PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Flynn Cruz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Don Clones Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Cruz
vs
Clones Jr

188 cm
25
210 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

187 cm
16
215 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

KAISER

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Flynn Cruz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Don Clones Jr!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Illya Tyunina and Valeri Chadov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clones Jr throws a head kick that misses.
Clones Jr throws a head kick that misses.
Clones Jr is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Clones Jr lands a head kick. Cruz smiles back at him and beckons him forward.

Cruz shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Clones Jr's guard.
Cruz scoring with punches to the head and body.
Cruz has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Cruz trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Cruz's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Cruz works a leg free and moves into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cruz controlling the action here.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Flynn Cruz.
Cruz missing with a left hand there. Clones Jr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Clones Jr connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Clones Jr connects with a leg kick. Cruz looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A punch combination from Cruz misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cruz looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Don Clones Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Clones Jr moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.

Cruz closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Cruz lands in his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cruz is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Clones Jr looking for a sweep. Not yet Clones Jr, not yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A good leg kick by Clones Jr.
Clones Jr lands a nice leg kick that just misses Cruz's sensitive parts.
Clones Jr throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Cruz looks to land a right hand but Clones Jr moved out of range.
Clones Jr throws a sloppy head kick and Cruz moves out of range easily.
Don Clones Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Clones Jr misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Clones Jr connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Clones Jr fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Cruz.
Clones Jr tries a head kick but it misses.
Clones Jr fails with an attempt to clinch.
Clones Jr connects with an inside leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Clones Jr scores with a spinning back kick!
Cruz is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Clones Jr throws a quick inside leg kick.
A good leg kick by Clones Jr.
Clones Jr connects with an inside leg kick.
Clones Jr lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Cruz is breathing heavily.
Cruz throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

Cruz tries to keep at a distance but Clones Jr has taken the fight into the clinch.
Clones Jr misses with the head strike.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Clones Jr is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cruz is defending well for now.
Clones Jr missing with knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Clones Jr fails to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Don Clones Jr dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

A solid leg kick lands there for Clones Jr.
Clones Jr looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Clones Jr fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Cruz.
Cruz throws a chopping leg kick but Clones Jr manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Clones Jr buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Cruz misses with a straight right.
Clones Jr lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Cruz swinging wildly here.
Cruz takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Clones Jr is looking to clinch.
Cruz misses with the combination.
Clones Jr tries to clinch up but Cruz circles away and keeps his distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Cruz throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Clones Jr tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Cruz is in Clones Jr's guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cruz controlling from the top position.
Cruz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Clones Jr is looking to slow Cruz down with leg kicks.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clones Jr fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Flynn Cruz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cruz takes a kick to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Cruz feints and as Clones Jr raises his hands in defense, Cruz changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Cruz's corner is telling him to maintain position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Flynn Cruz.
Clones Jr scores with a leg kick.
Cruz takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Cruz circles away from the clinch attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Clones Jr there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Clones Jr throws a head kick that half lands.
Clones Jr tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cruz swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cruz connects with a good right hand that stumbles Clones Jr. Clones Jr circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Cruz has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Clones Jr.
Clones Jr lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Clones Jr throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Clones Jr lands a head kick!
Clones Jr throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Clones Jr fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Cruz.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clones Jr scores with a push kick.
That kick from Clones Jr tenderised Cruz's leg. Cruz is trying to keep his angry face on.
Clones Jr scoring well with a low kick there.
Cruz keeps the fight on the outside.
Clones Jr connects with an inside leg kick.
Clones Jr moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Clones Jr scores with a leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Clones Jr.
Clones Jr connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Clones Jr lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Cruz crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Clones Jr - the referee stops the clock and Cruz gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Clones Jr. Cruz manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Don Clones Jr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

A nice inside leg kick there by Clones Jr. That's going to slow Cruz down.
Clones Jr scores with a push kick.

Cruz scores with a takedown into Clones Jr's guard.
Clones Jr 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.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Clones Jr wants to sweep but no luck.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Don Clones Jr wasn't active enough on the ground.
Clones Jr lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Clones Jr scores with a head kick.
Clones Jr dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Cruz. That did some damage!
Good leg kick by Clones Jr there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Cruz stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Clones Jr.
A chopping leg kick lands by Clones Jr.
A nice leg kick lands there from Clones Jr.
Clones Jr feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Cruz's calf.
Clones Jr scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Clones Jr lands a nice looking body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Clones Jr fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Clones Jr scores with a head kick. Cruz tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clones Jr throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Cruz's head.
Clones Jr fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Cruz.
A chopping leg kick lands by Clones Jr.
Clones Jr lands a high kick!
Clones Jr buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Clones Jr turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Clones Jr, right into the meat.
Clones Jr scoring well with a low kick there.
Clones Jr lands a leg kick that knocks Cruz off balance momentarily.
Clones Jr throws a nice outside leg kick.
Clones Jr connects with a leg kick. Cruz looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Don Clones Jr is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clones Jr scoring well with a low kick there.
Cruz takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Clones Jr connects with an inside leg kick.
Cruz dives in and grabs Clones Jr's left leg, looking for a takedown. Clones Jr pushes down on Cruz's head and hops out.
Cruz misses with a takedown attempt - Clones Jr sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A head kick from Clones Jr lands but Cruz takes it in his stride.
Clones Jr lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Clones Jr throws a leg kick which misses Cruz's front leg but catches the back leg as Cruz tries to avoid it.
Clones Jr lands with a kick to the temple. Cruz shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
A head kick from Clones Jr lands but Cruz takes it in his stride.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clones Jr feints and then cracks Cruz's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Cruz down.
Clones Jr has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cruz has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Clones Jr.
Clones Jr throws a leg kick which misses Cruz's front leg but catches the back leg as Cruz tries to avoid it.
Cruz misses with a few strikes there.
Clones Jr scores with a head kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Clones Jr scores with a leg kick.
Clones Jr connects with a leg kick. Cruz looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Clones Jr fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Clones Jr throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Flynn Cruz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Clones Jr doesn't manage to clinch there - Cruz circles away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Don Clones Jr comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Clones Jr 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 Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 27:30
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Don Clones Jr!