PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sandro Rturi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kevin KRAFTzick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). KRAFTzick has chosen Wenn der Mond in mein Ghetto kracht as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Rturi
vs
KRAFTzick

185 cm
18
257 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

175 cm
19
230 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Prefers ground

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Likes ground

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sandro Rturi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kevin KRAFTzick!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Aafke Stam and Albert Achterberg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
KRAFTzick tries for a takedown but Rturi sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

KRAFTzick shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Rturi is trying to defend but KRAFTzick finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
KRAFTzick misses with a head shot. Rturi uses the momentum to regain guard.
Rturi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
KRAFTzick is working Rturi over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
KRAFTzick stops Rturi from standing up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as KRAFTzick accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Rturi looking to hit a scissor sweep but KRAFTzick is one step ahead there.
KRAFTzick throwing strikes from guard but Rturi blocks nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
KRAFTzick being controlled here momentarily.
KRAFTzick throws and elbow that misses. Rturi uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in KRAFTzick's guard. Nice move by Rturi!
KRAFTzick looks gassed!
Rturi wants to get up but he can't break KRAFTzick's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Rturi stopping the sweep attempt from KRAFTzick.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
KRAFTzick fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rturi avoids it really well and circles away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from KRAFTzick.
Sandro Rturi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kevin KRAFTzick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Rturi dives in and grabs KRAFTzick's left leg, looking for a takedown. KRAFTzick pushes down on Rturi's head and hops out.
Rturi looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? KRAFTzick is fending him off so far but Rturi persists. Nope, KRAFTzick circles away and we're back to standing.
Kevin KRAFTzick seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
KRAFTzick fails with the takedown

and Rturi counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in KRAFTzick's guard now.
KRAFTzick looking for a sweep. Not yet KRAFTzick, not yet.
KRAFTzick throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
KRAFTzick keeping moving, preventing Rturi from controlling successfully.
KRAFTzick should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
KRAFTzick 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.
KRAFTzick thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
KRAFTzick trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
KRAFTzick throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
KRAFTzick trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Rturi knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for KRAFTzick on the ground.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
KRAFTzick takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - KRAFTzick has eaten all the pies!
Rturi throws a sloppy head kick and KRAFTzick moves out of range easily.
Rturi closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Rturi motions for KRAFTzick to come forward. Rturi throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rturi connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.

Rturi darts in and clinches KRAFTzick up against the cage.

Rturi has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but KRAFTzick regains guard immediately.
KRAFTzick wants to sweep here but Rturi controlling him for the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
KRAFTzick will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if KRAFTzick can do anything to dispel that myth.
KRAFTzick throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
KRAFTzick looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
KRAFTzick throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
KRAFTzick wants to sweep here but Rturi controlling him for the moment.
KRAFTzick throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
KRAFTzick wants to sweep here but Rturi controlling him for the moment.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
KRAFTzick takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sandro Rturi dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Rturi lands a nice looking body shot.
Oooh a lovely combination from Rturi sends KRAFTzick down but not out. Rturi dives into side control looking to finish.

Rturi decides to stand up, so the ref orders KRAFTzick to his feet.
Rturi will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rturi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but KRAFTzick circles away quickly and effectively.
KRAFTzick takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
KRAFTzick keeps the fight on the outside.
Rturi lands with a cross.
Rturi throws a low kick but it's checked well by KRAFTzick.
KRAFTzick tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
KRAFTzick doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Rturi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Rturi shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. KRAFTzick is trying to defend but Rturi finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
KRAFTzick works his way to full guard. Good work.
Rturi has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
KRAFTzick throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
KRAFTzick throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
KRAFTzick looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rturi is one step ahead there.
KRAFTzick trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
KRAFTzick trying to strike off his back.
KRAFTzick will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Rturi stopping the sweep attempt from KRAFTzick.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rturi moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Rturi connects with a right hand. KRAFTzick shakes it off.
Rturi lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
KRAFTzick misses with a takedown attempt
and Rturi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sandro Rturi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
KRAFTzick misses with a takedown attempt
and Rturi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sandro Rturi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kevin KRAFTzick.
Rturi throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rturi throws a leg kick but KRAFTzick checks it.

KRAFTzick shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Rturi is trying to defend but KRAFTzick finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Rturi tries to kick KRAFTzick off but KRAFTzick keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Rturi keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Rturi wants to get back to his feet.
Rturi blocking the ground and pound attempt from KRAFTzick.
KRAFTzick is nestled in close to Rturi, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
KRAFTzick thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rturi avoiding damage under a succession of punches from KRAFTzick.
Rturi taking some punishment here, with KRAFTzick in his half guard.

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

KRAFTzick fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Rturi sprawls well initially but KRAFTzick persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
KRAFTzick working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
KRAFTzick wants to pass to mount but Rturi is defending the position.
KRAFTzick looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
KRAFTzick has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
KRAFTzick not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
KRAFTzick throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Rturi avoiding damage under a succession of punches from KRAFTzick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sandro Rturi 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!

Rturi throws a leg kick but KRAFTzick sees it coming and moves out of range.
KRAFTzick with a lazy takedown attempt
and Rturi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

It looks like Kevin KRAFTzick has been cut.
Rturi closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Rturi misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
KRAFTzick shoots and misses
and Rturi counters with a series of strikes. KRAFTzick will be more careful next time no doubt.
Rturi cracks KRAFTzick with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Rturi fails with an attempt to clinch.

KRAFTzick shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Rturi's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
KRAFTzick stopping the sweep attempt from Rturi.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
KRAFTzick working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rturi has momentary wrist control but KRAFTzick slips an elbow through the middle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
KRAFTzick postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
KRAFTzick loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
KRAFTzick throws a strike but Rturi rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
KRAFTzick doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
KRAFTzick tries to land a sweep but no joy.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rturi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but KRAFTzick moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
KRAFTzick fails to land the takedown.
Sandro Rturi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kevin KRAFTzick.
KRAFTzick scoring well with a low kick there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

Rturi closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Rturi lands in his opponent's guard.
KRAFTzick throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
KRAFTzick punching to the body, from the bottom.
KRAFTzick thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
KRAFTzick trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
KRAFTzick throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
KRAFTzick trying to strike off his back.
KRAFTzick thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
KRAFTzick wants to sweep but no luck.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
KRAFTzick tries for a takedown but Rturi circles away easily
enabling Rturi to counter with a crisp jab.

KRAFTzick looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
KRAFTzick stops Rturi from standing up.
KRAFTzick loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
KRAFTzick trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
KRAFTzick stands up over Rturi, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
KRAFTzick passes into half guard.
Rturi keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
KRAFTzick working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
KRAFTzick scoring with strikes to the body and head.
KRAFTzick not landing any meaningful shots this time.
KRAFTzick is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
KRAFTzick takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
KRAFTzick throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
KRAFTzick is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rturi avoiding damage under a succession of punches from KRAFTzick.
Kevin KRAFTzick has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sandro Rturi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rturi keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

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 Sandro Rturi.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Rturi, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sandro Rturi!