PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Fotis Klaniaris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hanson Recall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Klaniaris comes to the cage accompanied by Iron Maiden-Alexander The Great. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Hanson Recall was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Klaniaris
vs
Recall

183 cm
18
168 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

178 cm
21
165 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Fotis Klaniaris!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Hanson Recall!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Winston Alpacca and Dirk Anderson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Recall throws a right hand that Klaniaris ducks under and follows up with a left that Klaniaris also avoids with ease.
Klaniaris seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Decent striking displayed by Recall there.
Recall rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Klaniaris moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Recall misses with a looping left.
Klaniaris takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Klaniaris throws a nice looking combination but Recall bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Recall swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Recall misses with a double jab.
It looked like Klaniaris wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hanson Recall seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Recall misses with a jab, cross combination.
Recall ducks under a wild hook from Klaniaris.
Recall moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Klaniaris misses with a two punch combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Klaniaris throws a head kick that misses.
Recall has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
A left and a right from Recall both land. Nice combination.
Recall looks to land a combination. Klaniaris sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Recall connects with a looping right hand.
Klaniaris lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Recall circles away quickly and effectively.
Recall throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nice uppercut there from Recall.
Recall scores with a jab.
Klaniaris throws a series of punches but Recall avoids them all with ease.
Recall fails to land with a series of punches.
Klaniaris takes one on the button.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Klaniaris drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Recall throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Recall looks to land a combination. Klaniaris sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Recall lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Klaniaris circles away quickly and effectively.
A head kick misses from Klaniaris.
Klaniaris throws a head kick that misses.
Klaniaris takes a swing at Recall's ribcage but misses.
Klaniaris misses with the combination.
Recall's jab looks to have found its range, popping Klaniaris under the eye.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A head kick misses from Klaniaris.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Decent striking displayed by Recall there.
Klaniaris rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Recall moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Klaniaris is breathing heavily.
Recall connects with a right hand. Klaniaris shakes it off.
Klaniaris throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Recall lands with a nice combination. Klaniaris backs away looking to recover.
Recall scores with a one two! Klaniaris had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
A head kick misses from Klaniaris.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Recall lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Klaniaris backs up against the cage.
Hanson Recall is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Recall throws a right hand that Klaniaris ducks under and follows up with a left that Klaniaris also avoids with ease.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Recall!
Recall scores with a three punch combo!
Klaniaris takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Recall connects with a single shot there.
Recall tries to move into range but Klaniaris moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Recall throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Klaniaris on the side of the head.
Recall is working the combinations to good effect here.
Recall dodges the punch combination from Klaniaris.
Klaniaris throws a right and a left that Recall avoids nicely.
Klaniaris needs to keep his hands up - Recall had a free shot at his head there.
Klaniaris walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nice uppercut lands for Recall. That snapped Klaniaris's head back.
Recall scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
A right-left combo lands from Recall.
Klaniaris takes one to the side of the head.
Klaniaris throws a looping overhand right but Recall ducks down to avoid it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Recall keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Klaniaris swinging wildly here.
Klaniaris takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Recall is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Recall scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Klaniaris is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Recall looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Recall scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Left hook, right uppercut from Recall.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Recall will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
An attempted straight right counter from Klaniaris misses the target.
Recall lands with an uppercut that bounces Klaniaris off the cage and back into range.
Recall cracks Klaniaris with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Klaniaris swinging wildly here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Klaniaris showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Recall.
Recall uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Klaniaris.
Klaniaris misses with a two punch combination.
Klaniaris throws a nice looking combination but Recall bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nice straight punches there by Recall. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Recall.
Klaniaris has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
No joy there for Recall, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Recall darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Klaniaris dodges the punch combination from Recall.
Recall lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Recall takes a kick to the side of the head.
Recall scores with a three punch combo!
Recall might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Recall scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Recall tests Klaniaris's chin there with a solid looking shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hanson Recall dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Recall, as that shot connected.
Klaniaris slips a jab and a cross from Recall.
Recall cracks Klaniaris with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Recall scores with a hook.
Recall thows a left - swing and a miss!
Recall throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A head kick misses from Klaniaris.
Recall showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Klaniaris.
Recall swinging wildly here.
Klaniaris tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Recall is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circle momentarily. Recall darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Recall lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Recall misses with a jab, cross combination.
Klaniaris looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Klaniaris thumps Recall with a low kick.
Recall feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Klaniariss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Recall has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Recall fails to land with a series of punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Recall lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Klaniaris circles away quickly and effectively.
Recall is breathing heavily.
Recall looks to land a combination. Klaniaris sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
A combination from Klaniaris does no damage.
Recall fails to land with a series of punches.
Klaniaris ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Recall moves away.
Hanson Recall seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sloppy strikes from Klaniaris. Those never looked like landing.
Recall throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Klaniaris is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Recall.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Klaniaris.
Klaniaris shoots in for a takedown but Recall shows good takedown defense.
Klaniaris takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Klaniaris takes a jab right on the kisser.
Klaniaris drops his hands momentarily and Recall takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Klaniaris drops his hands momentarily and Recall takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A combination from Klaniaris does no damage.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Klaniaris might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Recall fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Klaniaris on the side of the head.
Klaniaris takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Klaniaris showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Recall.
The crowd cheers as Recall lands an impressive looking overhand right. Klaniaris doesn't seem phased though.
Klaniaris takes one on the button.
A head kick misses from Klaniaris.
Recall swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Klaniaris takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A cross from Recall lands.
Nice uppercut there from Recall.
Recall closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Klaniaris looks to throw the jab but Recall is out of range.
A head kick misses from Klaniaris.
Recall stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Recall tries to bum rush Klaniaris with a series of wild strikes but Klaniaris uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Recall throws a combination. Klaniaris tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Klaniaris cracks the inside of Recall's front leg.
Recall scores with a nice head shot.
Recall goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Recall lands with a nice combination. Klaniaris backs away looking to recover.
Recall goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.

