PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Herb Krison (ranked 2874 p4p, 390 weight class) and Kevin Space (ranked 2370 p4p, 322 weight class). Krison's entrance music is Rebelution. A fine choice. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Krison
vs
Space

184 cm
23
208 lbs
4 - 5 - 0

200 cm
23
212 lbs
9 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Excellent grappler
Decent boxing
Knockout power

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Herb Krison!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Kevin Space!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Matti Vanhoillinen and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Krison cracks Space with a right hand to the side of the head.
Krison thumps Space with a low kick.
Krison looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Krison getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Space shoots in but no luck this time.
Krison throws a lazy body kick

and Space counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

Space is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Space is working for a kimura but Krison is defending it quite comfortably.

Space is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Krison defends it well.
Krison might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

Krison makes his way to full guard, as Space worked for a kimura.
Space is pushing down on Krison's leg trying to pass to half guard. Krison is fighting to maintain full guard but Space has managed to sneak the leg through.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Space is looking for a kimura but Krison is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Space to get the leverage.

Space is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Krison wants to control but Space is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Krison is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Space looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Krison wants to improve his position but Space is controlling well.

Space looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

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.
Krison holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.

Space is trying to work for a kimura but Krison is defending well.

Space is looking for a kimura here.

Space looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Krison works his way to full guard. Good work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krison is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Krison knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Space on the ground.
Space slips nicely into half guard.

Space is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Krison defends it well.
Space prevents Krison from improving his position.

Space looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

Space is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

That's four 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.
Space sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Krison defending well though.
Space throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Space throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

Krison is defending against the submission attempts here by Space.

Space is working for a submission of some sort.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Space seems to be working for a kimura but Krison defends the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kevin Space dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Krison lands a nice shot that snaps Space's head back.
A slow jab from Krison misses its intended target.
Space tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Krison connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.

Krison moves into the clinch successfully.
Krison misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Krison.

Krison manages to break the clinch.
Krison attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krison lands a really nice looking cross but Space seems unphased.
Space ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Space has his takedown stuffed
and Krison counters with a good, hard body kick but Space shrugs it off.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Space checks the leg kick.
Krison throws a front kick that sends Space stumbling back into the cage.
Krison walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Space checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Krison buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Krison missing with a left hand there. Space was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And Space tries to counter it with a takedown but Krison pushes his down on his head and steps out.

Space shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Space was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Krison parries the strikes from Space easily there. Space is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Krison to escape.

Space is trying to get an arm triangle but Krison is defending well.
Krison sneaks back into half guard.
Krison wants to control but Space is keeping busy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Space is working for a kimura but Krison is defending it quite comfortably.

Space looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Kevin Space has got the better of the ground game so far.

Space looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

Space is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Krison has managed to free his arm - good work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krison manages to get to full guard.
Space tries to free his leg and advance position but Krison is retaining full guard.
Krison is controlling Space's posture.
Space stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Krison swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Space working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Krison working a defensive guard here.

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.

Space has gone for a leg lock! Krison slips out almost immediately though and dives into Space's guard.

Space is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Herb Krison has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Krison has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Space is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Krison is aware though and is defending well.
Krison looking to pass the guard.

Space had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Krison defends it easily.

Space working for a triangle but Krison defends it easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Space throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Herb Krison dominated that second round.
That's time! Krison's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

A leg kick checked by Space.
Herb Krison seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slow jab from Krison misses its intended target.
Krison connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Krison moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Krison throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Space stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Krison stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Krison wants it to stay on the feet.
Good work by Space as he checks the leg kick.
Horrible takedown attempt by Space or perhaps it was just good defense by Krison, which made it look bad.
Herb Krison is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krison lands a nice looking body kick.
Krison connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Krison gets a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Space.
Space has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Krison after a bit of a struggle.
Herb Krison has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kevin Space.
Krison tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Krison digs a right hand underneath Space's ribcage. Space let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Krison scores with a shot to the side of Space's head.
Krison pushes Space back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Space takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Space is looking for a takedown.
Krison lands with a short head shot on the inside.

Krison is fighting off a takedown attempt but Space is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Krison to the mat. Krison regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.

Krison is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Space defends well.

Space drops back, looking for a kneebar! Krison looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Krison looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Krison!

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!
Krison trying to control the position but Space is working away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Space is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

Krison working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Space tries to improve position but can't.
Krison tries to stand but Space is controlling his head.
Krison happy to just control the position for now.
Krison working the ground and pound but Space is defending the strikes.
Krison cracks Space with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Krison controls the position from side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Space is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Krison off and has taken his back!

Space has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Space missing with strikes.
Krison just trying to survive but Space is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Krison is in bad spot here.
Krison wants to control his opponent's hands but Space gets his hands free.

Space looking for the RNC.

Space is working hard for the rear naked choke here.

Space looking for the choke from the back.

Space tightening his grip on Krison, looking for the choke.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Space is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Krison has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
I really don't envy Krison right now.
Space doesn't have the hooks in and Krison manages to turn into his guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Space working for a triangle but Krison defends it easily.
Krison engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Krison trying to control the position from guard on top but Space is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

And that's the end of the fight!
Herb Krison showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Krison has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Herb Krison!
An out of breath Herb Krison thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.