PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Sam Kristoff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aruneru Hero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Kristoff
vs
Hero

185 cm
28
150 lbs
3 - 7 - 0

171 cm
20
150 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick

BJJ Brown Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Sam Kristoff!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Aruneru Hero!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kristoff connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kristoff tries a head kick but it misses.
Kristoff takes a swing at Hero's ribcage but misses.
Kristoff throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hero counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sam Kristoff seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kristoff uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hero.
Kristoff throws a head kick but Hero moves out of range.
Hero takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kristoff swinging wildly here.
Hero throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hero misses with a two punch combination.
No luck for Hero with that takedown attempt.
Hero is looking to clinch but Kristoff is avoiding it.
Hero rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kristoff moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hero avoids the body shot from Kristoff.
Hero fails with a takedown attempt.
Kristoff throws a push kick but Hero slaps the foot to one side.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kristoff misses the shot to the body.
Kristoff scores with a nice head shot.
Kristoff darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kristoff swinging wildly here.
Hero throws a sloppy head kick and Kristoff moves out of range easily.
Hero lands a jab to Kristoff's midsection.
Hero rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kristoff moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hero shoots in looking for a takedown but Kristoff manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hero's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Sam Kristoff has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aruneru Hero.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hero.
Kristoff throws a wild body kick that Hero sees coming a mile off.
Kristoff lands a jab to the nose.
A nice combination there by Kristoff.
Kristoff lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
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!
Hero shoots in for a takedown but Kristoff shows good takedown defense.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kristoff swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kristoff misses with the combination.
Kristoff slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kristoff really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Horrible takedown by Hero or perhaps it was just good defense by Kristoff which made him look bad.
Kristoff moves into range and connects with a jab.
Hero throws a series of punches but Kristoff moves out of range.
Hero tries to clinch up.
Kristoff misses with a double jab.
Hero takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hero avoids the head kick by Kristoff.
Kristoff throws a nice looking combination but Hero bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kristoff looks to land a combination but Hero avoids it well.
Kristoff is breathing heavily.
Hero will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kristoff is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Kristoff misses with a two punch combination.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hero will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kristoff has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Kristoff throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kristoff is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Hero darts in trying to clinch
and Kristoff counters with a straight right hand.
Kristoff throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hero fails with the takedown.
Kristoff fails to land with a series of punches.
Kristoff rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hero counters with a head kick.
Hero feints a jab promting Kristoff to slip. Hero then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Kristoff slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Kristoff takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hero looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kristoff throws a right hand that Hero ducks under and follows up with a left that Hero also avoids with ease.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Horrible takedown by Hero or perhaps it was just good defense by Kristoff which made him look bad.
Hero jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kristoff misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kristoff misses with a body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kristoff. Hero does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hero fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kristoff pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Some bone on bone action there as Kristoff checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Hero fails with a takedown attempt.
Kristoff closes the distance and lands a one-two.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sam Kristoff dominated that round.
That's time! Kristoff's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Kristoff stuffs the takedown attempt from Hero. Hero gets slowly back to his feet.
Hero shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kristoff lands with a good body shot.
Kristoff misses with a double jab.
Kristoff leaves Hero with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Sam Kristoff has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aruneru Hero.
Kristoff misses with a few strikes there.
Kristoff throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kristoff throws a right hand that Hero ducks under and follows up with a left that Hero also avoids with ease.
Hero feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kristoffs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kristoff avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hero fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kristoff has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hero.
Hero throws a right and a left that both miss.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hero will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hero is breathing heavily.
Kristoff swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kristoff uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hero.
Kristoff thows a body shot but no joy.
Hero ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kristoff moves away.
Hero misses with a series of wild punches.
Hero fails to land the takedown.
Kristoff checks a leg kick.
Kristoff throws a hook but Hero blocks it.
Hero throws a shot from downtown. Kristoff moves away and avoids it.
Kristoff scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Some wild striking there from Kristoff.
Nice takedown defense from Kristoff. No joy for Hero on that attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kristoff feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Heros jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kristoff, as that shot connected.
Kristoff uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hero.
Hero tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kristoff paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kristoff swings for the body but Hero moves out of range.
Sam Kristoff is winning the standup battle so far.
Kristoff throws a series of punches but Hero avoids them all with ease.
