PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sammy Terry (ranked 22798 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jerry Krakowski (ranked 5203 p4p, 0 weight class). Jerry Krakowski has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Sammy Terry's chin.

Terry
vs
Krakowski

195 cm
21
177 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

225 cm
22
170 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Likes comics

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Determined

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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Sammy Terry!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jerry Krakowski!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Ryoma Takatsuka and Chris Saunders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Terry. No joy for Krakowski on that attempt.

Krakowski darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Terry trying to control but Krakowski postures up.
Krakowski thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Terry tries to get to full guard but Krakowski has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krakowski is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Krakowski's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Krakowski is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Terry doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Krakowski.
Krakowski wants to pass to mount but Terry is defending the position.
Terry tries to get to full guard but Krakowski has control of the leg.
Terry knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Krakowski on the ground.

Krakowski is working for a kimura but Terry is defending it quite comfortably.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krakowski wants to pass to mount but Terry is defending the position.
Krakowski controlling the action here.
Terry keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Krakowski works his foot free and advances to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Terry keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Terry is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Krakowski with shots to the head and body - Terry looks very uncomfortable down there.
Terry might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Krakowski controlling the position easily from mount.
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.
Terry is looking to improve his position but Krakowski isn't that keen on the idea.
Krakowski content just to control the position here.
Terry taking shots to the head.

Krakowski working for a guillotine from mount but Terry is in no mood to give up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Krakowski sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Krakowski shoots in for a takedown but Terry shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Krakowski wants to clinch up but Terry keeps it at a distance.
Terry attempts a counter takedown but Krakowski avoids it well and moves away.
Krakowski throws a jab when Terry was well out of range.
Krakowski stuffs the takedown.
Terry has a takedown stuffed.
Terry shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Krakowski as he avoids it easily.
Krakowski is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sammy Terry. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Krakowski darts in and clinches Terry up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Krakowski escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Krakowski shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Terry but Terry pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jerry Krakowski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Terry drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Krakowski pulls Terry in close to prevent any damage.
Terry wants to get up but he can't break Krakowski's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Krakowski looking for a sweep. Not yet Krakowski, not yet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Krakowski is on top in guard.

Krakowski drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Krakowski jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Terry has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Krakowski has passed into side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krakowski lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Terry down.
Terry is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Krakowski tries to stand but Terry is controlling his head.
Krakowski controls the position.
Krakowski wants to stand but Terry has his arm trapped.
Krakowski is staying tight to Terry's torso, preventing him from escaping.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Krakowski is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Terry has escaped the position, nice work there.
You can see the frustration on Terry's face as Krakowski controls the position.
Krakowski tries to advance to mount but can't.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Krakowski controlling the position from side mount.
Krakowski lands a few punches from side control.

Krakowski wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Terry, who protects the arm well.
Krakowski tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Terry trying to remain calm as Krakowski controls from the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jerry Krakowski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Terry tries to keep at a distance but Krakowski has taken the fight into the clinch.
Terry tries a knee to the head but Krakowski blocks it.
Terry taking a breather.
Terry dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Krakowski is trying to pull guard but Terry turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Terry is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Terry tries to stall but Krakowski uses the opportunity to gain a better position.

Krakowski pulls guard effortlessly.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krakowski wants to get back to his feet but Terry is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Terry wants to control from the top but Krakowski keeps moving.
Terry throwing strikes from guard but Krakowski blocks nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Krakowski wants to sweep but no luck.
Krakowski is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Terry trying to stand up but can't free himself from Krakowski's guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Krakowski 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 referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Terry dives in and grabs Krakowski's left leg, looking for a takedown. Krakowski pushes down on Terry's head and hops out.
Krakowski misses with a takedown attempt - Terry sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

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.
Krakowski stuffs the takedown attempt from Terry. Terry gets slowly back to his feet.
Krakowski goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
As Krakowski tries to get set, Terry tries to push him back and clinch up but Krakowski manages to avoid the attempt.
Krakowski tries a head kick but it misses.
Krakowski fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Sammy Terry has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jerry Krakowski.

Terry shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Krakowski keeping moving, preventing Terry from controlling successfully.

Krakowski looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Terry has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krakowski has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Krakowski is continuing to stall.
More stalling from Krakowski.
Krakowski striking off his back but it's not causing Terry any problems.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Terry tries to stand but Krakowski is controlling from the bottom.
Krakowski is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Krakowski manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Terry manages to get himself to full guard.

Terry keeping full guard, as Krakowski tries to pass.
Krakowski postures up and lands a big shot to Terry's brow.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Krakowski wanted to stand there but Terry had control of the position.
Sammy Terry has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jerry Krakowski is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Krakowski has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Krakowski forces his way into half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jerry Krakowski comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Krakowski has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Colin Fray scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jerry Krakowski!