PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dawn Keebals (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexei Chatzikomninos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alexei Chatzikomninos has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Dawn Keebals's chin.

Keebals
vs
Chatzikomninos

200 cm
27
215 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

188 cm
19
211 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Good gas tank

Red Hand Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dawn Keebals!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Alexei Chatzikomninos!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Lou da Vinci and Steve Montenegro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Keebals connects with a crisp jab.
Keebals throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Keebals swinging wildly here.
The fighters circling - Keebals throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Chatzikomninos tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Keebals swivels and escapes.
Keebals connects with a crisp jab.
Keebals throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Keebals throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Chatzikomninos counters with a single leg into guard. Keebals didn't expect that.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Chatzikomninos throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Chatzikomninos lands a couple of digs.
Chatzikomninos is stalling in the full guard.
Keebals on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Keebals tries to get out of the position.
Keebals is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Chatzikomninos is controlling him.
Chatzikomninos working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Keebals is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Chatzikomninos throws an elbow that misses. Keebals uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Chatzikomninos's guard. Nice move by Keebals!
Chatzikomninos is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Keebals is controlling him.
Chatzikomninos looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Chatzikomninos wants to stand but Keebals is controlling the position.
Keebals wants to stand but Chatzikomninos is controlling his posture from full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chatzikomninos is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Keebals wants to stand but Chatzikomninos is controlling his posture from full guard.
Chatzikomninos is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Keebals would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Chatzikomninos wants to get back to his feet but Keebals is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Keebals lands with a nice combination. Chatzikomninos backs away looking to recover.
Chatzikomninos connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
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!
Keebals shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.

Chatzikomninos closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Keebals to the mat! Keebals manages to get full guard.
Keebals will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Chatzikomninos loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Keebals keeping moving, preventing Chatzikomninos from controlling successfully.
Keebals is looking to stand up but Chatzikomninos isn't so interested in that idea.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chatzikomninos throws a big elbow that misses.
Chatzikomninos passes Keebals's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Keebals keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Chatzikomninos thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Chatzikomninos takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Chatzikomninos has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Keebals keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Chatzikomninos seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Keebals does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Keebals is trying to stand.
Keebals knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Chatzikomninos on the ground.
Chatzikomninos trying to control the action but Keebals is working from the bottom.
Chatzikomninos tries to pass to full mount but Keebals defends it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Keebals is staying active underneath Chatzikomninos, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Chatzikomninos missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Chatzikomninos not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Chatzikomninos throws a strike but Keebals avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Chatzikomninos missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Keebals is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Chatzikomninos is controlling him.
Chatzikomninos trying to control the position from guard on top but Keebals is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Chatzikomninos loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Chatzikomninos trying to control the position from guard on top but Keebals is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chatzikomninos throws a big elbow that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexei Chatzikomninos dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Chatzikomninos fails to land the takedown.
Keebals lands a slapping body shot.
Keebals scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Chatzikomninos keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chatzikomninos shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Keebals but Keebals pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Keebals swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Keebals cracks Chatzikomninos with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Keebals scores with a nice head shot.
Keebals scores with a hook to the body. Chatzikomninos takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Keebals punishes Chatzikomninos's body with a nice straight punch.
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!
Keebals throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chatzikomninos throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Keebals's waist but Keebals gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Chatzikomninos off to one side.
Dawn Keebals has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexei Chatzikomninos.
Keebals tries to bum rush Chatzikomninos with a series of wild strikes but Chatzikomninos uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Keebals throws a right and a left that Chatzikomninos avoids nicely.
Keebals lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Keebals throws a predictable looking body shot

and Chatzikomninos counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Chatzikomninos scoring with strikes to the body and head.
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!
Chatzikomninos not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Keebals avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Chatzikomninos.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Chatzikomninos lands a nice short elbow.
Chatzikomninos trying to control the action but Keebals is working from the bottom.
Alexei Chatzikomninos has got the better of the ground game so far.
Keebals keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Chatzikomninos seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Keebals avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Chatzikomninos.
Chatzikomninos is pressing down on Keebals's thigh, looking to free his foot. Keebals is holding on for now.
Chatzikomninos throwing shots but Keebals is blocking nicely.
Chatzikomninos thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Chatzikomninos throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Chatzikomninos in particular looking to stall.
Chatzikomninos thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Chatzikomninos looks to land a strike but Keebals avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Keebals wants to stand up but Chatzikomninos is controlling him.
Chatzikomninos is looking to work some ground and pound but Keebals has wrist control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chatzikomninos trying to control the position from guard on top but Keebals is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chatzikomninos is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Chatzikomninos prevents Keebals from getting back to his feet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Chatzikomninos accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Keebals keeping moving, preventing Chatzikomninos from controlling successfully.
Chatzikomninos missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chatzikomninos with a flurry of punches that miss.
Chatzikomninos trying to control the position from guard on top but Keebals is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Alexei Chatzikomninos was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Keebals throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Chatzikomninos counters with a takedown into side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Keebals is not content to let Chatzikomninos control the position.
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!
Chatzikomninos tries to advance to mount but Keebals denies him.
Chatzikomninos throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Keebals works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Chatzikomninos wants to take a breather but Keebals is having none of it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Chatzikomninos throwing shots but Keebals is blocking nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexei Chatzikomninos showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Chatzikomninos connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Keebals momentarily.
Danga de danga de dang - Keebals scores with a four punch combination!
A big left from Chatzikomninos misses.
Chatzikomninos slips a jab and a cross from Keebals.
Keebals is looking to wear down Chatzikomninos with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Chatzikomninos looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Keebals throws a right and a left that Chatzikomninos avoids nicely.
Keebals misses with a body punch

