PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Speed Exp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Krystofineziska Katakhonaunsauntz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Exp
vs
Katakhonaunsauntz

168 cm
25
130 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

155 cm
19
135 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Dangerous knees
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Speed Exp!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Krystofineziska Katakhonaunsauntz!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Bruno Hogan and Skip Squint.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Katakhonaunsauntz swats away the attempt to clinch by Exp.
Exp is looking to clinch but Katakhonaunsauntz is avoiding it.
Exp looks to clinch

and Katakhonaunsauntz counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Katakhonaunsauntz.
Katakhonaunsauntz loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Katakhonaunsauntz working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Exp will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

Katakhonaunsauntz gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Exp misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Exp stuffs the takedown.
Speed Exp seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Exp closes the distance but Katakhonaunsauntz moves to the side

so Katakhonaunsauntz counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Exp is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Katakhonaunsauntz is controlling him.

Katakhonaunsauntz postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Exp is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Katakhonaunsauntz, into his guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Katakhonaunsauntz has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Exp can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Exp wants to stand and escape but instead Katakhonaunsauntz has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Katakhonaunsauntz controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Katakhonaunsauntz prevents Exp from getting back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Krystofineziska Katakhonaunsauntz wasn't active enough on the ground.
Katakhonaunsauntz tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Exp swivels and escapes.
Katakhonaunsauntz takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.

Katakhonaunsauntz is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Exp's half guard.
Katakhonaunsauntz controlling the pace.
Exp is breathing heavily.
Katakhonaunsauntz sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Exp defending well though.
Katakhonaunsauntz looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Katakhonaunsauntz uses his free foot to push down on Exp's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Exp.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Katakhonaunsauntz landing strikes from the mount and Exp is in trouble!
Katakhonaunsauntz has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Exp's face.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Katakhonaunsauntz controlling from the full mount.
A nice elbow there by Katakhonaunsauntz.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Katakhonaunsauntz lands a heavy elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Krystofineziska Katakhonaunsauntz dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Exp moves to clinch but Katakhonaunsauntz breaks away

and Katakhonaunsauntz counters with a shoot takedown. Exp fights it but they end up in guard.
Katakhonaunsauntz is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

Katakhonaunsauntz drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Katakhonaunsauntz jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Katakhonaunsauntz content to stall in guard here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Krystofineziska Katakhonaunsauntz was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Exp connects with a solid leg kick.
Katakhonaunsauntz avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Katakhonaunsauntz shoots for a takedown but Exp saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

Exp tries to sprawl but Katakhonaunsauntz drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Katakhonaunsauntz in particular looking to stall.
Exp knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Katakhonaunsauntz on the ground.
Exp looks like he's trying to stand up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Katakhonaunsauntz in particular looking to stall.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Krystofineziska Katakhonaunsauntz was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Katakhonaunsauntz shoots in but Exp avoids the takedown attempt easily.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Katakhonaunsauntz.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Katakhonaunsauntz trying to control the position but Exp is working away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Katakhonaunsauntz fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Katakhonaunsauntz taking a breather here.
Katakhonaunsauntz looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Exp is avoiding damage well.
Katakhonaunsauntz working the ground and pound.
Exp tries to escape but Katakhonaunsauntz is in control.
Katakhonaunsauntz should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Katakhonaunsauntz is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Exp is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Katakhonaunsauntz scores with punches from side control.
Katakhonaunsauntz remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Katakhonaunsauntz lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Krystofineziska Katakhonaunsauntz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Exp stuffs the takedown.

Katakhonaunsauntz gets a double leg takedown into Exp's guard.
Katakhonaunsauntz not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Katakhonaunsauntz in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Katakhonaunsauntz's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Katakhonaunsauntz's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Katakhonaunsauntz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Katakhonaunsauntz content to stall in guard here.

Krystofineziska Katakhonaunsauntz has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Katakhonaunsauntz tries to score a power double leg takedown but Exp sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Katakhonaunsauntz somewhat.
Katakhonaunsauntz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Katakhonaunsauntz.
Speed Exp has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Krystofineziska Katakhonaunsauntz.
Exp throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Katakhonaunsauntz's head.
Speed Exp is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Exp tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Katakhonaunsauntz manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Exp tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Katakhonaunsauntz counters with a nice double leg into side control. Exp won't be happy with that.

Katakhonaunsauntz thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Katakhonaunsauntz throwing shots but missing, from side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ground and pound from Katakhonaunsauntz seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Katakhonaunsauntz wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Exp, who protects the arm well.
Exp takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Katakhonaunsauntz is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Exp's shoulder. That is not cool.

Katakhonaunsauntz stands up and beckons Exp to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Exp keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Exp is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Katakhonaunsauntz changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Exp looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Katakhonaunsauntz is looking to take a break and control but Exp is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Katakhonaunsauntz has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Exp bucks up and tries to throw Katakhonaunsauntz off but instead Katakhonaunsauntz has got his back!
Krystofineziska Katakhonaunsauntz 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.
Katakhonaunsauntz is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Katakhonaunsauntz is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Speed Exp has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

And that's the end of the fight!
Krystofineziska Katakhonaunsauntz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Katakhonaunsauntz winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Hugh Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Krystofineziska Katakhonaunsauntz!