PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Steven Kraft (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fo Sheezy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Kraft
vs
Sheezy

180 cm
25
183 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

178 cm
26
182 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Big right hand

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Determined

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Steven Kraft!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Fo Sheezy!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Konstantin Menshow and Viktor Lagutenko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sheezy misses with a double jab.
Sheezy defending well as Kraft loads up on a big left hand.
Sheezy throws a head kick but Kraft moves out of range.
Sheezy moves out of range as Kraft strikes.
Sheezy takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kraft avoids the head kick by Sheezy.
Sheezy will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kraft moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
A shot to the liver by Kraft. Beautiful body shot.
Kraft stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kraft wants it to stay on the feet.
Some wild striking there from Kraft.
Sheezy takes one to the side of the head.
Sheezy shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Steven Kraft has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fo Sheezy.
Kraft keeps the fight on the outside.
Kraft lands with a nice combination. Sheezy backs away looking to recover.
Sheezy looks gassed!
Kraft dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sheezy gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kraft stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kraft.
Kraft with a nice cross.
Nice straight punches there by Kraft. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kraft.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kraft throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kraft looks to land a combination. Sheezy sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Sheezy lands a nice looking kick to the body. Kraft takes a step back to recover.
Sheezy moves forwards but Kraft connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kraft lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Kraft slips a straight right by Sheezy.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sheezy.
Steven Kraft is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sheezy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kraft moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Kraft scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sheezy doesn't seem bothered though.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
The referee is keeping an eye on Kraft - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Sheezy is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kraft pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Kraft pushes Sheezy back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kraft scores with a hook to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kraft scores with a hook to the body.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Kraft takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A right hook to the body lands for Kraft.
Nice body punch from Kraft.
A hook to the body from Kraft.
Nice body punch from Kraft - that landed with a thud.
Kraft dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kraft lands a body punch.
Kraft presses Sheezy against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kraft lands a shot to the body.
Kraft is pushing Sheezy up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Kraft throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kraft lands a nice uppercut.
Sheezy working aggressively here.
Stalling in the clinch from Kraft.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Kraft.
Kraft slowing the pace effectively.
Kraft digs a right hand into Sheezy's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sheezy's gas tank.

Kraft's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sheezy takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sheezy shoots in and drives through. Kraft sprawls well.
A nice combination there by Kraft.
Kraft scores with a body shot.
Kraft lands a slapping body shot.
Kraft lands a lovely overhand right.
Kraft throws a one two combo.
Kraft is working the combinations to good effect here.
Kraft lands with a right hand.
Sheezy on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kraft fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Sheezy takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Sheezy tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Kraft counters with a right hand to the body.
Sheezy wants to clinch up but Kraft keeps it at a distance.
Kraft scores with a crisp jab that stopped Sheezy in his tracks.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kraft misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sheezy has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kraft stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Jab, jab by Kraft - just one landing.
Sheezy tries to close the distance and clinch but Kraft swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sheezy changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kraft tries to avoid it but Sheezy manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kraft to the ground. Kraft escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kraft lands with a hook. Sheezy tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A right-left combo lands from Kraft.
Kraft smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Sheezy shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kraft as he avoids it easily.
Kraft lands a slapping body shot.
Sheezy with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kraft to score with a decent uppercut.
Sheezy closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kraft circles away.
Kraft works the jab nicely.
Kraft throws a good cross that connects.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sheezy shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kraft as he jumps to the side.
Kraft lands with a good body shot.
Sheezy takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Steven Kraft dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Kraft throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Sheezy tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kraft swivels and escapes.
Sheezy shoots in for a takedown but Kraft shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kraft throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sheezy stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kraft lands with a straight right. Sheezy didn't see that one coming.
Kraft closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Steven Kraft seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kraft scores with a three punch combo!
Kraft lands a lovely overhand right.
Kraft scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Nice uppercut lands for Kraft. That snapped Sheezy's head back.
Sheezy looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kraft lands with a right hand.
Kraft stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Fo Sheezy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kraft connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kraft with a nice cross.
Sheezy is breathing heavily.
Sheezy takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Sheezy throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kraft counters with a right hand to the body.
Kraft lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sheezy walks into a left hand.
Kraft lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.

