PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between RIck Tristan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Medzy KitaKul (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). RIck Tristan had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Tristan
vs
KitaKul

150 cm
18
130 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
18
130 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good in bed

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Solid chin

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, RIck Tristan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Medzy KitaKul!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Sam Margolis and Colin Fotheringham.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tristan misses with a double jab

and KitaKul counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Tristan might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Tristan trying to control the position.
Tristan manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. KitaKul manages to get himself to full guard.

KitaKul throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Tristan could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
KitaKul throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
KitaKul trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Our spies down at at Tycoon Gym inform us that KitaKul has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Tristan sitting in guard, not really doing much.
KitaKul has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
KitaKul throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
KitaKul throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if KitaKul can do anything to dispel that myth.
Tristan throwing strikes from guard but KitaKul blocks nicely.
KitaKul doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tristan wants to control from the top but KitaKul keeps moving.
KitaKul throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
KitaKul trying to strike off his back.
KitaKul is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
KitaKul striking from his own guard.
KitaKul tries to strike from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tristan is looking to stand up but KitaKul won't let him.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Tristan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
KitaKul changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Tristan jabs KitaKul right on the nose. KitaKul blinks but takes it well.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
KitaKul is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Tristan pulls him back up using the underhooks.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

KitaKul gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
KitaKul missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
KitaKul looks winded!
Tristan trying to keep a closed guard but KitaKul is proving a slippery customer.
KitaKul lands a couple of decent looking shots.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as KitaKul accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Tristan wants to sweep but no luck.
KitaKul trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Tristan looking to hit a scissor sweep but KitaKul is one step ahead there.
KitaKul with a nice head shot there.
Tristan trying to strike off his back.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Tristan has momentary wrist control but KitaKul slips an elbow through the middle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
KitaKul scoring with some ground and pound.
Tristan has momentary wrist control but KitaKul slips an elbow through the middle.
Tristan wants to stand up but KitaKul is controlling him.
KitaKul scoring with some ground and pound.
KitaKul throws a big elbow that misses.
KitaKul with a nice head shot there.
Tristan looking to hit a scissor sweep but KitaKul is one step ahead there.

Tristan looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
KitaKul scoring with some ground and pound.
KitaKul is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
KitaKul lands a couple of digs.
Tristan wants to stand but KitaKul is controlling the position.
KitaKul makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
KitaKul postures up and lands a big shot to Tristan's brow.
KitaKul keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Tristan's head.
Tristan is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Tristan is trying to keep KitaKul in close.
KitaKul landing some decent shots from guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
KitaKul is in close to Tristan's body, working some short punches and elbows.
KitaKul works over Tristan with some ground and pound from guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Medzy KitaKul dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Tristan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
KitaKul with the counter takedown but Tristan avoids it easily.
KitaKul on the wrong end of a nice jab.

Tristan shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Tristan showed some decent athleticism there.
KitaKul is looking for a sweep. Tristan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Tristan decides to stand up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Tristan bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tristan wants to lay and pray for a moment but KitaKul keeps working.

That's one minute gone in the round.
KitaKul tries to bench press Tristan off him but Tristan keeps the position.
Tristan wants to stand but KitaKul has his arm trapped.
KitaKul misses with an elbow from the bottom.
KitaKul parries the strikes from Tristan easily there. Tristan is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable KitaKul to escape.
KitaKul throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
KitaKul manages to work his way to half guard, despite Tristan's best efforts.
Tristan blocks the strikes from KitaKul.
KitaKul missing with punches from the bottom.
KitaKul misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Tristan tries to stand but his hand is stuck under KitaKul.
Tristan blocks the strikes from KitaKul.
Medzy KitaKul has got the better of the ground game so far.

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.
KitaKul flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

Tristan bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.

Tristan tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
KitaKul is looking to reverse the position.
Tristan working the ground and pound but KitaKul is defending the strikes.
KitaKul tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
KitaKul gets back to half guard.
KitaKul throws a strike from the bottom that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
KitaKul tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
KitaKul flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
KitaKul lands one or two decent shots to the body here. Although from his own half guard, he's not going to be causing too much damage.
Tristan tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Tristan slows the pace down in half guard.
KitaKul flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

Tristan has taken the fight to the clinch.
KitaKul wants a takedown.
KitaKul is looking to take this one to the mat.

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.

Tristan gets a trip takedown into half guard.
KitaKul missing with punches from the bottom.
KitaKul tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Tristan uses his free foot to push down on KitaKul's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for KitaKul.
KitaKul is working to get back to half guard.

Tristan looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
KitaKul is wriggling around trying to escape.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
KitaKul swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
KitaKul keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

RIck Tristan dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Tristan moves into range and clinches up with KitaKul.

Tristan pulls KitaKul into guard.
Tristan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
KitaKul stands up over Tristan, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
KitaKul lands a couple of decent looking shots.

Tristan throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Tristan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
KitaKul is in close to Tristan's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
KitaKul lands a couple of decent looking shots.
KitaKul is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
KitaKul cracks Tristan with a solid left hand.
Tristan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
KitaKul with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.

Tristan is rocked!
KitaKul stands up over Tristan, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Oh Tristan is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
KitaKul is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
KitaKul postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
KitaKul chips away with some ground and pound.
KitaKul working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
KitaKul with a nice head shot there.
KitaKul postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
KitaKul chips away with some ground and pound.
KitaKul postures up and lands a big shot to Tristan's brow.
KitaKul is working Tristan over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Tristan has momentary wrist control but KitaKul slips an elbow through the middle.
KitaKul stands up over Tristan, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
KitaKul lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
KitaKul with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Tristan trying to keep a closed guard but KitaKul is proving a slippery customer.
KitaKul keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Tristan's head.
KitaKul is working Tristan over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tristan has momentary wrist control but KitaKul slips an elbow through the middle.
KitaKul working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Tristan's head.
KitaKul scoring with punches to the head and body.
KitaKul lands a couple of digs.
KitaKul working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Tristan's head.
KitaKul preventing the sweep.
KitaKul chips away with some ground and pound.
KitaKul with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
KitaKul is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
KitaKul connects with a couple of short punches.
KitaKul working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Tristan's head.
KitaKul content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tristan is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
KitaKul with a nice head shot there.
KitaKul working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
KitaKul working some strikes from top position.
KitaKul is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
KitaKul is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
KitaKul lands a couple of elbows.
KitaKul chips away with some ground and pound.
KitaKul landing some decent shots from guard.
KitaKul with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
KitaKul landing some decent shots from guard.
KitaKul connects with a couple of short punches.
KitaKul connects with a couple of short punches.
KitaKul is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
KitaKul content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
KitaKul lands a couple of decent looking shots.
KitaKul landing with the ground and pound.
KitaKul content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
KitaKul postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Tristan covers up, he's hurt! KitaKul keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from KitaKul and the ref steps in to end the fight! KitaKul can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Medzy KitaKul!
Medzy KitaKul took some time post fight to say the following; 'fuck you bitch'.