and Chatzikomninos counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Chatzikomninos not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Keebals wants to get back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chatzikomninos sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Keebals defending well though.
Chatzikomninos not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Keebals keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chatzikomninos sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Keebals defending well though.
Chatzikomninos throwing shots but Keebals is blocking nicely.
Chatzikomninos not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Chatzikomninos scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Keebals blocking the ground and pound attempt from Chatzikomninos.
Chatzikomninos thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Keebals's head.
Chatzikomninos thows a huge punch but Keebals dodges it nicely.
Chatzikomninos throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Chatzikomninos is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Keebals has hold of Chatzikomninos's hands but Chatzikomninos slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Chatzikomninos is trying to control the action in half guard but Keebals is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Chatzikomninos in particular looking to stall.
Keebals is refusing to be controlled, as Chatzikomninos sits in half guard.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Alexei Chatzikomninos wasn't active enough on the ground.
Chatzikomninos fails with the takedown.
Chatzikomninos misses with a few strikes there.
Chatzikomninos shoots in but no luck this time.
Dawn Keebals has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexei Chatzikomninos.
Keebals tests Chatzikomninos's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Chatzikomninos misses with an uppercut
and Keebals counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.

Chatzikomninos drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keebals is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Chatzikomninos lands a nice forearm strike.
Chatzikomninos scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Keebals to see if he's OK.
Chatzikomninos throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Chatzikomninos is looking to take a break and control but Keebals is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Keebals is working to avoid the ground and pound but Chatzikomninos connects with a decent elbow.
Chatzikomninos in side control, throwing shots but Keebals defends.
Chatzikomninos works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chatzikomninos trying to control the action but Keebals is working from the bottom.
Chatzikomninos scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Keebals to see if he's OK.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Check out the look on Chatzikomninos's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Chatzikomninos is looking to take a break and control but Keebals is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Chatzikomninos tries to score with some ground and pound. Keebals controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Chatzikomninos is looking to take a break and control but Keebals is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Chatzikomninos creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Keebals sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexei Chatzikomninos really 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.

Keebals swinging wildly here.
Keebals connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Keebals throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

Chatzikomninos darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Chatzikomninos throwing shots but Keebals is blocking nicely.
Chatzikomninos is trying to control the action in half guard but Keebals is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Chatzikomninos thows a huge punch but Keebals dodges it nicely.
Chatzikomninos prevents Keebals from standing back up.
Chatzikomninos not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chatzikomninos is taking a breather. Keebals 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.
Nice strikes from Chatzikomninos there.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Chatzikomninos not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Chatzikomninos thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Chatzikomninos working over Keebals with some ground and pound. Keebals looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Chatzikomninos slows the pace down in half guard.
Chatzikomninos lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Chatzikomninos throwing shots but Keebals is blocking nicely.
Chatzikomninos scoring with strikes to the body and head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chatzikomninos thows a huge punch but Keebals dodges it nicely.
Chatzikomninos wants to take a breather but Keebals is having none of it.
Chatzikomninos sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Keebals defending well though.
Chatzikomninos looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Chatzikomninos uses his free foot to push down on Keebals's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Keebals.
The referee warns Keebals that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.

Keebals is rocked!
Keebals wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Chatzikomninos.
Oh Keebals is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Chatzikomninos lands a big elbow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keebals is trying to stand.
Chatzikomninos wants to control the pace but Keebals is squirming around nicely.
Oooh a big shot lands for Chatzikomninos! Keebals is out! The ref dives in to save him from more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 4, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Alexei Chatzikomninos!
Alexei Chatzikomninos is the new light heavyweight champion!
A victorious Alexei Chatzikomninos thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.