PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Sun Kai Ling (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Demetrius Katzenmaier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kai Ling comes to the cage accompanied by Bailamos - Enrique Inglesias. Katzenmaier is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Today Was A Good Day. Sun Kai Ling could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Demetrius Katzenmaier's chin.

Kai Ling
vs
Katzenmaier

160 cm
24
130 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

173 cm
18
132 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Can Moonwalk

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Sun Kai Ling!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Demetrius Katzenmaier!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Skip Squint and Winston Howard.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kai Ling walks into a stiff left hand from Katzenmaier.
Katzenmaier shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kai Ling defends it nicely.
Katzenmaier has his takedown stuffed
and Kai Ling counters with a three punch combo that has Katzenmaier backing up. Katzenmaier nods at Kai Ling to acknowledge the strikes.
Kai Ling ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Katzenmaier throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kai Ling checks the leg kick.

Katzenmaier moves into range and clinches up with Kai Ling.
A bit of stalling here from Katzenmaier.
Kai Ling is looking to take this one to the mat.
Kai Ling throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kai Ling gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Kai Ling looking to throw knees to the head but Katzenmaier is blocking nicely.
Katzenmaier trying to control the position but instead, Kai Ling has worked for underhooks and has pushed Katzenmaier into the cage.
Kai Ling misses with a knee to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Katzenmaier tries to pull guard but Kai Ling won't allow it.
Sun Kai Ling has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Demetrius Katzenmaier.
Katzenmaier can't get the takedown.
Kai Ling throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Katzenmaier blocks it with crossed arms.
Kai Ling misses with a body punch.
Katzenmaier is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.

Katzenmaier lands a takedown into guard.
Kai Ling is controlling Katzenmaier's posture.
Katzenmaier stops Kai Ling from standing up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kai Ling is trying to control the position but Katzenmaier postures up.

Kai Ling isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Katzenmaier stacks Kai Ling on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Katzenmaier!
Kai Ling tries to improve position but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Katzenmaier stands up and we're back to a striking position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kai Ling looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Katzenmaier looks winded!
Kai Ling wants to clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Katzenmaier shoots in but no luck this time.

Katzenmaier forces Kai Ling back against the cage and clinches.
Kai Ling has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Katzenmaier avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Kai Ling with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Katzenmaier is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kai Ling gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Kai Ling lands a good knee to the midsection. Katzenmaier won't want to take too many of those.
Katzenmaier has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kai Ling avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Kai Ling lands with a short shot to the head.
Kai Ling misses with a knee to the head.
Nice elbow from Kai Ling.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kai Ling effectively controlling the action here.
Kai Ling tries a body shot but Katzenmaier blocks it.

Katzenmaier gets control of Kai Ling's arms and successfully pulls guard. Katzenmaier will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Kai Ling is pushing down on Katzenmaier's leg trying to pass to half guard. Katzenmaier is fighting to maintain full guard but Kai Ling has managed to sneak the leg through.

Kai Ling is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Katzenmaier is just riding it out for now. Kai Ling eventually gives up the hold.
Kai Ling with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Kai Ling is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Katzenmaier doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kai Ling.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Sun Kai Ling will probably get the nod.
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.

Nice takedown defense from Kai Ling. No joy for Katzenmaier on that attempt.
Kai Ling wants to clinch.

Kai Ling tries to keep at a distance but Katzenmaier has taken the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kai Ling crunches a lovely knee into Katzenmaier's ribcage.
Katzenmaier avoiding damage as Kai Ling throws knees to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kai Ling missing with knees to the body.
Kai Ling unloads a knee to the mid-section. Katzenmaier lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Katzenmaier is breathing heavily.
Katzenmaier tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kai Ling looking to throw knees to the head but Katzenmaier is blocking nicely.
Kai Ling connects with a knee to the head.
Kai Ling with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kai Ling lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.

Kai Ling pulls Katzenmaier into guard.
Kai Ling manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Katzenmaier manages to get himself to full guard.

Kai Ling stands up and waves to Katzenmaier to follow him.
Katzenmaier throws a combination that misses
and Kai Ling counters with a left and a right that stings Katzenmaier.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Katzenmaier clinches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kai Ling avoiding damage.
Kai Ling scores with a hook to the body.
Kai Ling lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Kai Ling with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kai Ling putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Katzenmaier in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.

Kai Ling manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.

