PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kim Il Sung (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Erik Kramer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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.

Il Sung
vs
Kramer

178 cm
23
180 lbs
8 - 4 - 0

175 cm
22
175 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

BJJ Brown Belt
World class boxer
Good gas tank

GREEN!160

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kim Il Sung!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Erik Kramer!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Trevor Gratis and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Il Sung tries to move into range but Kramer moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kramer moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Il Sung throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Il Sung just misses with a punch to the body.
It seemed like Kramer was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kramer throws a leg kick that misses.
Kramer comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kramer tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kramer moves out of range of the leg kick from Il Sung.
A countering left hand to the body from Kramer misses.

Il Sung shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Kramer controls Il Sung momentarily but Il Sung frees himself.
Il Sung not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Il Sung definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Il Sung trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Il Sung engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Il Sung passes Kramer's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

Il Sung is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kramer defends it well.
Kramer is trying to maintain the position but Il Sung is very close to passing his half guard.
Il Sung is trying to control the action in half guard but Kramer is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

Il Sung is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

That's two 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.
Kramer is looking for a sweep. Il Sung is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Il Sung is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kramer is just riding it out for now. Il Sung eventually gives up the hold.

Il Sung is working for a submission of some sort.
Kramer wants to control but Il Sung is keeping busy and won't allow it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Il Sung seems to be working for a kimura but Kramer defends the submission attempt.

Kramer looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kramer has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Il Sung is working away from the top position though.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Il Sung tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kramer was well out of range. Poor timing from Il Sung.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kramer. Il Sung does a little dance to reset his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Il Sung ducks under a wild hook from Kramer.
Kramer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Il Sung.
Il Sung chopping away at his opponent's legs.

Il Sung has managed to clinch.
Kramer wants to break free but Il Sung has control.
Kramer tries to break the clinch but Il Sung is controlling the position.
Il Sung lands a body shot.
Il Sung blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Il Sung tries to throw a body punch but Kramer avoids it by throwing Il Sung back against the cage.
Il Sung working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kramer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kramer prevents a body shot from Il Sung.
Kramer is trying to break the clinch but Il Sung has him pressed against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Il Sung.
Il Sung lands a knee to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kim Il Sung dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Kramer on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kramer gets off balance looking for a body kick

and Il Sung counters with a shoot takedown. Kramer fights it but they end up in guard.
Kramer has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Il Sung has passed into side control.
Il Sung trying to control the action but Kramer is working from the bottom.
Kramer is trying to escape the position but Il Sung is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kramer trying to control but Il Sung flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!

Kramer is in a bad position with Il Sung working for a choke. Kramer manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment.

Il Sung has his foot on Kramer's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kramer works his way back into a safe position though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kramer trying to control but Il Sung is working from the bottom.
Il Sung wants to improve his position but instead Kramer has moved into half guard.
Kramer prevents Il Sung from improving his position.

Il Sung looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Il Sung is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kramer pulls his head out easily.

Kramer is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Il Sung is just riding it out for now. Kramer eventually gives up the hold.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Il Sung is refusing to be controlled, as Kramer sits in half guard.
Kramer throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

Kramer is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Il Sung to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Kramer stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Il Sung swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Il Sung tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Il Sung working a defensive guard here.
Il Sung is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Kramer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Il Sung is keeping the position for now.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kramer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Il Sung.
Kramer wants to slow Il Sung down by chopping away at his legs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Il Sung lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kramer misses with a body shot.
Kramer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A low kick from Kramer misses

and Il Sung counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Il Sung tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kramer's elbow.
A hook to the body from Il Sung.
Il Sung misses with a hook to the ribs.

Il Sung jumps guard and drags Kramer to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Kramer trying to control but Il Sung is working from the bottom.
Il Sung manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kramer manages to get himself to full guard.

The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Il Sung not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kim Il Sung dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!

Il Sung swings for the body but Kramer moves out of range.
Il Sung misses with a right hand
and Kramer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

Il Sung clinches with his opponent.
Il Sung lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Il Sung tries a body shot but Kramer blocks it.
Il Sung misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kramer on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kramer wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Il Sung has him pressed against the cage.
Il Sung is working for takedown but Kramer is calmly controlling the position for now.
Il Sung tries to work over Kramer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kramer can't find room to land a body shot as Il Sung controls the action.
Kramer is trying to force a seperation but Il Sung has the dominant position.
Il Sung tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kramer's elbow.
Il Sung struggles to land a body shot inside as Kramer controls his hands.
Il Sung digs a right hand underneath Kramer's ribcage. Kramer let out a lung full of air as it connected.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Il Sung tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kramer's elbow.
Il Sung unloads a knee to the mid-section. Kramer lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Kramer takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A head punch on the inside from Kramer fails to land.
Il Sung makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.

Il Sung has picked Kramer up - he's going for a ride! Il Sung dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.

Il Sung wants to work for an arm triangle but Kramer is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Il Sung is working for a submission of some sort.

Il Sung is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kramer doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Il Sung.

Kramer is defending against the submission attempts here by Il Sung.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Il Sung wants to pass the guard but Kramer is defending well.
Kim Il Sung is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Il Sung is taking a breather. Kramer says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kramer is looking for a sweep. Il Sung is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Il Sung seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Erik Kramer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kim Il Sung overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kramer has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Il Sung is working away from the top position though.
Kramer tries to get to full guard but Il Sung has control of the leg.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

Il Sung is working for a kimura but Kramer is defending it quite comfortably.
Il Sung takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Il Sung misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kramer.
Il Sung is looking to wear down Kramer with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Il Sung digs a good body shot into Kramer's ribs.
Kramer connects with a looping right hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kim Il Sung showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Il Sung, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kim Il Sung!
Our winner, Kim Il Sung, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.