PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Diesel Kreedy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wladimir Klitschko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kreedy's entrance music is Can't Stop. A fine choice. Diesel Kreedy has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Kreedy
vs
Klitschko

193 cm
26
223 lbs
10 - 6 - 0

200 cm
21
224 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
World class MT
Powerful

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 10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Diesel Kreedy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Wladimir Klitschko!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Fedor Mirinova and Konstantin Menshow.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Kreedy misses.
Klitschko takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kreedy tests Klitschko's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kreedy keeps the fight on the outside.
Klitschko avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kreedy lands a lovely overhand right.
Kreedy works Klitschko's body with a nice hook.
Kreedy cracks Klitschko with a good jab.
Klitschko closes the distance looking to clinch
enabling Kreedy to counter with a crisp jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Klitschko.
Kreedy fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Klitschko avoids it really well and circles away.
Klitschko ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Klitschko stuffs the takedown.
No joy there for Kreedy, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kreedy throws a good cross that connects.
Sloppy strikes from Kreedy. Those never looked like landing.
The fight stays on the outside here - Klitschko looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kreedy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Klitschko.
Klitschko looks to clinch
and Kreedy counters with a left to the body.
Kreedy fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Diesel Kreedy. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Kreedy looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kreedy thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Klitschko's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kreedy is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Klitschko defends it well.

Kreedy is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Kreedy takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Klitschko is pressing down on Kreedy's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Klitschko looking for a sweep. Not yet Klitschko, not yet.
Kreedy postures up in Klitschko's guard and throws a big left but Klitschko blocks it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kreedy is looking to work some ground and pound but Klitschko has wrist control.
Klitschko trying to control the position.
Klitschko utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kreedy throwing strikes from guard but Klitschko blocks nicely.
Klitschko working a defensive guard but Kreedy passes into half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kreedy works his way into full mount!
Klitschko is wriggling around trying to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Diesel Kreedy dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Kreedy throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Klitschko stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kreedy misses with a lunging right hand

and Klitschko counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Kreedy has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Klitschko after a bit of a struggle.
Klitschko prevents a takedown attempt there.
Klitschko misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kreedy.
Kreedy drops down looking for an ankle pick but Klitschko pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Diesel Kreedy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kreedy will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Klitschko tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Klitschko takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Klitschko has closed the distance and engaged Kreedy in a clinch.
Klitschko lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.

It looks like Diesel Kreedy has been cut.
Kreedy has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Klitschko after a bit of a struggle.
Klitschko tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Klitschko tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kreedy avoids it.

Kreedy has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Klitschko clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Klitschko breaks Kreedy's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Klitschko stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kreedy swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Kreedy is looking for a triangle but Klitschko pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Kreedy has his feet on Klitschko's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kreedy misses with an uppercut.
Kreedy circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kreedy misses with a hook.
Diesel Kreedy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Klitschko moves in looking to clinch but Kreedy pushes him off.
Klitschko is looking to clinch.
Kreedy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Klitschko manages to avoid it.
Kreedy misses with a body shot.
Diesel Kreedy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kreedy throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Klitschko moves in looking to clinch but Kreedy pushes him off.
Klitschko closes the distance looking to clinch
and Kreedy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kreedy shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Klitschko but Klitschko pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Klitschko closes the distance looking to clinch
and Kreedy counters with a stiff right hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kreedy throws a body punch but Klitschko moves out of range.
Klitschko avoids the body shot from Kreedy.
Kreedy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Klitschko.
Klitschko uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kreedy.
Kreedy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kreedy finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kreedy misses with a right hand

and Klitschko counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Klitschko.
Klitschko with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Diesel Kreedy dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Diesel Kreedy's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Kreedy throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Klitschko moves into the clinch.
Kreedy can't get the takedown.
Klitschko utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Klitschko with a knee to the head.
Kreedy blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Klitschko lands a damaging elbow.
Kreedy looking for a takedown.
Klitschko landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Klitschko lands an elbow that stopped Kreedy in his tracks for a moment.
Klitschko tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kreedy avoids it.
Klitschko landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Klitschko utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Klitschko lands an elbow that stopped Kreedy in his tracks for a moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Klitschko landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Klitschko landing knees to the body.
Kreedy blocks the elbow strike.
Klitschko trying to land knees to the body.

Kreedy manages to break the clinch.
Kreedy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kreedy misses with a straight left.
Klitschko tries to clinch there but Kreedy circles away.
Klitschko tries to close the distance and clinch but Kreedy swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Klitschko wants to clinch.
Kreedy misses with a jab, cross combination.
Wladimir Klitschko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kreedy looks to land a combination but Klitschko avoids it well.
Klitschko ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Klitschko tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Kreedy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kreedy is trying hard to land a takedown here. Klitschko sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Diesel Kreedy. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kreedy will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Klitschko tries to clinch there but Kreedy circles away.
Klitschko is looking to clinch but Kreedy is avoiding it.
Kreedy throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A slow jab from Kreedy misses its intended target.
Kreedy throws a nice looking combination but Klitschko bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Diesel Kreedy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Klitschko tries to clinch there but Kreedy circles away.
Kreedy shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Klitschko defends it nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Klitschko blocks a leg kick.
Klitschko tries to clinch up but Kreedy circles away and keeps his distance.
Klitschko moves in looking to clinch but Kreedy pushes him off.
Some wild striking there from Kreedy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kreedy throws a hook to the side of Klitschko's head but Klitschko sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.

And that's the end of the fight!
Wladimir Klitschko comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kreedy 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 Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 29:28
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 29:28
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Diesel Kreedy!
Diesel Kreedy 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.