PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Krabis Kropelis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ian Avery (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Kropelis
vs
Avery

174 cm
21
145 lbs
8 - 4 - 0

175 cm
19
135 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Great low kicks
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

Last Minute Power Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Krabis Kropelis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ian Avery!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Alexandre Firmino and Edson Gomes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kropelis avoids the body shot from Avery.
Kropelis shoots in for a takedown but Avery shows good takedown defense.
Avery scores with a jab to the head.
Avery throws a poor cross that misses

so Kropelis counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Kropelis wants to control from the top but Avery keeps moving.
Avery really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kropelis. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kropelis looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kropelis throws a big elbow that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kropelis engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Avery can do anything to dispel that myth.
Kropelis stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Avery swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Avery wants to sweep but no luck.
Kropelis won't allow Avery to get back to his feet.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Avery darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Avery has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Avery tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kropelis was well out of range. Poor timing from Avery.
Kropelis is looking for a counter combo.
Kropelis misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Avery throws an overhand right that lands on Kropelis's shoulder, as Kropelis tries to avoid the shot.
Kropelis feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Avery throws out a token jab with nothing on it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Avery loads up on a big right hand but Kropelis slips the punch.
Avery misses with a jab to the body

and Kropelis decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Avery's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kropelis slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Kropelis passes into half guard.
Kropelis controlling the action here.

Avery is trying to control Kropelis's posture. Kropelis takes advantage of the lull and advances to side control. He also appears to have an arm triangle here! Uh oh, big trouble for Avery! Kropelis is rotating here... this could be the end... Avery is out! Kropelis has ended this one emphatically! Great submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Krabis Kropelis!
A less than humble Krabis Kropelis misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.