PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Brayan Sterk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ambrozy Kleks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Sterk
vs
Kleks

184 cm
18
180 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

179 cm
19
172 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Brayan Sterk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Ambrozy Kleks!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Atkins and William Gold.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sterk dives in and grabs Kleks's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kleks pushes down on Sterk's head and hops out.
Kleks looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Sterk shoots for a takedown but Kleks saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Sterk shoots in for a double leg but Kleks sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brayan Sterk. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kleks wants to clinch.

Kleks tries to keep at a distance but Sterk has taken the fight into the clinch.
Sterk tries to pull guard but Kleks won't allow it.
Sterk tries to land knees in the clinch but Kleks avoids the damage to the body.
Sterk fails to pull guard.
Sterk drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kleks gets the underhooks and prevents it.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Kleks is pressed up against the cage. Sterk has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kleks down to the mat. Kleks avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Sterk avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kleks leaves Sterk with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kleks lands a nice looking body shot.
Kleks misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Sterk shoots in for a takedown but Kleks shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kleks avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sterk stuffs the takedown attempt from Kleks. Kleks gets slowly back to his feet.
Sterk misses with a takedown attempt - Kleks sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Sterk takes a jab right on the kisser.
Sterk takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.

Sterk has taken the fight to the clinch.
Sterk is working for takedown but Kleks is calmly controlling the position for now.
Kleks can't break the clinch.

Sterk manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Sterk is pulling down on Kleks's head. It's preventing any offense from Kleks, at least for the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Sterk looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kleks is one step ahead there.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Brayan Sterk.
Kleks shoots in looking for a takedown but Sterk manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kleks's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Sterk shoots in for a takedown but Kleks shows good takedown defense.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sterk steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kleks.
Kleks misses with a hook. Sterk ducked under it nicely.
Sterk misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kleks displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sterk.
Sterk tries to clinch but Kleks moves out of range.
Sterk shoots for a double leg takedown but Kleks sprawls well. He's pushed Sterk's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kleks lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Sterk walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kleks cracks Sterk with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Sterk will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kleks has a takedown stuffed.
Sterk fails with a takedown attempt.
Kleks tries to clinch up

and Sterk counters by clinching up.
Sterk changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kleks fights it off and pushes away nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sterk takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kleks throws a shot from downtown. Sterk moves away and avoids it.
Sterk slips a straight right by Kleks.

Sterk closes the distance and clinches.
Kleks gets underhooks to prevent Sterk's takedown attempt.
Sterk tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kleks smiles and moves away.
Kleks shoots in for a takedown but Sterk shows good takedown defense.

Sterk gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Sterk tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kleks just stands there and leans against the cage.
Sterk has Kleks pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kleks manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Kleks tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Sterk just stands there and leans against the cage.
Kleks gets underhooks to prevent Sterk's takedown attempt.
Sterk has Kleks pressed against the cage, preventing Kleks from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ambrozy Kleks dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Sterk takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Sterk fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kleks throws the left hand but Sterk avoids the punch easily.
Kleks swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.

Sterk instigates a clinch.
Sterk scores a nice knee to the body.
Sterk tries to pull guard but Kleks won't allow it.
Sterk's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Sterk misses with a knee to the head.
Kleks tries to circle away but Sterk has him pinned against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Sterk ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Sterk no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Sterk is trying to keep Kleks in close.
Sterk throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

Sterk takes the fight into the clinch.
Sterk is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brayan Sterk. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sterk is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kleks pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Sterk slowing the pace effectively.
Sterk tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kleks just stands there and leans against the cage.
Sterk tries to pull guard but Kleks holds him up against the cage and eventually Sterk drops back down to his feet.
Sterk drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kleks pulls his leg out and moves away.

Sterk forces Kleks back against the cage and clinches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sterk taking a breather.
Kleks is trying to force a seperation but Sterk has the dominant position.
Sterk is struggling to control the position.
Kleks gets underhooks to prevent Sterk's takedown attempt.
Sterk will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Kleks up against the cage.
Sterk has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kleks is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Sterk tries for a takedown but Kleks manages to get underhooks.
Kleks wants to break free but Sterk has control.
Kleks wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sterk has him pressed against the cage.
Sterk tries a knee to the head but Kleks blocks it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kleks gets underhooks to prevent Sterk's takedown attempt.
Kleks is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Sterk is keeping busy.
Kleks looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Sterk is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Sterk has Kleks pressed against the cage, preventing Kleks from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A bit of stalling here from Sterk.
Sterk changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kleks fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Kleks lands an overhand right.
Kleks swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sterk fails with a takedown attempt.
Sterk takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kleks misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

Sterk moves into the clinch.
Sterk drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kleks gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Sterk jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kleks walks away with a smile on his face. Sterk gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Kleks smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sterk is defended easily by Kleks.
Donk. Kleks catches Sterk right on the button with a cross.
Kleks just misses with a punch to the body.

Sterk forces Kleks back against the cage and clinches.

Sterk ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Sterk no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.

Sterk has his feet on Kleks's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Ambrozy Kleks will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Sterk tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kleks sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sterk somewhat.

Sterk closes the distance and clinches.
Sterk changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kleks fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Kleks dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kleks scores with a body shot.
Kleks scores with a jab to the head.
Nice defenses there by Sterk.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sterk.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brayan Sterk. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Sterk clinches up with Kleks and pushes him back against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kleks is trying to break free.

Sterk pulls guard successfully.

Sterk kicks Kleks off and gets to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kleks swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

Sterk clinches.
Sterk just leaning against Kleks, taking a breather.
Sterk jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kleks walks away with a smile on his face. Sterk gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

Sterk moves into the clinch.
Sterk keeps control of Kleks as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Sterk tries to score a body lock takedown but Kleks shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Kleks tries to break the clinch but Sterk is controlling the position.
Sterk is stalling here.
Sterk tries to land a knee to the head but Kleks blocks with his arms.
Kleks can't break the clinch.
Sterk blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

Sterk pulls Kleks into guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sterk is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.

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

Sterk moves into the clinch successfully.

Sterk drags the fight down to the ground.
Sterk utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sterk has his hands on Kleks's head, controlling the position.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Brayan Sterk just wasn't active enough.
Kleks with a hook.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Sterk has closed the distance and engaged Kleks in a clinch.

Sterk jumps guard and drags Kleks to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Kleks postures up.
Ambrozy Kleks is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Brayan Sterk.
Sterk shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kleks defends it nicely.
Kleks looks to land a combination. Sterk sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Kleks lands a nice shot to the body.
Sterk moves out of range as Kleks strikes.
Ambrozy Kleks seems to be getting the better of the standup.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sterk shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kleks defends it nicely.
Kleks tries to close the distance and clinch but Sterk swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kleks misses with a series of wild punches.

Sterk has Kleks up against the cage in a clinch.
Sterk tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kleks avoids it.
Sterk wants a takedown.
Kleks is trying to force a seperation but Sterk has the dominant position.
Kleks prevents a takedown attempt there.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Sterk as Kleks tries to tie him up.
Sterk tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Brayan Sterk.
I think Kleks has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ambrozy Kleks!