PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fedor Kicasstis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Skeet Trotter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Skeet Trotter has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Fedor Kicasstis's chin.

Kicasstis
vs
Trotter

188 cm
29
267 lbs
6 - 10 - 0

197 cm
26
260 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Brawler
Good gas tank

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 6 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Fedor Kicasstis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Skeet Trotter!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Summer Carpenter and Donatello Bradman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A shot to the body from Trotter misses

and Kicasstis counters by moving into the clinch.
Trotter misses with some punches.

Kicasstis pulls guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Trotter keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kicasstis's head.
Kicasstis utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Trotter postures up in Kicasstis's guard and throws a big left but Kicasstis blocks it.
Kicasstis working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Trotter.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kicasstis is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Trotter is controlling him.
Trotter throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kicasstis works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Trotter in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Trotter with a flurry of punches that miss.
Trotter stops Kicasstis from standing up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Trotter loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kicasstis working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Trotter.
Kicasstis is looking to stand up but Trotter isn't so interested in that idea.
Trotter with a flurry of punches that miss.
Trotter throwing strikes from guard but Kicasstis blocks nicely.
Kicasstis is looking to stand up but Trotter isn't so interested in that idea.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Trotter with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kicasstis working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Trotter.
Trotter won't allow Kicasstis to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kicasstis preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Trotter must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Trotter postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Trotter working some strikes from top position.
Trotter loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Trotter postures up in Kicasstis's guard and throws a big left but Kicasstis blocks it.
Trotter throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Trotter throws a big right hand that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Trotter postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Trotter won't allow Kicasstis to get back to his feet.
Trotter working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Trotter connects with a couple of short punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trotter throws a big elbow that misses.
Trotter throwing strikes but missing.
Trotter throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kicasstis works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kicasstis avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Trotter loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Trotter keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kicasstis's head.
Trotter throws a big right hand that misses.
Kicasstis utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Trotter accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Trotter's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Kicasstis is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trotter throws an elbow that misses. Kicasstis uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Trotter's guard. Nice move by Kicasstis!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Trotter looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kicasstis is one step ahead there.
Trotter working a defensive guard here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Trotter has a closed guard, preventing Kicasstis from standing up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Skeet Trotter dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Trotter misses with an uppercut

and Kicasstis holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

Kicasstis jumps guard and drags Trotter to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.

Kicasstis pushes Trotter off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Trotter loads up on a big right hand but Kicasstis slips the punch.
Trotter misses with a lunging right hand

and Kicasstis holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Trotter misses with a short punch on the inside.
Trotter fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Trotter fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kicasstis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Trotter swings wildly with an uppercut but Kicasstis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kicasstis tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Trotter misses with a hook from the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Trotter gets through Kicasstis's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Trotter throws a head punch that misses.
Kicasstis tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Trotter smiles and moves away.
Trotter rushes in with a sloppy looking punch

and Kicasstis counters by moving into the clinch.
Kicasstis blocks an uppercut.
Trotter tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Trotter throws a punch but it's blocked by Kicasstis.
Trotter tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kicasstis is trying to pull guard but Trotter turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fedor Kicasstis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kicasstis tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A head punch on the inside from Trotter fails to land.
Trotter misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kicasstis tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Trotter just stands there and leans against the cage.
Kicasstis tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kicasstis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kicasstis is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Trotter to keep the fight standing.
Trotter working aggressively here.
Kicasstis fails to pull guard.
Trotter working aggressively here.
Kicasstis is trying to pull guard but Trotter has him pressed against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kicasstis tries to pull guard but Trotter forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Trotter.
Kicasstis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Trotter misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Trotter.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kicasstis.
Kicasstis tries to pull guard but Trotter forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Kicasstis blocking some punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trotter misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kicasstis tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Trotter just stands there and leans against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Trotter.
Kicasstis tries to pull guard but Trotter holds him up against the cage and eventually Kicasstis drops back down to his feet.
Kicasstis blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Trotter misses with some punches.
Trotter misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Trotter fails to land.

Kicasstis pulls guard successfully.
Skeet Trotter has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kicasstis wants to stand and escape but Trotter is having none of it.
Kicasstis avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Trotter missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kicasstis avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Trotter throwing strikes but missing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Trotter accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Trotter accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Trotter working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Trotter throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kicasstis works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Trotter postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Trotter trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Trotter throws an elbow that misses. Kicasstis uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Trotter's guard. Nice move by Kicasstis!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Trotter is pulling down on Kicasstis's head. It's preventing any offense from Kicasstis, at least for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Skeet Trotter showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Trotter throws an overhand right that lands on Kicasstis's shoulder, as Kicasstis tries to avoid the shot.
Trotter misses with a left hand

and Kicasstis moves into the clinch.
Skeet Trotter seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Trotter working aggressively here.
Trotter misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Trotter fails to land.
Kicasstis blocks an uppercut.
Kicasstis tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Trotter tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Trotter throws a punch but it's blocked by Kicasstis.
Kicasstis jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Trotter walks away with a smile on his face. Kicasstis gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Kicasstis ducks under a wild hook from Trotter.
Trotter ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kicasstis moves away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Trotter throws a lazy uppercut

and Kicasstis holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

Kicasstis jumps into guard, dragging Trotter to the mat.
Trotter is looking to work some ground and pound but Kicasstis has wrist control.
Trotter throwing strikes but missing.
Trotter throws a big right hand that misses.
Trotter with a flurry of punches that miss.
Trotter throwing strikes from guard but Kicasstis blocks nicely.
Trotter postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Trotter missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trotter in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Trotter missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Trotter is looking to work some ground and pound but Kicasstis has wrist control.
Kicasstis preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kicasstis is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Trotter is controlling him.
Trotter throws an elbow that misses. Kicasstis uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Trotter's guard. Nice move by Kicasstis!
Trotter is pulling down on Kicasstis's head to control his posture.
Trotter trying to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trotter wants to improve his position but instead Kicasstis has moved into half guard.
Trotter wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Trotter manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Trotter looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Kicasstis puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Kicasstis prevents Trotter from improving his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trotter makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Trotter.
Trotter wants to sweep here but Kicasstis controlling him for the moment.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

And that's the end of the fight!
Skeet Trotter comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Trotter 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 Bruno Hogan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Skeet Trotter!