PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Vay Krenshaw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Drake Star (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Drake Star has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Krenshaw
vs
Star

195 cm
26
178 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

187 cm
25
175 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Vay Krenshaw!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Drake Star!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Marco Blurström and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Star fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Krenshaw sprawls well initially but Star persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Star missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Krenshaw is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Star scores with a couple of nice shots.
Krenshaw tries to roll over but Star keeps him under control.
Star seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Star thows a huge punch but Krenshaw dodges it nicely.
Krenshaw is looking to control Star's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Krenshaw avoid being mounted?

Krenshaw looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Krenshaw is looking to control Star's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Krenshaw avoid being mounted?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Star swats away the attempt to clinch by Krenshaw.

Krenshaw gets caught flat footed, as Star shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Star trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

Krenshaw is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Star is aware though and is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Krenshaw wants to sweep but no luck.
Krenshaw trying to keep a closed guard but Star is proving a slippery customer.
Star is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Star lands a couple of digs.
Star must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Krenshaw wants to sweep here but Star controlling him for the moment.
Star throwing strikes from guard but Krenshaw blocks nicely.
Star stands up over Krenshaw, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Krenshaw trying to keep a closed guard but Star is proving a slippery customer.
Star is in close to Krenshaw's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Krenshaw trying to keep a closed guard but Star is proving a slippery customer.

Star decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Krenshaw fails in his attempt to clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krenshaw with a hook.
Krenshaw stuffs the takedown attempt from Star. Star gets slowly back to his feet.
Star circles away from the clinch attempt.
Krenshaw really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Star shoots in looking for a takedown. Krenshaw tries to sprawl out of it but Star keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Krenshaw manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Star looks gassed!
Krenshaw fails in his attempt to clinch.
Star swats away the attempt to clinch by Krenshaw.
Star avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Krenshaw is looking to clinch but Star is avoiding it.
Krenshaw works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.

It looks like Drake Star has been cut.
Krenshaw dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Star. That did some damage!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Krenshaw tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Star paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nice uppercut lands for Krenshaw. That snapped Star's head back.
Krenshaw lands a nice hook to Star's body. Star takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Krenshaw throws a sloppy head kick and Star moves out of range easily.
Star is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Star takes a shot to the body in his stride.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krenshaw lands with a straight right. Star didn't see that one coming.
Krenshaw dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Star keeps the fight on the outside.
Krenshaw moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Krenshaw darts in and out, connecting with a jab.

That has opened up Drake Star's cut even more.
Krenshaw fails with an attempt to clinch.
Krenshaw lands with a straight right. Star didn't see that one coming.
Star takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Krenshaw goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Star takes one on the button.
Star takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Krenshaw throws a right and a left that Star avoids nicely.
Krenshaw connects with a right hand. Star shakes it off.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Krenshaw moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Krenshaw misses with a jab, cross combination.
A left lands for Krenshaw.
Krenshaw throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.

The cut above Drake Star's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Krenshaw lands a jab to the nose.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Star displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Krenshaw throws out the jab.
Krenshaw is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Star changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Krenshaw tries to avoid it but Star manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Krenshaw to the ground. Krenshaw escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Vay Krenshaw has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Drake Star.
Krenshaw lands a right hook to the body.
Krenshaw throws out a powerful jab.
Krenshaw changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Star looks for a takedown but Krenshaw sprawls well.
Krenshaw lands a glancing blow to the side of Star's head.
Krenshaw lands with a straight right. Star didn't see that one coming.
Star takes one to the chin there.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Krenshaw, as that shot connected.
Star takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Krenshaw fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Star on the side of the head.
Krenshaw wants to clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Krenshaw punishes Star's body with a nice straight punch.
Star moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vay Krenshaw dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Drake Star's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Krenshaw lands a nice shot that snaps Star's head back.
Krenshaw throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Star stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Krenshaw scores with a hook to the body. Star takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Krenshaw scores with a shot to the body.
Star swats away the attempt to clinch by Krenshaw.
Vay Krenshaw is winning the standup battle so far.
Krenshaw tries to close the distance and clinch up but Star swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Krenshaw catches Star with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Vay Krenshaw seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Danga de danga de dang - Krenshaw scores with a four punch combination!
Star has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Star there as he acknowledges the shot.
Krenshaw throws a body kick that misses.
A bone on bone clash there as Star blocks the leg kick.
Krenshaw lands the left hand.

