PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Erwin Chargaff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Castaneda Krishnanuevo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chargaff comes to the cage accompanied by Ludwig van Beethoven - Moonlight Sonata. Krishnanuevo has chosen Guru Josh Project - Infinity 2008 as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Chargaff
vs
Krishnanuevo

165 cm
22
148 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

172 cm
25
111 lbs
13 - 5 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Powerful

[WAO]MADE IN GERMANY

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Erwin Chargaff!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Castaneda Krishnanuevo!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Chad Campbell and Alyssa Summers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Krishnanuevo closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Chargaff to the mat! Chargaff manages to get full guard.
Chargaff preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

Chargaff looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Chargaff is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Krishnanuevo with a flurry of punches that miss.
Chargaff is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Chargaff has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Krishnanuevo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Chargaff is pulling down on Krishnanuevo's head. It's preventing any offense from Krishnanuevo, at least for the moment.

Chargaff has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Krishnanuevo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Krishnanuevo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Krishnanuevo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Chargaff wants to sweep but no luck.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Krishnanuevo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chargaff keeping moving, preventing Krishnanuevo from controlling successfully.
Krishnanuevo is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.

Chargaff is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Krishnanuevo is aware though and is defending well.
Chargaff utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Krishnanuevo throwing strikes but missing.
Chargaff controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chargaff working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Krishnanuevo.
Krishnanuevo postures up in Chargaff's guard and throws a big left but Chargaff blocks it.

Chargaff working for a triangle but Krishnanuevo defends it easily.
Chargaff keeping moving, preventing Krishnanuevo from controlling successfully.
Krishnanuevo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Krishnanuevo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Chargaff has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Krishnanuevo has managed to get both his arms back between Chargaff's legs - danger averted.

Chargaff is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chargaff has control of Krishnanuevo's left arm, preventing Krishnanuevo from doing any damage.
Krishnanuevo is looking to work some ground and pound but Chargaff has wrist control.
Krishnanuevo lands a couple of elbows.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Krishnanuevo seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

Chargaff is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Krishnanuevo defends well.
Krishnanuevo is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Krishnanuevo trying to control the position from guard on top but Chargaff is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Krishnanuevo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Chargaff works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chargaff trying to keep a closed guard but Krishnanuevo is proving a slippery customer.
Chargaff avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Krishnanuevo is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Krishnanuevo is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Krishnanuevo trying to control but Chargaff is working from the bottom.
Krishnanuevo must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Krishnanuevo postures up in Chargaff's guard and throws a big left but Chargaff blocks it.
Chargaff is pulling down on Krishnanuevo's head to control his posture.

Chargaff looking for a guillotine here but Krishnanuevo defends easily.
Krishnanuevo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Chargaff holds on and takes a little breather.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Krishnanuevo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Krishnanuevo throws a big right hand that misses.

Chargaff has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Krishnanuevo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Krishnanuevo is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Krishnanuevo chips away with some ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Chargaff has his foot on Krishnanuevo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Krishnanuevo works his way back into a safe position though.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Krishnanuevo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Chargaff preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Krishnanuevo throwing strikes from guard but Chargaff blocks nicely.
Krishnanuevo is working Chargaff over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Krishnanuevo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Chargaff keeping moving, preventing Krishnanuevo from controlling successfully.
Krishnanuevo postures up in Chargaff's guard and throws a big left but Chargaff blocks it.

Chargaff looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Chargaff controls Krishnanuevo momentarily but Krishnanuevo frees himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Castaneda Krishnanuevo dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Chargaff tries to sprawl but Krishnanuevo drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Krishnanuevo wants to free his trapped foot but Chargaff is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Krishnanuevo is thwarting Chargaff's attempts to control the position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Krishnanuevo lands a nice short elbow.
Krishnanuevo wants to take a breather but Chargaff is having none of it.
Chargaff gets back to full guard.
Krishnanuevo lands a couple of digs.
Chargaff trying to keep a closed guard but Krishnanuevo is proving a slippery customer.
Castaneda Krishnanuevo has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Krishnanuevo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Chargaff works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

Chargaff is looking for a triangle but Krishnanuevo pushes his legs off easily.
Chargaff being controlled here, momentarily.
Krishnanuevo throwing strikes from guard but Chargaff blocks nicely.
Krishnanuevo thows a big elbow that misses.
Chargaff utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Krishnanuevo. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Krishnanuevo throwing strikes but missing.
Krishnanuevo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Chargaff working a defensive guard here.
Krishnanuevo throws a big right hand that misses.
Krishnanuevo trying to control the position from guard on top but Chargaff is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chargaff is controlling Krishnanuevo's posture.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chargaff preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Krishnanuevo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Chargaff works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Krishnanuevo is working Chargaff over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Krishnanuevo wants to control from the top but Chargaff keeps moving.
Krishnanuevo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Chargaff works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Krishnanuevo working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Krishnanuevo wants to control from the top but Chargaff keeps moving.
Chargaff trying to control the position here.

