PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Maniek Krol (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rafael Inclan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Krol
vs
Inclan

185 cm
25
150 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

225 cm
27
165 lbs
3 - 8 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
KO power

BJJ Brown Belt
Good low kicks
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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Maniek Krol!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rafael Inclan!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Tarja Halkonen and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Krol tries to close the distance and clinch but Inclan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Inclan closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Krol missing with knees to the body.
Inclan wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Krol is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Inclan is defending well for now.
Krol lands a knee to the head.

It looks like Rafael Inclan has been cut.
Krol throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Inclan blocks it with crossed arms.
A knee to the head by Krol.
Krol looking to throw knees to the head but Inclan is blocking nicely.
Krol is breathing heavily.
Inclan drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Krol prevents a takedown attempt there.
Inclan on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Krol landing knees to the body.
Krol misses with an elbow over the top.
Inclan is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Krol is keeping busy.
Inclan is looking for a takedown.
Maniek Krol has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rafael Inclan.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Inclan drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Inclan managing to block the knees to the body from Krol.
Krol tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Inclan avoids it.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Krol just misses with a elbow thrown towards Inclan's brow.
Krol unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Krol blocking some punches.
Inclan is trying to pull guard but Krol turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Krol prevents Inclan from breaking the clinch.
Krol misses with an elbow strike.
A frustrated look appears on Inclan's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Inclan is working for takedown but Krol is calmly controlling the position for now.
Krol is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Inclan is defending well for now.
Krol prevents Inclan from breaking the clinch.
Inclan takes an elbow to the temple.
Krol creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Inclan is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Krol is defending well for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krol throws an elbow but it misses.
Krol missing with knees to the body.
Inclan is trying to force a seperation but Krol has the dominant position.
Inclan avoiding damage as Krol throws knees to the body.
Krol throws a knee to the head but misses.
Inclan is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Krol tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Inclan avoids it.
Inclan tries to pull guard but Krol won't allow it.
Inclan tries for a takedown but Krol manages to get underhooks.
Krol misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Inclan.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Inclan managing to block the knees to the body from Krol.
Krol is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Krol prevents the takedown attempt.
Inclan avoiding damage as Krol throws knees to the body.
Inclan has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Krol after a bit of a struggle.
Inclan goes for a takedown in the clinch but Krol prevents it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Inclan working aggressively here.

Inclan manages to break the clinch.
Krol doesn't manage to clinch there - Inclan circles away.

Inclan closes the distance and clinches.
Krol misses with an elbow over the top.
Inclan is trying to push Krol away but Krol has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Krol throws a knee to the head but misses.
Inclan wants to get back to striking at distance but Krol won't allow it.
Inclan blocks an elbow strike.
Krol throws an elbow but it misses.
Krol throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Krol prevents Inclan from breaking the clinch.
Inclan wants to break free but Krol has control.
Inclan avoiding damage as Krol throws knees to the body.
Inclan tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Krol smiles and moves away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Inclan finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Krol really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Inclan shoots in and drives through. Krol sprawls well.
Krol tries to clinch but Inclan moves out of range.
Krol is looking to clinch but Inclan is avoiding it.
Maniek Krol is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Inclan has Krol up against the cage in a clinch.
Inclan blocks the elbow strike.
Inclan can't break the clinch.
Krol tries to land a knee to the head but misses.

Inclan jumps into guard, dragging Krol to the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Inclan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Inclan wants to stand and escape but Krol is having none of it.

Krol gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Krol tries to clinch up but Inclan circles away and keeps his distance.
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 Maniek Krol will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Rafael Inclan's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Inclan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Krol moves away.
Inclan shoots in for a double leg but Krol sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Krol tries to clinch up.
Inclan fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

Krol clinches.
Krol keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Inclan's efforts to push away.
Krol landing knees to the body.
Krol tries to land knees in the clinch but Inclan avoids the damage to the body.
Inclan wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Krol tries a knee to the head but Inclan blocks it.
Krol blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Inclan is trying to force a seperation but Krol has the dominant position.
Inclan managing to block the knees to the body from Krol.
Krol on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Inclan is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Krol is defending well.
Maniek Krol has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rafael Inclan.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Inclan tries to circle away but Krol has him pinned against the cage.
Krol misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Inclan.
Krol lands a nice knee to the body.
Inclan managing to block the knees to the body from Krol.
Inclan tries to pull guard but Krol holds him up against the cage and eventually Inclan drops back down to his feet.
Inclan tries to pull guard but Krol won't allow it.
Krol tries to land a knee to the head but Inclan blocks with his arms.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Inclan is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Krol to keep the fight standing.
Inclan avoiding damage as Krol throws knees to the body.
Inclan wants to get back to striking at distance but Krol won't allow it.
Krol is pressed up against the cage. Inclan has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Krol down to the mat. Krol avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

