PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Don Kras (ranked 4419 p4p, 23116 weight class) and William Jaktic (ranked 506 p4p, 726 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Kras
vs
Jaktic

182 cm
29
238
5 - 6 - 0

195 cm
25
256
8 - 10 - 1

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Don Kras!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, William Jaktic!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Illya Tyunina and Konstantin Menshow.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jaktic's corner calls for a 1-2. Jaktic obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.

Jaktic changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Kras looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Jaktic working the strikes but Kras uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Jaktic missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kras wants to get back to his feet.
Jaktic thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Jaktic wants to pass the guard but Kras is defending well.
Jaktic missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jaktic wants to advance to full mount but Kras doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Jaktic tries to free his leg and advance position but Kras is retaining full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jaktic looking to sit in guard and control but Kras gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Kras postures up in Jaktic's guard and throws a big left but Jaktic blocks it.
Kras landing some decent shots from guard.
Kras looking to pass the guard.
Jaktic working a defensive guard but Kras manages to pass into side control anyway.
Jaktic dodges the ground and pound from Kras.
Jaktic is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Kras is controlling him well.
Jaktic defending against the ground and pound.
Kras content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Kras landing strikes.
Kras trying to control the action but Jaktic is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jaktic is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kras thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jaktic's head.
Jaktic blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kras.
Kras is trying to control. Jaktic wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Jaktic wants to improve his position but Kras is controlling well.
Jaktic avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kras.
Jaktic regains full guard. Nicely done.

Jaktic kicks Kras off and gets to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Kras enables Jaktic to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Kras manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Jaktic trying to control the position from guard on top but Kras is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jaktic throws a big elbow that misses.
Jaktic has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jaktic throwing strikes but missing.
Kras might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jaktic throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kras wants to get back to his feet but Jaktic is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Jaktic 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.
Kras avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kras wants to stand and escape but Jaktic is having none of it.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kras fails with the takedown.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jaktic! But no joy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Jaktic manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Kras on his heels. He'll look to pass Kras's guard now, I'm sure.
Jaktic lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Jaktic loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jaktic engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Jaktic throwing strikes but missing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

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

Jaktic leaves Kras with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

Kras gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Kras keeping moving, preventing Jaktic from controlling successfully.
Jaktic slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Jaktic lands a couple of decent looking shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jaktic prevents Kras from getting back to his feet.
Jaktic postures up in Kras's guard and throws a big left but Kras blocks it.
Jaktic showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kras keeping moving, preventing Jaktic from controlling successfully.
William Jaktic has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jaktic connects with a couple of short punches.
Jaktic missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jaktic is standing up over Kras. Kras looks to escape but Jaktic dives into side control.
Kras trying to remain calm as Jaktic controls from the top position.
Jaktic throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
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.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Jaktic is putting a hurting on Kras here, landing some big shots from side control.

Jaktic tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Jaktic has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Kras regains half guard there - taking advantage of Jaktic's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Jaktic not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Jaktic is trying to control. Kras wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Jaktic throwing shots but Kras is blocking nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jaktic missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kras on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kras tries to get out of the position.
Jaktic throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Kras enables Jaktic to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Kras manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.

Kras is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.

Jaktic has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Kras regains guard immediately.
Jaktic is standing up over Kras. Kras looks to escape but Jaktic dives into side control.

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!
Jaktic is trying to ground and pound but Kras uses the momentary lack of control by Jaktic to regain half guard.
Jaktic is looking to take a break and control but Kras is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jaktic landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Jaktic is looking to take a break and control but Kras is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jaktic scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Jaktic is keen to just control but Kras is a slippery customer.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kras avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jaktic.
Jaktic trying to pass the guard but Kras defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

William Jaktic showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Horrible takedown attempt by Kras or perhaps it was just good defense by Jaktic, which made it look bad.

Jaktic fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Kras to the ground. Jaktic is now in Kras's guard.
Jaktic throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kras works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kras wants to stand up but Jaktic is controlling him.
Jaktic sitting in guard here, content to control.
Jaktic pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kras is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jaktic looking to sit in guard and control but Kras gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jaktic is trying to keep Kras in close.
Kras lands a couple of decent looking shots.

Jaktic is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Kras is trying to push Jaktic away but Jaktic has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Kras with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kras wants a takedown.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Jaktic as Kras tries to tie him up.

Kras is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Jaktic can't fight it off and eventually Kras manages to take the fight to the floor. Jaktic looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jaktic managing to control the position.
Jaktic wants to stand but Kras is controlling the position.
Don Kras has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jaktic has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jaktic is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kras showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Kras has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kras working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kras won't allow Jaktic to get back to his feet.
Jaktic keeping moving, preventing Kras from controlling successfully.
Kras throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jaktic works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jaktic working a defensive guard here.
Jaktic wants to stand up but Kras is controlling him.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

Jaktic looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jaktic trying to control but Kras is working from the bottom.
Kras is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Jaktic is controlling him.
Jaktic wants to control from the top but Kras keeps moving.
Jaktic tries to free his leg and advance position but Kras is retaining full guard.
Kras avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

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.
Jaktic trying to control the position from guard on top but Kras is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jaktic sitting in guard, not really doing much.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kras fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jaktic avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Don Kras. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Jaktic scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Jaktic trying to advance position but Kras counters by regaining guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jaktic pushes down on Kras's leg and manages to get into half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
William Jaktic comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Jaktic 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 Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 27:30
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... William Jaktic!