PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Viktor Kabal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Billy D (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Kabal
vs
D

178 cm
23
146 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

167 cm
24
150 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Powerful

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 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Viktor Kabal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Billy D!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Russell Pearce and Steve Montenegro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
D tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kabal paws at him with a jab and circles away.
D slips under a jab from Kabal.
Kabal looks to throw the jab but D is out of range.
Kabal pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
D displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kabal throws out the jab.
Kabal fakes high and swings low for a body shot but D manages to avoid it.
D bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
D uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kabal.
Kabal throws a shot from downtown. D moves away and avoids it.
Kabal loads up on a big right hand but D slips the punch.

D closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - D lands in his opponent's guard.
Kabal will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
D landing with the ground and pound.
D working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kabal utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
D with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as D accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kabal preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as D accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kabal knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for D on the ground.
D stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kabal swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kabal wants to sweep here but D controlling him for the moment.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Kabal scores with a punch to the head.

D shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Kabal manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
D throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kabal works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
D sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kabal's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
D prevents Kabal from improving his position.
D missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
D looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Kabal with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
D works his way into side control.
D tries to move to mount but Kabal blocks the move with his legs.
I wouldn't like to be where Kabal is right now.

D is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kabal knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

D tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no D has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
D has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
D tries to move into full mount but can't pass Kabal's legs.

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.
Kabal is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
The ground and pound from D seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
D working the ground and pound from side control.
Kabal regains half guard, as D was trying to land strikes.
D passes to side control.
D is trying to ground and pound but Kabal uses the momentary lack of control by D to regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Billy D dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

D fails to land the takedown.
Kabal keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from D.
Kabal takes one to the chin there.
Kabal throws a big shot that misses.
Viktor Kabal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kabal displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as D throws out the jab.
A jab from Kabal misses.
Kabal throws a hook to the side of D's head but D sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kabal throws a jab but it's blocked by D.
D tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kabal paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A jab from Kabal misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kabal throws a looping overhand right but D ducks down to avoid it.
D keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kabal.
D shoots in and drives through. Kabal sprawls well.
Kabal swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
D takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kabal lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by D.
A telegraphed right hand from Kabal misses the target.
Kabal throws a lazy right hand but D sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kabal is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Kabal throws a lazy right hand but D sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kabal looks to land a right hand but D moved out of range.
D throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kabal's waist but Kabal gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing D off to one side.
Viktor Kabal has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Billy D.
D slips under a jab from Kabal.
D slips a jab from Kabal.
D thows a body shot but no joy.
Kabal swings for the body but D moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Kabal misses the target.
D takes one to the side of the head.
Kabal misses with a straight left.
Kabal misses the jab.
Viktor Kabal is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kabal stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kabal wants it to stay on the feet.
D takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
D ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
D shoots in for a takedown but Kabal shows good takedown defense.
Kabal throws a big shot that misses.
Kabal is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Kabal throws a looping overhand right but D ducks down to avoid it.
D displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kabal throws out the jab.
D wants to clinch up but Kabal keeps it at a distance.
Kabal looks to land a left hand but D moved out of range nicely.
D closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kabal circles away.

D shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Kabal's guard.
D pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kabal is keeping the position for now.
D missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kabal preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
D postures up in Kabal's guard and throws a big left but Kabal blocks it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
D pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kabal is keeping the position for now.
Kabal tries to land a sweep but no joy.
D working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
D looking to pass the guard.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
D shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kabal connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kabal misses with a straight left.
Kabal throws a jab when D was well out of range.
Kabal throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A jab from Kabal misses.

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.
Nice defenses there by Kabal.
D ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kabal moves away.
The fighters circling - Kabal throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
D fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kabal manages to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Kabal throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
D takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kabal fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kabal swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kabal defends well against a solid takedown attempt from D.
Kabal waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract D.
Kabal swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kabal throws a looping overhand right but D ducks down to avoid it.

D scores with a takedown into Kabal's guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
D preventing the sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Viktor Kabal dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

The fight stays on the outside here - D looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
D looks to land a left hand but Kabal moved out of range nicely.
A jab from Kabal misses.
Kabal throws a hook to the side of D's head but D sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Horrible takedown by D or perhaps it was just good defense by Kabal which made him look bad.
D shoots in for a takedown but Kabal shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kabal misses the shot to the body.
Kabal scores with a decent looking hook.
Kabal slips a straight right by D.
A slow jab from Kabal misses its intended target.
D throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kabal's waist but Kabal gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing D off to one side.
Viktor Kabal has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Billy D.
D blocks a jab.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kabal cracks D with a right hand to the side of the head.
D staying out of range there.
D shoots in and drives through. Kabal sprawls well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
D takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kabal thows a left - swing and a miss!
D ducks under a wild hook from Kabal.
D keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kabal.
D uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kabal.
D displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kabal throws out the jab.
D misses with a looping left.
D takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
D is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kabal.
D tries to clinch up but Kabal circles away and keeps his distance.
D tries to clinch but Kabal moves out of range.
Viktor Kabal is winning the standup battle so far.
D staying out of range there.
D keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kabal.
Kabal throws a body punch but D moves out of range.
D shoots in and drives through. Kabal sprawls well.
D shoots for a takedown but Kabal saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kabal misses with a wild body shot.
D ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kabal moves away.
Kabal looks to throw the jab but D is out of range.
A jab lands there for Kabal.
D misses with a hook.
Kabal throws an uppercut from half a mile away. D sees it coming and avoids it easily.
D slips under a jab from Kabal.
Kabal staying out of range there.
Kabal missing with a left hand there. D was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kabal ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kabal jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kabal throws out a powerful jab.
D uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
D uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kabal.
Kabal looks to land a left hand but D moved out of range nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

D has managed to clinch.
D is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
D stalling the fight.
Kabal doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kabal gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from D.
Kabal avoiding damage.
D fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kabal gets underhooks to prevent D's takedown attempt.
Kabal looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kabal is trying to break free.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Kabal scores with a hook to the body.

D has clasped his hands together around Kabal's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Kabal tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kabal is pushing D's head away, looking to escape. D manages to hold on to the position though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kabal regains half guard, as D was trying to land strikes.
D missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

D is looking for a kimura but Kabal is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for D to get the leverage.
D is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Kabal is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Viktor Kabal showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kabal has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:28
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Viktor Kabal!