PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Petar Popara (ranked 2514 p4p, 3667 weight class) and Kamil Krahujec (ranked 357 p4p, 482 weight class). Petar Popara has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Popara
vs
Krahujec

190 cm
21
220
4 - 0 - 0

190 cm
21
213
4 - 4 - 0

Decent wrestler
Decent elbows
KO power

Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Powerful

Arcticus University: London

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Petar Popara!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kamil Krahujec!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Andrew Berry and James Ackerman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Krahujec misses with a takedown attempt
and Popara counters with a nice uppercut.
Popara leaves Krahujec with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kamil Krahujec seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Krahujec tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Popara defends well and Krahujec ends up having to push Popara into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Petar Popara has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kamil Krahujec.

Krahujec closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Popara did well to prevent Krahujec getting side control.
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.
Krahujec prevents Popara from improving his position.

Krahujec is working for a submission of some sort.

Krahujec is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Popara is not content to let Krahujec control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Krahujec is looking for a kimura but Popara is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Krahujec to get the leverage.
Popara on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Popara tries to get out of the position.
Krahujec passes the guard and advances to mount!

Krahujec jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Popara manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Popara is looking to reverse the position.

Krahujec tries for a kimura but Popara is defending well.

Krahujec working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

Krahujec is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Popara is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Krahujec thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Krahujec is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Popara is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

Krahujec tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Krahujec has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Krahujec tries for a kimura but Popara is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krahujec wants to control but Popara is keeping him busy.

Krahujec tries for a kimura but Popara is defending well.

Krahujec tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Krahujec has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

Krahujec working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

Krahujec tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Krahujec has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Krahujec tries for a kimura but Popara is defending well.

Krahujec is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Popara knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

Krahujec tries for a kimura but Popara is defending well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Krahujec is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Popara has escaped the position, nice work there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kamil Krahujec 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.

Krahujec uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Popara.
Popara looks to land a combination but Krahujec avoids it well.
Popara throws a body shot but no joy.
Krahujec looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Popara is fending him off so far but Krahujec persists. Nope, Popara circles away and we're back to standing.
Krahujec misses with a takedown attempt - Popara sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Krahujec's coach down at Brloh was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Krahujec's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Popara rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Krahujec moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Krahujec shoots in but Popara avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Petar Popara has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kamil Krahujec.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krahujec misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
An attempted straight right counter from Popara misses the target.
Krahujec fails to land the takedown.
Popara looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Krahujec doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Popara counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Krahujec darts in trying to clinch
and Popara counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Popara works Krahujec's body with a nice hook.

Krahujec scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

Krahujec is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Popara knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

Krahujec swings around for an armbar but Popara sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Krahujec's guard.
Popara slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Krahujec is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Krahujec working for a triangle but Popara defends it easily.
Popara is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

Krahujec has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Popara can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Krahujec looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krahujec looking to hit a scissor sweep but Popara is one step ahead there.

Krahujec working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Popara doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Popara manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Krahujec keeping moving, preventing Popara from controlling successfully.

Krahujec isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Popara stacks Krahujec on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Popara!
Popara taking a breather here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Krahujec is looking for a sweep.
Krahujec regains half guard.

Krahujec is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Popara pulls his head out easily.
Krahujec works his way to full guard. Good work.

Popara avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Popara is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Petar Popara dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Krahujec with a lazy takedown attempt
and Popara cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Krahujec takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Popara swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Krahujec has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Popara swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Krahujec shoots for a double leg takedown but Popara sprawls well. He's pushed Krahujec's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Krahujec tries for a takedown but Popara circles away easily
and Popara counters with a big right hand! Oh Krahujec is in trouble here! Popara follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Petar Popara!
Petar Popara seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.