PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Allan Bates (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andy Kane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Andy Kane was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Bates
vs
Kane

151 cm
24
346 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

225 cm
23
300 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Prefers standup

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Allan Bates!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Andy Kane!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Ivan Kurochkin and Konstantin Menshow.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bates moves out of range as Kane throws a body kick.
Bates is looking for a counter combo.
Kane throws a hook but Bates avoids it easily.
Kane pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kane misses with a wild combination.
Bates seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Kane misses with a leg kick

and Bates counters by clinching up.
Bates lands a nice shot to the body.
Bates could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Bates utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Kane misses with the head strike.
Bates lands a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kane wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bates has him pressed against the cage.

Bates escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bates slips a jab from Kane.

Bates darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.

Kane kicks off Bates and gets to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kane looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A combination from Kane does no damage.

Bates throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Kane was covering up waiting for the punch and Bates finishes the takedown easily into guard.

The fighters are working up against the cage. Kane manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Bates is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kane is defending well for now.

Bates escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kane looks to land a body kick but Bates moved away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kane tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kane loads up on a big right hand but Bates slips the punch.
Bates blocks a low kick nicely.
A low kick from Kane misses
and Bates counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Bates blocks a jab.
Bates blocks a head kick by Kane.
It looked like Bates was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Kane looks winded!
Kane throws out a leg kick but Bates moves out of range and Kane only half commits.
Kane cracks Bates with an open hand slap.

Bates closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Kane to the mat! Kane manages to get full guard.
Bates throws a big right hand that misses.
Bates works over Kane with some ground and pound from guard.
Bates trying to control the position from guard on top but Kane is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bates working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bates missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

Bates got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kane has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bates has managed to get both his arms back between Kane's legs - danger averted.
Bates would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bates accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bates loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kane looking for a sweep. Not yet Kane, not yet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Bates throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kane works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bates throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kane works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bates knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kane on the ground.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kane is on top in guard.

Bates is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bates wants to stand and escape but Kane is having none of it.
Kane looking to pass the guard.
Kane trying to control the position from guard on top but Bates is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Andy Kane will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Kane looks to throw the jab but Bates is out of range.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Bates.

Kane explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!

Bates manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Kane on his heels. He'll look to pass Kane's guard now, I'm sure.

Kane has his feet on Bates's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bates takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.

It looks like Allan Bates has been cut.
Kane throws a low kick but it's checked well by Bates.
Kane fails to land with a series of punches.
A bone on bone clash there as Bates blocks the leg kick.

Bates looking to score a takedown here. Kane is defending well but Bates drives through and ends up in Kane's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kane keeping moving, preventing Bates from controlling successfully.
Kane controls Bates momentarily but Bates frees himself.
Bates might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kane has control of Bates's left arm, preventing Bates from doing any damage.
Bates postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bates wants to stand but Kane has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Bates throws an elbow that misses. Kane uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bates's guard. Nice move by Kane!

That's two 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.
Kane trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bates is adopting a defensive guard.
Kane stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bates swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bates keeping moving, preventing Kane from controlling successfully.
Kane stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bates swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kane controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
A low kick from Kane misses
and Bates counters with a series of strikes. Kane will be more careful next time no doubt.
Kane tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kane is breathing heavily.

Bates shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Bates showed some decent athleticism there.

Kane manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Andy Kane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kane throws a leg kick but Bates sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kane has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Bates.

Kane explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kane throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kane goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Bates shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kane defends it nicely.
Kane lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Nice takedown defense from Kane. No joy for Bates on that attempt.
A head kick misses from Kane.
Kane throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bates counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Bates throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kane's waist but Kane gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bates off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Allan Bates. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bates misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andy Kane showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Allan Bates's cut.
That's time! Bates's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Kane throws a sloppy body shot
and Bates counters with a series of strikes. Kane will be more careful next time no doubt.
Kane looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bates throws a big counter combination but Kane scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Kane stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kane wants it to stay on the feet.
Kane connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bates momentarily.
Kane misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bates appears to be looking for a big counter.

Bates looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Kane!

Kane throws Bates to one side and escapes!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kane shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kane throws a leg kick
and Bates counters with a left and a right that stings Kane.
Bates shoots in and drives through. Kane sprawls well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kane lands a jab-cross combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kane thows a leg kick but Bates checks it
and Bates counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Bates takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kane throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Kane throws a head kick that misses.
Bates is looking for a counter combo.
A clash of legs there as Bates blocks the low kick.
Bates is looking for a counter combo.
Kane tries a head kick but it misses.
Allan Bates is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kane swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A low kick from Kane is predictable there
and Bates counters with a series of strikes. Kane will be more careful next time no doubt.
Kane tries to land a leg kick but Bates saw it coming and moves away.
Bates went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Bates blocks a head kick by Kane.

Bates takes the fight into the clinch.

Kane pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kane looks to score with a jab to the body but Bates is just out of range.
Bates is looking for a counter combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bates tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kane sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bates somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Allan Bates. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A combination from Kane does no damage.
Kane tries to land a front kick but Bates steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.

Bates feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.

Kane has his feet on Bates's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Kane throws a head kick but Bates moves out of range.
As Kane looks to move away, Bates throws a big counter combo bu Kane just gets out of the way.

Bates shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Kane napping and manages to drive through into side control!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Bates goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Kane rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Bates's guard! Nice work there by Kane!
Kane passes Bates's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Kane tries to pass to full mount but Bates defends it.
Andy Kane has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kane prevents Bates from improving his position.
Bates is refusing to be controlled, as Kane sits in half guard.
Bates is looking to improve his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bates pushes Kane off looking to stand but Kane dives back in and keeps control.
Bates is trying to control but can't.

Kane is looking for a kimura but Bates is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kane to get the leverage.
Kane controlling the action here.
Bates trying to control here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Andy Kane comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kane 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 Valeri Chadov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andy Kane!