PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Viktor Kafka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cannabis Sativa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kafka's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Welcome to the Jungle. Sativa has chosen Rasta say SMOKE as his entrance music. Cannabis Sativa has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Kafka
vs
Sativa

183 cm
25
192 lbs
14 - 5 - 0

194 cm
23
190 lbs
8 - 1 - 0

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Viktor Kafka!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Cannabis Sativa!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Cecil Peabody and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Kafka. Sativa does a little dance to reset his feet.

Sativa fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kafka, pushing him back against the cage.
Kafka blocks an elbow strike from Sativa.
Sativa scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sativa lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

It looks like Viktor Kafka has been cut.
Sativa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sativa keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kafka's efforts to push away.
Sativa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sativa changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kafka fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Kafka bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sativa's head backwards.
Sativa moves in looking to clinch but Kafka pushes him off.
Kafka throws an overhand right that lands on Sativa's shoulder, as Sativa tries to avoid the shot.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sativa.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sativa takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kafka uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Sativa on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Sativa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Sativa shoots in and gets a takedown into Kafka's guard.
Kafka is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Sativa chips away with some ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sativa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kafka is keeping the position for now.
Sativa controlling from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kafka utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sativa wants to control from the top but Kafka keeps moving.
Kafka keeping full guard, as Sativa tries to pass.
Sativa trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sativa postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sativa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kafka is keeping the position for now.
Sativa missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sativa trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sativa accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sativa postures up in Kafka's guard and throws a big left but Kafka blocks it.
Sativa is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sativa throws a big elbow that misses.
Kafka keeping moving, preventing Sativa from controlling successfully.
Sativa is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Kafka working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sativa.
Kafka is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Sativa is controlling him.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sativa working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sativa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kafka swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cannabis Sativa dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Viktor Kafka's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sativa.
Kafka blocks a head kick by Sativa.
Kafka checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Sativa tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Kafka manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kafka lands with an uppercut that bounces Sativa off the cage and back into range.
Cannabis Sativa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sativa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kafka.
Kafka looks to score with a jab to the body but Sativa is just out of range.
Kafka bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kafka throws a series of punches but Sativa avoids them all with ease.

Sativa closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Kafka regains half guard, as Sativa was trying to land strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sativa throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Sativa trying to control the action but Kafka is working from the bottom.
Kafka keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Sativa not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Sativa missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Cannabis Sativa has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sativa throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Kafka to regain full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sativa throwing strikes from guard but Kafka blocks nicely.
Kafka is looking to stand up but Sativa isn't so interested in that idea.
Sativa looking to sit in guard and control but Kafka gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Kafka stays in close to Sativa's body and controls the position.
Kafka throws a big elbow that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kafka slips nicely into half guard.
Kafka wants to free his trapped foot but Sativa is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kafka moves into full mount! Sativa won't be happy about that!
Kafka raining down hammerfists from mount.
Sativa is wriggling around trying to escape.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kafka throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Kafka throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Kafka 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.
Kafka throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Kafka looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Sativa is trying to escape the mount.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kafka trying to control but Sativa is having none of it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sativa is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Sativa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sativa tries to clinch up but Kafka circles away and keeps his distance.
Nice body kick from Sativa.
Sativa fakes the leg kick and cracks Kafka in the body.
Sativa attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Sativa fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Sativa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Kafka misses the target.
Sativa throws a leg kick but Kafka checks it.
Sativa bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Sativa tries to clinch but Kafka moves out of range.
Sativa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sativa takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Sativa throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kafka counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sativa closes the distance and clinches up with Kafka, looking for a takedown. Sativa pushes Kafka against the cage but Kafka circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Sativa throws out a loose jab but Kafka uses good head movement to avoid it.

Sativa has closed the distance and engaged Kafka in a clinch.
Sativa tries for a takedown but Kafka manages to get underhooks.
Viktor Kafka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cannabis Sativa.
Sativa lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kafka backwards.
Kafka blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Sativa is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kafka is defending well for now.
Sativa throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kafkas head.
Kafka tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sativa's elbow.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Sativa just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kafka's brow.
Sativa pushes Kafka back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sativa lands an elbow that stopped Kafka in his tracks for a moment.
Kafka avoids a wild elbow strike from Sativa.
Sativa throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Kafka avoids a wild elbow strike from Sativa.
Kafka tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sativa's elbow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sativa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kafka's elbow.
Sativa swings wildly with an uppercut but Kafka uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sativa tries to throw a body punch but Kafka avoids it by throwing Sativa back against the cage.
Kafka blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sativa throws an elbow but it misses.
Kafka lands a right hand.
Kafka scores with a shoulder strike.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Sativa fails to land.
Sativa misses with a punch on the inside.
Kafka has a couple of punches blocked by Sativa.

