PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Yonsil Clanger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Donald Kerabatsos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Clanger comes to the cage accompanied by Little Jinder - Youth Blood (12th Planet and Flinch Remix) . This should be a great matchup!

Clanger
vs
Kerabatsos

160 cm
29
141 lbs
15 - 8 - 0

170 cm
26
147 lbs
13 - 5 - 1

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Yonsil Clanger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Donald Kerabatsos!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Luis Engracia and Alexandre Firmino.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clanger misses with a lunging right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Kerabatsos checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Clanger fails to land the takedown.
Clanger looks to land a combination but Kerabatsos avoids it well.
Clanger throws a series of punches but Kerabatsos moves out of range.
Clanger misses with a takedown attempt - Kerabatsos sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kerabatsos tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Clanger paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Clanger throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kerabatsos makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.

Clanger closes the distance and clinches.
Clanger wants to break free but Kerabatsos has control.
Clanger is trying to pull guard but Kerabatsos has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yonsil Clanger. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Clanger prevents a body shot from Kerabatsos.

Clanger's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kerabatsos. Clanger does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kerabatsos defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Clanger.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Kerabatsos.
Kerabatsos throws a sloppy head kick and Clanger moves out of range easily.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Kerabatsos. Clanger shrugs it off though.
Kerabatsos scores with a shot to the body.
Kerabatsos scores with a punch to the head.
An inside leg kick lands from Kerabatsos.
Kerabatsos throws a solid leg kick but Clanger takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kerabatsos.
Nice sprawl there from Kerabatsos as Clanger shoots in.
Clanger fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kerabatsos displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Clanger.
Kerabatsos scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kerabatsos throws a shot to the body.
Clanger gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Clanger pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clanger throws a right hand that Kerabatsos ducks under and follows up with a left that Kerabatsos also avoids with ease.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Clanger is defended easily by Kerabatsos.
Clanger misses with a double jab.
Clanger misses with a two punch combination.
Kerabatsos moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Clanger rushes Kerabatsos and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kerabatsos misses with the head strike.

Clanger pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Clanger keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Clanger shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kerabatsos as he avoids it easily.
Clanger fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kerabatsos checks it well.
Nice sprawl there from Kerabatsos as Clanger shoots in.
Clanger misses with a hook to the body
and Kerabatsos counters with a nice body shot.
A head kick from Kerabatsos lands but Clanger takes it in his stride.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clanger shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Clanger is breathing heavily.
A head kick misses from Kerabatsos.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kerabatsos.
Kerabatsos changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kerabatsos tries to clinch there but Clanger circles away.
Clanger pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kerabatsos throws a body punch but Clanger moves out of range.

Kerabatsos closes the distance and clinches.
Kerabatsos lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Clanger backwards.

Kerabatsos manages to break the clinch.
Nice shot by Kerabatsos.
Clanger walks into a jab.

Clanger closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Kerabatsos to the mat! Kerabatsos manages to get full guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Clanger throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kerabatsos works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Clanger throws a big right hand that misses.
Clanger is fighting to break Kerabatsos's control of his arms but Kerabatsos is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Clanger stopping the sweep attempt from Kerabatsos.
Clanger throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kerabatsos works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Clanger trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Donald Kerabatsos will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Kerabatsos avoids a punch combination nicely.
Clanger fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kerabatsos scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Clanger doesn't seem bothered though.
Clanger doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kerabatsos counters with a good low kick that Clanger was not able to check.
Kerabatsos fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Clanger checks it well.
A punch combination from Clanger misses.
Kerabatsos throws a nice head kick!
Clanger doesn't manage to clinch there - Kerabatsos circles away.
Kerabatsos lands a head kick. Clanger smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Yonsil Clanger is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kerabatsos just misses with a punch to the body.
Kerabatsos uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Clanger is defended easily by Kerabatsos.
Kerabatsos avoids a low kick by using good footwork.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kerabatsos throws a leg kick but Clanger checks it.
Clanger tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kerabatsos paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kerabatsos misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
No luck for Clanger with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yonsil Clanger. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Clanger wants to clinch up but Kerabatsos keeps it at a distance.
That kick from Kerabatsos tenderised Clanger's leg. Clanger is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kerabatsos slaps away a takedown attempt from Clanger, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kerabatsos scores with a head kick. Clanger tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Clanger fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Clanger throws out a loose jab but Kerabatsos uses good head movement to avoid it.
Donald Kerabatsos seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kerabatsos keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kerabatsos will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kerabatsos throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Donald Kerabatsos is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kerabatsos scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kerabatsos jabs Clanger to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kerabatsos avoids the body shot from Clanger.
Kerabatsos fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Clanger checks it well.
Clanger shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Clanger has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Clanger there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kerabatsos scores with a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Kerabatsos clinches up with Clanger and pushes him back against the cage.
Kerabatsos misses with a body punch.
Kerabatsos wants to get back to striking at distance but Clanger won't allow it.
Kerabatsos scores with an uppercut up the middle.

