PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Prime Asiago (ranked 2170 p4p, 24610 weight class) and Jerry Kramer (ranked 260 p4p, 515 weight class). Asiago's entrance music is 300 Violin Orchestra. A fine choice. Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Asiago
vs
Kramer

177 cm
19
165
4 - 2 - 0

175 cm
20
165
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Lethal high kicks
Very quick

Good wrestler
Brawler
Granite chin

Elder Scrolls Nutrition & Laundry

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Prime Asiago!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jerry Kramer!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Alec Ball and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Asiago misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Prime Asiago seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kramer shoots in and drives through. Asiago sprawls well.
Asiago throws a quick counter head kick but Kramer was just out of range.
Kramer shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Asiago sprawls well. Asiago wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kramer gets slowly back to his feet.
A head kick misses from Asiago.

Kramer drives through with a takedown into Asiago's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Kramer must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kramer controlling from the top position.
Asiago wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kramer in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

Kramer gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kramer shoots in and drives through. Asiago sprawls well.
Prime Asiago has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jerry Kramer.

Kramer shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Kramer was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!

Kramer stands up and beckons Asiago to his feet.
Asiago wants to clinch up but Kramer keeps it at a distance.
Kramer feints the counter takedown.
Prime Asiago is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Kramer looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Kramer controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Kramer chips away with some ground and pound.
Kramer controls from within his opponent's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kramer trying to control the position from guard on top but Asiago is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Asiago seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Kramer stays in close to Asiago's body and controls the position.

Kramer stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Asiago throws a head kick but Kramer moves out of range.
Kramer tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Kramer fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A head kick by Asiago misses

and Kramer counters with a shoot takedown. Asiago fights it but they end up in guard.

Asiago kicks Kramer off and gets to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Kramer looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.

Asiago kicks off Kramer and gets to his feet.
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!
Kramer has his takedown stuffed
and Asiago counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

Kramer looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Asiago!

Asiago explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Kramer looks winded!
Asiago lands a high kick!
No luck for Kramer with that takedown attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

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

Kramer fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kramer doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Asiago counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Asiago tries a head kick but it misses.
Asiago scores with a kick to the midsection.
Kramer closes this distance looking for a takedown but Asiago circles away.
Prime Asiago has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jerry Kramer.
Kramer fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Asiago thinks about countering with a head kick.
Kramer takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kramer tries for a takedown but Asiago sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kramer is breathing heavily.
A head kick misses from Asiago.
Kramer drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Asiago defends it well.
Asiago lands a head kick!
Asiago lands with a kick to the temple. Kramer shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"

That's one minute gone in the round.
Asiago turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Asiago tries a head kick but it misses.
Asiago misses with a head kick.
Kramer with the counter takedown but Asiago avoids it easily.
Asiago lands with a right hand.
Asiago turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kramer takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kramer shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Asiago as he jumps to the side.
Kramer with a lazy takedown attempt
and Asiago counters with a head kick. That will keep Kramer thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Kramer misses with a takedown attempt
and Asiago counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Asiago plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!

Kramer shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Asiago's guard.

Asiago has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Kramer off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Asiago is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kramer can do to turn this around?
Asiago lands a high kick!
Prime Asiago is winning the standup battle so far.
Kramer takes a kick to the side of the head.
Asiago leaves Kramer with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Asiago looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
A head kick misses from Asiago.
Kramer shoots in but Asiago avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Asiago wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Kramer takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Kramer fails to land the takedown.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Asiago connects with a high kick.
Asiago pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kramer avoids the head kick by Asiago.
Kramer gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Asiago counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Kramer takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Kramer with a lazy takedown attempt
and Asiago makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Kramer takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Asiago tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kramer drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Asiago defends it well.
Kramer has his takedown stuffed
and Asiago counters with a head kick. That will keep Kramer thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Asiago throws a head kick that half lands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kramer fails to land the takedown.
Asiago pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Asiago tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Asiago throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Kramer.
Kramer fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Asiago pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Asiago lands with a kick to the ribs.
Asiago throws a head kick that Kramer semi-blocks.
That kick from Asiago tenderised Kramer's leg. Kramer is trying to keep his angry face on.
Asiago scores with a head kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Prime Asiago dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Kramer tries for a takedown but Asiago sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kramer throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Asiago's waist but Asiago gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kramer off to one side.
Asiago throws a head kick but Kramer moves out of range.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kramer.
Prime Asiago has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jerry Kramer.
Asiago throws a head kick that misses.
Kramer misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Asiago digs a good body shot into Kramer's ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asiago throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Asiago throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Asiago throws a head kick but Kramer moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kramer misses with a takedown attempt - Asiago sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Asiago throws a head kick that half lands.
Asiago connects with a high kick.
Kramer shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Asiago sprawls well. Asiago wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kramer gets slowly back to his feet.
Asiago throws a nice head kick!
Kramer doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Asiago counters with a head kick. That will keep Kramer thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kramer with a poor takedown
and Asiago makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Asiago.
Asiago lands a head kick. Kramer smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Asiago lands a jab to Kramer's midsection.
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!
Asiago lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kramer takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Asiago throws a sloppy head kick and Kramer moves out of range easily.
Kramer is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Asiago misses with a head kick.
Kramer fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Asiago avoids it really well and circles away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kramer on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Asiago punishes Kramer's body with a nice straight punch.
Asiago defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kramer.
Asiago lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
A head kick from Asiago lands but Kramer takes it in his stride.
Asiago misses with a head kick.
Asiago scores with a body shot.
Asiago throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jerry Kramer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kramer takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Asiago tries a head kick but it misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Kramer feints and as Asiago raises his hands in defense, Kramer changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.

Asiago has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Kramer is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
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!
Kramer has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Asiago is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Asiago digs a right hand underneath Kramer's ribcage. Kramer let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Asiago throws a head punch that misses.
Asiago gets through Kramer's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A hook to the body from Asiago.
Asiago goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kramer is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Asiago pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Asiago misses with a punch to the body.
Asiago tries to work over Kramer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jerry Kramer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Asiago stops a takedown attempt from Kramer.

And that's the end of the fight!
Prime Asiago showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Asiago has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:25
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:25
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Prime Asiago!
After winning the bout, Prime Asiago thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.