PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Damon Rekker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adam Kraft (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kraft has chosen knock em dead (kid) by Motley Crue as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Rekker
vs
Kraft

180 cm
22
180 lbs
7 - 5 - 0

184 cm
25
185 lbs
5 - 5 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Damon Rekker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Adam Kraft!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Stewart Dunkirk and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rekker shoots in for a takedown but Kraft shows good takedown defense.
A big left from Kraft misses.

Rekker is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Kraft's half guard.

Rekker stands up out of the half guard.
Rekker shoots in for a double leg but Kraft sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kraft with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Rekker looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Damon Rekker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kraft lands a glancing blow to the side of Rekker's head.
Kraft tries to bum rush Rekker with a series of wild strikes but Rekker uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kraft keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Nice takedown defense from Kraft. No joy for Rekker on that attempt.
Damon Rekker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rekker is breathing heavily.
A slow jab from Kraft misses its intended target.
Rekker shoots for a takedown but Kraft saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Rekker will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kraft tries to bum rush Rekker with a series of wild strikes but Rekker uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Good exchange - Kraft coming out on top.
Rekker takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Adam Kraft is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kraft throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kraft throws a one two combo.
Rekker is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kraft sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kraft lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Rekker backs up against the cage.
Kraft fails to land with a series of punches.
Kraft jabs Rekker right on the nose. Rekker blinks but takes it well.
Rekker shoots in but no luck this time.
No joy there for Kraft, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A cross from Kraft lands.
Kraft throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Rekker.
Kraft lands with a cross.
Rekker throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kraft's waist but Kraft gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rekker off to one side.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kraft misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nice sprawl there from Kraft as Rekker shoots in.
Rekker takes one to the side of the head.
Kraft defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Rekker.
Rekker blocks a head kick by Kraft.

Rekker 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.
Rekker tries to free his leg and advance position but Kraft is retaining full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Kraft is working an open guard so Rekker takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Rekker shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kraft as he jumps to the side.
Rekker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kraft.
Kraft throws a series of punches but Rekker avoids them all with ease.
Rekker fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A good leg kick by Rekker.
Kraft misses with an uppercut.
Rekker bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kraft stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kraft wants it to stay on the feet.
Nice sprawl there from Kraft as Rekker shoots in.
Kraft misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Good exchange - Kraft coming out on top.
Kraft misses with a two punch combination.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Rekker shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Kraft napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Kraft manages to work his way to half guard, despite Rekker's best efforts.
Kraft tries to kick Rekker off but Rekker keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Rekker uses his free foot to push down on Kraft's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Kraft.
Kraft trying desperately to get to his feet.

Kraft defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Rekker.
Kraft is trying to stand but he's just given Rekker his back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Rekker has the hooks in. Kraft is starting to panic. He's trying to push off one of the legs but he's left his neck open to attack. Rekker passes his arm under Kraft's neck and tightens up a rear naked choke! This one is surely all over! Yes, Kraft taps!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Damon Rekker!