Clanger breaks from the clinch.
Clanger takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kerabatsos throws a lazy head kick
and Kerabatsos takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Clanger misses with a hook
and Kerabatsos counters with a nice leg kick.
Kerabatsos blocks a head kick by Clanger.
Kerabatsos connects with a good right hand that stumbles Clanger. Clanger circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nice sprawl there from Kerabatsos as Clanger shoots in.
Clanger takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Clanger sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Kerabatsos throws a nice head kick!
Clanger dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kerabatsos. That did some damage!
Kerabatsos scores with a jab to the jaw.
Clanger throws a lazy right hand but Kerabatsos sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kerabatsos has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Clanger throws a nice looking combination but Kerabatsos bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kerabatsos showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Clanger.
Clanger looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kerabatsos is fending him off so far but Clanger persists. Nope, Kerabatsos circles away and we're back to standing.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Kerabatsos.
Kerabatsos throws a body punch but Clanger moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Kerabatsos.
Kerabatsos bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Clanger throws a sloppy head kick and Kerabatsos moves out of range easily.
Kerabatsos lands with a nice body punch.
Clanger swings for the body but Kerabatsos moves out of range.
Clanger takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kerabatsos looks to score with a jab to the body but Clanger is just out of range.
Clanger is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kerabatsos sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kerabatsos lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kerabatsos.
Clanger shoots for a double leg takedown but Kerabatsos sprawls well. He's pushed Clanger's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Clanger is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.

Kerabatsos closes the distance and clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Donald Kerabatsos 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. This is the final round!

Kerabatsos with a nice cross.
Clanger throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kerabatsos counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Kerabatsos connects with a solid leg kick.
Kerabatsos lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kerabatsos throws a leg kick but Clanger checks it.
No luck for Clanger with that takedown attempt.
Clanger shoots in for a takedown but Kerabatsos shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kerabatsos feints and then cracks Clanger's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Clanger down.
Clanger fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yonsil Clanger. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kerabatsos thumps Clanger with a low kick.
Kerabatsos is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Clanger rather than just go for the knockout.
Clanger walks into a jab.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Clanger is defended easily by Kerabatsos.
Nice uppercut lands for Kerabatsos. That snapped Clanger's head back.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kerabatsos throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kerabatsos lands with an overhand left.
Kerabatsos lands with an overhand left.
Kerabatsos will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Clanger tries a head kick but it misses.
Kerabatsos is looking to slow Clanger down with leg kicks.
Kerabatsos uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Clanger.
Clanger tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kerabatsos swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Kerabatsos. Clanger shrugs it off though.
Clanger looks to land a combination but Kerabatsos avoids it well.
Clanger misses with a head kick.
Kerabatsos stuffs the takedown attempt from Clanger. Clanger gets slowly back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kerabatsos fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Clanger looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kerabatsos turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Clanger uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kerabatsos.
Clanger stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kerabatsos.
Kerabatsos thuds his shin into the meat of Clanger's side.
Clanger misses with a takedown attempt
and Kerabatsos makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kerabatsos lands a really nice looking cross but Clanger seems unphased.
Kerabatsos misses with a body kick.
Kerabatsos throws a nice inside leg kick.

Kerabatsos clinches up with Clanger and pushes him back against the cage.
Clanger blocks a body shot from Kerabatsos.
Clanger wants to break the clinch but can't.
A frustrated look appears on Clanger's face as he tries to break the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clanger prevents a body shot from Kerabatsos.
Kerabatsos tries a body shot but Clanger blocks it.
Clanger tries a knee to the head but Kerabatsos blocks it.
Clanger wants to take the fight to the mat but Kerabatsos manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Kerabatsos lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Clanger backwards.
Clanger tries to pull guard but Kerabatsos won't allow it.
Kerabatsos is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Clanger scores a nice knee to the body.
Clanger is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Kerabatsos's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.

Clanger breaks from the clinch.
Kerabatsos cracks Clanger with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Clanger looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kerabatsos is fending him off so far but Clanger persists. Nope, Kerabatsos circles away and we're back to standing.
Clanger swats away the attempt to clinch by Kerabatsos.
Kerabatsos lands a leg kick that knocks Clanger off balance momentarily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Kerabatsos gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Clanger to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Kerabatsos is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Donald Kerabatsos is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Clanger trying to control the position from guard on top but Kerabatsos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Kerabatsos wants to sweep here but Clanger controlling him for the moment.

And that's the end of the fight!
Donald Kerabatsos comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kerabatsos 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 27:30
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Donald Kerabatsos!