjoy is working hard here to advance position.
Greyjoy is not content to let Remarque control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Remarque not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Greyjoy is looking for a sweep. Remarque is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Greyjoy controlling the position well.
Greyjoy trying to get back to full guard but Remarque takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Remarque can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Greyjoy is looking to escape.
Remarque looking to finish with strikes here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Greyjoy keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Greyjoy wants to control but Remarque is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Euron Greyjoy will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Greyjoy takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Remarque. Greyjoy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Greyjoy takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Remarque dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Remarque lands a right hook to the body.
Remarque swings for the body but Greyjoy moves out of range.
Remarque moves away from the strike by Greyjoy.
Euron Greyjoy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Remarque looks to score with a jab to the body but Greyjoy is just out of range.
Greyjoy feinted with a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Remarque jabs at Greyjoy's body.
A nice combination there by Remarque.
Remarque misses with a two punch combination.
Greyjoy shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Remarque misses with a straight left.

Greyjoy closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Remarque quickly recovers to half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Greyjoy lands a nice short elbow.
Remarque on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Remarque wants to control but Greyjoy is keeping busy.
Remarque is pressing down on Greyjoy's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Greyjoy is working Remarque over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Greyjoy landing with the ground and pound.
Greyjoy stands up over Remarque, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Greyjoy cracks Remarque with a solid left hand.
Greyjoy working some strikes from top position.
Greyjoy is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

Remarque is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Greyjoy working some strikes from top position.
Remarque is still in real trouble! Can Greyjoy finish him?

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Greyjoy arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Remarque's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Euron Greyjoy!