PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Harald Gormsson (ranked 96 p4p, 17 weight class) and Three Dog (ranked 9 p4p, 2 weight class). Gormsson comes to the cage accompanied by Saor - Children of the Mist. Dog has chosen Fallout as his entrance music. Harald Gormsson is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Gormsson
vs
Dog

186 cm
29
213 lbs
15 - 3 - 0

203 cm
33
221 lbs
25 - 13 - 0

Good wrestling
World class MT
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

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Zenith Nutrition (160q/$200)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Harald Gormsson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, Three Dog!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Gregory Folan and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gormsson misses with a body shot.
Gormsson throws a big shot that misses.
Gormsson sets himself, and Dog steps forward looking for the clinch! Gormsson avoids it this time.
Gormsson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Dog's head backwards.

It looks like Three Dog has been cut.
Gormsson looks to land a right hand but Dog moved out of range.
Dog takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Dog misses with the body kick
letting Gormsson counter with a right hand.
Gormsson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Gormsson swings away with a body shot that misses
and Dog connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dog throws a shot to the body.
Gormsson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dog let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Dog works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.

It looks like Harald Gormsson has been cut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Gormsson moves out of range as Dog strikes.
Dog takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Gormsson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dog doesn't seem bothered though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gormsson lands a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dog. Gormsson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gormsson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dog uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gormsson.
Dog uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gormsson.
Gormsson missing with a left hand there. Dog was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gormsson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Gormsson connects with a looping right hand.
Gormsson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Dog moves to clinch but Gormsson breaks away
and Gormsson counters with a stiff right hand.
Gormsson misses with a hook to the body
letting Dog counter with a right hand.
We've been told by Gormsson's head coaches at Ryōzanpaku Dojo that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Gormsson swings and misses with a hook to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dog tries a head kick but it misses.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Gormsson throws a looping overhand right but Dog ducks down to avoid it.
Dog wants to counter with a clinch but Gormsson pushes him away.

Dog closes the distance and clinches.

Dog jumps into guard, dragging Gormsson to the mat.
Gormsson sitting in guard here, content to control.
Dog working a defensive guard here.
Gormsson stopping the sweep attempt from Dog.
Gormsson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gormsson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Gormsson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dog on the ground.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Dog escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gormsson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Dog is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gormsson is aware though and is defending well.

Gormsson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Dog looking to control but Gormsson passes into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Dog looking for submissions off his back.
Dog wants to improve his position but Gormsson is controlling well.
Gormsson trying to control the action but Dog is working from the bottom.
Dog tries to get to full guard but Gormsson has control of the leg.

Dog is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gormsson pulls his head out easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Harald Gormsson dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Dog doesn't manage to clinch there - Gormsson circles away.
Gormsson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Dog counters with a left to the body.
Dog jabs Gormsson right on the nose. Gormsson blinks but takes it well.
Gormsson throws a jab when Dog was well out of range.
Dog swings away with a body shot that misses
and Gormsson counters with a stiff right hand.
Gormsson misses with an uppercut
and Dog counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A slow jab from Gormsson misses its intended target.
Gormsson ducks under a wild hook from Dog.
Gormsson throws an overhand right that lands on Dog's shoulder, as Dog tries to avoid the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dog. Gormsson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gormsson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Dog throws a leg kick but Gormsson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Dog works over Gormsson's head and body with a nice combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gormsson misses with a hook to the body
and Dog cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dog walks into a jab.
Dog is looking to clinch.
Dog tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gormsson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gormsson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dog counters with a head kick. That will keep Gormsson thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!

Dog gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Gormsson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dog backwards.
Gormsson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gormsson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dog backwards.
Dog misses with a body punch.
Dog tries to work over Gormsson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Gormsson.
Dog tries to work over Gormsson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dog blocking some punches.
Gormsson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gormsson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Gormsson.
Gormsson struggles to land a body shot inside as Dog controls his hands.
Gormsson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gormsson scores with a shot to the side of Dog's head.
Gormsson tries to work over Dog's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dog has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.

Dog drags the fight down to the ground.
Gormsson trying to control but Dog is working from the bottom.

Dog is looking for a triangle but Gormsson pushes his legs off easily.
Gormsson wants to pass the guard but Dog is keeping the position.

Dog looking for a guillotine here but Gormsson defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gormsson passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Dog is looking for a sweep.
Dog manages to work his way to half guard, despite Gormsson's best efforts.
Dog wants to improve his position but Gormsson is controlling well.

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.
Gormsson is looking to take a break and control but Dog is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dog slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

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

Dog working for submissions but it's allowed Gormsson to get to half guard.

