PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Drax Bautista (ranked 1642 p4p, 1709 weight class) and Kamil Krahujec (ranked 209 p4p, 220 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Kamil Krahujec enters the cage!

Bautista
vs
Krahujec

190 cm
37
209
27 - 21 - 0

190 cm
28
213
10 - 12 - 1

Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
KO power

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
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 27 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Drax Bautista!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Kamil Krahujec!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Colin Fray and Roger Salmon.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Krahujec is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bautista sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

Bautista feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Krahujec sprawling to the canvas! Krahujec rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Bautista finish him?!
Bautista throws a lazy uppercut

and Krahujec holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Bautista misses with a body punch.

Krahujec ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Krahujec no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
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.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Krahujec had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bautista defends it easily.

Krahujec has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bautista can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Krahujec looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Krahujec wants to hit a sweep here but Bautista passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Krahujec there!
Krahujec slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Krahujec works his way to full guard. Good work.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Krahujec looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Krahujec not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Bautista drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bautista jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Krahujec throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Krahujec has his hands on Bautista's head, controlling the position.

Bautista thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Krahujec is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bautista taking some punishment here, with Krahujec in his half guard.

Bautista is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Krahujec pulls his head out easily.

Krahujec is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Krahujec working over Bautista with some ground and pound. Bautista looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Krahujec looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Bautista with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Krahujec missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

Bautista is defending against the submission attempts here by Krahujec.
Krahujec throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Krahujec is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Bautista still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Bautista has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
You can see the frustration on Krahujec's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Krahujec is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Krahujec is looking to improve his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Krahujec is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

Bautista is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Krahujec doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bautista.
Krahujec is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

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

Krahujec looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Krahujec trying to control here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Drax Bautista will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Krahujec gets a double leg takedown into Bautista's guard.
Krahujec throws a strike but Bautista rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Krahujec working for a triangle but Bautista defends it easily.

Bautista got a little sloppy there for a moment and Krahujec has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bautista has managed to get both his arms back between Krahujec's legs - danger averted.

Krahujec looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Bautista passes into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krahujec tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bautista wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Bautista gets to mount! Krahujec was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Krahujec keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Bautista working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Bautista manages to capitalize on a mistake by Krahujec to take his back!
Krahujec tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Kamil Krahujec has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bautista blocks Krahujec's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Krahujec really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Krahujec is still trying to improve position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krahujec manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Krahujec makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Krahujec.

Bautista drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bautista jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Krahujec working for submissions but it's allowed Bautista to get to half guard.
Krahujec wants to control but Bautista is keeping busy and won't allow it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krahujec slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

Krahujec looking for subs off his back but Bautista has passed one foot through into half guard.

Krahujec is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bautista pulls his head out easily.

Krahujec actively working from the bottom here.
Krahujec trying to control but Bautista postures up.
Krahujec moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.

Krahujec is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bautista tries to free his leg and advance position but Krahujec is retaining full guard.

Krahujec is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Krahujec looking for a sweep. Not yet Krahujec, not yet.

Krahujec is looking for a triangle here but Bautista uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Krahujec is breathing heavily.
Krahujec is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Bautista off and has taken his back!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Bautista fending off the submission attempt from Krahujec.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Kamil Krahujec will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Krahujec shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Krahujec is nestled in close to Bautista, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Bautista regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Krahujec.
Krahujec lands a couple of elbows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krahujec throws a big elbow that misses.

Bautista has his foot on Krahujec's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Krahujec works his way back into a safe position though.

Krahujec drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Bautista dives on top into guard.

Bautista drops back looking for a leg! Krahujec is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Krahujec manages to kick Bautista off! Bautista jumps back into Krahujec's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Krahujec is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Krahujec is trying to control the position but Bautista postures up.
Krahujec might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Bautista haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.

Krahujec looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Bautista has picked Krahujec up and slammed him! Krahujec can't keep hold of the triangle and Bautista manages to pass to side control!
Krahujec tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Krahujec struggling a bit here.
Krahujec takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Bautista gets to mount! Krahujec was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Krahujec is looking to get to half guard.
Krahujec reaches up to try and control the position but Bautista seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Krahujec rolls and tries to escape and now Bautista has his back!
Krahujec can't escape the position.

Bautista has the hooks in. Krahujec is starting to panic. He's trying to push off one of the legs but he's left his neck open to attack. Bautista passes his arm under Krahujec's neck and tightens up a rear naked choke! This one is surely all over! Yes, Krahujec taps!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Drax Bautista!
A less than humble Drax Bautista misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.