PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kaneonuskatew Citlali (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Killian Savas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Citlali
vs
Savas

170 cm
25
175 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

175 cm
21
177 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Very quick

Good takedowns
Brawler
Solid 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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kaneonuskatew Citlali!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Killian Savas!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Wagner Zegers and Albert Achterberg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Savas tries for a takedown but Citlali circles away easily
and Citlali counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Savas thinking.
Savas cracks the inside of Citlali's front leg.

Citlali gets tackled into the cage by Savas. Savas maintains the clinch.

Savas jumps guard.
Savas is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Citlali's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Savas is trying to control the position but Citlali postures up.
Savas manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Savas trying to control but Citlali is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Savas misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Savas sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Citlali is squirming around, avoiding Savas's attempts to control the action.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Citlali is looking to get to half guard.
Savas wants to control the pace but Citlali is squirming around nicely.
Savas lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.

It looks like Kaneonuskatew Citlali has been cut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Savas gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!

Savas moves into the clinch.
Citlali tries to circle away but Savas has him pinned against the cage.
Citlali is trying to break the clinch but Savas is controlling him.
Savas lands a shoulder strike.

Kaneonuskatew Citlali's cut is getting worse.
Citlali working hard to break the clinch.
Savas drops down looking for an ankle pick but Citlali pulls his leg out and moves away.
Killian Savas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Savas uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Citlali.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Citlali fails to land with a series of punches.
Savas shoots in for a double leg but Citlali sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kaneonuskatew Citlali has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Killian Savas.
Savas avoids a punch combination nicely.
Savas is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Citlali could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Savas lands a nice leg kick that just misses Citlali's sensitive parts.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Savas is trying hard to land a takedown here. Citlali sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Citlali looks to land a right hand but Savas moved out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Killian Savas dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kaneonuskatew Citlali's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Savas with a poor takedown
and Citlali counters with a stiff right hand.
A head kick misses from Savas.
Citlali throws a hook but Savas blocks it.

Savas has taken the fight to the clinch.

Savas gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Citlali on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Citlali tries to get out of the position.
Citlali keeping moving, preventing Savas from controlling successfully.
Savas has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Citlali is proving hard to escape from.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Killian Savas was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Citlali jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Crunch! Savas slams his shin into Citlali's torso.
Savas tries for a takedown but Citlali circles away easily
and Citlali counters with a nice uppercut.
Savas fails with a takedown attempt.
Kaneonuskatew Citlali has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Killian Savas.
Citlali takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kaneonuskatew Citlali is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Savas shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Citlali manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Citlali keeping moving, preventing Savas from controlling successfully.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Killian Savas.
Savas looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.

Savas darts in and clinches Citlali up against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Savas has Citlali pressed against the cage.
Savas lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

Savas's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Savas wants to clinch up but Citlali keeps it at a distance.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Citlali is trying to push Savas away but Savas has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.

Savas manages to break the clinch.
Killian Savas is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Citlali rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Savas counters with a slapping leg kick.
Citlali doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.

Savas closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Citlali is staying active underneath Savas, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

Savas is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Citlali is just riding it out for now. Savas eventually gives up the hold.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Citlali is looking to get back to full guard here but Savas has managed to pass to side control instead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Killian Savas showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kaneonuskatew Citlali's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Savas has a takedown stuffed.
Killian Savas seems to be getting the better of the standup.

Savas looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

Savas decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Savas keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Citlali.
Savas shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Citlali but Citlali pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Savas changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Citlali tries to avoid it but Savas manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Citlali to the ground. Citlali escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kaneonuskatew Citlali has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Killian Savas.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Citlali throws an off balance right hand
and Savas counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Citlali lands a jab to the nose.
Savas shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Citlali but Citlali pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Citlali misses with an uppercut

and Savas counters with a single leg into guard. Citlali didn't expect that.
Citlali working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Savas.
Savas 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.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Citlali keeping moving, preventing Savas from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Killian Savas hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.

Savas clinches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Savas escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Citlali lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Savas at a distance.

Savas drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Savas misses with an attempted head punch from side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Citlali taking punishment in the form of punches.
Citlali stops Savas from passing to mount.
Savas taking a breather here.
Savas misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Savas thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Savas controlling the position from side mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Citlali tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Savas wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Killian Savas comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Savas 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Killian Savas!