Inclan rushes Krol and presses him up against the cage.
Inclan has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Krol avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Inclan with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Inclan tries to pull guard but Krol forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Krol obliges.
Inclan managing to block the knees to the body from Krol.
Inclan is trying to push Krol away but Krol has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Inclan on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Inclan is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Inclan has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Krol after a bit of a struggle.
Inclan tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Krol just stands there and leans against the cage.
Krol misses with an elbow strike.
Inclan misses with a body punch.
Inclan blocks an elbow strike.
Krol trying to land knees to the body.
Inclan goes for a takedown in the clinch but Krol prevents it.
Krol throws an elbow that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Inclan tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Inclan tries to break free but Krol pushes him back against the cage.
Inclan dodges an elbow strike from Krol.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Krol as Inclan tries to tie him up.
Inclan tries to break the clinch but Krol is controlling the position.
Krol missing with knees to the body.
Inclan tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Krol smiles and moves away.
Inclan tries to score a power double leg takedown but Krol sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Inclan somewhat.
Inclan looks for a takedown but Krol sprawls well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Inclan shoots in for a takedown but Krol shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Krol defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Inclan.
Krol doesn't manage to clinch there - Inclan circles away.
Krol tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Krol keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

Krol clinches.
Krol landing knees to the body.
Maniek Krol has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Inclan wants to take the fight to the mat but Krol manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Krol tries to land a knee to the head but Inclan blocks with his arms.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Inclan gets control of Krol's arms and successfully pulls guard. Inclan will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Krol has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Krol tries to stand but Inclan is controlling from the bottom.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Inclan is trying to control the position but Krol postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Maniek Krol will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Rafael Inclan's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Inclan will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

Krol moves into the clinch.
Inclan avoiding damage as Krol throws knees to the body.
Krol is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Inclan is defending well for now.
Krol trying to land knees to the body.
Inclan has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Krol lands a nice knee to the body.
Inclan is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Krol throws a knee to the head but misses.
Krol managing to block the knees to the body from Inclan.
Inclan drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Krol gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Maniek Krol has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rafael Inclan.
Inclan avoids a wild elbow strike from Krol.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Inclan misses with a body punch.
Krol missing with knees to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Inclan misses with an elbow strike.
Inclan avoiding damage as Krol throws knees to the body.
Krol missing with knees to the body.
Inclan wants a takedown but no success here.
Inclan tries to pull guard but Krol holds him up against the cage and eventually Inclan drops back down to his feet.
Inclan is trying to pull guard but Krol turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Inclan wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

Inclan has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Krol uses from the top position.
Krol wants to get up but he can't break Inclan's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Inclan is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Krol defends well.
Inclan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krol tries to stand but Inclan is controlling from the bottom.
Inclan manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Krol manages to get himself to full guard.
Krol wants to get back to his feet but Inclan is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Inclan trying to control but Krol is working from the bottom.
Inclan working some strikes from top position.
Inclan throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Krol works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Inclan trying to control the position from guard on top but Krol is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Inclan looking to pass the guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Inclan wants to control from the top but Krol keeps moving.

Krol manages to escape and get back to his feet.

Inclan darts in and clinches Krol up against the cage.
Inclan fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Inclan is trying to force a seperation but Krol has the dominant position.
Krol tries to land a knee to the head but Inclan blocks with his arms.
Krol has Inclan pressed against the cage, preventing Inclan from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Inclan stalling in the clinch but Krol improves position.
Krol blocks the elbow strike.
Inclan on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Krol missing with knees to the body.
Inclan tries to circle away but Krol has him pinned against the cage.
Inclan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Krol has Inclan pressed against the cage, preventing Inclan from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Inclan working aggressively here.
Krol with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Inclan is working for takedown but Krol is calmly controlling the position for now.
Inclan managing to block the knees to the body from Krol.
Inclan tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

Inclan has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Krol uses from the top position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Krol won't allow Inclan to sweep him here.
Krol tries to stand but Inclan is controlling from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Inclan is on top in guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Krol wants to stand up but Inclan is controlling him.
Rafael Inclan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Maniek Krol is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Inclan drops back looking for a leg! Krol is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Krol manages to kick Inclan off! Inclan jumps back into Krol's guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rafael Inclan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Krol has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:29
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Maniek Krol!
A victorious Maniek Krol thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.