PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tusing Pocc (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnie Kavlitzekis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnie Kavlitzekis has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Pocc
vs
Kavlitzekis

165 cm
24
150 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

175 cm
25
140 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Self confident

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Sully's Bar & Grill

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Tusing Pocc!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Johnie Kavlitzekis!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Bart Greer and Michael Johnstone.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Pocc closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kavlitzekis circles away.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Pocc misses with a takedown attempt - Kavlitzekis sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kavlitzekis with the counter takedown but Pocc avoids it easily.
Pocc shoots in looking for a takedown. Kavlitzekis tries to sprawl out of it but Pocc keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kavlitzekis manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kavlitzekis drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Pocc defends it well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tusing Pocc. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pocc shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kavlitzekis tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Pocc.

Pocc is trying to get an arm triangle but Kavlitzekis is defending well.

Pocc tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

Pocc working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Kavlitzekis tries to bench press Pocc off him but Pocc keeps the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Pocc tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Pocc has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Kavlitzekis is looking to reverse the position.
Kavlitzekis felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Kavlitzekis gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.

Pocc is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kavlitzekis doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Pocc.
Kavlitzekis is looking to improve his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kavlitzekis moves into full guard.
Pocc trying to control but Kavlitzekis is working from the bottom.

Kavlitzekis is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Pocc defends well.
Pocc won't allow Kavlitzekis to sweep him here.
Pocc postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Pocc won't allow Kavlitzekis to sweep him here.
Pocc is looking to pass into half guard but Kavlitzekis pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Kavlitzekis is in guard.

Kavlitzekis stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pocc swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Kavlitzekis drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Pocc dives on top into guard.

Pocc postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Kavlitzekis keeping full guard, as Pocc tries to pass.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pocc is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Pocc working some strikes from top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tusing Pocc dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Pocc shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kavlitzekis pinned against the cage. Kavlitzekis gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
And Kavlitzekis tries to counter it with a takedown but Pocc pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Pocc shoots in looking for a takedown. Kavlitzekis tries to sprawl out of it but Pocc keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kavlitzekis manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
And Kavlitzekis tries to counter it with a takedown but Pocc pushes his down on his head and steps out.

That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pocc fails with a takedown attempt.
Kavlitzekis feints the counter takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tusing Pocc. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Horrible takedown attempt by Pocc or perhaps it was just good defense by Kavlitzekis, which made it look bad.
Kavlitzekis with the counter takedown but Pocc avoids it easily.

Kavlitzekis tries to keep at a distance but Pocc has taken the fight into the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Pocc tries for a takedown but Kavlitzekis manages to get underhooks.
Kavlitzekis is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Pocc is defending well.
Kavlitzekis taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Kavlitzekis wants a takedown but no success here.
Kavlitzekis will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Pocc up against the cage.

Pocc gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Kavlitzekis regains guard.
Pocc throwing strikes but missing.
Pocc wants to control from the top but Kavlitzekis keeps moving.
Kavlitzekis wants to hit a switch here but Pocc passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Kavlitzekis there!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kavlitzekis tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Pocc wants to control the pace but Kavlitzekis is squirming around nicely.
Kavlitzekis regains half guard.

Pocc is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kavlitzekis is just riding it out for now. Pocc eventually gives up the hold.
Kavlitzekis tries to roll over but Pocc keeps him under control.
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.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.

Pocc is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kavlitzekis sees it coming and defends easily.

Pocc is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kavlitzekis has managed to free his arm - good work.

Pocc is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Kavlitzekis looking for submissions off his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pocc trying to control from Kavlitzekis's half guard. Kavlitzekis has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tusing Pocc dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Pocc misses with a takedown attempt - Kavlitzekis sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kavlitzekis tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Pocc has a takedown stuffed.
Tusing Pocc seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice sprawl there from Kavlitzekis as Pocc shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tusing Pocc. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pocc fails with a takedown attempt.
Kavlitzekis with the counter takedown but Pocc avoids it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kavlitzekis defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Pocc.
Pocc shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kavlitzekis but Kavlitzekis pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kavlitzekis feints the counter takedown.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pocc moves in looking to clinch but Kavlitzekis pushes him off.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Pocc shoots in for a takedown but Kavlitzekis shows good takedown defense.
Pocc tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kavlitzekis paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kavlitzekis tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Pocc shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kavlitzekis pinned against the cage. Kavlitzekis gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Pocc misses with a takedown

and Kavlitzekis counters with a nice double leg into side control. Pocc won't be happy with that.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kavlitzekis tries for a kimura but Pocc is defending well.
Pocc is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Kavlitzekis off and has taken his back!
Pocc is looking to control Kavlitzekis but Kavlitzekis is wriggling around and keeping busy.

Kavlitzekis is in a bad position with Pocc working for a choke. Kavlitzekis manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment.
Kavlitzekis stands and throws Pocc's legs to the side, diving into side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Kavlitzekis tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kavlitzekis has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Pocc tries to buck Kavlitzekis off but Kavlitzekis is having none of it.

Kavlitzekis is trying to get an arm triangle but Pocc is defending well.

Kavlitzekis tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kavlitzekis has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Kavlitzekis tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kavlitzekis has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johnie Kavlitzekis really dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Pocc shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kavlitzekis sprawls well. Kavlitzekis wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Pocc gets slowly back to his feet.
Pocc shoots in looking for a takedown but Kavlitzekis manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Pocc's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kavlitzekis drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Pocc defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Kavlitzekis gets caught napping as Pocc dives in and scores a takedown. Kavlitzekis manages to retain guard.
Pocc trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kavlitzekis looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Pocc is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Kavlitzekis has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Pocc is looking to defend but Kavlitzekis has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Pocc! Kavlitzekis pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Pocc taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Johnie Kavlitzekis!
Johnie Kavlitzekis is the new featherweight champion!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Johnie Kavlitzekis made sure he mentioned Sully's Bar & Grill, along with how happy he was to win his fight.