PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Luke Skywalker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Krank (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Luke Skywalker has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Skywalker
vs
Krank

193 cm
18
205 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

150 cm
18
205 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Luke Skywalker!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Michael Krank!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Richard Clark and Donald Grub.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Krank looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Skywalker looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Krank tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Skywalker manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

Krank shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Krank lands with a punch from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Krank is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Krank has eaten all the pies!
Skywalker pushes Krank off looking to stand but Krank dives back in and keeps control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Krank is looking to stand up but he'll have to free his leg first. Instead, Skywalker manages to get to full guard.
Krank trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Skywalker can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Krank controls the pace.
Krank is looking to work some ground and pound but Skywalker has wrist control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Krank accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Krank loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Krank sitting in guard, not really doing much.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Krank tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Skywalker defends well and Krank ends up having to push Skywalker into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Skywalker feinted with a counter takedown.

Krank rushes Skywalker and presses him up against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Skywalker has hold of one of Krank's legs. Krank is fighting the takedown attempt but Skywalker gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Krank can do anything to dispel that myth.
Krank is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Krank seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Krank throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Krank is adopting a defensive guard.
Skywalker preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krank throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Krank is controlling Skywalker's posture.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Krank fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Skywalker attempts a counter takedown but Krank avoids it well and moves away.
A big right from Krank misses.
Skywalker tries to counter with a takedown but Krank is quick to defend against it.
Krank misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Skywalker feinted with a counter takedown.
Krank tries to clinch up.
Krank fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Skywalker avoids it really well and circles away.
Luke Skywalker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Krank.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
No joy there for Krank, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Skywalker appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Krank tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Skywalker blocks a head kick by Krank.
Krank misses with a jab, cross combination.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Skywalker slips a jab and a cross from Krank.
Skywalker appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Krank moves in looking to clinch but Skywalker pushes him off.
Skywalker tries to counter with a takedown but Krank is quick to defend against it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Krank dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Skywalker avoids the head kick by Krank.
Michael Krank seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Krank tries to clinch there but Skywalker circles away.
Skywalker drops down looking for a counter takedown but Krank sprawls and moves away.
Skywalker avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Skywalker tries to counter with a takedown but Krank is quick to defend against it.
Krank goes for a double leg but Skywalker avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Skywalker continues to drive forward.
Skywalker looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Skywalker avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krank fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Skywalker checks the leg kick nicely there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Krank shoots in for a takedown but Skywalker shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Luke Skywalker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Krank.
Krank shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Skywalker defends it nicely.
Skywalker feinted with a counter takedown.
Krank shoots for a takedown but Skywalker saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Krank looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Skywalker is fending him off so far but Krank persists. Nope, Skywalker circles away and we're back to standing.
Krank tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Skywalker paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Skywalker appears to be looking for a counter takedown.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Krank fails with an attempt to clinch.
Krank fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Skywalker attempts a counter takedown but Krank avoids it well and moves away.
Krank rushes in with a sloppy looking punch

and Skywalker counters with a takedown into side control.

Skywalker decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Krank changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Skywalker tries to avoid it but Krank manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Skywalker to the ground. Skywalker escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Krank tries to clinch but Skywalker moves out of range.
Skywalker changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krank throws a series of punches but Skywalker moves out of range.
Skywalker avoids a punch combination nicely.
Skywalker feinted with a counter takedown.
Krank tries to close the distance and clinch up but Skywalker swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Krank throws a chopping leg kick but Skywalker manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Skywalker appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Krank tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Krank tried to score with a low kick but Skywalker checks it.
Skywalker changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Krank will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Krank tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Skywalker appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Krank misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Skywalker appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Krank throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Skywalker keeps the fight on the outside.
Skywalker drops down looking for a counter takedown but Krank sprawls and moves away.
Krank tries to clinch

and Skywalker counters with a nice double leg into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Luke Skywalker dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Krank throws an ugly left hook that misses

and Skywalker counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Skywalker is fighting to break Krank's control of his arms but Krank is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Krank trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!

Skywalker decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Krank, up you get!
Skywalker checks the leg kick.
Skywalker half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krank fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

Krank clinches up against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Krank is trying to pull guard but Skywalker has him pressed against the cage.
Krank fails to pull guard.
Luke Skywalker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Krank.
Skywalker stalling in the clinch.

Skywalker works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.

