PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Augustus Kratos (ranked 3091 p4p, 333 weight class) and Michael Tyler (ranked 2007 p4p, 240 weight class). Kratos's entrance music is Fight Music. A fine choice. Michael Tyler will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Kratos
vs
Tyler

189 cm
25
193 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

190 cm
27
200 lbs
8 - 7 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Augustus Kratos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Michael Tyler!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Saam Ante and Daniel Blasius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tyler throws a head kick that misses.
Kratos blocks a head kick by Tyler.
Tyler lands with an uppercut that bounces Kratos off the cage and back into range.
Tyler showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kratos.
Tyler gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Tyler lands a nice looking body shot.
We've been hearing reports that Kratos has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tyler tries to bum rush Kratos with a series of wild strikes but Kratos uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
It looked like Kratos was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Tyler.
Tyler looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kratos with a jab.
A punch lands to the side of Kratos 's head but he takes it in his stride.

It looks like Augustus Kratos has been cut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyler is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kratos.
Kratos slips a jab and a cross from Tyler.
Tyler is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Kratos on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tyler connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kratos's hands.
Tyler misses with a double jab.
Tyler throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kratos stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Tyler lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kratos circles away quickly and effectively.
Tyler plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
A head kick misses from Tyler.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyler throws a head kick that misses
and Kratos counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tyler throws a sloppy head kick and Kratos moves out of range easily.
It looked like Kratos was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Tyler bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kratos smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Tyler throws a hook but Kratos avoids it easily.
Tyler thows a leg kick but Kratos checks it
and Kratos counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tyler thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Kratos if he has to take too many more of those.
A combination from Tyler does no damage.
Tyler swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Kratos to counter with a crisp jab.
Tyler misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tyler misses with a series of wild punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyler tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tyler misses the jab.
Kratos tests Tyler's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tyler moves in looking to clinch but Kratos pushes him off.
Kratos takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kratos connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Tyler momentarily.

Tyler is rocked!
Tyler looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kratos tries to counter with a takedown but Tyler is quick to defend against it.
Tyler is still on wobbly legs! Can Kratos finish him?
Kratos throws an overhand right that has Tyler reeling! Kratos follows up with more punches and Tyler is out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Augustus Kratos!
During a confident post fight interview, Augustus Kratos thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.