PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michal Kadlec (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dick Head (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Head has chosen Cant Be Touched as his entrance music. Dick Head is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Kadlec
vs
Head

189 cm
22
265 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

200 cm
19
250 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Michal Kadlec!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dick Head!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Bruno Hogan and Hugh Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Head decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Head misses with a head shot. Kadlec uses the momentum to regain guard.
Kadlec is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Kadlec might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Head trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Head missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kadlec working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Head.
Head working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Head sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kadlec's guard.
Head not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Head looks to score some points with some ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Head is working for a kimura here but Kadlec manages to reverse the position and he's now in Head's guard.
Kadlec stopping the sweep attempt from Head.
Kadlec controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Kadlec would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Head striking off his back but it's not causing Kadlec any problems.

Kadlec stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Head tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kadlec swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kadlec throws a series of punches but Head avoids them all with ease.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kadlec drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.

It looks like Michal Kadlec has been cut.
Kadlec blocks a leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Kadlec.
Kadlec throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kadlec is breathing heavily.
Head rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kadlec moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

Head shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Kadlec looks like he's trying to stand up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Head trying to control the action but Kadlec is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Head is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Head throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Head throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kadlec is staying active underneath Head, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Head thows a huge punch but Kadlec dodges it nicely.
Head wants to pass the guard but Kadlec is defending well.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Head getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Michal Kadlec is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Head looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kadlec misses with a wild combination.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
A big right from Kadlec misses.
Kadlec throws a nice looking combination but Head bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Head shoots in for a takedown but Kadlec shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kadlec throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kadlec throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kadlec swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Head counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Kadlec can't break the clinch.
Kadlec prevents the takedown attempt.
Michal Kadlec has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dick Head.
Kadlec misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Head as the two fighters clinch.
Kadlec goes for a takedown attempt but Head pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Kadlec throws a right and a left that Head avoids nicely.
Head misses with a takedown attempt - Kadlec sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kadlec swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Head counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kadlec wants to hit a switch here but Head passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Kadlec there!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dick Head dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Michal Kadlec's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Some wild striking there from Kadlec.
Head slips a jab and a cross from Kadlec.
Kadlec with a jab.
Head slips a jab and a cross from Kadlec.

Head rushes Kadlec and presses him up against the cage.

Head gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Head throwing strikes from guard but Kadlec blocks nicely.
Head postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Head tries to free his leg and advance position but Kadlec is retaining full guard.
Kadlec on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kadlec tries to get out of the position.
Head throws and elbow that misses. Kadlec uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Head's guard. Nice move by Kadlec!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Head is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kadlec tries to get to full guard but Head has control of the leg.
Kadlec avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Head.
Ground and pound from Head.
Head has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

Kadlec kicks Head off and gets back to his feet.
Kadlec throws a right hand that Head ducks under and follows up with a left that Head also avoids with ease.

Head clinches with his opponent.
Head stalling.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Kadlec's face as he tries to break the clinch.

Head breaks from the clinch.
Head shoots in but no luck this time.
No joy there for Kadlec, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Head is looking to clinch.
Head uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kadlec.
Head showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kadlec.
Kadlec circles away from the clinch attempt.
No joy there for Kadlec, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Head shoots in but no luck this time.
Head throws a series of punches but Kadlec avoids them all with ease.
Kadlec lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Head circles away quickly and effectively.
Kadlec misses with a wild combination.
Head shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kadlec sprawls well. Kadlec wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Head gets slowly back to his feet.
Michal Kadlec has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dick Head.
Head looks to score with a jab to the body but Kadlec is just out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kadlec swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Head counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kadlec thinking.
Head misses with a few strikes there.
Kadlec tries to bum rush Head with a series of wild strikes but Head uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

Head pushes Kadlec up against the cage in a clinch.
Kadlec throws a punch but it's blocked by Head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kadlec.
Head is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kadlec gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Kadlec misses with a punch on the inside.

Kadlec gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.

Head is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kadlec defends well.
Head throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Head lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Kadlec!
Head controlling the pace for now.
Kadlec blocking the ground and pound.
Kadlec regains half guard.
Kadlec has hold of Head's hands but Head slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Dick Head will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Michal Kadlec's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Kadlec throws a right and a left that Head avoids nicely.
Michal Kadlec is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kadlec misses with a double jab

and Head counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kadlec.
Still in the clinch, Kadlec scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kadlec tries to break free but Head pushes him back against the cage.
Kadlec wants a takedown.
Head prevents the takedown attempt.

Head escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kadlec on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Head tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kadlec paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Head misses with a body kick.
Head dives in and grabs Kadlec's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kadlec pushes down on Head's head and hops out.
Kadlec fails to land with a series of punches.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Head rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kadlec moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Head wants to clinch up but Kadlec keeps it at a distance.
Kadlec scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Kadlec looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kadlec lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Head circles away quickly and effectively.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kadlec lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Head circles away quickly and effectively.
A head kick misses from Head.
Head fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kadlec looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kadlec falls off balance throwing a combination

and Head counters with a single leg into guard. Kadlec didn't expect that.
Head preventing the sweep.
Head working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kadlec looking for a sweep. Not yet Kadlec, not yet.
Kadlec wants to get back to his feet but Head is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Head distracts Kadlec with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kadlec wants to sweep but no luck.
Head works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Head thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Head throws a strike but Kadlec avoids it easily and moves to full guard.

Kadlec is working an open guard so Head takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Head misses with a straight right.
Kadlec misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Head.
A shot to de liver by Head. Beautiful body shot.
Kadlec rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Head moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kadlec swinging wilding here.
Kadlec throws a right and a left that both miss.
Head lands with a straight right. Kadlec didn't see that one coming.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kadlec misses with a jab, cross combination.
Head fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Head avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kadlec misses with a jab to the body

and Head counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Head slips a nice elbow through Kadlec's hands, connecting with Kadlec's forehead.
Kadlec blocking the ground and pound attempt from Head.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Head connects with a nice short shot to Kadlec's temple.
Head seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kadlec does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Head not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

Head is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Kadlec is defending against the submission attempts here by Head.
Dick Head is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kadlec is trying to maintain the position but Head is very close to passing his half guard.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Some wild striking there from Head.
Head takes one on the button.
Michal Kadlec has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Head has managed to clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dick Head comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Head 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 Summer Carpenter scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dick Head!