PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Caius Creatine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Virgil Kowalford (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Creatine comes to the cage accompanied by Sabaton - Metal Crue. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Creatine
vs
Kowalford

160 cm
24
163 lbs
8 - 10 - 1

178 cm
20
167 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very quick

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Caius Creatine!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Virgil Kowalford!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Alec Ball and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kowalford throws a hook to the side of Creatine's head but Creatine sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
No joy there for Kowalford, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kowalford swings for the body but Creatine moves out of range.
A cross from Kowalford lands.
Creatine steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kowalford.
Kowalford is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Creatine.
Kowalford punishes Creatine's body with a nice straight punch.
Kowalford takes a swing at Creatine's ribcage but misses.
Creatine keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

Creatine feints and as Kowalford raises his hands in defense, Creatine changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Creatine wants to control from the top but Kowalford keeps moving.
Creatine throwing strikes from guard but Kowalford blocks nicely.
Kowalford looking to hit a scissor sweep but Creatine is one step ahead there.
Creatine tries to free his leg and advance position but Kowalford is retaining full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Creatine wants to control from the top but Kowalford keeps moving.
Creatine tries to stand but Kowalford is controlling from the bottom.

Creatine gets to his feet. Kowalford looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Creatine drops his hands momentarily and Kowalford takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kowalford lands a really nice looking cross but Creatine seems unphased.
Kowalford throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

Creatine moves into the clinch.

Creatine breaks from the clinch.
Creatine scores with a hook to the body. Kowalford takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kowalford throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kowalford lands a slapping body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Creatine clinches with his opponent.
Kowalford misses with a hook to the ribs.

Creatine gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Kowalford is pressing down on Creatine's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Kowalford is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Creatine might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Creatine is looking to work some ground and pound but Kowalford has wrist control.
Creatine throwing strikes but missing.
Creatine in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Creatine throws a big elbow that misses.
Kowalford looking to hit a scissor sweep but Creatine is one step ahead there.

Creatine decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Kowalford, up you get!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kowalford misses with a double jab.
Kowalford fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Creatine takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Creatine on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A head kick misses from Creatine.
Kowalford misses with an uppercut
and Creatine counters with a body kick.
Kowalford misses with a wild body shot.
Kowalford thows a body shot but no joy.
Kowalford lands a head shot.
Kowalford is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Creatine rather than just go for the knockout.

Creatine has Kowalford up against the cage in a clinch.
Creatine creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kowalford's defenses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Creatine breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kowalford falls off balance throwing a combination
and Creatine counters with a good low kick that Kowalford was not able to check.
Creatine moves forwards but Kowalford connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kowalford looks to score with a jab to the body but Creatine is just out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kowalford tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Creatine was well out of range. Poor timing from Kowalford.
Creatine takes a swing at Kowalford's ribcage but misses.
Kowalford is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Kowalford stuns Creatine with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kowalford throws a series of punches but Creatine moves out of range.
Virgil Kowalford seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Creatine steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kowalford.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kowalford changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.

Kowalford has taken the fight to the clinch.

Creatine pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Caius Creatine will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Kowalford moves into range and clinches up with Creatine.

Creatine's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kowalford misses with a two punch combination.
Creatine takes one on the chin but keeps coming.

Kowalford clinches up against the cage.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Creatine effectively controlling the action here.
Kowalford has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.

Creatine gets control of Kowalford's arms and successfully pulls guard. Creatine will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Creatine wants to sweep but no luck.
Creatine pulls Kowalford in to control the position.

Creatine working for a triangle but Kowalford defends it easily.
Creatine keeping moving, preventing Kowalford from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Creatine pulls Kowalford in close to prevent any damage.
Kowalford wants to get up but he can't break Creatine's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Kowalford throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kowalford stopping the sweep attempt from Creatine.

Kowalford drops back looking for a leg! Creatine is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Creatine manages to kick Kowalford off! Kowalford jumps back into Creatine's guard.
Creatine looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kowalford is one step ahead there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Creatine lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Kowalford!
Creatine takes Kowalford's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Kowalford is in trouble.

Creatine is persistently looking for the submission but Kowalford is defending it well.

Creatine working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.

Kowalford fending off the submission attempt from Creatine.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Will Creatine go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Creatine is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Kowalford is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Caius Creatine overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Creatine looking for the RNC.
Creatine avoiding Kowalford 's attempts to control his hands.

Creatine working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Kowalford can't escape the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Creatine doesn't have the hooks in and Kowalford manages to turn into his guard.
Kowalford trying to control the position from guard on top but Creatine is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Kowalford is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Creatine is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Creatine has escaped and now he's on top!
Kowalford looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Creatine passes easily into side control. Nice work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Creatine in side control, throwing shots but Kowalford defends.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sloppy strikes there by Creatine.
Creatine laying and praying for a moment but Kowalford takes advantage and regains half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Caius Creatine dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Kowalford closes the distance and pushes Creatine back into the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Kowalford's face as he tries to break the clinch.

Creatine breaks the clinch.

Kowalford moves into the clinch.
Creatine lands a nice knee to the body.
Kowalford letting Creatine take a breather here.

Creatine escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Creatine takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kowalford misses with a two punch combination.
Creatine avoids the body shot from Kowalford.
Kowalford cracks Creatine with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kowalford misses with a straight right.
Creatine avoids a punch combination nicely.
Donk. Kowalford catches Creatine right on the button with a cross.
Creatine misses with a wild body shot.
Caius Creatine is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kowalford swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Creatine looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kowalford works Creatine's body with a nice hook.
Kowalford lands a right hook to the body.
Creatine throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kowalford digs a good hook to Creatine's body.

Creatine closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Creatine is trying to control the action in half guard but Kowalford is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kowalford wants to get back to full guard.
Creatine sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kowalford defending well though.
Kowalford is looking for a sweep. Creatine is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Creatine decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Kowalford scores with a nice right hand.
Kowalford thows a left - swing and a miss!

Kowalford has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kowalford trying to control the position but instead, Creatine has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kowalford into the cage.
Kowalford misses with a punch to the body.

Creatine jumps into guard, dragging Kowalford to the mat.
Kowalford stopping the sweep attempt from Creatine.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kowalford trying to control but Creatine is working from the bottom.

Creatine manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Creatine throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kowalford lands a jab to Creatine's midsection.
Virgil Kowalford has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Creatine closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

Creatine's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kowalford misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kowalford throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Creatine ducks right into an uppercut from Kowalford.
Creatine doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Creatine shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Kowalford napping and manages to drive through into side control!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kowalford is looking for a sweep.
Kowalford dodges the ground and pound from Creatine.
Creatine lands some shots froms side control.

Creatine is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kowalford knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kowalford is looking to regain half guard here but Creatine keeps moving and retains side control.
Caius Creatine is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Creatine staying calm.

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 Caius Creatine.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Creatine, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:28
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Caius Creatine!
Caius Creatine decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.