Dog looking for submissions off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Three Dog will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Gormsson misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Dog counters with a one-two to the body.
Dog tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gormsson was well out of range. Poor timing from Dog.
Gormsson connects with the punch.
Dog lands with a good body shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Gormsson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Gormsson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dog.
Gormsson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Gormsson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dog counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dog avoids the body shot from Gormsson.
Gormsson swings for the body but Dog moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sloppy strikes from Gormsson. Those never looked like landing.
Gormsson throws a body shot but no joy.
Gormsson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dog moves away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gormsson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Dog on the side of the head.
Harald Gormsson is winning the standup battle so far.
Gormsson misses with a body shot.
Gormsson cracks Dog with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Gormsson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dog moves away.
The fighters circling - Gormsson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dog misses with a shot to the body
and Gormsson counters with a left and a right that stings Dog.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Gormsson, as that shot connected.
Gormsson misses with a hook to the body
and Dog counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gormsson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gormsson throws a right hand that Dog ducks under and follows up with a left that Dog also avoids with ease.
Nice shot by Gormsson.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gormsson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dog takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Dog slips a straight right by Gormsson.
Gormsson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gormsson lands a lovely overhand right.
Gormsson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dog.
Gormsson misses with a wild body shot.
Gormsson clobbers Dog with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Dog takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Gormsson looks to land a left hand but Dog moved out of range nicely.
Dog slips under a jab.
Gormsson gets cracked there but stands up to it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gormsson misses with a wild body shot.
Dog fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Dog uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gormsson.
Dog swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gormsson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gormsson misses with a hook
and Dog counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gormsson scores with a punch to the head.
Gormsson misses with an uppercut. Dog saw that one coming.
Gormsson looks to throw the jab but Dog is out of range.
Gormsson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dog circles away quickly and effectively.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gormsson. Dog does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dog tries to counter with a clinch but Gormsson shakes him off and moves away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gormsson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Harald Gormsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gormsson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Dog throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gormsson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Dog lands a jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Gormsson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dog.
Gormsson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A shot to the body from Dog misses
and Gormsson counters with a straight right hand.
Gormsson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dog wants to counter the offense by Gormsson and move into the clinch position.
Dog connects with a jab.
A punch combination from Gormsson misses.
Dog tries to counter with a clinch but Gormsson shakes him off and moves away.
Gormsson misses with a left hand
and Dog makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Harald Gormsson clearly takes that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Gormsson throws a right hand that Dog ducks under and follows up with a left that Dog also avoids with ease.
Dog ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Dog keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dog uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gormsson.
Nice cross by Dog.
Dog avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dog shapes to counter with a head kick.
Gormsson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dog tries to land a leg kick but Gormsson saw it coming and moves away.
Gormsson connects with a looping right hand.
Gormsson misses with an uppercut

and Dog holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dog prevents a body shot from Gormsson.
Dog lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.

Dog has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Gormsson uses from the top position.

Dog is looking for a triangle but Gormsson pushes his legs off easily.

Dog throws his legs up looking for a submission but Gormsson uses it to pass to side control.
Dog tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Gormsson easily slips into full mount!
Gormsson controlling from the full mount.
Dog felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dog really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Dog keeps trying to improve his position.
Three Dog has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gormsson trying to control but he's not successful this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dog tries to hold on but Gormsson pushes him away.
Dog regains half guard.
Gormsson wants to control but Dog is keeping him busy.

Dog with the active half guard here but Gormsson passes nicely into side control.
Dog is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Dog wants to control but Gormsson postures up.
Dog is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Gormsson's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.

Dog looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dog is trying to control but can't.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Three Dog will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Dog throws a head kick that Gormsson semi-blocks.
Gormsson misses with a hook. Dog ducked under it nicely.
Dog tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gormsson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gormsson throws out a loose jab but Dog uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gormsson throws a hook to the side of Dog's head but Dog sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gormsson jabs Dog right on the nose. Dog blinks but takes it well.
Gormsson swinging wildly here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dog takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Gormsson misses with a lunging right hand
and Dog connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gormsson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gormsson swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Dog counters with a good low kick that Gormsson was not able to check.
Gormsson blocks a jab.
Gormsson lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Gormsson.
Gormsson throws a combination that misses
enabling Dog to counter with a crisp jab.
A lazy body kick from Dog
and Gormsson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

Dog moves into the clinch.
A short uppercut from Dog.
Dog is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Gormsson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dog's elbow.
Dog throws a punch but it's blocked by Gormsson.
Gormsson prevents a body shot from Dog.
A short uppercut from Gormsson.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gormsson lands a shoulder strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dog lands a hook that snaps the head of Gormsson backwards.
Dog lands with a light punch inside.
Gormsson tries to throw a body punch but Dog avoids it by throwing Gormsson back against the cage.
Dog is trying to pull guard but Gormsson has him pressed against the cage.
Dog has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dog creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Dog lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nice body punch from Dog - that landed with a thud.
Gormsson tries to throw a body punch but Dog avoids it by throwing Gormsson back against the cage.
Dog misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Dog fails to land.
Dog working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Gormsson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dog's elbow.

Dog gets control of Gormsson's arms and successfully pulls guard. Dog will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.

Gormsson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dog has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gormsson has managed to get both his arms back between Dog's legs - danger averted.
Dog has Gormsson pulled in close to control his posture.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dog is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Dog is looking for a kimura here.

Dog wants to work for an arm triangle but Gormsson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Dog is looking for a kimura but Gormsson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dog to get the leverage.

Dog is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Gormsson as he works his way to full guard.
Dog wants to control from the top but Gormsson keeps moving.
Dog is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Dog pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gormsson is keeping the position for now.

And that's the end of the fight!
Three Dog comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Dog has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 48:48
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 47:48
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Three Dog! Three Dog retains his light heavyweight title!
Three Dog decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.