PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gaga Kaka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dimi Karalopolous (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Kaka
vs
Karalopolous

180 cm
25
155 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

170 cm
27
165 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Gaga Kaka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Dimi Karalopolous!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, David Hoff and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kaka tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Karalopolous swivels and escapes.
Karalopolous shoots in but Kaka avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Horrible takedown attempt by Karalopolous or perhaps it was just good defense by Kaka, which made it look bad.

Kaka looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Kaka trying to control the action but Karalopolous is working from the bottom.
Kaka is really struggling to control Karalopolous but he's trying to hold on to the position.

Kaka is working for a kimura but Karalopolous is defending it quite comfortably.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaka is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Karalopolous throws a strike from the bottom that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaka trying to control the action but Karalopolous is working from the bottom.
Karalopolous flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.

Karalopolous looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Karalopolous wants to control but Kaka is keeping busy.
Karalopolous is looking for a sweep. Kaka is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Karalopolous looks like he's trying to stand up.
Karalopolous taking some punishment here, with Kaka in his half guard.

Kaka is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Karalopolous doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kaka.
Karalopolous wants to get back to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Karalopolous is refusing to be controlled, as Kaka sits in half guard.
Kaka throwing shots but Karalopolous is blocking nicely.
Kaka tries to pass the half guard into mount. Karalopolous knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

Karalopolous looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Karalopolous trying to hold on to Kaka's head to control him but Kaka postures up.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kaka slows the pace down in half guard.
Kaka has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Kaka wants to lay and pray for a moment but Karalopolous keeps working.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karalopolous wants to get back to full guard.
Kaka is keen to just control but Karalopolous is a slippery customer.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Karalopolous stuffs the takedown attempt from Kaka. Kaka gets slowly back to his feet.
Karalopolous does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Kaka feinted with a counter takedown.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kaka.
A countering left hand to the body from Karalopolous misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gaga Kaka. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kaka takes one to the chin there.
Kaka needs to keep his hands up - Karalopolous had a free shot at his head there.
Dimi Karalopolous seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Karalopolous shoots in but no luck this time.
Kaka looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Karalopolous fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kaka avoids it really well and circles away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Karalopolous changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Kaka looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Karalopolous in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Karalopolous landing strikes.

Karalopolous tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Karalopolous prevents Kaka from escaping the position.
Kaka is trying to control Karalopolous's posture but Karalopolous avoids it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kaka tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Karalopolous throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Dimi Karalopolous will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Kaka shoots and misses
and Karalopolous counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Karalopolous looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

Kaka gets a takedown into half guard.
Ground and pound from Kaka.
Kaka content to control rather than advance.
Kaka is nestled in close to Karalopolous, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaka not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kaka wants to lay and pray for a moment but Karalopolous keeps working.

Kaka is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Kaka is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Karalopolous sees it coming and defends easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kaka is looking for a kimura here.
Karalopolous is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gaga Kaka overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Karalopolous actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Karalopolous gets full guard.
Karalopolous trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Karalopolous can do anything to dispel that myth.
Karalopolous thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Karalopolous keeping moving, preventing Kaka from controlling successfully.
Kaka working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Karalopolous looking for a sweep. Not yet Karalopolous, not yet.
Kaka scoring with punches to the head and body.
Karalopolous is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Karalopolous throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Karalopolous keeping moving, preventing Kaka from controlling successfully.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Karalopolous is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kaka sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Karalopolous shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kaka sprawls well. Kaka wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Karalopolous gets slowly back to his feet.
Gaga Kaka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dimi Karalopolous.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Karalopolous is defended easily by Kaka.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karalopolous fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kaka shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Karalopolous but Karalopolous pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Karalopolous fails with a takedown attempt.
Kaka attempts a counter takedown but Karalopolous avoids it well and moves away.
Gaga Kaka is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Karalopolous looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kaka is fending him off so far but Karalopolous persists. Nope, Kaka circles away and we're back to standing.
Kaka slaps away a takedown attempt from Karalopolous, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kaka shoots in for a double leg but Karalopolous sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Karalopolous lands a glancing blow to the side of Kaka's head.
Kaka fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kaka goes for a double leg but Karalopolous avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Karalopolous continues to drive forward.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Karalopolous.
Karalopolous looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kaka is fending him off so far but Karalopolous persists. Nope, Kaka circles away and we're back to standing.
Karalopolous darts in looking for a takedown but Kaka gets double underhooks and turns Karalopolous into the cage.
Karalopolous tries for a takedown but Kaka sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Karalopolous closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kaka circles away.
Karalopolous lands a nice hook to Kaka's body. Kaka takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.

Karalopolous scores with a takedown into Kaka's guard.
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!
Karalopolous working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Karalopolous drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Kaka manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Karalopolous has Kaka in his guard.

Karalopolous looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gaga Kaka dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Karalopolous throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Kaka was covering up waiting for the punch and Karalopolous finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Karalopolous stands up over Kaka, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Kaka working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Karalopolous.
Karalopolous sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kaka's guard.

Karalopolous seems to be looking for submissions.
Karalopolous trying to mount his opponent but Kaka defends it.
Kaka makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kaka.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaka wants to get back to his feet but Karalopolous is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Karalopolous throwing strikes from guard but Kaka blocks nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaka 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.
Karalopolous throwing strikes from guard but Kaka blocks nicely.
Karalopolous trying to control the position from guard on top but Kaka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Karalopolous working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kaka keeping moving, preventing Karalopolous from controlling successfully.
Karalopolous might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Kaka haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.

Karalopolous postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Kaka is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Karalopolous, into his guard.

Karalopolous manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kaka manages to get himself to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karalopolous chips away with some ground and pound.
Kaka lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Kaka loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Karalopolous doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Karalopolous controls Kaka momentarily but Kaka frees himself.
Karalopolous striking off his back but it's not causing Kaka any problems.
Kaka wants to control from the top but Karalopolous keeps moving.
Kaka seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Karalopolous is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kaka sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Karalopolous's guard.
Karalopolous is not content to let Kaka control the position.
Kaka winds up and cracks Karalopolous with a swinging punch to the side of the head.

Karalopolous actively working from the bottom here.
Kaka seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Karalopolous does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Karalopolous is trying to get back to full guard.
Kaka not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kaka seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Karalopolous does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Karalopolous wants to control but Kaka is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kaka will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

Kaka gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Karalopolous's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Kaka 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.
Kaka keeping full guard, as Karalopolous tries to pass.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Karalopolous is looking to work some ground and pound but Kaka has wrist control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dimi Karalopolous comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Karalopolous has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Winston Alpacca scores the fight 28:29
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dimi Karalopolous!