PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Karl Heinz Krypton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nate Lavelle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Heinz Krypton
vs
Lavelle

183 cm
22
203 lbs
4 - 9 - 0

180 cm
22
202 lbs
2 - 5 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Counter striker
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Granite 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 4 - 9 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Karl Heinz Krypton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Nate Lavelle!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Aleksandr Martynov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lavelle scores to the head and body with a nice combination!

It looks like Karl Heinz Krypton has been cut.
Lavelle swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

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

Krypton is trying to get an arm triangle but Lavelle is defending well.

Krypton is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Lavelle is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lavelle wants to get back to his feet but Krypton drags him back down.

Krypton tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lavelle is trying to escape and get back to his feet.

Krypton is trying to get an arm triangle but Lavelle is defending well.

Krypton is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Lavelle has escaped the position, nice work there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Krypton working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

Krypton goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Lavelle rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Krypton's guard! Nice work there by Lavelle!

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lavelle won't allow Krypton to sweep him here.
Lavelle wants to stand but Krypton has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Krypton trying to keep a closed guard but Lavelle is proving a slippery customer.
Lavelle really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Krypton. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Krypton working for a triangle but Lavelle defends it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Krypton working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lavelle doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lavelle manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

Krypton is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lavelle defends well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Karl Heinz Krypton dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Karl Heinz Krypton's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Krypton shoots in and bounces Lavelle off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Krypton missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.

Krypton working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lavelle doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lavelle manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

Krypton throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Lavelle escapes and throws Krypton's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Krypton is trying to get back to half guard.
Krypton regains half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Krypton is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lavelle pulls his head out easily.
Krypton controlling the position well.

Krypton looking for submissions off his back.
Krypton trying to hold on to Lavelle's head to control him but Lavelle postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krypton flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Krypton trying to control from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Krypton looking for a kimura from the bottom but Lavelle passes into side control!
Krypton controls the position for a moment.
Krypton gets back to half guard.
Krypton regains full guard. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Karl Heinz Krypton dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Karl Heinz Krypton's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Krypton staying out of range there.
Lavelle looks to land a combination but Krypton avoids it well.

Krypton closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Lavelle's guard.
Krypton wants to control from the top but Lavelle keeps moving.

Krypton drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Krypton jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Lavelle wants to stand but Krypton is controlling the position.
Krypton postures up in Lavelle's guard and throws a big left but Lavelle blocks it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Krypton tries to free his leg and advance position but Lavelle is retaining full guard.
Krypton wants to control from the top but Lavelle keeps moving.
Krypton passes easily into side control. Nice work.

Krypton goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Lavelle has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Krypton but great work by Lavelle.
Krypton wants to control but Lavelle postures up.
Nate Lavelle has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krypton is trying to get back to half guard.
Lavelle wants to stand but Krypton has him controlled and pulls him back into his guard.
Krypton controlling Lavelle's posture.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krypton is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Karl Heinz Krypton is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Karl Heinz Krypton.

Krypton shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Krypton showed some decent athleticism there.
Krypton seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Krypton has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Karl Heinz Krypton showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Krypton, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Karl Heinz Krypton!
Karl Heinz Krypton tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.