PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Polish Warrior (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kapitan Klos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Warrior
vs
Klos

188 cm
18
250 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
18
275 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good in bed

Decent wrestler
Counter striker
Granite 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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Polish Warrior!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Kapitan Klos!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Sam Margolis and Steven Brown.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Warrior looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Warrior looks for a takedown but Klos sprawls well.
Nice takedown defense from Klos. No joy for Warrior on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Polish Warrior. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Klos bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Warrior is not content to let Klos control the position.
Warrior wants to get back to his feet but Klos drags him back down.
Klos in side control, just content to control the action for now.

Klos tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Warrior can't do much from the bottom here.

Klos working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Klos has eaten all the pies!
Warrior is trying to get back to half guard.
Klos remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.

Klos gets the takedown into side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Klos working the ground and pound from side control.

Klos is trying to get an arm triangle but Warrior is defending well.
Klos looks gassed!
You can see the frustration on Warrior's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

Klos tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Warrior is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Klos trying to control from half guard but Warrior is working away.
Warrior is trying to maintain the position but Klos is very close to passing his half guard.
Warrior wants to get back to full guard.
Klos thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Warrior misses with a takedown attempt

and Klos counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Warrior trying to control from the bottom.
Warrior makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Warrior.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Warrior looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Warrior keeping moving, preventing Klos from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Klos wants to pass the guard but Warrior is keeping the position.

Warrior is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Klos controlling from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Klos scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kapitan Klos dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Warrior shoots and misses

and Klos counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Warrior!
Warrior is trying desperately to improve position.

Klos working for a submission but Warrior is keeping him at bay.
Warrior tries to hold on but Klos postures up.
Klos wants to control the pace but Warrior is squirming around nicely.
Warrior tries to hold on but Klos postures up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Klos punishing his opponent with strikes.
Warrior tries to hold on but Klos postures up.
Klos breaks from Warrior's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Klos avoids the attempt from Warrior to control.

Klos jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Warrior manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Klos trying to control the position but Warrior is working away.
Warrior sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.

Warrior is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Klos pulls his head out easily.
Klos keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Klos is trying to control. Warrior wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Warrior wants to control but Klos is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Warrior is not content to let Klos control the position.
Klos thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Klos looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Warrior shoots and misses

and Klos decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Warrior's guard.

Klos drops back, looking for a kneebar! Warrior looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Warrior looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Warrior!

Warrior tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.

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

Warrior swings around for an armbar but Klos sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Warrior's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kapitan Klos showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Klos shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Klos was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Warrior bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Klos keeping moving, preventing Warrior from controlling successfully.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Klos can do anything to dispel that myth.
Warrior slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Warrior tries for a kimura but Klos is defending well.
Klos tries to buck Warrior off but Warrior is having none of it.
Klos really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Warrior. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Klos wants to control but Warrior postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

Warrior tries for a kimura but Klos is defending well.

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

Warrior wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Klos, who protects the arm well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Klos manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Warrior has hold of Klos's hands but Klos slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.

Klos is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Warrior doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Klos.
Warrior 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.

Warrior throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Polish Warrior has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Warrior is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Klos defends well.
Kapitan Klos is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Warrior throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Warrior is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Klos controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

And that's the end of the fight!
Polish Warrior showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Klos 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kapitan Klos!