PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ulrich Von Lichtenstein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stelio Kantos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Von Lichtenstein's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Don't Stop Me Now by Queen. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Von Lichtenstein
vs
Kantos

169 cm
19
142 lbs
0 - 0 - 1

172 cm
19
144 lbs
0 - 0 - 1

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Heavy handed

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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 0 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Ulrich Von Lichtenstein!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Stelio Kantos!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Von Lichtenstein fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kantos clobbers Von Lichtenstein with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.

Von Lichtenstein drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Kantos avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Von Lichtenstein.

Von Lichtenstein wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kantos, who protects the arm well.
Von Lichtenstein cracks Kantos with a big right hand but Kantos just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Von Lichtenstein trying to control the position but Kantos is working away.
Kantos trying to remain calm as Von Lichtenstein controls from the top position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kantos regains half guard, as Von Lichtenstein was trying to land strikes.
Von Lichtenstein is keen to just control but Kantos is a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Von Lichtenstein takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Kantos tries to roll over but Von Lichtenstein keeps him under control.
Von Lichtenstein sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kantos defending well though.
Von Lichtenstein throws a strike but Kantos avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Von Lichtenstein trying to control the position from guard on top but Kantos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two 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.
Von Lichtenstein throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kantos works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Von Lichtenstein looking to sit in guard and control but Kantos gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Von Lichtenstein looking for a sweep. Not yet Von Lichtenstein, not yet.
Von Lichtenstein is trying to keep Kantos in close.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Von Lichtenstein on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.

Von Lichtenstein is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Kantos's half guard.
Von Lichtenstein is looking to stall here but Kantos recovers full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Von Lichtenstein looking to sit in guard and control but Kantos gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Von Lichtenstein is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Von Lichtenstein looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kantos is one step ahead there.
Von Lichtenstein manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kantos manages to get himself to full guard.

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.
Von Lichtenstein not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Von Lichtenstein throws and elbow that misses. Kantos uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Von Lichtenstein's guard. Nice move by Kantos!
Von Lichtenstein is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Von Lichtenstein not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Von Lichtenstein lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Kantos!
Kantos manages to work a leg through to get back to half guard here. Good work there by Kantos, under a barage of strikes from Von Lichtenstein.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Ulrich Von Lichtenstein will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Von Lichtenstein tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kantos sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Von Lichtenstein somewhat.
Ulrich Von Lichtenstein seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A right-left combo lands from Kantos.
Kantos looks to land a left hand but Von Lichtenstein moved out of range nicely.
Von Lichtenstein walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kantos scores with a jab.
Von Lichtenstein shoots for a double leg takedown but Kantos sprawls well. He's pushed Von Lichtenstein's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Von Lichtenstein.
Von Lichtenstein postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Von Lichtenstein scores with a couple of short elbows.
Kantos tries to improve position but can't.
Von Lichtenstein sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Kantos is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The strikes coming from Von Lichtenstein are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Von Lichtenstein wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kantos keeps working.
Von Lichtenstein working the ground and pound.
Von Lichtenstein laying and praying for a moment but Kantos takes advantage and regains half guard.
Von Lichtenstein performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Von Lichtenstein thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

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.
Von Lichtenstein not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kantos avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Von Lichtenstein.
Von Lichtenstein not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Von Lichtenstein seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kantos does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

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

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Von Lichtenstein throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kantos's waist but Kantos gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Von Lichtenstein off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ulrich Von Lichtenstein. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Von Lichtenstein doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Stelio Kantos is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Von Lichtenstein shoots in looking for a takedown. Kantos tries to sprawl out of it but Von Lichtenstein keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kantos manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kantos lands with a hook. Von Lichtenstein tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Von Lichtenstein shoots for a takedown but Kantos saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Von Lichtenstein closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kantos circles away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kantos lands with a good body shot.
Kantos moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Kantos uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Von Lichtenstein has time to react.
Kantos darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The fighters circle momentarily. Kantos darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kantos lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Kantos connects with a jab.
Stelio Kantos seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kantos scores with a one two! Von Lichtenstein had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Von Lichtenstein is defended easily by Kantos.
Kantos uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kantos cracks Von Lichtenstein with a right hand to the side of the head.
Von Lichtenstein shoots in for a takedown but Kantos shows good takedown defense.
Kantos cracks Von Lichtenstein with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kantos scores with a hook to the body. Von Lichtenstein takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ulrich Von Lichtenstein is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kantos sizes up Von Lichtenstein with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kantos lands a nice shot to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kantos.
Kantos bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Von Lichtenstein's head backwards.
Kantos with a hook.
Von Lichtenstein ducks right into an uppercut from Kantos.
Von Lichtenstein takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Von Lichtenstein is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kantos sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kantos might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Kantos scores with a shot to the body.
Kantos paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Von Lichtenstein takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kantos displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Von Lichtenstein.
Von Lichtenstein takes one on the button.
Kantos connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Von Lichtenstein momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Stelio Kantos showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Von Lichtenstein takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Nice sprawl there from Kantos as Von Lichtenstein shoots in.

Von Lichtenstein closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Kantos did well to prevent Von Lichtenstein getting side control.
Kantos regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Von Lichtenstein.
Kantos working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Von Lichtenstein.
Von Lichtenstein working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kantos avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Von Lichtenstein throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Von Lichtenstein throwing strikes but missing.
Kantos preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Kantos holds on and takes a little breather.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Kantos connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Von Lichtenstein.
Von Lichtenstein throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Kantos works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Von Lichtenstein trying to control the action but Kantos is working from the bottom.
Von Lichtenstein throwing shots but Kantos is blocking nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kantos keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Von Lichtenstein wants to control but Kantos is keeping him busy.
Von Lichtenstein with the ground and pound but Kantos uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Von Lichtenstein is in close to Kantos's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Kantos keeping moving, preventing Von Lichtenstein from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Von Lichtenstein makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Von Lichtenstein wants to control from the top but Kantos keeps moving.
Von Lichtenstein working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Von Lichtenstein throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Von Lichtenstein throws and elbow that misses. Kantos uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Von Lichtenstein's guard. Nice move by Kantos!
Von Lichtenstein looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Kantos puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Von Lichtenstein trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Von Lichtenstein tries to improve his position but instead Kantos has taken his back!
Von Lichtenstein just trying to survive but Kantos is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Von Lichtenstein turns into Kantos and is now in his guard.
Ulrich Von Lichtenstein overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Von Lichtenstein wants to control from the top but Kantos keeps moving.
Von Lichtenstein landing with the ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kantos avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Von Lichtenstein trying to control the position from guard on top but Kantos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Von Lichtenstein postures up in Kantos's guard and throws a big left but Kantos blocks it.
Von Lichtenstein wants to control from the top but Kantos keeps moving.

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

Von Lichtenstein shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Kantos is looking for a sweep. Von Lichtenstein is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ulrich Von Lichtenstein showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Von Lichtenstein has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ulrich Von Lichtenstein!