Chargaff has his foot on Krishnanuevo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Krishnanuevo works his way back into a safe position though.
Krishnanuevo being controlled here momentarily.
Chargaff's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Chargaff has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Krishnanuevo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Krishnanuevo postures up and lands a big shot to Chargaff's brow.
Chargaff trying to control the position.
Krishnanuevo postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

Krishnanuevo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Chargaff has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Krishnanuevo has managed to get both his arms back between Chargaff's legs - danger averted.
Chargaff working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Krishnanuevo.
Krishnanuevo stands up over Chargaff, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Chargaff is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Krishnanuevo lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Krishnanuevo thows a big elbow that misses.
Krishnanuevo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Krishnanuevo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Krishnanuevo trying to control but Chargaff is working from the bottom.
Krishnanuevo lands a couple of digs.
Chargaff trying to control the position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Krishnanuevo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Krishnanuevo wants to control from the top but Chargaff keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Krishnanuevo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Chargaff utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

Chargaff had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Krishnanuevo defends it easily.
Krishnanuevo lands a couple of digs.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Krishnanuevo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Chargaff looking for a sweep. Not yet Chargaff, not yet.

Chargaff looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Chargaff looking for a guillotine here but Krishnanuevo defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Castaneda Krishnanuevo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Chargaff's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Chargaff gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Krishnanuevo postures up in Chargaff's guard and throws a big left but Chargaff blocks it.
Krishnanuevo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Chargaff works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Krishnanuevo preventing the sweep.
Chargaff has momentary wrist control but Krishnanuevo slips an elbow through the middle.
Chargaff preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Chargaff controls Krishnanuevo momentarily but Krishnanuevo frees himself.
Chargaff working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Krishnanuevo.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chargaff preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Krishnanuevo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Krishnanuevo pushes down on Chargaff's leg and manages to get into half guard.

Chargaff looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Chargaff trying to hold on to Krishnanuevo's head to control him but Krishnanuevo postures up.
Krishnanuevo throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Chargaff avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Krishnanuevo.
Krishnanuevo seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Chargaff does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Chargaff manages to get to full guard.
Krishnanuevo stands up over Chargaff, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Krishnanuevo wants to control from the top but Chargaff keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krishnanuevo showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Krishnanuevo won't allow Chargaff to sweep him here.
Erwin Chargaff has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Krishnanuevo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Krishnanuevo trying to control but Chargaff is working from the bottom.
Chargaff trying to control the position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Krishnanuevo's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Krishnanuevo lands a couple of elbows.
Krishnanuevo preventing the sweep.
Krishnanuevo lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Chargaff controls Krishnanuevo momentarily but Krishnanuevo frees himself.
Krishnanuevo is fighting to break Chargaff's control of his arms but Chargaff is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Krishnanuevo with a nice head shot there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chargaff wants to sweep here but Krishnanuevo controlling him for the moment.
Krishnanuevo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Krishnanuevo landing some decent shots from guard.
Krishnanuevo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Krishnanuevo cracks Chargaff with a solid left hand.
Chargaff is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Krishnanuevo lands a couple of elbows.

Chargaff is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Krishnanuevo is aware though and is defending well.
Krishnanuevo trying to control the position from guard on top but Chargaff is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Krishnanuevo chips away with some ground and pound.
Krishnanuevo sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Krishnanuevo lands a couple of digs.
Castaneda Krishnanuevo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Krishnanuevo content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

Chargaff looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Krishnanuevo wants to control from the top but Chargaff keeps moving.
Krishnanuevo content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Krishnanuevo slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Krishnanuevo trying to control the position from guard on top but Chargaff is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Chargaff is looking for a triangle but Krishnanuevo pushes his legs off easily.
Chargaff keeping moving, preventing Krishnanuevo from controlling successfully.

And that's the end of the fight!
Castaneda Krishnanuevo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Krishnanuevo has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Castaneda Krishnanuevo!
During a confident post fight interview, Castaneda Krishnanuevo thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.