PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Richard Kuklinski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris The Goat Killer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Kuklinski
vs
The Goat Killer

180 cm
24
135 lbs
5 - 5 - 0

173 cm
23
135 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Good in bed

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Richard Kuklinski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chris The Goat Killer!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Tiny Johnson and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

The Goat Killer closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - The Goat Killer lands in his opponent's guard.
Kuklinski looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
The Goat Killer wants to control from the top but Kuklinski keeps moving.
The Goat Killer content to stall in guard here.
Kuklinski keeping full guard, as The Goat Killer tries to pass.

The Goat Killer got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kuklinski has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, The Goat Killer has managed to get both his arms back between Kuklinski's legs - danger averted.
The Goat Killer must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The Goat Killer wants to control from the top but Kuklinski keeps moving.
The Goat Killer really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kuklinski. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The Goat Killer is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The Goat Killer controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The Goat Killer chips away with some ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The Goat Killer is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Let's hope that The Goat Killer has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The Goat Killer scoring with punches to the head and body.

The Goat Killer drops back looking for a leg! Kuklinski is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kuklinski manages to kick The Goat Killer off! The Goat Killer jumps back into Kuklinski's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The Goat Killer's corner is telling him to maintain position.

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.

Despite being in the dominant position, Chris The Goat Killer just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Excellent takedown into side control there by The Goat Killer.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
The Goat Killer scores with punches from side control.
The Goat Killer happy to just control the position for now.

The Goat Killer tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Kuklinski tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Goat Killer works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Kuklinski is trying to escape the position but The Goat Killer is controlling the position.
The Goat Killer lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Kuklinski takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Kuklinski is looking for a sweep.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
The Goat Killer scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.

That's four 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.
Kuklinski tries for a takedown but The Goat Killer circles away easily

and The Goat Killer decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Kuklinski's guard.
Kuklinski keeping moving, preventing The Goat Killer from controlling successfully.
The Goat Killer might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Kuklinski kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.

Kuklinski is looking for a triangle but The Goat Killer pushes his legs off easily.

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

Kuklinski is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chris The Goat Killer dominated that round.
That's time! Kuklinski's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Kuklinski throws a combination but it was largely blocked by The Goat Killer.

The Goat Killer has managed to clinch.

The Goat Killer gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Kuklinski regains guard.
Kuklinski keeping moving, preventing The Goat Killer from controlling successfully.
The Goat Killer is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.

Kuklinski working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. The Goat Killer doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. The Goat Killer manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The Goat Killer seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Kuklinski working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because The Goat Killer has passed into half guard!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuklinski tries to roll over but The Goat Killer keeps him under control.
The Goat Killer is taking a breather. Kuklinski says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Kuklinski is refusing to be controlled, as The Goat Killer sits in half guard.

Kuklinski looking for submissions off his back.
Kuklinski is looking for a sweep. The Goat Killer is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

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.

The Goat Killer is looking for a kimura here.
The Goat Killer is trying to control the action in half guard but Kuklinski is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The Goat Killer looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Kuklinski with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
The Goat Killer showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kuklinski.

The Goat Killer clinches.
Kuklinski really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

The Goat Killer gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Kuklinski regains guard.
The Goat Killer throwing strikes from guard but Kuklinski blocks nicely.
The Goat Killer would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Goat Killer trying to control the position from guard on top but Kuklinski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Kuklinski has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but The Goat Killer can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Chris The Goat Killer has got the better of the ground game so far.

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

Kuklinski is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. The Goat Killer is aware though and is defending well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Goat Killer loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kuklinski has a closed guard, preventing The Goat Killer from standing up.
The Goat Killer trying to control but Kuklinski is working from the bottom.

Kuklinski looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Kuklinski is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

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

Kuklinski throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Richard Kuklinski will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Kuklinski has his takedown stuffed

and The Goat Killer counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The Goat Killer slips a nice elbow through Kuklinski's hands, connecting with Kuklinski's forehead.
The Goat Killer working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The Goat Killer is nestled in close to Kuklinski, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Kuklinski keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

Kuklinski is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but The Goat Killer pulls his head out easily.
Kuklinski is trying to get back to full guard.
The Goat Killer working over Kuklinski with some ground and pound. Kuklinski looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The Goat Killer is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.

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

The Goat Killer feints and as Kuklinski raises his hands in defense, The Goat Killer changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kuklinski escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. The Goat Killer gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kuklinski keeping moving, preventing The Goat Killer from controlling successfully.

Kuklinski is looking for a triangle but The Goat Killer pushes his legs off easily.

Kuklinski throws his legs up looking for a submission but The Goat Killer uses it to pass to side control.
Kuklinski managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by The Goat Killer.

The Goat Killer tries for a kimura but Kuklinski is defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Goat Killer wants to control but Kuklinski is keeping him busy.
Kuklinski is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.

Kuklinski looking for submissions off his back.
The Goat Killer missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

Kuklinski looking for submissions off his back.

Kuklinski actively working from the bottom here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuklinski is staying active underneath The Goat Killer, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

Kuklinski actively working from the bottom here.
The Goat Killer slows the pace down in half guard.

Kuklinski looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kuklinski doesn't succeed with the takedown

and The Goat Killer counters with a nice double leg into side control. Kuklinski won't be happy with that.
Kuklinski is looking to regain half guard here but The Goat Killer keeps moving and retains side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuklinski manages to work his way to half guard, despite The Goat Killer's best efforts.

Kuklinski is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but The Goat Killer pulls his head out easily.
The Goat Killer sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kuklinski defending well though.

Kuklinski actively working from the bottom here.

The Goat Killer stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Kuklinski to get to his feet.

Kuklinski gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.

Kuklinski has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but The Goat Killer can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The Goat Killer trying to control the position from guard on top but Kuklinski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

And that's the end of the fight!
Chris The Goat Killer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well The Goat Killer 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chris The Goat Killer!