PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Riku Reipas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pejro Karesky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Reipas
vs
Karesky

175 cm
38
148 lbs
22 - 13 - 0

177 cm
32
162 lbs
22 - 12 - 0

BJJ Red Belt
Counter fighter
Insanely flexible

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 22 - 13 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Riku Reipas!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Pejro Karesky!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Kenichi Hosakawa and Shigeki Fujiwara.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A solid body kick from Karesky.
Reipas throws a jab when Karesky was well out of range.
Karesky thinks about the counter body kick.
A right-left combo lands from Karesky.
A bone on bone clash there as Reipas blocks the leg kick.
Pejro Karesky seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Karesky lands with a nice body kick.
Reipas swats away the attempt to clinch by Karesky.
Karesky throws a nice inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reipas moves out of range as Karesky throws a body kick.
Karesky staying out of range there.
Karesky scores with a jab. Reipas acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Good standup being displayed there by Karesky as he connects with a hook.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Karesky fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Karesky throws a head kick but Reipas moves out of range.
Reipas drops down looking for a counter takedown but Karesky sprawls and moves away.
Karesky misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Reipas feinted with a counter takedown.
Karesky lets loose with a powerful body kick. Reipas will feel that in the morning.

Karesky takes the fight into the clinch.
Reipas is trying to pull guard but Karesky turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.
Reipas tries to pull guard but Karesky forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.
Karesky creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Reipas's defenses.

It looks like Riku Reipas has been cut.
Reipas jumps guard but Karesky stands there with Reipas around his waist. Reipas gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Riku Reipas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Reipas tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Karesky smiles and moves away.
Karesky's corner calls for a 1-2. Karesky obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reipas takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Karesky slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
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!
Karesky connects with a solid leg kick.
Pejro Karesky is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Karesky waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Reipas.
Karesky scores with a nice body kick.
Karesky cracks Reipas with an open hand slap.
Reipas tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Karesky throws the kick towards the body but Reipas avoids it.
Karesky misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Karesky looks to throw a body kick

and Reipas counters with a shoot takedown. Karesky fights it but they end up in guard.
Karesky being controlled here, momentarily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reipas trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Karesky wants to sweep here but Reipas controlling him for the moment.
Karesky keeping moving, preventing Reipas from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Reipas stopping the sweep attempt from Karesky.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Reipas wants to pass the guard but Karesky is keeping the position.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Karesky throws a head kick but Reipas moves out of range.
Karesky is looking to land body kicks.
Reipas attempts a counter takedown but Karesky avoids it well and moves away.
Karesky bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Reipas's head.
Karesky misses with a hook.
Reipas changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Karesky connects with a jab.
Reipas checks a leg kick.
Karesky lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Karesky throws a low kick but Reipas moves out of range easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pejro Karesky dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Riku Reipas'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.

Karesky lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Karesky looks to score with a jab to the body but Reipas is just out of range.
Karesky has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Karesky throws a front kick that sends Reipas stumbling back into the ropes.
Reipas avoids a kick to the body.
Karesky misses with a head kick.
Reipas feinted with a counter takedown.
A punch lands to the side of Reipas 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Karesky misses with a kick to the body.
Reipas feinted with a counter takedown.
An inside leg kick lands from Karesky.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reipas blocks the body kick.
Karesky throws a sloppy body shot

and Reipas counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reipas trying to pass the guard but Karesky defending well.
Reipas wants to take a breather but Karesky is having none of it.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Reipas wants to pass to mount but Karesky is defending the position.

Reipas is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Karesky defends it well.
Karesky is staying active underneath Reipas, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

Reipas is looking for a kimura here.
Karesky won't allow Reipas to pass to mount.

That's two 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.

Reipas is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Reipas is keen to just control but Karesky is a slippery customer.
Reipas trying to pass the guard but Karesky defending well.
Reipas is just content to waste time from the top position. Karesky takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reipas wants to control from the top but Karesky keeps moving.
Karesky wants to sweep but no luck.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Karesky throws a quick inside leg kick.
Reipas will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Karesky takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Reipas stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Karesky.
Reipas tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Karesky is able to avoid easily.
Karesky throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Jab from Karesky.
Karesky looks to land a body kick but Reipas moved away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karesky tries to land a front kick but Reipas steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Reipas keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Reipas appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Karesky finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Karesky tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Reipas checks the leg kick nicely there.
Reipas drops down looking for a counter takedown but Karesky sprawls and moves away.
Karesky punishes Reipas's body with a nice straight punch.
Karesky fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Reipas has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Karesky lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Karesky moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Karesky has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Karesky clinches.
Karesky throws an elbow that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pejro Karesky showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Riku Reipas's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Karesky scores with a kick to the body.
Karesky darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Karesky with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Karesky swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Reipas counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Karesky!
Reipas trying to control the action but Karesky is working from the bottom.
Karesky is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reipas has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Karesky!

Reipas goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Karesky is on top in guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reipas bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Karesky's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Reipas drops back, looking for a kneebar! Karesky looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Karesky looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Karesky!

Reipas is looking to reverse the position.
Karesky is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Reipas will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Reipas is trying to improve his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karesky looks up at the clock and then as Reipas takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Karesky smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Reipas tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Karesky really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Reipas. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Karesky wants to lay and pray for a moment but Reipas keeps working.
Reipas is looking for a sweep.
Reipas is not content to let Karesky control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reipas tries to buck Karesky off but Karesky is having none of it.
Pejro Karesky is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Karesky wants to control but Reipas is keeping him busy.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Karesky will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Karesky throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.

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.
Reipas walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Karesky lands with an overhand left.
Karesky is looking to land body kicks.
Reipas feinted with a counter takedown.
Karesky throws a looping overhand right but Reipas ducks down to avoid it.
Reipas attempts a counter takedown but Karesky avoids it well and moves away.
Karesky connects with an inside leg kick.
Reipas takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Karesky swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Reipas.
Reipas stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Karesky.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Karesky thumps Reipas with a low kick.
Karesky lands a nice looking kick to the body. Reipas takes a step back to recover.
Riku Reipas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Karesky checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pejro Karesky comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Karesky 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pejro Karesky!
Pejro Karesky is the new lightweight champion!