PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Random Man (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Kreiger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Random Man could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Mike Kreiger's chin.

Man
vs
Kreiger

182 cm
22
176 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

185 cm
20
174 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Good in bed

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Random Man!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mike Kreiger!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kreiger keeps the fight on the outside.
Man shoots in for a takedown but Kreiger shows good takedown defense.
Mike Kreiger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kreiger is looking to clinch but Man is avoiding it.
Kreiger stuffs the takedown attempt from Man. Man gets slowly back to his feet.
Kreiger throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Man tries to clinch up

and Kreiger counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Kreiger.

Kreiger gets to his feet - Man follows without any prompting.
Man looks to clinch

so Kreiger counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kreiger stays in close to Man's body and controls the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Man utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kreiger stops Man from standing up.

Kreiger gets to his feet - Man follows without any prompting.

Kreiger closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Kreiger prevents Man from standing back up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kreiger is looking to advance position but Man won't allow it.
Man is breathing heavily.
Still in half guard, Kreiger seems content to control.
Kreiger moves nicely into side control.
A lull in the action here as Kreiger stalls from top position.

Kreiger decides to stand back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Man is looking to clinch.
Man with a lazy takedown attempt

and Kreiger counters with a single leg into guard. Man didn't expect that.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Random Man. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kreiger is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Man keeping full guard, as Kreiger tries to pass.
Man being controlled here, momentarily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kreiger trying to control but Man is working from the bottom.
Kreiger looking to pass the guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kreiger won't allow Man to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Kreiger dominated that 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.

Man tries to clinch but fails miserably

so Kreiger counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Kreiger controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Kreiger pushes down on Man's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Well, if Kreiger is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Kreiger is looking to pass Man's guard but actually Man recovers to full guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Man wants to stand and escape but Kreiger is having none of it.
Kreiger pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Man is keeping the position for now.
Man can't keep his opponent in guard - Kreiger advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

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.
Man is refusing to be controlled, as Kreiger sits in half guard.

Kreiger postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Man to stand up.
Man misses with a takedown

and Kreiger counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Kreiger trying to control the pace.
Man looks like he's trying to stand up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Man is staying active underneath Kreiger, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Kreiger wants to control but Man is keeping him busy.
Man tries to kick Kreiger off but Kreiger keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Man blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kreiger.

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.
Kreiger is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.

Kreiger decides to return to a standing position.
Man tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kreiger swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kreiger misses with a low kick.
Man fails with the takedown

and Kreiger counters with a takedown into side control.

Kreiger has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Man tries for a takedown but Kreiger circles away easily

and Kreiger counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Random Man. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Well, if Kreiger is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Kreiger showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Kreiger closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Man to the mat! Man manages to get full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kreiger is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Kreiger loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

Kreiger stands and steps away. Man gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Man tries to clinch up

and Kreiger decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Man's guard.
Kreiger controls from within his opponent's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Despite being in the dominant position, Mike Kreiger just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Man with a lazy takedown attempt

and Kreiger counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

Man is working an open guard so Kreiger takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

Man bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Kreiger wants to control but Man postures up.
Mike Kreiger has got the better of the ground game so far.
Man tries to stand but Kreiger controls the position and pulls Man into his guard.
Kreiger is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Kreiger pushes Man off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
Man shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Kreiger counters with a takedown into side control.

Kreiger decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Man with a poor takedown

and Kreiger counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Random Man. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kreiger content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kreiger wants to pass the guard but Man is defending well.
Kreiger is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Man reverses the position - he's now on top in Kreiger's guard.
Kreiger manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Man is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Kreiger thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Kreiger misses with a head shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kreiger thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Kreiger really dominated that 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.

Man shoots in and bounces Kreiger off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Kreiger bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Man's guard.
Man wants to get back to his feet but Kreiger is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kreiger stays in close to Man's body and controls the position.

Kreiger stands up from guard. Let's bang!
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kreiger takes a swing at Man's ribcage but misses.
Man has his takedown stuffed

so Kreiger counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Kreiger stops Man from standing up.
Kreiger trying to control but Man is working from the bottom.
Kreiger is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Man is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Kreiger dives into side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Man regains half guard there - taking advantage of Kreiger's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Kreiger stalling.

Kreiger wants to work for an arm triangle but Man is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kreiger has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Man wants to get back to his feet.

Kreiger decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Man wants to clinch up but Kreiger keeps it at a distance.

Man closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Man lands in his opponent's guard.
Kreiger wants to sweep but no luck.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Man wants to stand but Kreiger has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Man stopping the sweep attempt from Kreiger.
Kreiger controlling Man's posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Kreiger dominated that fourth round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Kreiger avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Man tries to close the distance and clinch but Kreiger swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Man fails with the takedown.
Kreiger throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kreiger keeps the fight on the outside.
Kreiger tries to clinch up but Man circles away and keeps his distance.

Man darts in and clinches Kreiger up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Man with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Man taking a breather.
Man tries to land a knee to the head but Kreiger blocks with his arms.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.

Kreiger jumps guard and drags Man to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Kreiger controlling the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kreiger looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Man passes into side control.

Man decides to take the fight back to the feet.

Kreiger closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.

Kreiger decides to stand back up.
Man gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Kreiger counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Kreiger uses his free foot to push down on Man's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Man.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Man taking shots to the head.
Kreiger looking to finish with strikes here!
Kreiger looking to control but Man is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

Kreiger goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Man turns into him and now he's in Kreiger's guard.
Kreiger wants to sweep but no luck.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Man stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Man plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!

Man tries to keep at a distance but Kreiger has taken the fight into the clinch.
Man tries a knee to the head but he's missed.

Kreiger works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Kreiger sitting in guard, not really doing much.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kreiger looking to pass the guard.
Kreiger controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Kreiger wants to control from the top but Man keeps moving.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Kreiger comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kreiger 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 43:50
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 43:50
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 43:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Kreiger!
Mike Kreiger is the new welterweight champion!