PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Johan Kallis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Willem Krikke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Krikke comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Heidevolk - Beest Bij Nacht kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Kallis
vs
Krikke

180 cm
18
181 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

182 cm
18
190 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Johan Kallis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Willem Krikke!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Viktor Lagutenko and Valeri Chadov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Krikke lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!

It looks like Johan Kallis has been cut.
Kallis throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Krikke is looking to chop away at Kallis's legs.
Krikke lands with a shot to the body.
Kallis buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kallis looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Krikke checks a leg kick.
Krikke moves out of range of the body kick from Kallis.
Kallis throws a leg kick but Krikke checks it.
Kallis lands a nice leg kick that just misses Krikke's sensitive parts.
Krikke throws a right hand that Kallis ducks under and follows up with a left that Kallis also avoids with ease.
Krikke blocks a head kick by Kallis.
Kallis tries a low kick but Krikke avoids it.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Krikke clinches up against the cage.
Krikke tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kallis smiles and moves away.
Kallis throws a sloppy head kick and Krikke moves out of range easily.
Krikke motions for Kallis to come forward. Krikke throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kallis has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Krikke looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kallis avoids the body shot from Krikke.
Kallis misses with a low kick as Krikke jumps back.
Krikke checks a leg kick nicely.
Krikke thows a body shot but no joy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Kallis.
Krikke throws a series of punches but Kallis moves out of range.
Kallis throws a sloppy head kick and Krikke moves out of range easily.
Kallis throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Krikke misses with an uppercut. Kallis saw that one coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
No joy there for Krikke, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kallis tried to score with a low kick but Krikke checks it.
Krikke tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kallis sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Krikke somewhat.
Johan Kallis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kallis tries a low kick but Krikke avoids it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kallis misses with a head kick.
Kallis lands a nice looking kick to the body. Krikke takes a step back to recover.
Kallis looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Krikke misses with a two punch combination.
Kallis throws a low kick, looking for Krikke's leg but Krikke calmly moves out of range.
Kallis misses with a head kick.
Krikke avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
An inside leg kick from Kallis misses.
Sloppy strikes from Krikke. Those never looked like landing.
Kallis moves away from the strike by Krikke.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kallis chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Krikke can pounce on him.
Krikke tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kallis was well out of range. Poor timing from Krikke.
A head kick by Kallis misses
and Krikke connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A nice leg kick lands there from Krikke.
Nice body kick from Kallis.
Krikke stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kallis.
Krikke takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kallis.
Krikke on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Willem Krikke dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Johan Kallis's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Kallis throws a head kick that Krikke semi-blocks.
Kallis pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Krikke lands a jab to Kallis's midsection.
Kallis looks for the body kick but Krikke saw that one coming.
Krikke misses with a head kick.
Krikke throws a head kick that misses.
Krikke is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kallis rather than just go for the knockout.
Kallis looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kallis tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Krikke is able to avoid easily.
Krikke takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Kallis feints and then cracks Krikke's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Krikke down.
Kallis throws a nice head kick!

That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kallis.
Kallis throws a head kick that misses.
Kallis steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Krikke.
Kallis has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Krikke's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Krikke throws a nice looking combination but Kallis bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Krikke moves out of range as Kallis strikes.
Krikke throws a chopping leg kick but Kallis manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kallis lands a leg kick that knocks Krikke off balance momentarily.
Kallis misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kallis blocks a head kick by Krikke.
Kallis lands a high kick!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Krikke is defended easily by Kallis.
Krikke is breathing heavily.
Kallis defending well as Krikke loads up on a big left hand.
Willem Krikke is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Krikke misses with a body kick.
Willem Krikke seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kallis throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Krikke tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kallis defends well and Krikke ends up having to push Kallis into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Kallis prevents a body shot from Krikke.
Krikke is trying to break free.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kallis as Krikke tries to tie him up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kallis tries a body shot but Krikke blocks it.
Krikke tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kallis just stands there and leans against the cage.
Johan Kallis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Willem Krikke.
Kallis trying to control the position but instead, Krikke has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kallis into the cage.
Kallis working aggressively here.
Krikke is trying to pull guard but Kallis turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Krikke tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Krikke misses with a hook from the clinch.
Krikke blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kallis tries a body shot but Krikke blocks it.
Krikke has a couple of punches blocked by Kallis.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Krikke is trying to pull guard but Kallis turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Krikke tries to work over Kallis's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kallis working aggressively here.

Kallis breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kallis explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Kallis throws a head kick that misses.
Krikke has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kallis.
Krikke takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Kallis tries a head kick but it misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head kick misses from Kallis.
Kallis dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Krikke. That did some damage!
Kallis tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johan Kallis dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Johan Kallis's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Kallis throws a head kick but Krikke moves out of range.
Kallis staying out of range there.
A leg kick checked by Kallis.
Krikke falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kallis counters with an outside leg kick.
Kallis thows a leg kick but Krikke checks it
and Krikke counters with a three punch combo that has Kallis backing up. Kallis nods at Krikke to acknowledge the strikes.
Krikke throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Krikke has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Kallis.
Krikke finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Kallis - that will leave a mark!
Kallis fakes the leg kick and cracks Krikke in the body.
Kallis scores with a leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Krikke misses with a head kick.
Krikke takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A head kick misses from Kallis.
Kallis throws a leg kick but Krikke sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kallis moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kallis chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kallis dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Krikke. That did some damage!
Krikke throws a leg kick
and Kallis counters with a nice kick to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kallis.
Krikke tries to land a leg kick but Kallis saw it coming and moves away.
Kallis scores with a kick to the midsection.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kallis.
Kallis scores with a head kick.
Krikke rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kallis moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Krikke on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Kallis misses with a body kick.
Krikke has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Kallis.
Nice body kick from Kallis.
Kallis scoring well with a low kick there.
Kallis misses with a head kick.
Kallis lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krikke stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kallis.
Krikke doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kallis counters with a head kick.
A combination from Krikke does no damage.
Kallis lands with a nice body kick.
Krikke has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Kallis.
Kallis throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Krikke misses with a double jab.
Kallis misses with a low kick.
Kallis moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Krikke avoids the head kick by Kallis.
Kallis avoids the head kick by Krikke.
Kallis misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kallis throws a head kick that misses.
Krikke takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Krikke shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kallis pinned against the cage. Kallis gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kallis throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kallis tries to land a front kick but Krikke steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.

And that's the end of the fight!
Johan Kallis showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kallis has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Illya Tyunina scores the fight for Johan Kallis!
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight for Johan Kallis!
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight for Johan Kallis!

Johan Kallis wins by unanimous decision!