PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chris Stevenson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Otto Karalexis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Otto Karalexis told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Stevenson
vs
Karalexis

185 cm
22
215 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

194 cm
24
211 lbs
6 - 7 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Knockout power

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 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chris Stevenson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Otto Karalexis!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Columbo Gatti and David Schapiro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Karalexis lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Stevenson tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Karalexis lands with a slapping head kick.
Karalexis misses with a head kick.
A good leg kick by Karalexis.
Stevenson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Karalexis connects with a high kick.
Stevenson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Stevenson dives in and grabs Karalexis's left leg, looking for a takedown. Karalexis pushes down on Stevenson's head and hops out.
Karalexis is looking to slow Stevenson down with leg kicks.
Karalexis moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Karalexis lands a nice leg kick that just misses Stevenson's sensitive parts.
Karalexis throws a front kick that sends Stevenson stumbling back into the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Stevenson.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris Stevenson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Karalexis throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevenson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Karalexis buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Stevenson is breathing heavily.
Karalexis throws a nice outside leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Karalexis.
A solid leg kick lands there for Karalexis.
Karalexis fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Stevenson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Karalexis throws a nice inside leg kick.
Karalexis fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Stevenson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Otto Karalexis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Karalexis, right into the meat.
Karalexis lands with a nice body kick.
Karalexis scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Karalexis connects with a leg kick. Stevenson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Karalexis lands with a thumping leg kick.
Stevenson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Stevenson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Karalexis can pounce on him.
Karalexis feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Stevenson's calf.
Otto Karalexis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karalexis scores with a leg kick.
Karalexis lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Karalexis connects with a leg kick. Stevenson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Karalexis misses with a wild body shot.
Karalexis fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Stevenson.
A chopping leg kick lands by Karalexis.
Stevenson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Karalexis can pounce on him.
Stevenson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Karalexis.
Karalexis scores with a head kick. Stevenson tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Karalexis feints and then cracks Stevenson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Stevenson down.
Karalexis fakes the leg kick and cracks Stevenson in the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Karalexis.
Karalexis plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Karalexis lands a nice leg kick that just misses Stevenson's sensitive parts.
Karalexis throws a head kick that half lands.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karalexis connects with a leg kick. Stevenson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Karalexis throws a head kick that Stevenson semi-blocks.
Karalexis lands a high kick!
Karalexis throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
A good leg kick by Karalexis.
Karalexis lands a leg kick that knocks Stevenson off balance momentarily.
Karalexis throws a nice head kick!
Karalexis lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Karalexis lands a two punch combo.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Karalexis. Stevenson shrugs it off though.
Karalexis lands with a thumping leg kick.
Karalexis feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Stevenson's calf.
Karalexis plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Karalexis buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karalexis lands a nice leg kick that just misses Stevenson's sensitive parts.
Karalexis works Stevenson's body with a nice hook.
Good leg kick by Karalexis there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
That kick from Karalexis tenderised Stevenson's leg. Stevenson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Karalexis lets loose with a powerful body kick. Stevenson will feel that in the morning.
Karalexis throws a head kick that half lands.
Stevenson takes a kick to the side of the head.
Stevenson misses with a takedown attempt - Karalexis sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Karalexis is looking to slow Stevenson down with leg kicks.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Karalexis throws a nice outside leg kick.
Karalexis chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Karalexis feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Stevenson's calf.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Stevenson takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Stevenson takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Stevenson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Stevenson fails with the takedown.
Karalexis scores with a leg kick.
Karalexis cracks Stevenson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Karalexis lets loose with a powerful body kick. Stevenson will feel that in the morning.
Karalexis throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Stevenson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Karalexis circles away.
Karalexis lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A slapping body kick lands there for Karalexis.
Karalexis connects with an inside leg kick.
Karalexis lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Karalexis throws a front kick that sends Stevenson stumbling back into the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Karalexis connects with an inside leg kick.
Karalexis has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A chopping leg kick lands by Karalexis.
Karalexis connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Karalexis connects with a leg kick. Stevenson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Karalexis with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Karalexis scoring well with a low kick there.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Stevenson.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris Stevenson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Karalexis.
Karalexis lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Karalexis connects with a solid leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Karalexis. That's going to slow Stevenson down.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Stevenson. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Karalexis connects with a solid leg kick.
