PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ebenezer Cramp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sebastian Krzesnikowicz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!

Cramp
vs
Krzesnikowicz

185 cm
29
180 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

182 cm
27
170 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Big heart

Good wrestler
Brawler
Solid chin

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 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ebenezer Cramp!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sebastian Krzesnikowicz!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Ben Zyskovitsi and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Krzesnikowicz shoots in and bounces Cramp off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Krzesnikowicz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cramp swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cramp keeping moving, preventing Krzesnikowicz from controlling successfully.
Krzesnikowicz is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Krzesnikowicz content to stall in guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Krzesnikowicz drops back looking for a leg! Cramp is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Cramp manages to kick Krzesnikowicz off! Krzesnikowicz jumps back into Cramp's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Krzesnikowicz trying to control the position from guard on top but Cramp is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Cramp looking for a sweep. Not yet Cramp, not yet.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Cramp tries to clinch there but Krzesnikowicz circles away.
Cramp wants to clinch up but Krzesnikowicz keeps it at a distance.
Krzesnikowicz fails with a takedown attempt.

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.
A head kick misses from Krzesnikowicz.

Cramp tries to keep at a distance but Krzesnikowicz has taken the fight into the clinch.

Krzesnikowicz works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Krzesnikowicz wants to stand but Cramp has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Krzesnikowicz throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cramp works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Krzesnikowicz trying to control but Cramp is working from the bottom.

Cramp has an active guard here but Krzesnikowicz has managed to pass into half guard.
Krzesnikowicz thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krzesnikowicz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cramp keeps working.

Cramp looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Cramp wants to control but Krzesnikowicz is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Krzesnikowicz tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Cramp.
Krzesnikowicz is pressing down on Cramp's thigh, looking to free his foot. Cramp is holding on for now.
Krzesnikowicz is still trying to improve position.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.

Krzesnikowicz drives through with a takedown into guard.
Krzesnikowicz trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Cramp is trying to control the position but Krzesnikowicz postures up.

Cramp had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Krzesnikowicz defends it easily.
Krzesnikowicz throws a big right hand that misses.
Krzesnikowicz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Krzesnikowicz's corner is telling him to maintain position.

Krzesnikowicz has gone for a leg lock! Cramp slips out almost immediately though and dives into Krzesnikowicz's guard.

And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sebastian Krzesnikowicz dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Cramp checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Cramp feinted with a counter takedown.

Cramp closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Krzesnikowicz to the mat! Krzesnikowicz manages to get full guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Krzesnikowicz can do anything to dispel that myth.
Krzesnikowicz looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Cramp wants to control from the top but Krzesnikowicz keeps moving.
Krzesnikowicz wants to stand but Cramp is controlling the position.
Krzesnikowicz not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krzesnikowicz looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Cramp puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Krzesnikowicz keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Krzesnikowicz is refusing to be controlled, as Cramp sits in half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Krzesnikowicz wants to get back to full guard.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Krzesnikowicz clinches with his opponent.
Krzesnikowicz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cramp tries to pull guard but Krzesnikowicz won't allow it.

Krzesnikowicz decides to pull guard.

Krzesnikowicz is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Krzesnikowicz looking for a sweep. Not yet Krzesnikowicz, not yet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cramp is fighting to break Krzesnikowicz's control of his arms but Krzesnikowicz is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Krzesnikowicz tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Krzesnikowicz keeping full guard, as Cramp tries to pass.
Cramp trying to control but Krzesnikowicz is working from the bottom.
Cramp is looking to stand up but Krzesnikowicz won't let him.
Sebastian Krzesnikowicz has got the better of the ground game so far.
Krzesnikowicz is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Good work by Krzesnikowicz as he checks the leg kick.
Despite the aggression on Krzesnikowicz's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Ebenezer Cramp is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krzesnikowicz tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Cramp defends well and Krzesnikowicz ends up having to push Cramp into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Krzesnikowicz misses with a head kick.
Krzesnikowicz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Krzesnikowicz shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Cramp napping and manages to drive through into side control!

Krzesnikowicz tries for a kimura but Cramp is defending well.
Cramp wants to control but Krzesnikowicz postures up.
Krzesnikowicz tries to advance to mount but can't.
Krzesnikowicz wants to control but Cramp is keeping him busy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cramp tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Krzesnikowicz wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Krzesnikowicz wants to stand but Cramp is controlling his arm.
Krzesnikowicz happy to just control the position for now.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Krzesnikowicz shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Krzesnikowicz tries to pass the half guard into mount. Cramp knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sebastian Krzesnikowicz 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! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Krzesnikowicz shoots in but Cramp avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Krzesnikowicz tries a head kick but it misses.
Krzesnikowicz shoots in looking for a takedown. Cramp tries to sprawl out of it but Krzesnikowicz keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Cramp manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Cramp misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cramp tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Krzesnikowicz bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krzesnikowicz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cramp keeps working.
Krzesnikowicz wants to stand but Cramp has his arm trapped.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cramp is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Krzesnikowicz off and has taken his back!
Will Cramp go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Cramp is really struggling to control Krzesnikowicz but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Cramp is hanging on to Krzesnikowicz's back as he tries to escape.

Cramp is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Cramp is trying to stick to Krzesnikowicz's back but Krzesnikowicz is turning into Cramp. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Cramp's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Krzesnikowicz.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Cramp is looking for a triangle but Krzesnikowicz pushes his legs off easily.
Cramp trying to strike off his back.
Cramp pulls Krzesnikowicz in to control the position.
Cramp wants to sweep here but Krzesnikowicz controlling him for the moment.
Krzesnikowicz slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krzesnikowicz looking to pass the guard.
Krzesnikowicz trying to control the position from guard on top but Cramp is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cramp not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

That's four 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.
Krzesnikowicz tries for a takedown but Cramp sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ebenezer Cramp has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sebastian Krzesnikowicz.
Cramp looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Cramp fails with a takedown attempt.

Cramp tries to keep at a distance but Krzesnikowicz has taken the fight into the clinch.
Cramp is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Krzesnikowicz is defending well for now.
Krzesnikowicz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Krzesnikowicz manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Cramp won't allow Krzesnikowicz to get back to his feet.
Ebenezer Cramp has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sebastian Krzesnikowicz is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Cramp preventing the sweep.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Sebastian Krzesnikowicz.
I've got Krzesnikowicz winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sebastian Krzesnikowicz!