PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mohsin Ali (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andreas Kraniotakes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Andreas Kraniotakes has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Ali
vs
Kraniotakes

185 cm
19
205 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

190 cm
26
205 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Likes musicals

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 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mohsin Ali!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Andreas Kraniotakes!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kraniotakes slaps away a takedown attempt from Ali, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ali wants to clinch
and Kraniotakes counters with a head kick.

Kraniotakes looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Ali won't allow Kraniotakes to pass to mount.
Ali pushes Kraniotakes off looking to stand but Kraniotakes dives back in and keeps control.
Kraniotakes throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ali keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Kraniotakes working the head and body with strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Ali actively working from the bottom here.
Kraniotakes throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kraniotakes throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Ali to regain full guard.
Ali being controlled here, momentarily.
Kraniotakes has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kraniotakes throws a big right hand that misses.
Kraniotakes seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Kraniotakes working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Kraniotakes lands a couple of elbows.

Ali is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ali trying to keep a closed guard but Kraniotakes is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kraniotakes connects with a couple of short punches.
Kraniotakes controlling from the top position.
Kraniotakes postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Ali has momentary wrist control but Kraniotakes slips an elbow through the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kraniotakes showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Ali keeping moving, preventing Kraniotakes from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ali preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kraniotakes won't allow Ali to get back to his feet.
Kraniotakes makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Kraniotakes working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Ali is breathing heavily.
Kraniotakes trying to control but Ali is working from the bottom.
Kraniotakes is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Kraniotakes is working Ali over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Kraniotakes makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Kraniotakes scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Kraniotakes throws a big right hand that misses.
Kraniotakes looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Kraniotakes landing with the ground and pound.
Kraniotakes wants to control from the top but Ali keeps moving.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kraniotakes loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kraniotakes postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andreas Kraniotakes dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Kraniotakes is looking to clinch.

Kraniotakes fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Ali to the ground. Kraniotakes is now in Ali's guard.
Kraniotakes trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

Kraniotakes avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kraniotakes throwing strikes from guard but Ali blocks nicely.
Kraniotakes is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Kraniotakes keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ali's head.
Kraniotakes missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ali preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kraniotakes lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kraniotakes lands a couple of digs.
Kraniotakes is looking to work some ground and pound but Ali has wrist control.
Ali avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

Kraniotakes drops back, looking for a kneebar! Ali looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Ali looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Ali!
Kraniotakes manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!

Kraniotakes is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ali sees it coming and defends easily.
Ali wants to control but Kraniotakes is keeping busy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Kraniotakes there.

Ali looking for submissions off his back.

Ali actively working from the bottom here.

Kraniotakes is looking for a kimura here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kraniotakes scores with a couple of good hammerfists.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kraniotakes is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Kraniotakes is just content to waste time from the top position. Ali takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Kraniotakes trying to control the position from guard on top but Ali is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ali has momentary wrist control but Kraniotakes slips an elbow through the middle.
Kraniotakes scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Kraniotakes is in close to Ali's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Kraniotakes works over Ali with some ground and pound from guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Ali throws his legs up looking for a submission but Kraniotakes uses it to pass to side control.

Kraniotakes swings around for an armbar but Ali sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Kraniotakes's guard.
Ali won't allow Kraniotakes to get back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Ali is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Kraniotakes is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Kraniotakes has escaped and now he's on top!
Kraniotakes landing some decent shots from guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andreas Kraniotakes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Kraniotakes shoots in and gets a takedown into Ali's guard.
Kraniotakes postures up in Ali's guard and throws a big left but Ali blocks it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kraniotakes accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kraniotakes trying to control the position from guard on top but Ali is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Ali had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kraniotakes defends it easily.
Ali wants to control the position but Kraniotakes says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kraniotakes lands a nice short elbow.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kraniotakes maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Ali could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Kraniotakes has cracked it and Ali is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Kraniotakes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Andreas Kraniotakes!