PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Pika Kalei (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeffrey Lebowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kalei comes to the cage accompanied by New York. Lebowski has chosen Lookin' Out My Back Door by Creedence as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Kalei
vs
Lebowski

170 cm
27
184 lbs
9 - 10 - 0

176 cm
24
172 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent MT
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Solid chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Pika Kalei!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jeffrey Lebowski!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Radbod Blank and Patrick Alders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kalei throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lebowski's waist but Lebowski gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kalei off to one side.
Lebowski connects with a body shot.
Kalei misses with a series of wild punches.
Pika Kalei seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kalei avoids the body shot from Lebowski.

Kalei is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Lebowski's half guard.
Kalei thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Lebowski wants to improve his position but Kalei is controlling well.
Lebowski wants to control but Kalei is keeping busy.
Lebowski is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kalei lands strikes from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lebowski missing with punches from the bottom.
Lebowski tries to roll over but Kalei keeps him under control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kalei is looking to take a break and control but Lebowski is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Lebowski looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kalei looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Kalei looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Lebowski with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Kalei is thwarting Lebowski's attempts to control the position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kalei lands a nice short elbow.
Kalei seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Kalei wants to free his trapped foot but Lebowski is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Lebowski is in trouble now - Kalei has advanced to mount!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lebowski tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kalei lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Kalei with shots to the head and body - Lebowski looks very uncomfortable down there.
Kalei putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Kalei postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Lebowski looks a forlorn figure.
Lebowski regains half guard.

Lebowski is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kalei pulls his head out easily.
Kalei working the head and body with strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lebowski is looking for a sweep. Kalei is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Lebowski is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kalei pulls his head out easily.
Lebowski looks gassed!

Lebowski is defending against the submission attempts here by Kalei.
Kalei is pressing down on Lebowski's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lebowski is holding on for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kalei is trying to work for a kimura but Lebowski is defending well.
Kalei throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Lebowski is trying to maintain the position but Kalei is very close to passing his half guard.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
No joy there for Lebowski, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kalei missing with a left hand there. Lebowski was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kalei looks to land a body kick but Lebowski moved away.
Kalei shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lebowski sprawls well. Lebowski wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kalei gets slowly back to his feet.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Kalei.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lebowski regains half guard.
Kalei scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Lebowski is looking to improve his position.
Lebowski punching from the bottom.
Lebowski wants to get back to full guard.

Kalei is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lebowski sees it coming and defends easily.

Lebowski actively working from the bottom here.
Lebowski trying to control but Kalei postures up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Kalei seems to be looking for submissions.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Lebowski bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kalei's head backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pika Kalei dominated that 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.

Kalei takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Lebowski lands a nice looking body shot.
Lebowski works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Lebowski connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kalei momentarily.
Kalei slips a straight right by Lebowski.

Kalei changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Lebowski looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Kalei trying to control the action but Lebowski is working from the bottom.
Lebowski gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.

Lebowski actively working from the bottom here.
Lebowski trying to control from the bottom.
Kalei wants to free his trapped foot but Lebowski is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Lebowski keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lebowski makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Lebowski.

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

Lebowski working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kalei doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kalei manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

Lebowski has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kalei can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Lebowski working a defensive guard but Kalei manages to pass into side control anyway.
Check out the look on Kalei's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Lebowski is trying to control Kalei's posture but Kalei avoids it.
Lebowski tries to buck Kalei off but Kalei is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Lebowski gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Kalei 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.

Lebowski is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kalei pulls his head out easily.
Ground and pound from Kalei.
Kalei lands strikes from half guard.
Kalei lands with a punch from half guard.

Kalei is looking for a kimura but Lebowski is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kalei to get the leverage.
Kalei thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kalei is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Lebowski!
Kalei prevents Lebowski from getting the reversal.
Kalei raining down shots from the mount!
Lebowski manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Lebowski blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kalei.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kalei trying to pass the guard but Lebowski defending well.
Pika Kalei overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Lebowski is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kalei pulls his head out easily.
Kalei trying to control the action but Lebowski is working from the bottom.
Kalei not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kalei missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Lebowski blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kalei.
Lebowski gets full guard.
Lebowski keeping full guard, as Kalei tries to pass.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Lebowski stuffs the takedown attempt from Kalei. Kalei gets slowly back to his feet.
Lebowski throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kalei on the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Lebowski misses with a hook. Kalei ducked under it nicely.
Horrible takedown by Kalei or perhaps it was just good defense by Lebowski which made him look bad.
Kalei doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Lebowski lands a right hook to the body.
Lebowski changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Lebowski cracks Kalei with a good jab.
Lebowski lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Lebowski scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Lebowski throws a series of strikes that have Kalei backpedaling.

It looks like Pika Kalei has been cut.
Lebowski scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kalei ducks under a wild hook from Lebowski.
Lebowski throws a right hand that Kalei ducks under and follows up with a left that Kalei also avoids with ease.
Lebowski misses with a double jab.
Kalei shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Lebowski pinned against the cage. Lebowski gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jeffrey Lebowski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Pika Kalei's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

The crowd cheers as Lebowski lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kalei doesn't seem phased though.

Kalei pushes Lebowski up against the cage in a clinch.

Lebowski breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Kalei scores with a takedown into Lebowski's guard.

Lebowski is looking for a triangle but Kalei pushes his legs off easily.
Kalei stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lebowski swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lebowski is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Kalei is defending against the submission attempts here by Lebowski.
Kalei moves into full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Lebowski postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Kalei is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Lebowski, into his guard.
Kalei stands up over Lebowski, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Kalei passes Lebowski's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

Lebowski is defending against the submission attempts here by Kalei.
Kalei tries to pass to full mount but Lebowski defends it.
Kalei is looking to stall here but Lebowski recovers full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kalei throwing strikes but missing.

Lebowski is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kalei defends well.

Lebowski is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kalei defends well.
Kalei working some strikes from top position.
Lebowski manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kalei manages to get himself to full guard.
Kalei bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lebowski's guard.
Lebowski looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kalei is one step ahead there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Lebowski working for a triangle but Kalei defends it easily.
Kalei postures up.
Kalei content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Kalei trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Kalei avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kalei landing some decent shots from guard.
Kalei slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Lebowski is looking for a sweep.

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.
Lebowski taking punishment in the form of punches.
Lebowski is looking to regain half guard here but Kalei keeps moving and retains side control.
Kalei landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Kalei works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Kalei scoring with punches from side control.
Lebowski manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!

Kalei is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lebowski pulls his head out easily.
Lebowski trying to mount his opponent but Kalei defends it.
Kalei is not content to let Lebowski control the position.
Kalei is looking to control Lebowski's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kalei avoid being mounted?

And that's the end of the fight!
Pika Kalei showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kalei 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 29:28
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 29:28
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pika Kalei!