PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Carl Sagan (ranked 24202 p4p, 6996 weight class) and Mengrire Krenakore (ranked 600 p4p, 595 weight class). Mengrire Krenakore will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Sagan
vs
Krenakore

170 cm
18
155
0 - 2 - 0

175 cm
17
160
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Self confident

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Solid chin

The Stuff
Knockaround Guys Fight Gear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Carl Sagan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mengrire Krenakore!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Elvis Blanc and Ian Loll.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Krenakore has managed to clinch.
Krenakore keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Sagan's efforts to push away.
Sagan looking to throw knees to the head but Krenakore is blocking nicely.

Krenakore escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mengrire Krenakore seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sagan shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Krenakore but Krenakore pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Krenakore appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Sagan looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.

Krenakore has managed to clinch.
Sagan is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Krenakore to keep the fight standing.
Sagan tries to pull guard but Krenakore forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carl Sagan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sagan using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Krenakore has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sagan is trying to break free.
Sagan is trying to pull guard but Krenakore has him pressed against the cage.
Sagan takes an elbow to the forehead.

It looks like Carl Sagan has been cut.
Krenakore lands with a right to the head.

Krenakore breaks the clinch.
Krenakore connects with the punch.
Mengrire Krenakore is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Krenakore circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jab from Krenakore.

Sagan is rocked!
Krenakore scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sagan doesn't seem bothered though.
Oh Sagan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Krenakore catches Sagan with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Sagan switches off momentarily and Krenakore cracks him with a monster right hand! Sagan topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Krenakore dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Krenakore!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mengrire Krenakore!
A relieved looking Mengrire Krenakore thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.