PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mark Arenas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Knut Krauthans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Mark Arenas has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Arenas
vs
Krauthans

190 cm
23
180 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

180 cm
19
195 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mark Arenas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Knut Krauthans!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Nard Betker and Wagner Zegers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Krauthans darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.

Krauthans is working for a submission of some sort.

Krauthans is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Arenas has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Krauthans is working away from the top position though.

Arenas looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Krauthans thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Arenas's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Krauthans is looking for a kimura here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Krauthans is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Krauthans moves into full mount! Arenas won't be happy about that!

Krauthans gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Krauthans tries to clinch up but Arenas circles away and keeps his distance.
Krauthans tries to bum rush Arenas with a series of wild strikes but Arenas uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arenas stuns Krauthans with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.

Krauthans has managed to clinch.
Arenas is trying to break the clinch but Krauthans has him pressed against the cage.
Arenas wants a takedown but no success here.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Arenas has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Krauthans avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Arenas fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Arenas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Arenas takes a knee right on the jaw!
Krauthans gets through Arenas's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Krauthans lands a body punch.
Krauthans is struggling to control the position.

Krauthans gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Arenas wants to get back to full guard but Krauthans has mounted him!
Krauthans lands a heavy elbow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arenas is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Arenas is breathing heavily.
Krauthans controlling from the full mount.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Krauthans working Arenas over with strikes here.

Krauthans is working for a guillotine from mount but Arenas frees his head quite easily.
Krauthans putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Krauthans tries to control but Arenas wriggling away.
Arenas is just holding on here. Krauthans manages to take his back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Krauthans looking to break Arenas's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Arenas remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Krauthans will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Well, with Krauthans on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Arenas is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Arenas wants to escape the position.

Krauthans looking for the choke but no joy.
Krauthans cracks Arenas with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Arenas from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
I would not like to be Arenas right now.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Arenas is really stuck here.

Arenas defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Krauthans's arms.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Knut Krauthans 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.

Krauthans tries to clinch but Arenas is having none of it.

Krauthans clinches.
Krauthans is leaning against Arenas and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Krauthans lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Krauthans prevents a takedown attempt there.
A right hand to the body from Krauthans.

Krauthans has hold of one of Arenas's legs. Arenas is fighting the takedown attempt but Krauthans gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Krauthans advances to half guard.
Krauthans thows a huge punch but Arenas dodges it nicely.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Krauthans stalling.
Krauthans is keen to just control but Arenas is a slippery customer.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Krauthans wants to work for an arm triangle but Arenas is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Arenas is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Krauthans is keen to just control but Arenas is a slippery customer.

Krauthans is working for a kimura but Arenas is defending it quite comfortably.
Krauthans is trying to control the action in half guard but Arenas is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Krauthans lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.

Krauthans is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Arenas regains full guard. Nicely done.
Arenas not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Arenas looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Krauthans 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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krauthans postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Krauthans passes into half guard.
Krauthans with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

Krauthans is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Arenas doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Krauthans.

Krauthans is working for a submission of some sort.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Krauthans stalling away here and it's allowed Arenas to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Arenas looking for a sweep. Not yet Arenas, not yet.
Krauthans passes Arenas's left leg - he's now in half guard.

Krauthans is looking for a kimura here.
Krauthans performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Knut Krauthans 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! This is the final round!

Krauthans darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Krauthans landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Krauthans thows a huge punch but Arenas dodges it nicely.
Krauthans looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Arenas with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Krauthans trying to pass the guard but Arenas defending well.

Krauthans is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Krauthans not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Krauthans takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Krauthans trying to control the action but Arenas is working from the bottom.
Krauthans not doing much here.
Arenas is looking to improve his position.

Krauthans seems to be looking for submissions.
Arenas looks like he's trying to stand up.

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.

Krauthans is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Krauthans wants to take a breather but Arenas is having none of it.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Krauthans scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Arenas tries to roll over but Krauthans keeps him under control.
Krauthans is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Arenas is refusing to be controlled, as Krauthans sits in half guard.

Krauthans looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Mark Arenas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krauthans trying to control from Arenas's half guard. Arenas has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Arenas keeping full guard, as Krauthans tries to pass.
Arenas is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Krauthans dives into side control.

That's four 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.
A lull in the action here.
Arenas can't do much from the bottom here.

Krauthans thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Krauthans throws an elbow but Arenas slips to the side and avoids it well.
Knut Krauthans is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.

And that's the end of the fight!
Knut Krauthans comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Krauthans 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Knut Krauthans!