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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Caden Krikland Iii (ranked 3157 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Chreska (ranked 7419 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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176 cm
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155 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
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175 cm
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150 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Good knees
Self confident |
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BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Determined |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Caden Krikland Iii! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Frank Chreska! The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Peter Branson and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Krikland Iii on the wrong end of a nice hook. Krikland Iii misses with the combination.
Krikland Iii scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Chreska has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Krikland Iii is on him like a limpet, forcing Chreska back against the cage. Krikland Iii jumps guard but Chreska turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Krikland Iii is trying to drag Chreska to the mat but Chreska just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Krikland Iii decides to pull guard. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Chreska wants to stand but Krikland Iii has a closed guard, so he can't escape. Chreska decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Krikland Iii, up you get! Frank Chreska is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round. Krikland Iii has closed the distance and engaged Chreska in a clinch.
Krikland Iii working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Krikland Iii can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Caden Krikland Iii. That's going to take a lot out of him. Krikland Iii stalling against the cage.
Krikland Iii utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. Krikland Iii wants a takedown but no success here.
Krikland Iii pulls guard. Chreska is looking to stand up but Krikland Iii won't let him.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Krikland Iii is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Chreska defends well. Chreska wants to get up but he can't break Krikland Iii's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Krikland Iii is on top in guard.
Krikland Iii forces his way into half guard. Krikland Iii is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Chreska is just riding it out for now. Krikland Iii eventually gives up the hold. Krikland Iii trying to pass the guard but Chreska defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Krikland Iii thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Krikland Iii wants to pass to mount but Chreska is defending the position. Krikland Iii gets to his feet - back to striking we go! Krikland Iii avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Krikland Iii looking to score a takedown here. Chreska is defending well but Krikland Iii drives through and ends up in Chreska's guard. Krikland Iii stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chreska swivels though and keeps the full guard. Krikland Iii slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. Krikland Iii stands up from guard. Let's bang! Krikland Iii will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Chreska keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Caden Krikland Iii dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Krikland Iii closes this distance looking for a takedown but Chreska circles away. Krikland Iii closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Chreska to the mat! Chreska manages to get full guard. Krikland Iii postures up in Chreska's guard and throws a big left but Chreska blocks it. Chreska really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Krikland Iii. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Krikland Iii keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Chreska's head. Krikland Iii trying to control the position from guard on top but Chreska is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Krikland Iii controlling from the top position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Krikland Iii lands a couple of digs.
That's one minute gone in the round. Chreska avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Krikland Iii passes Chreska's right leg, so he's now in half guard. Krikland Iii is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Krikland Iii works his way into side control. Krikland Iii tries to move into full mount but can't pass Chreska's legs. Krikland Iii is chipping away with strikes.
Krikland Iii is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Chreska can do to turn this around? Krikland Iii has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. Chreska is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Krikland Iii tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Chreska defends well and Krikland Iii ends up having to push Chreska into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Krikland Iii takes the fight into the clinch. Krikland Iii has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Chreska avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Caden Krikland Iii. That's going to take a lot out of him. Krikland Iii has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Chreska is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Krikland Iii can't get the takedown.
Krikland Iii is looking to take this one to the mat. Krikland Iii lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Krikland Iii is working for a submission of some sort.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Krikland Iii missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Caden Krikland Iii overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Krikland Iii stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being. Krikland Iii looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Chreska is fending him off so far but Krikland Iii persists. Nope, Chreska circles away and we're back to standing. Krikland Iii takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket. Krikland Iii has managed to clinch.
Krikland Iii pulls guard successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Krikland Iii looking for a guillotine here but Chreska defends easily.
Chreska stands up from Krikland Iii's guard - Chreska perhaps looking for a knockout. Krikland Iii will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Chreska stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Chreska wants it to stay on the feet. Chreska is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. A telegraphed right hand from Krikland Iii misses the target. Chreska throws the left hand but Krikland Iii avoids the punch easily. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Krikland Iii uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chreska. Chreska misses with a series of wild punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Caden Krikland Iii dominated that second round. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Krikland Iii moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Chreska will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Chreska misses with a double jab
and Krikland Iii counters by moving into the clinch. Krikland Iii tries for a takedown. No joy.
Krikland Iii stalls. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Chreska prevents the takedown attempt.
Krikland Iii tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
That's one minute gone in the round. Krikland Iii is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Chreska is defending well. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Caden Krikland Iii. That's going to take a lot out of him. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Krikland Iii manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Krikland Iii will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Chreska up against the cage. Krikland Iii is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Chreska to keep the fight standing. Krikland Iii dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Krikland Iii jumps guard but Chreska turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Krikland Iii misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Chreska gets underhooks to prevent Krikland Iii's takedown attempt.
Krikland Iii is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Chreska is defending well. Krikland Iii jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Chreska walks away with a smile on his face. Krikland Iii gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Chreska swats away the attempt to clinch by Krikland Iii. Chreska connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt Krikland Iii! He's out on his feet! Chreska rushes in and drops Krikland Iii with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Frank Chreska!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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