PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Opel Astra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tedy Kanalarz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Astra
vs
Kanalarz

220 cm
25
265 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

200 cm
25
265 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good chin

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Opel Astra!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tedy Kanalarz!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Alexandre Firmino and Mauricio Rocha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Astra swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

so Kanalarz counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Astra tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Astra trying to keep a closed guard but Kanalarz is proving a slippery customer.
Kanalarz working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

Astra working for a triangle but Kanalarz defends it easily.
Kanalarz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kanalarz stays in close to Astra's body and controls the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kanalarz wanted to stand there but Astra had control of the position.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Astra shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kanalarz as he avoids it easily.
Astra fails with a takedown attempt.

Astra gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Kanalarz to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Kanalarz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kanalarz lands a couple of digs.
Kanalarz looking to pass the guard.
Kanalarz sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Astra wants to improve his position but instead Kanalarz has moved into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Astra has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kanalarz is working away from the top position though.
Kanalarz lands with a punch from half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Kanalarz in particular looking to stall.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

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.
Kanalarz is thwarting Astra's attempts to control the position.
Kanalarz throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Astra is refusing to be controlled, as Kanalarz sits in half guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Astra is in trouble now - Kanalarz has advanced to mount!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Kanalarz goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Astra is on top in guard.
Astra wants to stand but Kanalarz is controlling his posture from full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Kanalarz looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kanalarz fails with a takedown attempt.
A head kick by Astra misses

and Kanalarz counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Kanalarz sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Kanalarz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nice strikes from Kanalarz there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are battling for position here. Astra manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Astra wants to stand but Kanalarz is controlling the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Astra being controlled here, momentarily.
Astra trying to control the position.
Kanalarz stays in close to Astra's body and controls the position.
Kanalarz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Astra swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Astra being controlled here, momentarily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Astra keeping moving, preventing Kanalarz from controlling successfully.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Astra really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Kanalarz shoots in for a takedown but Astra shows good takedown defense.
As Kanalarz looks to move away, Astra throws a big counter combo but Kanalarz just gets out of the way.
Opel Astra has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tedy Kanalarz.
Kanalarz slaps away a takedown attempt from Astra, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A head kick misses from Kanalarz.
Astra throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Astra scores with a kick to the body.
Astra turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.

Kanalarz closes the distance and clinches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kanalarz prevents the takedown attempt.
Astra tries to pull guard but Kanalarz holds him up against the cage and eventually Astra drops back down to his feet.
Astra is trying to push Kanalarz away but Kanalarz has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Kanalarz will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Astra up against the cage.
Astra is trying to drag Kanalarz to the mat but Kanalarz just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Kanalarz wants to take the fight to the mat but Astra manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Kanalarz on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

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.
Astra is trying to pull guard but Kanalarz has him pressed against the cage.

Kanalarz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Kanalarz clinches up with Astra and pushes him back against the cage.
Kanalarz has had enough of the clinch but Astra keeps him there for the moment.

Kanalarz jumps guard.
Kanalarz wants to sweep here but Astra controlling him for the moment.
Astra is looking to work some ground and pound but Kanalarz has wrist control.
Astra won't allow Kanalarz to sweep him here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Astra wants to control from the top but Kanalarz keeps moving.
Kanalarz controls Astra momentarily but Astra frees himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tedy Kanalarz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Astra tries to clinch but Kanalarz is having none of it.
Astra closes the distance and clinches up with Kanalarz, looking for a takedown. Astra pushes Kanalarz against the cage but Kanalarz circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
No luck for Kanalarz with that takedown attempt.

Kanalarz clinches up against the cage.
Astra gets underhooks to prevent Kanalarz's takedown attempt.

Astra breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kanalarz moves out of range of the body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Astra shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kanalarz pinned against the cage. Kanalarz gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kanalarz shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Astra as he jumps to the side.
Opel Astra has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tedy Kanalarz.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Astra fails with a takedown attempt.
As Astra backs off Kanalarz throws a huge counter combo but Astra manages to avoid it all.
Astra keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Astra shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kanalarz but Kanalarz pushes him off and we're back to square one.

Kanalarz scores with a takedown into Astra's guard.

Astra manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Astra gets underhooks to prevent Kanalarz's takedown attempt.

Kanalarz wants the takedown. Astra is fighting it off but Kanalarz persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Astra's guard against the cage.
Kanalarz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kanalarz passes into half guard.
Astra wants to control but Kanalarz is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kanalarz tries to stand and escape but Astra is controlling the position.
Kanalarz looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Kanalarz wants to get back to his feet.
Kanalarz works his foot free and advances to mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kanalarz sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Kanalarz lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Kanalarz pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Astra tries to reverse the position but Kanalarz maintains control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kanalarz raining down shots from the mount!
Astra wants to control but Kanalarz is having none of it.
Kanalarz cracks Astra with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Astra is in a horrible position here. Kanalarz smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Kanalarz content just to control the position here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tedy Kanalarz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kanalarz 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 Emerson Jorge scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 27:30
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tedy Kanalarz!