PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kenny Krisstorersson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Quinton Kabanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Krisstorersson
vs
Kabanov

175 cm
20
170 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

182 cm
22
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Very confident

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kenny Krisstorersson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Quinton Kabanov!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Yukihiro Yamamoto.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Krisstorersson swats away the attempt to clinch by Kabanov.

Kabanov lands a big head kick that sends Krisstorersson tumbling to the mat! Kabanov takes a step backwards and waves Krisstorersson back to his feet - he wants the finish!

It looks like Kenny Krisstorersson has been cut.

Kabanov gets a clinch.

Kabanov gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Kabanov passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
Krisstorersson is refusing to be controlled, as Kabanov sits in half guard.
Krisstorersson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kabanov.
Krisstorersson is trying to stand.
Kabanov is looking to stall here but Krisstorersson recovers full guard.
Kabanov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Krisstorersson is keeping the position for now.
Krisstorersson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kabanov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

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

Kabanov throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Krisstorersson was covering up waiting for the punch and Kabanov finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Krisstorersson is breathing heavily.
Kabanov lands a couple of elbows.
Kabanov throwing strikes from guard but Krisstorersson blocks nicely.
Kabanov wants to control from the top but Krisstorersson keeps moving.

Kabanov decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.

Krisstorersson gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Kabanov drops back looking for a leg! Krisstorersson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Krisstorersson manages to kick Kabanov off! Kabanov jumps back into Krisstorersson's guard.
Kabanov trying to control the position from guard on top but Krisstorersson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kabanov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Krisstorersson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kabanov distracts Krisstorersson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kabanov wants to control from the top but Krisstorersson keeps moving.
Kabanov is looking to work some ground and pound but Krisstorersson has wrist control.
Kabanov wants to control from the top but Krisstorersson keeps moving.
Kabanov passes Krisstorersson's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Kabanov trying to control from half guard but Krisstorersson is working away.
Kabanov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Krisstorersson trying to control but Kabanov postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Krisstorersson wants to improve his position but Kabanov is controlling well.

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.

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

Kabanov shoots in and bounces Krisstorersson off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Krisstorersson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Krisstorersson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kabanov is pushing down on Krisstorersson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Krisstorersson is fighting to maintain full guard but Kabanov has managed to sneak the leg through.
Kabanov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Krisstorersson keeps working.

Krisstorersson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kabanov pulls his head out easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Quinton Kabanov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kenny Krisstorersson's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Kabanov swats away the attempt to clinch by Krisstorersson.
Krisstorersson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kabanov counters with a nice low kick that buckles Krisstorersson's knee momentarily.
Kenny Krisstorersson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kabanov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nice takedown defense from Krisstorersson. No joy for Kabanov on that attempt.

Kabanov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Krisstorersson tries to circle away but Kabanov has him pinned against the cage.
Krisstorersson stops a takedown attempt from Kabanov.
Krisstorersson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kabanov gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Kabanov wants a takedown but no success here.
Kenny Krisstorersson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Quinton Kabanov.

Krisstorersson jumps into guard, dragging Kabanov to the mat.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kabanov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Kabanov tries to free his leg and advance position but Krisstorersson is retaining full guard.

Kabanov stands and steps away. Krisstorersson gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Kabanov missing with a left hand there. Krisstorersson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kabanov tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Krisstorersson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Krisstorersson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kabanov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Krisstorersson circles away quickly and effectively.

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.
Kabanov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kabanov tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Krisstorersson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kabanov counters with a slapping leg kick.

Kabanov closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Krisstorersson can't do much from the bottom here.
Krisstorersson takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Krisstorersson is trying to control Kabanov's posture but Kabanov avoids it.
Krisstorersson is pushing Kabanov's head away, looking to escape. Kabanov manages to hold on to the position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kabanov cracks Krisstorersson with a big elbow.
Kabanov lands a decent elbow from side control.
Krisstorersson is looking to reverse the position.
Kabanov trying to control the action but Krisstorersson is working from the bottom.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
A thudding body kick lands there by Krisstorersson!

Kabanov moves into the clinch successfully.
Kabanov goes for a takedown in the clinch but Krisstorersson prevents it.

Krisstorersson gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Krisstorersson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

Kabanov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Krisstorersson drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Kabanov manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Krisstorersson has Kabanov in his guard.
Kabanov trying to control the position from guard on top but Krisstorersson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Quinton Kabanov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kenny Krisstorersson's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Krisstorersson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kabanov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Krisstorersson somewhat.
Kabanov tries to clinch but Krisstorersson moves out of range.
Krisstorersson tries to clinch but Kabanov is having none of it.
Kabanov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kabanov tries to clinch up but Krisstorersson circles away and keeps his distance.
Kabanov tests Krisstorersson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Quinton Kabanov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krisstorersson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kabanov is looking to clinch but Krisstorersson is avoiding it.
Krisstorersson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kabanov avoids it really well and circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kabanov lands with a slapping head kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kabanov tries to clinch up.
Krisstorersson avoids the head kick by Kabanov.
Kabanov shoots in for a takedown but Krisstorersson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Krisstorersson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kabanov is fending him off so far but Krisstorersson persists. Nope, Kabanov circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kenny Krisstorersson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Horrible takedown by Krisstorersson or perhaps it was just good defense by Kabanov which made him look bad.
Krisstorersson circles away from the clinch attempt.
A bone on bone clash there as Krisstorersson blocks the leg kick.
Kabanov doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Krisstorersson counters with a nice double leg into side control. Kabanov won't be happy with that.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Krisstorersson decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Kabanov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Krisstorersson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kabanov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kabanov wants it to stay on the feet.
A left lands for Kabanov.
A low kick from Kabanov is predictable there

and Krisstorersson counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Krisstorersson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Krisstorersson trying to control the position from guard on top but Kabanov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kabanov is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kabanov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Krisstorersson's head.
Kabanov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Krisstorersson wants to control the action here but instead Kabanov manages to pass to full mount!
Krisstorersson tries to hold on but Kabanov pushes him away.
Kabanov content just to control the position here.
Krisstorersson tries to hold on but Kabanov pushes him away.

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.

Kabanov is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Krisstorersson is surviving well by controlling Kabanov's body position as best he can.
Kabanov dominating with strikes here.
Krisstorersson tries to lock up and control but Kabanov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Krisstorersson regains half guard.
Kabanov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kabanov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kabanov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Krisstorersson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kabanov trying to mount his opponent but Krisstorersson defends it.
Kenny Krisstorersson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Quinton Kabanov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kabanov is trying to control the action in half guard but Krisstorersson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kenny Krisstorersson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kabanov has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:29
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:29
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Quinton Kabanov!