Skywalker gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Krank is looking to clinch but Skywalker is avoiding it.
Skywalker tries to counter with a takedown but Krank is quick to defend against it.
Krank misses with a two punch combination.
Skywalker half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krank tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Skywalker paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Skywalker attempts a counter takedown but Krank avoids it well and moves away.
Krank fails to land the takedown.
Skywalker feinted with a counter takedown.
Krank shoots in for a takedown but Skywalker shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Skywalker drops down looking for a counter takedown but Krank sprawls and moves away.
Krank shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Skywalker as he avoids it easily.
Skywalker feinted with a counter takedown.
Skywalker is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Krank can do to turn this around?
Krank tries to clinch

so Skywalker counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

Skywalker stands up from Krank's guard - Skywalker perhaps looking for a knockout.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krank wants to clinch up but Skywalker keeps it at a distance.
Krank looks to land a body kick but Skywalker moved away.
Krank looks for a takedown but Skywalker sprawls well.

Krank moves into the clinch.

Skywalker turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Skywalker manages to end up in side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Skywalker decides to stand up, so the ref orders Krank to his feet.
Krank fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Skywalker attempts a counter takedown but Krank avoids it well and moves away.
Krank shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Skywalker as he jumps to the side.

Krank closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Luke Skywalker clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Skywalker circles away from the clinch attempt.
Krank is looking to clinch.
Krank tries to clinch but Skywalker moves out of range.
Krank tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Krank looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Skywalker is fending him off so far but Krank persists. Nope, Skywalker circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skywalker blocks a leg kick.
Skywalker tries to counter with a takedown but Krank is quick to defend against it.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Krank tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Skywalker drops down looking for a counter takedown but Krank sprawls and moves away.
Krank waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Skywalker.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Krank closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Skywalker's guard.
Krank won't allow Skywalker to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Krank tries to stand but Skywalker is controlling from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skywalker wants to stand but Krank is controlling the position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Krank dives in and grabs Skywalker's left leg, looking for a takedown. Skywalker pushes down on Krank's head and hops out.
Skywalker half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Krank changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Skywalker tries to avoid it but Krank manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Skywalker to the ground. Skywalker escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Luke Skywalker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Krank.
Krank closes this distance looking for a takedown but Skywalker circles away.
Skywalker appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Krank tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Skywalker paws at him with a jab and circles away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skywalker displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Krank.
Skywalker drops down looking for a counter takedown but Krank sprawls and moves away.
Luke Skywalker is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Skywalker keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Krank doesn't manage to clinch there - Skywalker circles away.
Skywalker drops down looking for a counter takedown but Krank sprawls and moves away.
Krank tries to clinch but Skywalker is having none of it.
Skywalker drops down looking for a counter takedown but Krank sprawls and moves away.
Skywalker avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Skywalker half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Skywalker keeps the fight on the outside.
Skywalker blocks the body kick.
Skywalker circles away from the clinch attempt.
Skywalker attempts a counter takedown but Krank avoids it well and moves away.
A punch combination from Krank misses.
Krank tries to land a body kick

and Skywalker counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Krank is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Luke Skywalker had his way with Michael Krank in that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Krank looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Krank finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Skywalker attempts a counter takedown but Krank avoids it well and moves away.
Krank looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krank misses with a body kick.
Skywalker attempts a counter takedown but Krank avoids it well and moves away.
Krank tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Skywalker manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Skywalker appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Krank misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Luke Skywalker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Krank.
Krank throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Skywalker drops down looking for a counter takedown but Krank sprawls and moves away.
Skywalker circles away from the clinch attempt.
Krank dives in for a single leg takedown but Skywalker sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Krank goes for a double leg but Skywalker avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Skywalker continues to drive forward.
Krank shoots in for a takedown but Skywalker shows good takedown defense.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Krank tries to clinch but Skywalker moves out of range.
Krank looks to land a left hand but Skywalker moved out of range nicely.
Skywalker appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Krank is looking to clinch.
Krank fails with an attempt to clinch.
Skywalker feinted with a counter takedown.
Krank is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Skywalker tries to counter with a takedown but Krank is quick to defend against it.
Krank shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Skywalker as he jumps to the side.
Skywalker drops down looking for a counter takedown but Krank sprawls and moves away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krank tries to clinch up but Skywalker circles away and keeps his distance.
Skywalker drops down looking for a counter takedown but Krank sprawls and moves away.
Krank fails in his attempt to clinch.
Krank throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Krank fails to land the takedown.
Skywalker drops down looking for a counter takedown but Krank sprawls and moves away.
Skywalker swats away the attempt to clinch by Krank.
Skywalker appears to be looking for a counter takedown.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Krank throws a body kick, spinning off balance

and Skywalker counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

Skywalker postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Krank to stand up.
Krank tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Skywalker paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Krank looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Skywalker is fending him off so far but Krank persists. Nope, Skywalker circles away and we're back to standing.
Skywalker feinted with a counter takedown.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Krank wants to clinch.
Skywalker changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.

And that's the end of the fight!
Luke Skywalker showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Skywalker 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 49:46
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 49:46
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luke Skywalker!
Luke Skywalker retains his light heavyweight title!