PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mario Kreutzberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Basic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kreutzberg comes to the cage accompanied by "Engel" by Rammstein. Mario Kreutzberg has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Kreutzberg
vs
Basic

200 cm
20
240 lbs
3 - 6 - 0

210 cm
21
250 lbs
0 - 4 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Enjoys gardening

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 3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mario Kreutzberg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, John Basic!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Ivan Kurochkin and Illya Tyunina.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Basic shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kreutzberg but Kreutzberg pushes him off and we're back to square one.

Kreutzberg lands a head kick that stumbles Basic and the fighters go to the mat.

Basic is rocked!
Kreutzberg throwing strikes from guard but Basic blocks nicely.

Kreutzberg has gone for a leg lock! Basic slips out almost immediately though and dives into Kreutzberg's guard.
Basic with a flurry of punches that miss.

Kreutzberg has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Basic can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Basic must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Basic postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Basic trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kreutzberg wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kreutzberg is looking for a triangle but Basic pushes his legs off easily.
Basic loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Basic throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kreutzberg is on top in guard.
Kreutzberg throws a big right hand that misses.
Basic wants to stand but Kreutzberg is controlling the position.
Basic avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's two 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.
Kreutzberg prevents Basic from getting back to his feet.
Kreutzberg trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kreutzberg has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Kreutzberg looking to sit in guard and control but Basic gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kreutzberg controlling Basic's posture.
Basic lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Basic working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Basic throws and elbow that misses. Kreutzberg uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Basic's guard. Nice move by Kreutzberg!
Kreutzberg tries to free his leg and advance position but Basic is retaining full guard.
Kreutzberg throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kreutzberg sitting in guard here, content to control.
Basic keeping full guard, as Kreutzberg tries to pass.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kreutzberg loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kreutzberg trying to control but Basic is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Basic is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Kreutzberg wants to control from the top but Basic keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mario Kreutzberg dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Basic takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Sloppy strikes from Kreutzberg. Those never looked like landing.
Kreutzberg throws a head kick that misses.
Basic misses with a takedown attempt - Kreutzberg sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kreutzberg misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Basic shoots in but no luck this time.
Basic shoots in for a double leg but Kreutzberg sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Mario Kreutzberg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Basic.

Basic shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Kreutzberg is trying to defend but Basic finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Basic missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kreutzberg holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Kreutzberg has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Basic is working away from the top position though.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Basic thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kreutzberg's head.
Basic not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Basic missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Basic slips a nice elbow through Kreutzberg's hands, connecting with Kreutzberg's forehead.
Basic not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Basic is thwarting Kreutzberg's attempts to control the position.
Kreutzberg is looking to improve his position.
Basic not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kreutzberg taking some punishment here, with Basic in his half guard.
Basic not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kreutzberg wants to control but Basic is keeping busy.
Basic sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kreutzberg defending well though.

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.
Basic 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.
Kreutzberg is looking for a sweep. Basic is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kreutzberg blocking the ground and pound attempt from Basic.
Kreutzberg keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Basic drops an elbow to the side of Kreutzberg's head.
Basic throws a strike but Kreutzberg avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Basic throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Basic loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Basic lands a couple of elbows.
Kreutzberg is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kreutzberg tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Basic trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

Kreutzberg is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kreutzberg working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Basic.
Kreutzberg preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Basic is in close to Kreutzberg's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Kreutzberg working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Basic.
Basic with a flurry of punches that miss.
Basic is looking to work some ground and pound but Kreutzberg has wrist control.
Basic throwing strikes from guard but Kreutzberg blocks nicely.
Kreutzberg is trying to keep Basic in close.
Basic won't allow Kreutzberg to sweep him here.
Basic working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.

Basic avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Basic scoring with some ground and pound.
Basic throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kreutzberg striking off his back but it's not causing Basic any problems.
Kreutzberg tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kreutzberg is trying to keep Basic in close.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Basic throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kreutzberg works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Basic throws a big right hand that misses.
Basic lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Kreutzberg is trying to control the position but Basic postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but John Basic will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Basic fails with the takedown.
Kreutzberg plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Basic fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kreutzberg avoids it really well and circles away.

Kreutzberg gets a clinch.
Kreutzberg changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Basic fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Kreutzberg pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Basic shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mario Kreutzberg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Basic.
Kreutzberg lands with a slapping head kick.
Kreutzberg misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nice sprawl there from Kreutzberg as Basic shoots in.
Basic throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kreutzberg's waist but Kreutzberg gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Basic off to one side.
Kreutzberg keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kreutzberg throws a sloppy head kick and Basic moves out of range easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Basic closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kreutzberg circles away.
Basic misses with a takedown attempt - Kreutzberg sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Basic tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kreutzberg sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Basic somewhat.
A solid body kick from Kreutzberg.
Kreutzberg displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Basic.
Kreutzberg tries a head kick but it misses.
Basic swats away the attempt to clinch by Kreutzberg.
Basic shoots in for a takedown but Kreutzberg shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Basic fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kreutzberg throws a sloppy head kick and Basic moves out of range easily.
Basic shoots for a double leg takedown but Kreutzberg sprawls well. He's pushed Basic's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Basic misses with a takedown attempt - Kreutzberg sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
John Basic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Basic changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kreutzberg tries to avoid it but Basic manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kreutzberg to the ground. Kreutzberg escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

Basic closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Kreutzberg did well to prevent Basic getting side control.
Kreutzberg regains full guard. Nicely done.
Basic scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Basic throws a big right hand that misses.
Kreutzberg is looking to stand up but Basic isn't so interested in that idea.
Basic chips away with some ground and pound.
Kreutzberg working a defensive guard here.
Kreutzberg is really struggling to control Basic but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Basic stands up over Kreutzberg, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Basic throws and elbow that misses. Kreutzberg uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Basic's guard. Nice move by Kreutzberg!
Kreutzberg tries to free his leg and advance position but Basic is retaining full guard.
Basic has a closed guard, preventing Kreutzberg from standing up.

Kreutzberg postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Basic is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Kreutzberg, into his guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Basic's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Basic throwing strikes but missing.
Basic throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Basic lands a couple of digs.
Basic is looking to work some ground and pound but Kreutzberg has wrist control.
Basic throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Basic postures up in Kreutzberg's guard and throws a big left but Kreutzberg blocks it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mario Kreutzberg showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kreutzberg has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Sergei Dronov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 30:28
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mario Kreutzberg!