PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rudi Dassler (ranked 119 p4p, 18 weight class) and Darth Sidious (ranked 289 p4p, 42 weight class). Rudi Dassler has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Dassler
vs
Sidious

200 cm
37
215 lbs
31 - 25 - 0

180 cm
33
204 lbs
33 - 22 - 0

Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Urban Fighter
OLIMPO

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 31 - 25 - 0, fighting out of London, Rudi Dassler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 33 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Darth Sidious!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sidious throws an ugly left hook that misses

and Dassler counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Sidious!

Dassler is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Sidious has escaped the position, nice work there.

Dassler is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Sidious knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

Dassler is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Sidious is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

Dassler is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Sidious knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dassler throwing strikes but Sidious manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dassler is trying to work for a sweep but Sidious has mounted him!
Dassler bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!

Dassler is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Dassler will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

Dassler is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

Dassler drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dassler jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sidious working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dassler.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sidious keeping full guard, as Dassler tries to pass.

Dassler is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Dassler throws a big elbow that misses.
Sidious is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Sidious holds on and takes a little breather.
Dassler throws a big right hand that misses.

Dassler drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dassler jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Dassler missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Dassler is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Sidious utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sidious utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

Dassler is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Sidious seems keen to control Dassler's posture.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Sidious fails with an attempt to clinch.

Dassler has Sidious up against the cage in a clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
A right hand to the body from Sidious.
Dassler jumps guard but Sidious turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Sidious gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Dassler.
Sidious doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dassler blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sidious misses with a punch to the body.
Dassler tries to pull guard but Sidious won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rudi Dassler. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Dassler gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Dassler throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

Dassler looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dassler thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rudi Dassler dominated that round.
That's time! Dassler's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Sidious looks to land a combination but Dassler avoids it well.
Dassler looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Dassler shoots for a takedown but Sidious saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Dassler gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Sidious counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

It looks like Rudi Dassler has been cut.
Sidious looks to throw the jab but Dassler is out of range.
Dassler half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Sidious fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Dassler fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rudi Dassler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dassler tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sidious swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Sidious feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Dassler sprawling to the canvas! Dassler rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Sidious finish him?!

Dassler is rocked!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sidious keeps Dassler at a distance using the push kick.
Oh Dassler is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sidious lands a big head kick that sends Dassler to the canvas! Sidious follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Darth Sidious!
Darth Sidious really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Aspire Clothing logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.