PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Petr Kotrc (ranked 20486 p4p, 468 weight class) and Justin Clinton (ranked 5968 p4p, 415 weight class). Petr Kotrc has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Kotrc
vs
Clinton

178 cm
29
134 lbs
5 - 16 - 0

188 cm
18
150 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 16 - 0, fighting out of New York, Petr Kotrc!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Justin Clinton!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Chris Downing and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Kotrc scores with a takedown into Clinton's guard.
Kotrc missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kotrc landing some decent shots from guard.
Kotrc scoring with punches to the head and body.
Kotrc stays in close to Clinton's body and controls the position.
Clinton has momentary wrist control but Kotrc slips an elbow through the middle.
Kotrc trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kotrc sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Clinton's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Kotrc stands up and beckons Clinton to join him on the feet.

Kotrc shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Clinton looks winded!
This has been an exciting period of action!

Kotrc is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Clinton has managed to free his arm - good work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kotrc landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Kotrc looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Clinton with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Kotrc scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Kotrc lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

Kotrc decides to stand and escape the position.
Kotrc fails to land the takedown.

Kotrc shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Clinton wants to get back to his feet but Kotrc passes into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Kotrc 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.
Kotrc slows the pace down in half guard.
Kotrc seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Clinton does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ground and pound from Kotrc.
Kotrc really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Kotrc lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Clinton really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kotrc. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kotrc seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.

Kotrc seems to be looking for submissions.
Kotrc looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Clinton with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clinton taking some punishment here, with Kotrc in his half guard.

Kotrc is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kotrc is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Kotrc lands with a punch from half guard.
Kotrc working Clinton over with strikes.
Kotrc lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Kotrc looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Clinton with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kotrc is looking to take a break and control but Clinton is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kotrc landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Clinton is staying active underneath Kotrc, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kotrc looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Nice strikes from Kotrc there.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Nice strikes from Kotrc there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Petr Kotrc dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Kotrc dives in for a single leg takedown but Clinton sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A countering left hand to the body from Clinton misses.

Kotrc fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Clinton to the ground. Kotrc is now in Clinton's guard.
Clinton can't keep his opponent in guard - Kotrc advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Kotrc is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.

Kotrc is looking for a kimura here.
Kotrc working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ground and pound from Kotrc.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Clinton is breathing heavily.
Kotrc lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Clinton trying to hold on to Kotrc's head to control him but Kotrc postures up.
Ground and pound from Kotrc.
Kotrc is taking a breather. Clinton says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Kotrc winds up and cracks Clinton with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kotrc working the head and body with strikes.
Kotrc drops an elbow to the side of Clinton's head.
Kotrc is looking to take a break and control but Clinton is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kotrc slips a nice elbow through Clinton's hands, connecting with Clinton's forehead.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kotrc lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Kotrc trying to control the pace.
Clinton is not content to let Kotrc control the position.
Kotrc takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Kotrc lands strikes from half guard.
Kotrc lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Petr Kotrc overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kotrc lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clinton is looking for a sweep. Kotrc is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kotrc takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Nice strikes from Kotrc there.

Kotrc is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kotrc is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Kotrc seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Kotrc is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.

Kotrc has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Clinton defend it? Kotrc steps over the head and cranks it - Clinton is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Kotrc!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Petr Kotrc!