PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kris Kross (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Grzegorz Rakieta Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kross comes to the cage accompanied by Everyday Normal Guy. 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.

Kross
vs
Rakieta Jr

175 cm
21
160 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

195 cm
25
222 lbs
4 - 8 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent MT
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kris Kross!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Grzegorz Rakieta Jr!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Kross looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rakieta Jr moves out of range as Kross throws a body kick.
Rakieta Jr misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kross tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Rakieta Jr slips a jab from Kross.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rakieta Jr connects with a leg kick. Kross looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Kross thumps Rakieta Jr with a low kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kross shoots in for a takedown but Rakieta Jr shows good takedown defense.
Rakieta Jr only half commits to the counter leg kick.

Rakieta Jr gets caught flat footed, as Kross shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kross throwing strikes from guard but Rakieta Jr blocks nicely.
Kross loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kross might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kross working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kross stops Rakieta Jr from standing up.
Kross postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kross distracts Rakieta Jr with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Rakieta Jr wants to stand but Kross is controlling the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kross missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kross throwing strikes from guard but Rakieta Jr blocks nicely.
Kross trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kross throws a big elbow that misses.
Kross in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rakieta Jr wants to stand but Kross is controlling the position.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kross fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rakieta Jr manages to avoid it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rakieta Jr moves out of range as Kross throws a body kick.
Rakieta Jr lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rakieta Jr.
Rakieta Jr misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kross bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Rakieta Jr's head.
Kross throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Rakieta Jr is looking to chop away at Kross's legs.
Rakieta Jr connects with a body shot that sends Kross's belly button to the back.
Rakieta Jr rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kross moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Grzegorz Rakieta Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rakieta Jr changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Rakieta Jr tries a low kick but Kross avoids it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rakieta Jr lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kross slips a jab and a cross from Rakieta Jr.
Kross pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rakieta Jr misses with a two punch combination.
A head kick misses from Rakieta Jr.
Rakieta Jr throws a body kick despite being completely out of range

and Kross counters with a takedown into side control.
Rakieta Jr really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kross. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kross throws a strike aimed at the side of Rakieta Jr's head but Rakieta Jr avoids it well.
Kross misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
We've been hearing good reports from Kross's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Kross in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Kross throws an elbow but Rakieta Jr slips to the side and avoids it well.
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 Kris Kross will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Rakieta Jr throws a right and a left that Kross avoids nicely.
Rakieta Jr feints a jab promting Kross to slip. Rakieta Jr then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Kross slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.

It looks like Kris Kross has been cut.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kross.
Rakieta Jr is looking to land body kicks.
Rakieta Jr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kross half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A combination from Rakieta Jr does no damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kross lands a nice looking kick to the body. Rakieta Jr takes a step back to recover.
Grzegorz Rakieta Jr is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kross avoids the head kick by Rakieta Jr.
Kross misses with a takedown attempt - Rakieta Jr sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rakieta Jr will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rakieta Jr misses with the combination.
Kross is looking to counter the offense by Rakieta Jr and move into the clinch.

Kross looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Kross working some strikes from top position.
Kross is looking to work some ground and pound but Rakieta Jr has wrist control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kross slips nicely into half guard.
Kross content to control rather than advance.
Rakieta Jr blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kross.
Kross not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kross throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kross takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kross throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kross thows a huge punch but Rakieta Jr dodges it nicely.
Kross throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kross not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kross has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Rakieta Jr trying desperately to get to his feet.
Kross lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Rakieta Jr hang on?
Rakieta Jr is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kross lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Kross lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Kross 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.
Kross lands a couple of good shots and Rakieta Jr has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kross landing with strikes.

Kross tightening his grip on Rakieta Jr, looking for the choke.
Kross missing with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kris Kross dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kris Kross's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Rakieta Jr throws a leg kick but Kross moved away.
Kross tries to clinch but Rakieta Jr moves out of range.
Kross is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Rakieta Jr.
Kross shoots in looking for a takedown. Rakieta Jr tries to sprawl out of it but Kross keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rakieta Jr manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Rakieta Jr looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rakieta Jr throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kross.
Rakieta Jr defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kross.
Kross throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rakieta Jr misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kross misses with a low kick.
Rakieta Jr swinging wildly here.
Kross looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kross connects with a body shot that sends Rakieta Jr's belly button to the back.
Rakieta Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kross was well out of range. Poor timing from Rakieta Jr.
Rakieta Jr is looking to chop away at Kross's legs.
Kross half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Kross scores with a hook to the body. Rakieta Jr takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Grzegorz Rakieta Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rakieta Jr misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kross keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A combination from Rakieta Jr does no damage.
Kross checks a low kick from Rakieta Jr.
Kross half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Kross tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rakieta Jr paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rakieta Jr throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rakieta Jr scores with a three punch combo!
Kross swings for the body but Rakieta Jr moves out of range.
Rakieta Jr walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kross checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rakieta Jr lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kross's sensitive parts.
Rakieta Jr takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A shot to the body from Rakieta Jr misses

and Kross decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Rakieta Jr's guard.
Rakieta Jr is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Kross lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Kross chips away with some ground and pound.
Kross throws an elbow that misses. Rakieta Jr uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kross's guard. Nice move by Rakieta Jr!

Kross is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kross is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kross looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rakieta Jr is one step ahead there.

Kross throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Rakieta Jr got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kross has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rakieta Jr has managed to get both his arms back between Kross's legs - danger averted.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Grzegorz Rakieta Jr.
I think Kross 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kris Kross!
An out of breath Kris Kross thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.