Hero shoots in looking for a takedown. Kristoff tries to sprawl out of it but Hero keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kristoff manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Sam Kristoff is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hero does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A combination from Hero does no damage.
Kristoff throws a body punch but Hero moves out of range.
Kristoff scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Hero is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kristoff rather than just go for the knockout.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Hero misses with a takedown attempt - Kristoff sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A punch combination from Hero misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kristoff showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hero.
Kristoff stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kristoff wants it to stay on the feet.
Kristoff fails to land with a series of punches.
Kristoff goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Kristoff thows a body shot but no joy.
Hero shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kristoff as he avoids it easily.
Kristoff misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A punch combination from Kristoff misses.
Kristoff ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hero moves away.
Hero connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hero closes the distance and clinches up with Kristoff, looking for a takedown. Hero pushes Kristoff against the cage but Kristoff circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kristoff misses with a series of wild punches.
Hero on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kristoff swinging wildly here.
Kristoff misses with a head kick.
Hero changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kristoff tries to avoid it but Hero manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kristoff to the ground. Kristoff escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hero shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nice sprawl there from Kristoff as Hero shoots in.
Hero misses with a takedown attempt - Kristoff sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kristoff lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kristoff avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hero has a takedown stuffed.
Kristoff misses with a low kick.
Kristoff throws a right and a left that Hero avoids nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sam Kristoff dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Kristoff misses with a jab, cross combination.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hero.
Kristoff misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kristoff throws a one two combo.
Kristoff looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kristoff looks to land a combination but Hero avoids it well.
Some bone on bone action there as Kristoff checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Hero swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kristoff bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Nice uppercut there from Kristoff.
Kristoff on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nice takedown defense from Kristoff. No joy for Hero on that attempt.
Kristoff with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hero keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kristoff keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Sam Kristoff has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aruneru Hero.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kristoff throws a head kick that misses.
Hero lands with a good body shot.
Kristoff tries to bum rush Hero with a series of wild strikes but Hero uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kristoff wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hero gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kristoff.
Hero fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kristoff on the side of the head.
Kristoff avoids the head kick by Hero.
Kristoff lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hero circles away quickly and effectively.
Hero is trying desperately to land a takedown but Kristoff is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Hero.
Hero closes the distance and clinches up with Kristoff, looking for a takedown. Hero pushes Kristoff against the cage but Kristoff circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hero tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kristoff sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hero somewhat.
Hero slips a jab and a cross from Kristoff.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kristoff takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nice sprawl there from Kristoff as Hero shoots in.
A jab from Kristoff does it's job there.
Kristoff misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hero avoids the head kick by Kristoff.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hero darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kristoff throws a right hand that Hero ducks under and follows up with a left that Hero also avoids with ease.
Hero fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kristoff throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hero sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kristoff keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kristoff uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hero.
Kristoff throws a nice looking combination but Hero bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Kristoff does no damage.
Hero moves out of range of the strikes.
Good standup being displayed there by Hero as he connects with a hook.
Hero throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sloppy strikes from Hero. Those never looked like landing.
Nice takedown defense from Kristoff. No joy for Hero on that attempt.
Kristoff rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hero moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hero shoots in for a double leg but Kristoff sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kristoff stuffs the takedown attempt from Hero. Hero gets slowly back to his feet.
Kristoff wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kristoff misses with a few strikes there.
Hero stalks Kristoff and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Kristoff's face. Kristoff staggers backwards, shaken.
Hero scores with a shot to the body.
Hero shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kristoff as he avoids it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kristoff shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Hero eats them both and turns towards Kristoff to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Aruneru Hero has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hero doesn't manage to clinch there - Kristoff circles away.
Kristoff tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hero was well out of range. Poor timing from Kristoff.
Hero looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kristoff scores with a body shot.
Hero misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kristoff moves out of range of the body kick from Hero.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hero fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kristoff stuffs the takedown attempt from Hero. Hero gets slowly back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hero throws a right and a left that Kristoff avoids nicely.
Sam Kristoff is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hero misses with the combination.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Sam Kristoff.
Well Kristoff has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sam Kristoff!