PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Du Klippt (ranked 5516 p4p, 4417 weight class) and Frank Datank (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Frank Datank will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Klippt
vs
Datank

173 cm
18
154
3 - 1 - 0

180 cm
18
153
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BKC Nutrition and Laundry [30%]

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Du Klippt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Frank Datank!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Steven Brown and Sam Margolis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Datank feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Datank sitting in guard, not really doing much.

Klippt throws his legs up looking for a submission but Datank uses it to pass to side control.
Klippt is trying to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Datank moves into full mount!
Klippt tries to reverse the position but Datank maintains control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Klippt is working hard here to advance position.
Klippt knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Datank on the ground.

Datank is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Klippt has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Datank tries to control but Klippt wriggling away.
Klippt is working to get back to half guard.
Datank controlling from mount.
Klippt is trying to escape the mount.
Datank looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Klippt can't escape the position.
Datank content just to control the position here.
Klippt is bucking up trying to escape but Datank cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Klippt is looking to improve his position but Datank isn't that keen on the idea.
Klippt on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Klippt tries to get out of the position.
Klippt takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Datank prevents Klippt from getting the reversal.

Datank working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Datank lands with some strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Klippt really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Datank lands a couple of good shots and Klippt has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Klippt rolls, trying to escape but Datank keeps control of the position.
Good control from Datank.
Let's hope that Datank has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Klippt tries to break free.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Klippt is trying to remain composed but Datank is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
You can see the frustration on Klippt's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Can Klippt hold on?! Datank is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Klippt tries to escape but Datank has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Datank has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Datank scores with punches and elbows.
Datank lands with a hammerfist to the side of Klippt's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Datank dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Datank gets a double leg takedown into Klippt's guard.
Datank looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

Klippt looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Datank passes into half guard.
Datank is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Klippt wants to get back to full guard.

Klippt looking for submissions off his back.

Klippt looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Datank not doing much here.
Datank working the head and body with strikes.
Datank controlling the action here.

Klippt with the active half guard here but Datank passes nicely into side control.
Klippt tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Datank wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Datank cracks Klippt with a big elbow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Klippt is looking for a sweep.
Datank staying calm.
Frank Datank has got the better of the ground game so far.
Datank is chipping away with strikes.

Datank has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.

Datank takes the fight into the clinch.

Datank is fighting off a takedown attempt but Klippt is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Datank to the mat. Datank regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Datank has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Klippt is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Datank is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Datank has escaped and now he's on top!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Klippt had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Datank defends it easily.

Klippt throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Klippt is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Datank is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

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.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Datank.
Klippt keeping moving, preventing Datank from controlling successfully.
Datank not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Klippt has an active guard here but Datank has managed to pass into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Datank showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Datank gets a clinch.

Klippt gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.

Klippt drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Datank dives on top into guard.

Klippt had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Datank defends it easily.

Klippt is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Datank pushes down on Klippt's leg and manages to get into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Datank lands strikes from half guard.
Datank drops an elbow to the side of Klippt's head.
Datank keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Datank 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.
Datank lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Datank controlling the action here.
Datank lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.

Klippt looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Datank is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Datank passes the guard and advances to mount!
Klippt manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Datank scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Datank scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Datank looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Klippt with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Klippt tries to roll over but Datank keeps him under control.
Datank looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Klippt looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Klippt tries to roll over but Datank keeps him under control.
Klippt is in trouble now - Datank has advanced to mount!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Klippt regains half guard.
Datank controlling the action here.

Klippt looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Frank Datank is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

Klippt is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Datank pulls his head out easily.
Du Klippt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Datank lands with a punch from half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Frank Datank comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Datank 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank Datank!