PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tom Clancey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Otto Karalexis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Clancey
vs
Karalexis

182 cm
25
204 lbs
4 - 13 - 0

194 cm
24
211 lbs
7 - 7 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tom Clancey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Otto Karalexis!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, David Schapiro and Reed Andrews.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clancey throws a body punch but Karalexis moves out of range.
Clancey checks a low kick from Karalexis.
Karalexis misses with a low kick.
Karalexis throws a low kick but Clancey avoids it.
Otto Karalexis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Karalexis tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A chopping leg kick lands by Karalexis.
Clancey moves out of range of the leg kick from Karalexis.
Karalexis throws a chopping leg kick but Clancey manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Karalexis scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Karalexis connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karalexis is looking to slow Clancey down with leg kicks.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Karalexis.
Karalexis throws a solid leg kick but Clancey takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Karalexis.
Karalexis attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Clancey blocks the body kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Karalexis misses with a low kick.
Clancey blocks a low kick nicely.
Karalexis is looking to slow Clancey down with leg kicks.
Karalexis throws a chopping leg kick but Clancey manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A nice leg kick lands there from Karalexis.
Clancey on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Karalexis. Karalexis obviously looking to wear him down.
Clancey throws out a loose jab but Karalexis uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Karalexis.
Karalexis tried to score with a low kick but Clancey checks it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Karalexis.
Karalexis looks up at the clock. Bad move! Clancey lands a right hand from hell, dropping Karalexis. Clancey pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tom Clancey!