Klaniaris shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Klaniaris was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Klaniaris prevents Recall from escaping the position.
Recall is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.

Klaniaris is trying to get an arm triangle but Recall is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Recall wants to get back to his feet but Klaniaris drags him back down.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Klaniaris throws out a leg kick but Recall moves out of range and Klaniaris only half commits.
Recall looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Recall lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Recall misses with a few strikes there.
Klaniaris throws a right and a left that Recall avoids nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hanson Recall showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

A left and a right from Recall both land. Nice combination.
A punch combination from Klaniaris misses.
Klaniaris tries to move into range but Recall moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Recall avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Recall misses with a few strikes there.
Recall connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Recall scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Recall, as that shot connected.
Recall throws a right and a left that both miss.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Klaniaris takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Recall scores with a sloppy right hand. Klaniaris should have avoided that one.
Jab by Recall.
Recall fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Recall takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Recall lands a jab-cross combination.
Recall looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Fotis Klaniaris is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Klaniaris lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Recall circles away quickly and effectively.
Klaniaris staying out of range there.
Klaniaris misses with a series of wild punches.
Recall throws a counter combo.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Recall fails to land with a series of punches.
Klaniaris throws a shot from downtown. Recall moves away and avoids it.
Recall displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Klaniaris throws a nice looking combination but Recall bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Klaniaris thuds a left hand into Recall's body.
Recall lands with an uppercut that bounces Klaniaris off the cage and back into range.
Klaniaris throws a right and a left that Recall avoids nicely.
Klaniaris on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Recall lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Klaniaris throws a head kick but Recall moves out of range.
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!
Recall cracks Klaniaris with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Recall lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Recall.
Klaniaris throws a nice looking combination but Recall bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Recall stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Recall rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Klaniaris moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Klaniaris throws a head kick but Recall moves out of range.
Recall jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Klaniaris takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Klaniaris on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Klaniaris throws a series of punches but Recall avoids them all with ease.
Recall connects with a jab.
Recall scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Recall connects with a looping right hand.
Klaniaris throws a hook but Recall blocks it.
Recall misses with a double jab.
Klaniaris swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Recall throws a hook but Klaniaris avoids it easily.
Klaniaris tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Recall connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Klaniaris walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Recall showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Klaniaris.
Klaniaris's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Recall connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Klaniaris scrambles back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Klaniaris tries a head kick but it misses.
Recall lands with a straight right. Klaniaris didn't see that one coming.
Jab by Recall.
Recall scores with a nice right hand.
Danga de danga de dang - Recall scores with a four punch combination!
Klaniaris needs to keep his hands up - Recall had a free shot at his head there.
Recall goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Klaniaris throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Recall ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Klaniaris drops his hands momentarily and Recall takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Recall bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Recall lands with a hook. Klaniaris tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Nice uppercut lands for Recall. That snapped Klaniaris's head back.
Recall takes one to the chin there.
Danga de danga de dang - Recall scores with a four punch combination!
Klaniaris misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Klaniaris looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Klaniaris takes one to the chin there.
Klaniaris walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Recall shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Klaniaris eats them both and turns towards Recall to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Recall connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Some wild striking there from Klaniaris.
A little jabbing left from Recall on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Klaniaris swinging wildly here.
Recall throws a one two combo.
Recall throws out a powerful jab.
Recall scores with the left hand. Klaniaris knows he should have avoided that one.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Klaniaris slips a jab and a cross from Recall.
Recall throws a jab but it's blocked by Klaniaris.
Klaniaris attempts a counter takedown but Recall avoids it well and moves away.
Klaniaris shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Recall defends it nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hanson Recall comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Recall 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hanson Recall!
Fotis Klaniaris was interviewed post fight and said 'I was bad today but i will be better at the next fight... '.