Kraft fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sheezy, pushing him back against the cage.
Kraft leaning his opponent against the cage.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Kraft for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Sheezy trying to land knees to the body.
Kraft is trying to push Sheezy away but Sheezy has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Kraft controlling the action here for a moment.

Kraft breaks from the clinch.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sheezy, as that shot connected.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sheezy looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sheezy has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sheezy tries to clinch but Kraft moves away
and Kraft counters with a one-two to the body.
Good exchange - Kraft coming out on top.
Sheezy darts in trying to clinch
and Kraft counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kraft throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sheezy stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Sheezy shoots for a takedown but Kraft saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Steven Kraft has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fo Sheezy.
Kraft scores with a hook.
Sheezy wants to clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Kraft. No joy for Sheezy on that attempt.

Kraft closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kraft leaning against his opponent.
Kraft gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kraft has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kraft leaning his opponent against the cage.
Sheezy wants to break the clinch but can't.
A short body shot lands from Kraft as the two fighters clinch.
Sheezy jumps guard but Kraft stands there with Sheezy around his waist. Sheezy gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Sheezy is trying desperately to land a takedown but Kraft is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Sheezy.

Sheezy manages to pull guard.
Kraft's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Sheezy is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kraft is controlling him.
Sheezy looking to control.
Sheezy tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Sheezy escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kraft gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Kraft trying to control but Sheezy is working from the bottom.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

Sheezy looking for a guillotine here but Kraft defends easily.
Kraft wants to stand but Sheezy has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Sheezy wants to stand but Kraft is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Steven Kraft dominated that second round.
That's time! Kraft's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Sheezy shoots in for a double leg but Kraft sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Sheezy wants to clinch
and Kraft counters with a stiff right hand.
Kraft cracks a nice hook into Sheezy's ribs.
A punch combination from Kraft misses.
A bone on bone clash there as Kraft blocks the leg kick.
Sheezy tries to clinch up
enabling Kraft to counter with a crisp jab.
Kraft leaves Sheezy with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kraft lands with an overhand left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sheezy dodges the punch combination from Kraft.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kraft lands with a nice body punch.
Kraft lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kraft swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sheezy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sheezy shoots in looking for a takedown but Kraft manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sheezy's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Steven Kraft has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fo Sheezy.
Sheezy has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Kraft lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Kraft lands with a good body shot.
Sheezy takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kraft is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sheezy can do to turn this around?
Sheezy takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
No joy there for Kraft, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kraft scores with a crisp jab that stopped Sheezy in his tracks.
Kraft lands a two punch combo.
Kraft stuns Sheezy with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Sheezy takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Sheezy fails to land with a series of punches.
Kraft bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Sheezy gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Sheezy takes a shot to the body in his stride.

Kraft gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sheezy has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kraft avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Kraft.
Kraft lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kraft's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Kraft digs a right hand into Sheezy's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sheezy's gas tank.
Kraft taking a breather.
Sheezy tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kraft just stands there and leans against the cage.
Kraft presses Sheezy against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kraft blocking some punches.
Kraft scores with a shot to the side of Sheezy's head.
Kraft stalling against the cage.

Sheezy breaks the clinch.
Kraft scores with a shot to the body.
Sheezy shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kraft pinned against the cage. Kraft gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kraft lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kraft clobbers Sheezy with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Sheezy tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kraft swivels and escapes.
Kraft cracks a nice hook into Sheezy's ribs.
Sheezy takes a jab right on the kisser.
Sheezy moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kraft lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Sheezy closes the distance looking to clinch
and Kraft counters with a stiff right hand.
Sheezy shoots in looking for a takedown but Kraft manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sheezy's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kraft bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kraft cracks Sheezy with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kraft works Sheezy's body with a nice hook.
Sheezy shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kraft as he jumps to the side.
Nice uppercut there from Kraft.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kraft jabs at Sheezy's body.
Jab by Kraft.
Steven Kraft is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sheezy misses with a hook.
Kraft with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kraft darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Good shot there by Kraft.

Kraft gets a clinch.
Kraft is struggling to control the position.
A right hook to the body lands for Kraft.
Kraft wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kraft looking to stall.
Sheezy fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Sheezy fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Fo Sheezy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sheezy landing knees to the head.

It looks like Steven Kraft has been cut.
Sheezy tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Steven Kraft showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kraft, 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 Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:26
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:26
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steven Kraft!