Kai Ling looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kai Ling wants to stand and escape but Katzenmaier is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Katzenmaier preventing the sweep.
Kai Ling pulls Katzenmaier in to control the position.
Katzenmaier is looking to advance position but Kai Ling has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Kai Ling lands a big shot there that rocks Katzenmaier but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.

Kai Ling is working for a guillotine from mount but Katzenmaier frees his head quite easily.
Kai Ling wants to control the pace but Katzenmaier is squirming around nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kai Ling looking to finish Katzenmaier with some ground and pound. This is bad for Katzenmaier!
Kai Ling trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kai Ling lands a nice shot to the head.

Kai Ling is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Kai Ling tries to clinch but Katzenmaier is having none of it.
Kai Ling displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Katzenmaier throws out the jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Katzenmaier shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kai Ling but Kai Ling pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Sun Kai Ling has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Demetrius Katzenmaier.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kai Ling throws a nice head kick!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sun Kai Ling dominated that second round.
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!

Kai Ling pushes Katzenmaier up against the cage in a clinch.
Kai Ling tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Katzenmaier smiles and moves away.
Kai Ling scoring well with a low kick there.
Kai Ling is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Katzenmaier clinches up with Kai Ling and pushes him back against the cage.
Kai Ling lands an elbow inside that Katzenmaier shrugs off.
Kai Ling lands an elbow inside.
Kai Ling creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Katzenmaier's defenses.
Kai Ling with a knee to the head.

Katzenmaier is rocked!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kai Ling throws a knee to the head but misses.
Katzenmaier is still on wobbly legs! Can Kai Ling finish him?
Kai Ling lands a right hand that snaps the head of Katzenmaier backwards.
Kai Ling tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Katzenmaier just stands there and leans against the cage.
Kai Ling lands a damaging elbow.
Kai Ling misses with a knee to the head.
Kai Ling unloads a knee to the mid-section. Katzenmaier lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Kai Ling comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Kai Ling throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kai Ling connects with a nasty looking knee right to Katzenmaier's face.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kai Ling stalling in the clinch.
Kai Ling lands with a light punch inside.
Kai Ling misses with a knee to the head.
Katzenmaier is trying to maintain a safe position but Kai Ling gets an underhook and turns Katzenmaier into the cage.
Kai Ling with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Katzenmaier is looking to break free of the clinch but Kai Ling has double underhooks.
Kai Ling misses with a knee to the head.
Kai Ling throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Katzenmaier blocks it with crossed arms.
Kai Ling lands a nice elbow.
Kai Ling tries a knee to the head but Katzenmaier blocks it.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Kai Ling tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Katzenmaier stalls.
Katzenmaier wants to take the fight to the mat but Kai Ling manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Katzenmaier goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kai Ling prevents it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kai Ling is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Kai Ling with a knee to the head.
Kai Ling lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Katzenmaier fails to pull guard.
Sun Kai Ling has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Demetrius Katzenmaier.
Kai Ling landing knees to the head.
Katzenmaier is trying to pull guard but Kai Ling turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.

Kai Ling manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

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

Kai Ling has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kai Ling tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kai Ling landing knees to the head.

Katzenmaier escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Katzenmaier misses with a hook to the body
and Kai Ling counters with a left and a right that stings Katzenmaier.
Kai Ling tries to clinch up.

Katzenmaier closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kai Ling tries to land a knee to the head but Katzenmaier blocks with his arms.
Kai Ling lands a left hand that snaps the head of Katzenmaier backwards.
Katzenmaier is trying to stall.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Katzenmaier wants to take the fight to the mat but Kai Ling manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Kai Ling tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kai Ling comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Katzenmaier goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kai Ling prevents it.
Kai Ling tries a knee to the head but Katzenmaier blocks it.
Kai Ling connects with a knee to the head.
Kai Ling trying to land knees to the body.
Katzenmaier seems to have recovered his senses.
Kai Ling missing with knees to the body.

Katzenmaier manages to break the clinch.
Katzenmaier fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kai Ling manages to avoid it.
Katzenmaier shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kai Ling pinned against the cage. Kai Ling gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kai Ling tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Katzenmaier paws at him with a jab and circles away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kai Ling is looking to clinch.
Kai Ling darts in trying to clinch

and Katzenmaier moves into the clinch.
Kai Ling tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Katzenmaier goes for a takedown attempt but Kai Ling pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kai Ling with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sun Kai Ling showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kai Ling 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 Summer Carpenter scores the fight 29:28
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sun Kai Ling!
A victorious Sun Kai Ling thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.