Krenshaw closes the distance and clinches.
Krenshaw is trying to break the clinch but Star has him pressed against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Star keeps control of Krenshaw as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

Krenshaw manages to pull guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Star being controlled here momentarily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Star won't allow Krenshaw to sweep him here.

Krenshaw looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Krenshaw is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Star can do to turn this around?
Star postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Star accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Krenshaw is trying to keep Star in close.
Krenshaw is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Krenshaw seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Star does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Star is looking to improve his position.
Krenshaw is trying to control. Star wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Krenshaw is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Krenshaw is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Star is just riding it out for now. Krenshaw eventually gives up the hold.

Krenshaw is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Star is trying to stand.
Krenshaw works his foot free and advances to mount.
Krenshaw looking to control but Star is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Star defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Krenshaw.

Krenshaw goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Star turns into him and now he's in Krenshaw's guard.
Krenshaw trying to strike off his back.
Krenshaw is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Krenshaw is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Star is trying to stand up here but Krenshaw is controlling him well.
Krenshaw tries to pass the half guard into mount. Star knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

Krenshaw is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Star pushes Krenshaw off looking to stand but Krenshaw dives back in and keeps control.
Krenshaw wants to lay and pray for a moment but Star keeps working.
Krenshaw is pressing down on Star's thigh, looking to free his foot. Star is holding on for now.

Krenshaw is working for a submission of some sort.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vay Krenshaw dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Drake Star's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Krenshaw tries to clinch but Star moves out of range.
Krenshaw throws a good cross that connects.
Krenshaw throws a right hand that Star ducks under and follows up with a left that Star also avoids with ease.
A jab from Krenshaw misses.
Krenshaw looks to throw the jab but Star is out of range.
Krenshaw is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Krenshaw misses the jab.
Star closes the distance and clinches up with Krenshaw, looking for a takedown. Star pushes Krenshaw against the cage but Krenshaw circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Krenshaw tries a head kick but it misses.
Krenshaw lands a nice shot to the body.
Star circles away from the clinch attempt.
Star circles away from the clinch attempt.
Krenshaw tries to close the distance and clinch but Star swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Krenshaw tries to clinch up.
Drake Star is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Star keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Krenshaw.
Nice uppercut lands for Krenshaw. That snapped Star's head back.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Krenshaw throws a solid leg kick but Star takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Krenshaw.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Star shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Krenshaw but Krenshaw pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Krenshaw fails with an attempt to clinch.
Star closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Krenshaw throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Krenshaw jabs Star right on the nose. Star blinks but takes it well.
Nice uppercut there from Krenshaw.
Krenshaw scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Krenshaw throws a leg kick but Star sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Star on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Krenshaw moves in looking to clinch but Star pushes him off.
Krenshaw connects with a crisp jab.
Star blocks the body kick.
Krenshaw listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Krenshaw throws a low kick but it's checked well by Star.
Krenshaw connects with a single shot there.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Krenshaw.
Krenshaw wants to clinch up but Star keeps it at a distance.
Krenshaw tries to clinch up but Star circles away and keeps his distance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krenshaw misses with a few strikes there.
Krenshaw throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

Star gets the takedown into side control.
Star lands a nice forearm strike.
Star tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Krenshaw manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Star thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Krenshaw's head.
Krenshaw is pressing down on Star's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Krenshaw tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Star throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Krenshaw controls Star momentarily but Star frees himself.
Drake Star has got the better of the ground game so far.

Star stands and steps away. Krenshaw gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krenshaw throws a good cross that connects.
Star takes one to the side of the head.

Star shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Krenshaw is trying to defend but Star finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Krenshaw tries to roll over but Star keeps him under control.
Star throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Krenshaw avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Star.
Krenshaw slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Star throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Krenshaw works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Krenshaw manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Star wants to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Krenshaw tries to control but Star wriggling away.
Krenshaw looking to ground and pound but Star is blocking nicely.
Krenshaw trying to control but Star is having none of it.

Krenshaw is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Star can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Krenshaw trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Vay Krenshaw is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Krenshaw goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Star turns into him and now he's in Krenshaw's guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vay Krenshaw showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Krenshaw, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vay Krenshaw!