PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Krystofineziska Katakhonaunsauntz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Makis Karatzas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Katakhonaunsauntz
vs
Karatzas

155 cm
19
135 lbs
3 - 7 - 0

190 cm
18
130 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

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 3 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Krystofineziska Katakhonaunsauntz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Makis Karatzas!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Hugh Johnson and Donatello Bradman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Karatzas fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Karatzas looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Katakhonaunsauntz misses with a takedown attempt - Karatzas sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

Katakhonaunsauntz clinches up with Karatzas and pushes him back against the cage.
Karatzas tries a knee to the head but he's missed.

Katakhonaunsauntz drags the fight down to the ground.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Katakhonaunsauntz pulls Karatzas in close to prevent any damage.
Karatzas wants to stand but Katakhonaunsauntz is controlling his posture from full guard.
Katakhonaunsauntz might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Katakhonaunsauntz tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Katakhonaunsauntz is working hard here to advance position.
Katakhonaunsauntz not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Katakhonaunsauntz looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Katakhonaunsauntz has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Karatzas can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Karatzas loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

Katakhonaunsauntz working for a triangle but Karatzas defends it easily.
Katakhonaunsauntz is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Katakhonaunsauntz tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Katakhonaunsauntz trying to control the position.
Katakhonaunsauntz is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Karatzas showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Katakhonaunsauntz tries to land a sweep but no joy.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
No luck for Karatzas with that takedown attempt.

Katakhonaunsauntz gets the takedown into side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karatzas is looking for a sweep.

Katakhonaunsauntz is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Karatzas is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Katakhonaunsauntz working the head with strikes.
Katakhonaunsauntz lands some shots froms side control.
Katakhonaunsauntz working the ground and pound from side control.
Karatzas tries to bench press Katakhonaunsauntz off him but Katakhonaunsauntz keeps the position.
Karatzas is not content to let Katakhonaunsauntz control the position.
Katakhonaunsauntz moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Katakhonaunsauntz could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karatzas is not content to let Katakhonaunsauntz control the position.
Karatzas is pushing Katakhonaunsauntz's head away, looking to escape. Katakhonaunsauntz manages to hold on to the position though.
Katakhonaunsauntz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Karatzas keeps working.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Katakhonaunsauntz tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Katakhonaunsauntz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Karatzas keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Krystofineziska Katakhonaunsauntz dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

A low kick from Karatzas is predictable there

and Katakhonaunsauntz counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Katakhonaunsauntz trying to control but Karatzas is working from the bottom.
Karatzas is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Katakhonaunsauntz is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Karatzas's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Karatzas's back!
Karatzas takes a big shot to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Katakhonaunsauntz working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Will Katakhonaunsauntz go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Karatzas is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Karatzas tries to escape the position.
Katakhonaunsauntz lands strikes to the head.
Katakhonaunsauntz lands punches and elbows.

Katakhonaunsauntz has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Karatzas has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!

Katakhonaunsauntz is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Katakhonaunsauntz scores with punches to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karatzas can't escape the position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Karatzas is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Katakhonaunsauntz has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Katakhonaunsauntz wants to control but Karatzas is keeping busy.

Katakhonaunsauntz is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Karatzas knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Karatzas for a finish.
Katakhonaunsauntz has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Karatzas's body.
Karatzas wants to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Katakhonaunsauntz is landing with strikes from the back.

Katakhonaunsauntz looking for the choke but no joy.
Karatzas is keeping busy.
Katakhonaunsauntz is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Krystofineziska Katakhonaunsauntz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Katakhonaunsauntz is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Katakhonaunsauntz gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Katakhonaunsauntz gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Katakhonaunsauntz apologises and we restart here on the feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Katakhonaunsauntz is defended easily by Karatzas.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Karatzas enables Katakhonaunsauntz to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Karatzas manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Katakhonaunsauntz is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Katakhonaunsauntz controlling from the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Krystofineziska Katakhonaunsauntz dominated that second 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. This is the final round!

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Karatzas is trying to break the clinch but Katakhonaunsauntz is controlling him.

Karatzas manages to break the clinch.

Katakhonaunsauntz gets a takedown into half guard.
Katakhonaunsauntz is keen to just control but Karatzas is a slippery customer.
Katakhonaunsauntz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Karatzas can do to turn this around?

Katakhonaunsauntz seems to be looking for submissions.
Katakhonaunsauntz is keen to just control but Karatzas is a slippery customer.
Still in half guard, Katakhonaunsauntz seems content to control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Katakhonaunsauntz is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Katakhonaunsauntz is looking for a kimura but Karatzas is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Katakhonaunsauntz to get the leverage.
Karatzas is trying to control but can't.

Katakhonaunsauntz is trying to work for a kimura but Karatzas is defending well.
Karatzas looks like he's trying to stand up.

Katakhonaunsauntz is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Karatzas is just riding it out for now. Katakhonaunsauntz eventually gives up the hold.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Katakhonaunsauntz trying to control from half guard but Karatzas is working away.

Katakhonaunsauntz is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Karatzas doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Katakhonaunsauntz.
Karatzas is staying active underneath Katakhonaunsauntz, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karatzas trying to control here.
Well, if Katakhonaunsauntz 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.
Katakhonaunsauntz trying to control from half guard but Karatzas is working away.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Katakhonaunsauntz takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

Karatzas looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Krystofineziska Katakhonaunsauntz is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Katakhonaunsauntz controlling the action here.
Katakhonaunsauntz winds up and cracks Karatzas with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Katakhonaunsauntz is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Katakhonaunsauntz has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

And that's the end of the fight!
Krystofineziska Katakhonaunsauntz showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Katakhonaunsauntz has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Krystofineziska Katakhonaunsauntz!