|
|
PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Khru Jako (ranked 2020 p4p, 0 weight class) and Volodymyr Pravda (ranked 3256 p4p, 0 weight class). Jako comes into the arena with Catch a Fire blaring out of the sound system. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
 |
|
 |
| 169 cm
31
176 lbs
17 - 12 - 1 |
|
173 cm
19
173 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
|
Good takedowns
Basic striking
Solid chin |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Khru Jako!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Volodymyr Pravda!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Robert Douchet and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pravda darts in trying to clinch
and Jako counters with a thumping low kick.
Pravda misses with a takedown
and Jako connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pravda is looking to clinch.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Pravda has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
A nice inside leg kick there by Jako. That's going to slow Pravda down.
Jako works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Pravda gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Jako counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pravda darts in looking for a takedown but Jako gets double underhooks and turns Pravda into the cage.
Khru Jako has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Volodymyr Pravda.
Jako lands a right hook to the body.
Jako looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Pravda has his takedown stuffed
and Jako counters with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pravda looks to clinch
and Jako counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pravda tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jako moves into the clinch successfully.
A nice left hand lands by Jako.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jako.
Jako working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jako lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Pravda can't find room to land a body shot as Jako controls the action.
Jako lands a shot to the body.
Jako tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Good body shot from Jako.
Pravda looks winded!
Jako lands a left hand.
Pravda taking a breather.
Jako landing knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jako lands a body shot.
Jako lands a knee to the body.
Good body shot from Jako.
A short left from Jako.
Jako lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jako lands with a right to the head.
Pravda misses with some punches.
Pravda misses with a shot to the kidneys.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jako creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jako blocks an uppercut.
Pravda is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Pravda gets control of Jako's arms and successfully pulls guard. Pravda will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Jako stands up from Pravda's guard - Jako perhaps looking for a knockout.
Jako thuds his right hand into Pravda's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jako digs a good hook to Pravda's body.
Pravda looks to clinch
and Jako counters with a straight right hand.
Pravda closes the distance but Jako moves to the side
and Jako counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Pravda is rocked!
Pravda closes the distance but Jako moves to the side
and Jako counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Pravda has his takedown stuffed
and Jako counters with a big right hand! Oh Pravda is in trouble here! Jako follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Khru Jako!
In his post fight interview, Khru Jako started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
52% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
