MFL FN 3:XMAS Spectacular PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mohsin Ali (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andreas Kraniotakes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Andreas Kraniotakes has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Ali
vs
Kraniotakes

185 cm
19
205 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

190 cm
26
205 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Likes musicals

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 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mohsin Ali!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Andreas Kraniotakes!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kraniotakes slaps away a takedown attempt from Ali, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ali wants to clinch
and Kraniotakes counters with a head kick.

Kraniotakes looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Ali won't allow Kraniotakes to pass to mount.
Ali pushes Kraniotakes off looking to stand but Kraniotakes dives back in and keeps control.
Kraniotakes throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ali keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Kraniotakes working the head and body with strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Ali actively working from the bottom here.
Kraniotakes throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kraniotakes throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Ali to regain full guard.
Ali being controlled here, momentarily.
Kraniotakes has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kraniotakes throws a big right hand that misses.
Kraniotakes seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Kraniotakes working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Kraniotakes lands a couple of elbows.

Ali is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ali trying to keep a closed guard but Kraniotakes is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kraniotakes connects with a couple of short punches.
Kraniotakes controlling from the top position.
Kraniotakes postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Ali has momentary wrist control but Kraniotakes slips an elbow through the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kraniotakes showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Ali keeping moving, preventing Kraniotakes from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ali preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kraniotakes won't allow Ali to get back to his feet.
Kraniotakes makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Kraniotakes working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Ali is breathing heavily.
Kraniotakes trying to control but Ali is working from the bottom.
Kraniotakes is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Kraniotakes is working Ali over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Kraniotakes makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Kraniotakes scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Kraniotakes throws a big right hand that misses.
Kraniotakes looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Kraniotakes landing with the ground and pound.
Kraniotakes wants to control from the top but Ali keeps moving.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kraniotakes loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kraniotakes postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andreas Kraniotakes dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Kraniotakes is looking to clinch.

Kraniotakes fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Ali to the ground. Kraniotakes is now in Ali's guard.
Kraniotakes trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

Kraniotakes avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kraniotakes throwing strikes from guard but Ali blocks nicely.
Kraniotakes is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Kraniotakes keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ali's head.
Kraniotakes missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ali preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kraniotakes lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kraniotakes lands a couple of digs.
Kraniotakes is looking to work some ground and pound but Ali has wrist control.
Ali avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

Kraniotakes drops back, looking for a kneebar! Ali looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Ali looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Ali!
Kraniotakes manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!

Kraniotakes is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ali sees it coming and defends easily.
Ali wants to control but Kraniotakes is keeping busy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Kraniotakes there.

Ali looking for submissions off his back.

Ali actively working from the bottom here.

Kraniotakes is looking for a kimura here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kraniotakes scores with a couple of good hammerfists.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kraniotakes is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Kraniotakes is just content to waste time from the top position. Ali takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Kraniotakes trying to control the position from guard on top but Ali is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ali has momentary wrist control but Kraniotakes slips an elbow through the middle.
Kraniotakes scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Kraniotakes is in close to Ali's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Kraniotakes works over Ali with some ground and pound from guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Ali throws his legs up looking for a submission but Kraniotakes uses it to pass to side control.

Kraniotakes swings around for an armbar but Ali sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Kraniotakes's guard.
Ali won't allow Kraniotakes to get back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Ali is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Kraniotakes is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Kraniotakes has escaped and now he's on top!
Kraniotakes landing some decent shots from guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andreas Kraniotakes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!

Kraniotakes shoots in and gets a takedown into Ali's guard.
Kraniotakes postures up in Ali's guard and throws a big left but Ali blocks it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kraniotakes accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kraniotakes trying to control the position from guard on top but Ali is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Ali had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kraniotakes defends it easily.
Ali wants to control the position but Kraniotakes says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kraniotakes lands a nice short elbow.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kraniotakes maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Ali could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Kraniotakes has cracked it and Ali is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Kraniotakes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Andreas Kraniotakes!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jean Luc Beauregard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Darius Ellis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Darius Ellis will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Luc Beauregard
vs
Ellis

162 cm
25
155 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

185 cm
26
165 lbs
2 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jean Luc Beauregard!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Darius Ellis!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ellis doesn't manage to clinch there - Beauregard circles away.
Beauregard could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Ellis enables Beauregard to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Ellis manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Beauregard trying to control but Ellis is working from the bottom.
Beauregard throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Beauregard working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Beauregard stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ellis swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ellis is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Beauregard in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Beauregard content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Beauregard trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Beauregard postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Beauregard trying to control the position from guard on top but Ellis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Beauregard is in close to Ellis's body, working some short punches and elbows.
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!
Beauregard trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ellis really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Beauregard. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Beauregard scoring with punches to the head and body.
Ellis looking for a sweep. Not yet Ellis, not yet.
Beauregard is working Ellis over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Beauregard is looking to work some ground and pound but Ellis has wrist control.
Beauregard works over Ellis with some ground and pound from guard.
Beauregard tries to free his leg and advance position but Ellis is retaining full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Beauregard accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Beauregard working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Beauregard lands a couple of elbows.
Ellis is trying to hold Beauregard in close to prevent damage but Beauregard has managed to pass into half guard.
Ellis is staying active underneath Beauregard, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Beauregard throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Beauregard winds up and cracks Ellis with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ellis blocking the ground and pound attempt from Beauregard.
We've been hearing good reports from Beauregard's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ellis wants to improve his position but Beauregard is controlling well.
Beauregard is trying to control the action in half guard but Ellis is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Beauregard landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Beauregard slips a nice elbow through Ellis's hands, connecting with Ellis's forehead.
Beauregard working the head and body with strikes.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Beauregard takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Ellis taking some punishment here, with Beauregard in his half guard.
Beauregard throwing shots but Ellis is blocking nicely.
Beauregard is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Beauregard lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Beauregard working Ellis over with strikes.
Beauregard lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beauregard lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Beauregard lands with a punch from half guard.
Ellis is looking for a sweep. Beauregard is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've been informed that Ellis has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Beauregard working Ellis over with strikes.
Beauregard seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Beauregard tries to pass to full mount but Ellis defends it.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Beauregard connects with a nice short shot to Ellis's temple.
Beauregard working the head and body with strikes.
Beauregard working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.

Ellis is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Beauregard drops an elbow to the side of Ellis's head.
Ellis is still in real trouble! Can Beauregard finish him?
Beauregard lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Ellis quite badly. Ellis pulls Beauregard in close trying to recover. Beauregard postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Ellis on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Ellis doesn't seem to be complaining too much.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jean Luc Beauregard!
Jean Luc Beauregard is the new lightweight champion!
Darius Ellis spoke after the fight, saying 'He is an excellent fighter and had a good gameplan. Nothing else to do now but get back in the gym'.