PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Andre Soares (ranked 1198 p4p, 139 weight class) and James Krause (ranked 2709 p4p, 308 weight class). Soares comes to the cage accompanied by Black Sabbath - Iron Man. Krause has chosen Heart of a Champion as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!

Soares
vs
Krause

174 cm
31
155 lbs
18 - 13 - 0

180 cm
38
157 lbs
20 - 15 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Excellent grappler
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Sin City Allstars

IniTech Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Andre Soares!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 15 - 0, fighting out of London, James Krause!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, John Kavanagh and Lou da Vinci.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Krause shoots in and gets a takedown into Soares's guard.

Soares manages to escape and get back to his feet.
A combination from Soares does no damage.
A combination from Krause does no damage.
Soares went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Krause shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Soares pinned against the cage. Soares gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Krause has a takedown stuffed.
Soares went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Krause works Soares's body with a nice hook.

Krause drives through with a takedown into Soares's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Krause looking to sit in guard and control but Soares gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Soares has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Krause is proving hard to escape from.
Krause working a defensive guard here.
Krause 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.
Soares has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Krause looking for a guillotine here but Soares defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Krause is looking for a triangle but Soares pushes his legs off easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

Soares decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Krause displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Soares throws out the jab.
Krause will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Krause.
Andre Soares has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Krause.
Krause misses with a wild combination.
Krause lands a right hook to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krause swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Soares counters with a three punch combo that has Krause backing up. Krause nods at Soares to acknowledge the strikes.

Krause looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Soares!
Soares managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Krause.

Krause working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Soares taking a bit of punishment here - Krause scoring with strikes.

Krause goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Soares rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Krause's guard! Nice work there by Soares!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Soares preventing the sweep.

Krause looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Soares has picked Krause up and slammed him! Krause can't keep hold of the triangle and Soares manages to pass to side control!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Krause manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.

Krause is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Soares pulls his head out easily.
Krause wants to improve his position but Soares is controlling well.
Soares wants to stand up but Krause has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Krause is looking to improve his position.
Krause is trying to control but can't.

Soares decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andre Soares dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Krause shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Krause connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Krause lands a nice shot that snaps Soares's head back.
Soares scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.

It looks like James Krause has been cut.

Krause shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Soares is trying to defend but Krause finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Soares is looking to escape.
Krause thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Soares's head.

Krause wants to work for an arm triangle but Soares is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Krause throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Krause trying to advance position but Soares counters by regaining guard.
Soares keeping moving, preventing Krause from controlling successfully.
Krause stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Soares swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Krause throws a strike but Soares rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Krause is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Soares wanted to stand there but Krause had control of the position.

Soares stands and steps away. Krause gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Soares throws a series of punches but Krause moves out of range.
Krause throws a body shot but no joy.
Some wild striking there from Soares.
Soares misses with a few strikes there.
Soares throws a right hand that Krause ducks under and follows up with a left that Krause also avoids with ease.
Krause is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Krause misses with a hook.
Krause looks to score with a jab to the body but Soares is just out of range.
Soares throws a series of punches but Krause avoids them all with ease.
Soares throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Krause.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krause shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Soares as he jumps to the side.
Soares swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
James Krause seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice jab there from Krause.
Krause takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Krause fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
It looked like Soares was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Krause shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Soares but Soares pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Andre Soares has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Krause.
Krause doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Soares counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Soares throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Krause.
Soares misses with a series of wild punches.
A cross from Krause lands.
Krause with a lazy takedown attempt
and Soares counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Andre Soares is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Krause misses with a takedown
and Soares counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Soares throws a right and a left that both miss.
Krause dodges the punch combination from Soares.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andre Soares dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on James Krause's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Krause shoots for a double leg takedown but Soares sprawls well. He's pushed Krause's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Krause slips a jab and a cross from Soares.
Krause throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Krause shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Soares as he avoids it easily.
Krause throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Soares's waist but Soares gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Krause off to one side.
Andre Soares has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Krause.
Krause dodges the punch combination from Soares.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soares slips a jab from Krause.
Andre Soares is winning the standup battle so far.
Soares misses with a few strikes there.
Soares displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Krause.
A quick step to the side and Soares tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Soares swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Soares uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Krause.
Krause shoots for a takedown but Soares saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Krause is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Soares rather than just go for the knockout.
Soares fails to land with a series of punches.
Sloppy strikes from Krause. Those never looked like landing.
Soares is looking for a counter combo.
Krause digs a good body shot into Soares's ribs.
Krause jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Soares throws a hook to the side of Krause's head but Krause sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Krause scores with a jab to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Soares punishes Krause's body with a nice straight punch.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Krause, as that shot connected.
Soares throws a right hand that Krause ducks under and follows up with a left that Krause also avoids with ease.
Krause scores with a decent looking hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Krause shoots in for a double leg but Soares sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Soares is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Krause can do to turn this around?
Krause moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Krause throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Soares keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Krause shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Soares as he jumps to the side.
Soares appears to be looking for a big counter.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soares stalks Krause and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Krause's face. Krause staggers backwards, shaken.
Andre Soares is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Krause is defended easily by Soares.
Soares misses with a few strikes there.
Soares throws a series of punches but Krause moves out of range.
Krause feints the counter takedown.
Krause swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Soares counters with a stiff right hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Krause shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A little feinted left hand from Soares on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Krause showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Soares.
Soares swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Krause drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Soares defends it well.
Krause looks to land a right hand but Soares moved out of range.
Krause throws a right hand that Soares ducks under and follows up with a left that Soares also avoids with ease.
As Krause looks to move away, Soares throws a big counter combo but Krause just gets out of the way.

Krause shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Krause was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
An elbow from Krause crashes against the mat.
James Krause has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Soares bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!

And that's the end of the fight!
Andre Soares showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Soares has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andre Soares!
Andre Soares really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Aspire Nutrition logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
The defeated James Krause had this to say: 'I want a rematch. I'll beat him in the next one, just as I did with everyone who was lucky enough to beat me in Highland Games.'.