PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kirby Stout (ranked 7274 p4p, 0 weight class) and Datu Bahktayn (ranked 7097 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Stout
vs
Bahktayn

188 cm
18
214 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

183 cm
18
200 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Solid chin

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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kirby Stout!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Datu Bahktayn!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Tiny Johnson and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bahktayn closes the distance and clinches up with Stout, looking for a takedown. Bahktayn pushes Stout against the cage but Stout circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

Bahktayn is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Stout's half guard.

Stout kicks Bahktayn off and gets back to his feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Stout.
Bahktayn shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Bahktayn throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Stout tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Bahktayn is in Stout's guard.
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!
Stout is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Stout has a closed guard, preventing Bahktayn from standing up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stout throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Stout is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Bahktayn is controlling him.
Stout throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Stout is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Stout is looking to stand up but Bahktayn isn't so interested in that idea.

Stout throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Stout is adopting a defensive guard.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

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.

Stout drives through and clinches with Bahktayn against the cage.
Stout doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stout is working for takedown but Bahktayn is calmly controlling the position for now.
Stout blocks a body shot from Bahktayn.
Bahktayn missing with knees to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stout tries to pull guard but Bahktayn holds him up against the cage and eventually Stout drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kirby Stout. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stout fails to pull guard.
Bahktayn lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Stout.
Bahktayn misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stout is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Bahktayn to keep the fight standing.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.

Stout manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stout throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Bahktayn showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Stout has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Bahktayn tries to stand but Stout is controlling from the bottom.

Stout throws his legs up looking for a submission but Bahktayn uses it to pass to side control.
Stout manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stout prevents Bahktayn from standing back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bahktayn avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Stout.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kirby Stout dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Stout misses with a takedown attempt - Bahktayn sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Stout misses with a takedown attempt
and Bahktayn counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Stout throws a poor cross that misses
and Bahktayn counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Stout fails with the takedown
and Bahktayn counters with a right hand to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kirby Stout. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Stout shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Bahktayn is trying to defend but Stout finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.

Bahktayn has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Stout is on him like a limpet, forcing Bahktayn back against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bahktayn stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Bahktayn misses with a punch to the body.
Bahktayn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stout fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Bahktayn leaning his opponent against the cage.
Stout jumps guard but Bahktayn turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stout is trying to pull guard but Bahktayn turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Stout tries to break the clinch but Bahktayn is controlling the position.
Stout is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Bahktayn to keep the fight standing.
Bahktayn can't find room to land a body shot as Stout controls the action.
Stout jumps guard but Bahktayn turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Stout tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bahktayn smiles and moves away.
Bahktayn shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Stout but Stout pushes him off and we're back to square one.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Bahktayn gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Stout blocks a body shot from Bahktayn.
Stout avoiding damage.
Bahktayn prevents Stout from breaking the clinch.
Bahktayn keeps control of Stout as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

Bahktayn pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Stout shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bahktayn steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Stout with a lazy takedown attempt
and Bahktayn counters with a nice body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Stout wants to clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bahktayn displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Stout.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Datu Bahktayn showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Bahktayn throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Stout's waist but Stout gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bahktayn off to one side.
Stout gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Bahktayn counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Stout is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bahktayn sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Stout fails with an attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stout tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bahktayn swivels and escapes.
And Bahktayn responds with a good body kick, but Stout manages to step out the way in time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kirby Stout. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stout fails with the takedown.
Bahktayn thinks about the counter body kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Bahktayn scores with a takedown into Stout's guard.
Datu Bahktayn has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bahktayn wants to control from the top but Stout keeps moving.

Bahktayn decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Stout, up you get!
Nice takedown defense from Bahktayn. No joy for Stout on that attempt.
Stout stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Stout wants it to stay on the feet.

Bahktayn gets a takedown into half guard.

Stout manages to escape and get back to his feet!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
No luck for Stout with that takedown attempt.
A countering left hand to the body from Bahktayn misses.
Stout takes a swing at Bahktayn's ribcage but misses.
Stout ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bahktayn moves away.
Kirby Stout seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bahktayn dives in and grabs Stout's left leg, looking for a takedown. Stout pushes down on Bahktayn's head and hops out.
A quick step to the side and Stout tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bahktayn has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stout tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bahktayn swats him away and circles back towards the center.
No luck for Bahktayn with that takedown attempt.

Bahktayn shoots in and gets a takedown into Stout's guard.
Bahktayn connects with a couple of short punches.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bahktayn showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stout will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.

Bahktayn decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Stout, up you get!
Datu Bahktayn seems to be getting the better of the standup.

Stout takes the fight into the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bahktayn creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stout tries to break free but Bahktayn pushes him back against the cage.
Stout on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Datu Bahktayn comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bahktayn has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 George Francis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Datu Bahktayn!