Kafka breaks from the clinch.
Good work by Kafka as he checks the leg kick.
A low kick from Kafka is predictable there
and Sativa counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Kafka throws a front kick that sends Sativa stumbling back into the cage.
Sativa pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sativa. Kafka does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cannabis Sativa seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sativa thows a body shot but no joy.
Sativa lands a front kick.
Kafka fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kafka avoids the head kick by Sativa.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sativa throws a wild body kick that Kafka sees coming a mile off.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sativa throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kafka sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A bone on bone clash there as Sativa blocks the leg kick.
Kafka blocks a head kick by Sativa.
Sativa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kafka.
Kafka throws the left hand but Sativa avoids the punch easily.
Sativa ducks under a wild hook from Kafka.
Sativa throws a solid leg kick but Kafka takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Sativa.
Sativa goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sativa throws a chopping leg kick but Kafka manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kafka works the jab nicely.
Kafka checks a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cannabis Sativa really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Viktor Kafka's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Sativa throws an overhand right that lands on Kafka's shoulder, as Kafka tries to avoid the shot.
Kafka takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Kafka takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Sativa thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Kafka if he has to take too many more of those.
Kafka takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sativa lands a head kick. Kafka smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Sativa lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
That kick from Kafka tenderised Sativa's leg. Sativa is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kafka tries to score with a low kick but Sativa moves his leg out of the way.
Sativa tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Kafka manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

Sativa has Kafka up against the cage in a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kafka blocks an elbow strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kafka is looking for a takedown.
Kafka swings wildly with an uppercut but Sativa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kafka blocks an elbow strike from Sativa.
Sativa avoids the elbow strike from Kafka, against the cage.
Sativa throws an elbow that misses.
Sativa misses with the head strike.
Kafka stalls.
Kafka is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Sativa working aggressively here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kafka lands a left hand.
Kafka tries to break free but Sativa pushes him back against the cage.
Sativa tries for a takedown but Kafka manages to get underhooks.
Sativa is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Kafka misses with a punch on the inside.
Kafka avoids a wild elbow strike from Sativa.

Kafka breaks the clinch.
Sativa takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Sativa fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Viktor Kafka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cannabis Sativa.
Kafka works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kafka blocks the body kick.
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!
Kafka throws a nice looking combination but Sativa bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kafka throws a body punch but Sativa moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kafka misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Sativa counters with a leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Kafka misses the target.
Sativa shoots in for a takedown but Kafka shows good takedown defense.
Sativa throws a big shot that misses.

Kafka gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Sativa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kafka swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sativa wants to control from the top but Kafka keeps moving.
Sativa controlling from the top position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Sativa wants to control from the top but Kafka keeps moving.

Cannabis Sativa has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Kafka tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sativa sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kafka somewhat.
Kafka shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sativa scores with a nice strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cannabis Sativa dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Viktor Kafka's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Kafka dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sativa on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Sativa wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Sativa crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Kafka - the referee stops the clock and Sativa gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Kafka. Sativa manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Kafka throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Sativa walks forward, straight into a front kick from Kafka.
Sativa avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Sativa throws a front kick aimed at Kafka's knee but Kafka avoids it well.
Kafka throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sativa ducks under a wild hook from Kafka.
Kafka tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sativa cracks the inside of Kafka's front leg.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sativa jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kafka shoots in looking for a takedown but Sativa manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kafka's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Sativa wants to slow Kafka down by chopping away at his legs.
Kafka keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Sativa throws a leg kick which misses Kafka's front leg but catches the back leg as Kafka tries to avoid it.
Kafka fails with the takedown.
Sativa fails with a takedown attempt.
Kafka connects with a body shot.
Viktor Kafka has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sativa finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kafka leaves Sativa with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Viktor Kafka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cannabis Sativa.
Sativa shoots for a double leg takedown but Kafka sprawls well. He's pushed Sativa's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Sativa is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
That kick from Sativa tenderised Kafka's leg. Kafka is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kafka scores with a jab to the head.

It looks like Cannabis Sativa has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sativa attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kafka misses the jab.
Sativa stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sativa.
Kafka lands a nice looking body kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kafka swings for the body but Sativa moves out of range.
Kafka tries to score with a low kick but Sativa moves his leg out of the way.
Kafka looks for the body kick but Sativa saw that one coming.
Kafka stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sativa.
Sativa throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kafka's waist but Kafka gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sativa off to one side.
Kafka throws a leg kick that is checked
and Sativa counters with a nice uppercut.
Sativa missing with a left hand there. Kafka was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sativa misses with a kick to the body.
Kafka throws a leg kick
and Sativa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kafka blocks a head kick by Sativa.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kafka pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kafka lands with a cross.
Sativa throws a leg kick but Kafka checks it.
Sativa connects with a solid leg kick.
Sativa avoids the body shot from Kafka.
Sativa lands with a kick to the temple. Kafka shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Sativa defending well as Kafka loads up on a big left hand.
Kafka misses with a low kick.
Kafka wants to slow Sativa down by chopping away at his legs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sativa pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kafka is out of range and Sativa settles back down.
Cannabis Sativa is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Sativa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kafka.

And that's the end of the fight!
Viktor Kafka showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Sativa has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 47:48
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 47:48
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cannabis Sativa!
Cannabis Sativa is the new middleweight champion!