Karalexis is looking to slow Stevenson down with leg kicks.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karalexis thows a body kick. Stevenson tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Karalexis looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A head kick from Karalexis lands but Stevenson takes it in his stride.
Chris Stevenson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stevenson walks forward, straight into a front kick from Karalexis.
Karalexis lands with a thumping leg kick.
Karalexis is looking to slow Stevenson down with leg kicks.
Karalexis chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Karalexis scoring well with a low kick there.
Stevenson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Karalexis throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Karalexis lands a high kick!
Karalexis lands a leg kick that knocks Stevenson off balance momentarily.
Stevenson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Karalexis sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Stevenson somewhat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slapping body kick lands there for Karalexis.
Karalexis connects with a leg kick. Stevenson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Karalexis dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Stevenson. That did some damage!
Stevenson shoots in and drives through. Karalexis sprawls well.
Karalexis scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Karalexis scores with a kick to the body.
Karalexis explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Karalexis fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Stevenson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Karalexis throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
An inside leg kick lands from Karalexis.
A chopping leg kick lands by Karalexis.
Karalexis buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karalexis throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Stevenson's head.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Karalexis.
Karalexis throws a quick inside leg kick.
Otto Karalexis seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A slapping leg kick lands for Karalexis.
Karalexis lands a nice leg kick that just misses Stevenson's sensitive parts.
A combination from Karalexis does no damage.
Karalexis throws a quick inside leg kick.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Stevenson might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
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!
Stevenson slips a straight right by Karalexis.
Karalexis stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Karalexis wants it to stay on the feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Good leg kick by Karalexis there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Karalexis throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
A good leg kick by Karalexis.
Stevenson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Otto Karalexis showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Karalexis moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Stevenson shoots in for a double leg but Karalexis sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Karalexis fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Karalexis thumps Stevenson with a low kick.
Stevenson lands with an overhand left.
Karalexis feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Stevenson's calf.
Stevenson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Karalexis lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Stevenson will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Karalexis lands with a kick to the temple. Stevenson shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Stevenson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Stevenson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Karalexis as he avoids it easily.
Stevenson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Karalexis. Karalexis obviously looking to wear him down.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Stevenson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Karalexis scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Karalexis cracks the inside of Stevenson's front leg.
Stevenson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Karalexis can pounce on him.
Karalexis delivers a nice body kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Karalexis.
Karalexis lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Stevenson takes a head kick and keeps coming.
A good leg kick by Karalexis.
Karalexis fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Stevenson on the side of the head.
Karalexis lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Karalexis fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Karalexis displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Stevenson.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris Stevenson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Karalexis lands a front kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Karalexis.
Karalexis throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Stevenson on the side of the head.
Karalexis throws a nice inside leg kick.
Karalexis misses with a jab, cross combination.
Karalexis changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
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!
Karalexis throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Stevenson.
A slapping leg kick lands for Karalexis.
A chopping leg kick lands by Karalexis.
Stevenson fails with a takedown attempt.
A slapping leg kick lands for Karalexis.
Karalexis thumps Stevenson with a low kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karalexis scores with a head kick. Stevenson tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Stevenson takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Karalexis keeps Stevenson at a distance using the push kick.
Good leg kick by Karalexis there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Karalexis thumps Stevenson with a low kick.
Chris Stevenson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Karalexis throws a front kick that sends Stevenson stumbling back into the cage.
Karalexis scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Karalexis lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Karalexis lands with a thumping leg kick.
Karalexis scores with a head kick. Stevenson tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Stevenson fails with a takedown attempt.
Karalexis connects with a high kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Karalexis.
Stevenson on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Stevenson takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Karalexis scores with a head kick. Stevenson tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
A good leg kick by Karalexis.
Karalexis lands a nice looking kick to the body. Stevenson takes a step back to recover.
Karalexis digs a good hook to Stevenson's body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stevenson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Karalexis.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stevenson takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Karalexis connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Otto Karalexis is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A chopping leg kick lands by Karalexis.

And that's the end of the fight!
Otto Karalexis comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Karalexis 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 24:30
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 24:30
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 24:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Otto Karalexis!