PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johny Box (ranked 3164 p4p, 291 weight class) and Kris Kristof (ranked 5904 p4p, 429 weight class). The key to victory for Johny Box has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Box
vs
Kristof

200 cm
24
270 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

200 cm
23
270 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Solid chin

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Johny Box!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kris Kristof!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Gwen Towbar and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Box tries to close the distance and clinch but Kristof swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kristof tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Box defends well and Kristof ends up having to push Box into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Box shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kristof fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kristof throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Box tries to clinch but Kristof moves out of range.
Kristof pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Box attempts a counter takedown but Kristof avoids it well and moves away.
Box bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Box fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kristof steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Box.
Box fails with the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Box with a lazy takedown attempt

and Kristof counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johny Box. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stalling in the clinch from Kristof.
Box is looking to control Kristof's arms but Kristof gets an underhook and turns him. Now Box has his back to the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice elbow from Kristof.

It looks like Johny Box has been cut.

Kristof breaks from the clinch.
Box throws a left and a right that both miss

and Kristof counters by clinching up.

Kristof breaks from the clinch.
Kristof has a takedown stuffed.
Left hook, right uppercut from Box.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kristof checks a leg kick.
Box throws a head kick that misses.
Kristof fails with a takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Box is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kristof shoots in for a double leg but Box sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kristof on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Box. Box obviously looking to wear him down.
Kristof shoots in for a takedown but Box shows good takedown defense.
Box is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Kristof.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Box.
Box feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kristof's calf.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kristof keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Box is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Box feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kristof's calf.
Kristof looks to land a combination but Box avoids it well.
Box throwing a counter right hand but Kristof manages to avoid it.

Kristof gets a clinch.

Kristof manages to break the clinch.
Kristof avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Kristof clinches up against the cage.
Box is trying to break the clinch but Kristof has him pressed against the cage.

Kristof breaks the clinch.
Kristof waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Box.

Box gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Kristof to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Box wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Kristof manages to pass to side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Box taking some punishment here, with Kristof in his half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Kristof in particular looking to stall.
Box is trying to control but Kristof passes into side control!
Kristof controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kris Kristof dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Johny Box's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Box blocks a head kick by Kristof.
Box shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Kristof holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Kristof tries to land a knee to the head but Box blocks with his arms.

Kristof breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kris Kristof seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Box has his takedown stuffed

and Kristof moves into the clinch.

Kristof ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Kristof no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Box is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Kristof manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Johny Box is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A slapping body kick lands there for Kristof.
Kristof takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Box tries to clinch but Kristof is having none of it.
Kristof with the counter takedown but Box avoids it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kristof misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Box.
A punch combination from Kristof misses.
Kristof leaves Box with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johny Box. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kristof throws a sloppy head kick and Box moves out of range easily.
Box tries to counter by clinching up but Kristof breaks away and moves out of range.
Box tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Box tries to clinch there but Kristof circles away.
Kristof is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Box is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Box sets himself, and Kristof steps forward looking for the clinch! Box avoids it this time.
Box looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kristof tries to score a power double leg takedown but Box sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kristof somewhat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kristof shoots in looking for a takedown. Box tries to sprawl out of it but Kristof keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Box manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A swing and a miss from Kristof.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Box tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kristof paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kristof tries to counter by closing the distance.
Kristof stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kristof wants it to stay on the feet.
Box works over Kristof's head and body with a nice combination.

Kristof clinches.
Box is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kristof gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kristof manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Box is trying to force a seperation but Kristof has the dominant position.

Kristof escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Box tries to clinch but Kristof is having none of it.
Box looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

Kristof moves into range and clinches up with Box.
Kristof scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kristof has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Kristof pulls guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Kristof working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Box doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Box manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kristof is controlling Box's posture.

Kristof looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Box is fighting to break Kristof's control of his arms but Kristof is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Kris Kristof has got the better of the ground game so far.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kristof is on top in guard.

And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kris Kristof showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Johny Box's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Box works the jab nicely.
Box fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kristof circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kristof fails with a takedown attempt.
Kristof changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Box tries to avoid it but Kristof manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Box to the ground. Box escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kristof fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Box avoids it really well and circles away.
Johny Box has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kris Kristof.

Kristof drives through and clinches with Box against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Box jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kristof walks away with a smile on his face. Box gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Box tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kristof swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Box with a lazy takedown attempt

and Kristof counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Kristof.
Box is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kristof has Box pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Box manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

Kristof jumps into guard, dragging Box to the mat.
Kristof throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Kristof throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Box is fighting to break Kristof's control of his arms but Kristof is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Box has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kristof lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Kristof working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

Box has an active guard here but Kristof has managed to pass into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kristof seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

Kristof wants to work for an arm triangle but Box is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kristof is controlling the pace.
Box has a hand on Kristof's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Kristof takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Box tries to hold on but Kristof postures up.
Box taking shots to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kristof controlling from mount.

Box is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Kristof locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Box is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kris Kristof!