PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Barry Fatman (ranked 24774 p4p, 24340 weight class) and George Kasler (ranked 505 p4p, 511 weight class). George Kasler has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Fatman
vs
Kasler

170 cm
25
150
5 - 4 - 0

170 cm
25
150
4 - 5 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Solid chin

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 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Barry Fatman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, George Kasler!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Donald Grub and Andrew Berry.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fatman takes a swing at Kasler's ribcage but misses.
Kasler let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Kasler stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Fatman.
Kasler throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fatman tried to counter with a leg kick but Kasler avoided it.
Fatman misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kasler checks a leg kick nicely.
Both fighters circling a little - Fatman finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
That kick from Kasler tenderised Fatman's leg. Fatman is trying to keep his angry face on.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kasler throws a head kick that misses.
Fatman rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kasler moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Fatman stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kasler.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kasler throws a body shot but no joy.
Fatman throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Kasler to counter with a crisp jab.
Kasler has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Fatman.
Fatman misses with a low kick.
Kasler explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Fatman tests Kasler's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kasler buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Fatman lands a really nice looking cross but Kasler seems unphased.

Fatman drops Kasler with a beautiful combination! Kasler stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Fatman is looking for the KO!

Kasler is rocked!

It looks like George Kasler has been cut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kasler throws a push kick but Fatman slaps the foot to one side.
Kasler lands a head kick!
Fatman takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
A shot to the liver by Kasler. Beautiful body shot.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Kasler throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kasler checks a leg kick.
Fatman ducks under a wild hook from Kasler.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kasler throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kasler connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A head kick from Fatman lands but Kasler takes it in his stride.
Fatman throws a hook to the side of Kasler's head but Kasler sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fatman throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kasler only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Kasler moves out of range of the body kick.
Fatman throws a head kick but Kasler moves out of range.
Fatman looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kasler jabs Fatman right on the nose. Fatman blinks but takes it well.
Kasler is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Fatman rather than just go for the knockout.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fatman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kasler shapes to counter with a head kick.
Fatman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kasler shapes to counter with a head kick.
Fatman throws a sloppy head kick
and Kasler counters with an outside leg kick.
Kasler throws a leg kick which misses Fatman's front leg but catches the back leg as Fatman tries to avoid it.
Kasler pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kasler delivers a nice body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fatman throws a nice looking combination but Kasler bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Fatman takes a swing at Kasler's ribcage but misses.
Fatman swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kasler counters with a three punch combo that has Fatman backing up. Fatman nods at Kasler to acknowledge the strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Barry Fatman will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on George Kasler's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

A looping hook to the body misses from Fatman. Kasler does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fatman misses with a wild body shot.
Fatman takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Fatman looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kasler blocks a leg kick.
Fatman takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Fatman moves out of range as Kasler throws a body kick.
Fatman thinks about countering with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Kasler.
Kasler swings for the body but Fatman moves out of range.
Kasler throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Fatman's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kasler throws a sloppy head kick and Fatman moves out of range easily.
Fatman appears to be looking for a big counter.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kasler.
Fatman throws the kick towards the body but Kasler avoids it.
Kasler avoids the body shot from Fatman.
Fatman throws a right and a left that Kasler avoids nicely.
Fatman thows a left - swing and a miss!
A head kick misses from Kasler.
Kasler misses with a body shot
enabling Fatman to counter with a crisp jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fatman throws a head kick that misses.
Kasler blocks a jab.
Fatman tried to score with a low kick but Kasler checks it.
Fatman avoids the head kick by Kasler.
A right-left combo lands from Fatman.
Kasler lands a head shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fatman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kasler.
Kasler throws a counter combo.
Kasler throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kasler moves out of range of the body kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fatman lands a head kick. Kasler smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Fatman avoids the head kick by Kasler.
Kasler throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Fatman misses with a kick to the body
and Kasler counters with a two punch combo.
Fatman throws a sloppy head kick
and Kasler counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fatman misses with a double jab
and Kasler counters with a nice kick to the body.
Kasler looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kasler dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kasler lands with a slapping head kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Donk. Kasler catches Fatman right on the button with a cross.
Kasler blocks a head kick by Fatman.
Kasler throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kasler throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Fatman does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Fatman throws a series of punches but Kasler moves out of range.
Kasler scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Fatman doesn't seem bothered though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

George Kasler showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on George Kasler's cut.
That's time! Fatman's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Fatman avoids the head kick by Kasler.
Fatman looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
A big left from Fatman misses.
Fatman is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Fatman throws a leg kick but Kasler checks it.
Fatman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kasler throws a series of strikes that have Fatman backpedaling.
Fatman misses with a looping left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kasler fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Fatman is out of range.
Fatman looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kasler goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fatman lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Fatman takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Kasler keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Fatman misses with a double jab.
Fatman looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Fatman is looking to slow Kasler down with leg kicks.
A slow jab from Fatman misses its intended target.
Fatman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kasler was well out of range. Poor timing from Fatman.
Kasler counters with a body kick.
Kasler connects with a solid leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fatman throws a sloppy head kick and Kasler moves out of range easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fatman just misses with a punch to the body.
Kasler is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Fatman with a body shot.
Fatman throws a nice inside leg kick.
Fatman looks to land a combination but Kasler avoids it well.
Kasler throws out a counter right but Fatman avoids it with no problem.
George Kasler seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A head kick misses from Fatman.
Kasler lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fatman stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kasler.
Kasler lands with a slapping head kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kasler misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Fatman counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Kasler throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Fatman tries to bum rush Kasler with a series of wild strikes but Kasler uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A leg kick checked by Kasler.
Kasler chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Fatman falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kasler counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kasler fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Fatman has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Good work by Kasler as he checks the leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fatman tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Fatman is looking to land body kicks.
A solid body kick from Kasler.
Kasler dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Fatman. That did some damage!
Kasler misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kasler looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Fatman on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Fatman misses with a kick to the body
and Kasler counters with an outside leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
George Kasler comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kasler has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... George Kasler!