PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Memphis Klaspinowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jaron Baston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Klaspinowski
vs
Baston

190 cm
23
225 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

195 cm
20
265 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

Decent wrestler
Brawler
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Memphis Klaspinowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jaron Baston!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Frank Dennis and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Klaspinowski shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Baston's guard.
Baston looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Klaspinowski working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Klaspinowski missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Klaspinowski with a flurry of punches that miss.
Klaspinowski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Klaspinowski with a flurry of punches that miss.

Klaspinowski drops back looking for a leg! Baston is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Baston manages to kick Klaspinowski off! Klaspinowski jumps back into Baston's guard.
Klaspinowski content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

Klaspinowski thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Klaspinowski throwing strikes from guard but Baston blocks nicely.
Klaspinowski working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Baston's head.
Klaspinowski throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Baston works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Klaspinowski lands a couple of elbows.
Klaspinowski slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Klaspinowski lands a few punches from side control.
Klaspinowski lands some shots froms side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Klaspinowski lands a few punches from side control.
Baston really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Klaspinowski. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Klaspinowski scoring with punches and elbows.

Klaspinowski stands up and beckons Baston 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!
Klaspinowski misses with a few strikes there.

Klaspinowski instigates a clinch.

Klaspinowski gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Baston can do anything to dispel that myth.
Klaspinowski postures up and lands a big shot to Baston's brow.
Klaspinowski throwing strikes but missing.
Klaspinowski postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Klaspinowski postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Baston working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Klaspinowski.
Klaspinowski trying to control but Baston is working from the bottom.
Klaspinowski in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Klaspinowski works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Klaspinowski sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Baston defending well though.
Klaspinowski working over Baston with some ground and pound. Baston looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Ground and pound from Klaspinowski.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Klaspinowski is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Klaspinowski passes to full mount!
Baston taking shots to the head.
The referee warns Baston that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
The referee warns Baston that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Klaspinowski looking to finish Baston with some ground and pound. This is bad for Baston!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Klaspinowski scoring with strikes but Baston is staying in there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Memphis Klaspinowski dominated that round.
That's time! Klaspinowski's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Klaspinowski moves into range and clinches up with Baston.

Klaspinowski is trying to trip Baston. He has hold of a leg but Baston is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Klaspinowski persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Klaspinowski stands up over Baston, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Klaspinowski in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Klaspinowski tries to free his leg and advance position but Baston is retaining full guard.
Klaspinowski wants to control from the top but Baston keeps moving.
Klaspinowski working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Baston's head.
Klaspinowski postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Baston is breathing heavily.
Klaspinowski scoring with punches to the head and body.
Klaspinowski throws a big right hand that misses.
Memphis Klaspinowski overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Klaspinowski works over Baston with some ground and pound from guard.
Klaspinowski wants to control from the top but Baston keeps moving.
Klaspinowski working some strikes from top position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Klaspinowski loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Klaspinowski advances to half guard.
Klaspinowski has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Klaspinowski thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Baston's head.
Klaspinowski working over Baston with some ground and pound. Baston looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Klaspinowski wants to control but Baston is keeping him busy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Klaspinowski frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Klaspinowski lands a big elbow.
Klaspinowski postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Baston looks a forlorn figure.
Klaspinowski looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Baston is bucking up trying to escape but Klaspinowski cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Klaspinowski in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Klaspinowski landing strikes from the mount and Baston is in trouble!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Klaspinowski with good strikes from the mount here!
BOOM! Klaspinowski connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Klaspinowski lands a big elbow.
Klaspinowski looking to finish Baston with some ground and pound. This is bad for Baston!
Klaspinowski has his opponent pinned against the ropes, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Baston's face.
Klaspinowski with a couple of short strikes.
Klaspinowski with good strikes from the mount here!
Klaspinowski in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baston in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Klaspinowski lands a big elbow.
Klaspinowski scoring with strikes but Baston is staying in there.
Klaspinowski with shots to the head and body - Baston looks very uncomfortable down there.
Baston tries to lock up and control but Klaspinowski gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Klaspinowski lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Klaspinowski with good strikes from the mount here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Klaspinowski landing shots from mount.
Klaspinowski looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Memphis Klaspinowski dominated that second round.
That's time! Klaspinowski's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Klaspinowski shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Klaspinowski was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Baston in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Klaspinowski lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Baston hang on?
Klaspinowski with good strikes from the mount here!
Klaspinowski landing punches.
Baston in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Klaspinowski breaks from Baston's wrist control and lands an elbow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Klaspinowski connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Klaspinowski lands a big elbow.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Klaspinowski with the ground and pound from mount.
Klaspinowski landing punches.
Klaspinowski working the ground and pound effectively.
Klaspinowski landing punches.
Klaspinowski has his opponent pinned against the ropes, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Baston's face.
Klaspinowski with the ground and pound from mount.
Baston takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Baston takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Memphis Klaspinowski is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Klaspinowski working the ground and pound effectively.
Klaspinowski connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Klaspinowski cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Klaspinowski fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Klaspinowski scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Klaspinowski looking to finish Baston with some ground and pound. This is bad for Baston!

Klaspinowski is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Baston is surviving well by controlling Klaspinowski's body position as best he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Klaspinowski controlling from the full mount.
A nice elbow there by Klaspinowski.
A nice elbow there by Klaspinowski.
Klaspinowski is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Baston can do to turn this around?
Klaspinowski landing strikes from the mount and Baston is in trouble!
Klaspinowski lands a heavy elbow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Klaspinowski working Baston over with strikes here.
Klaspinowski content just to control the position here.
Klaspinowski postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Baston looks a forlorn figure.
Klaspinowski with the ground and pound from mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Klaspinowski scoring with strikes but Baston is staying in there.
Jaron Baston has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Klaspinowski lands with some strikes.

And that's the end of the fight!
Memphis Klaspinowski showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Klaspinowski has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:24
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:24
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:24

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Memphis Klaspinowski!