PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Blackout Star (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Krystof Satorapolis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Star
vs
Satorapolis

180 cm
25
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

167 cm
25
176 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big heart

Good takedowns
Brawler
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Blackout Star!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Krystof Satorapolis!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Ivan Kurochkin and Fedor Mirinova.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Satorapolis is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Star is defended easily by Satorapolis.
Star looks for a takedown but Satorapolis sprawls well.
Satorapolis wants to clinch.
Star shoots for a takedown but Satorapolis saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Blackout Star. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Star drives through and clinches with Satorapolis against the cage.
Satorapolis stalling in the clinch but Star improves position.
Satorapolis is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Star pulls him back up using the underhooks.

Star jumps guard.
Satorapolis passes into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Star is staying active underneath Satorapolis, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

Satorapolis is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Star doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Satorapolis.
Star is staying active underneath Satorapolis, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Star tries to roll over but Satorapolis keeps him under control.
Satorapolis wants to take a breather but Star is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Satorapolis postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Star to stand up.

Satorapolis looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Satorapolis trying to control the position from guard on top but Star is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Satorapolis wants to pass the guard but Star is keeping the position.
Star keeping moving, preventing Satorapolis from controlling successfully.
Star will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Krystof Satorapolis wasn't active enough on the ground.
Satorapolis shoots in for a takedown but Star shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Satorapolis is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Star's half guard.

Satorapolis is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Star sees it coming and defends easily.
Satorapolis looks gassed!
It looks like Satorapolis is going to stand back up.
Star is trying to get back to full guard.
Satorapolis is trying to control. Star wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Star is defending against the submission attempts here by Satorapolis.
Satorapolis prevents Star from standing back up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Satorapolis wants to control but Star is keeping him busy.
Star controlling the position for now.
Star trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Star is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Krystof Satorapolis 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.

Satorapolis throws a leg kick

and Star counters with a nice double leg into side control. Satorapolis won't be happy with that.
Satorapolis is trying to buck Star off.
Satorapolis struggling a bit here.
Satorapolis tries to buck Star off but Star is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Satorapolis wants to control but Star postures up.
Satorapolis is letting Star control him for a moment.
Satorapolis should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Star tries to move to mount but Satorapolis blocks the move with his legs.
Star scores with a couple of short elbows.

Star is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Satorapolis knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Satorapolis sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Star looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Star prevents Satorapolis from improving his position.
Star is keen to just control but Satorapolis is a slippery customer.
Star trying to pass the guard but Satorapolis defending well.
Satorapolis trying to hold on to Star's head to control him but Star postures up.
Satorapolis flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Satorapolis tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Satorapolis pushes Star off looking to stand but Star dives back in and keeps control.
Star is controlling the pace.
Krystof Satorapolis has got the better of the ground game so far.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Blackout Star just wasn't active enough.
Satorapolis tries a low kick but Star avoids it.
Star misses with a takedown attempt - Satorapolis sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Star swats away the attempt to clinch by Satorapolis.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Star fails in his attempt to clinch.
Satorapolis swats away the attempt to clinch by Star.
Star checks the leg kick.
Satorapolis rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Star moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Star tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Satorapolis swivels and escapes.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Satorapolis feints and as Star raises his hands in defense, Satorapolis changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Satorapolis stops Star from standing up.
Satorapolis trying to control the position from guard on top but Star is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Star working a defensive guard here.
Star knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Satorapolis on the ground.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Satorapolis drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Satorapolis jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Satorapolis decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Star, up you get!

Satorapolis looking to score a takedown here. Star is defending well but Satorapolis drives through and ends up in Star's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Satorapolis gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.

Star clinches.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Star has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Satorapolis uses from the top position.
Satorapolis wants to control from the top but Star keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Krystof Satorapolis will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Satorapolis doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Star counters with an outside leg kick.

Star closes the distance and clinches.

Satorapolis breaks the clinch.
Satorapolis just misses with a punch to the body.

Star forces Satorapolis back against the cage and clinches.
Satorapolis is trying to break the clinch but Star is controlling him.

Star breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Satorapolis moves to clinch but Star breaks away

and Star holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Star taking a breather.
Satorapolis swings wildly with an uppercut but Star uses good head movement to avoid it.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Star escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Star misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Satorapolis tries to clinch but Star is having none of it.
Star slips a jab and a cross from Satorapolis.
Star scores with a jab to the body.
Satorapolis misses with a takedown

and Star counters by clinching up.
Satorapolis takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Star gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Satorapolis regains guard.
Satorapolis controls Star momentarily but Star frees himself.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Star trying to control but Satorapolis is working from the bottom.
Star with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Star wants to pass the guard but Satorapolis is keeping the position.
Satorapolis wants to sweep here but Star controlling him for the moment.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Satorapolis is trying to keep Star in close.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Krystof Satorapolis.
Satorapolis defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Star.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Star keeps the fight on the outside.
No luck for Satorapolis with that takedown attempt.
Blackout Star has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Krystof Satorapolis.
Star just misses with a punch to the body.

Star closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Satorapolis's guard.

Satorapolis is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Star defends well.
Star throwing strikes from guard but Satorapolis blocks nicely.
Star with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Satorapolis has momentary wrist control but Star slips an elbow through the middle.
Star slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Star in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Satorapolis keeping full guard, as Star tries to pass.

Satorapolis is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Star defends well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Satorapolis wants to sweep here but Star controlling him for the moment.

And that's the end of the fight!
Blackout Star showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Satorapolis has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Krystof Satorapolis!