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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Celestyn Kluz (ranked 1153 p4p, 1687 weight class) and Tomomi Tsuruta (ranked 178 p4p, 247 weight class). Kluz comes to the cage accompanied by Mark Crozer and The Rels - Broken Out In Love. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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5 - 2 - 0 |
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192 cm
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4 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Insanely flexible |
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Good takedowns
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Celestyn Kluz!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tomomi Tsuruta!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Arvi Lind and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tsuruta gets tackled into the cage by Kluz. Kluz maintains the clinch.
Kluz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kluz lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tsuruta backwards.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Tsuruta has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Tsuruta wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kluz has him pressed against the cage.
Kluz struggles to land a body shot inside as Tsuruta controls his hands.
Tsuruta blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kluz lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kluz has a couple of punches blocked by Tsuruta.
Tsuruta escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tsuruta throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kluz stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Tsuruta fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Kluz to the ground. Tsuruta is now in Kluz's guard.
Kluz had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Tsuruta defends it easily.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Kluz holds on and takes a little breather.
Kluz is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kluz avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Tsuruta passes Kluz's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Tsuruta prevents Kluz from standing back up.
Tsuruta is trying to control. Kluz wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kluz wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tsuruta prevents Kluz from improving his position.
Kluz wants to get back to his feet.
Well, if Tsuruta is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Kluz looking for submissions off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kluz kicks off Tsuruta and gets to his feet.
Kluz tries to clinch but Tsuruta moves out of range.
Tsuruta dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kluz throws a sloppy head kick and Tsuruta moves out of range easily.
Tsuruta tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Kluz misses with a kick to the body
so Tsuruta counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Kluz is looking to stand back up but Tsuruta counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Kluz.
Tsuruta lands strikes from half guard.
Kluz is looking to control Tsuruta's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kluz avoid being mounted?
Tsuruta is taking a breather. Kluz 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.
Kluz avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Tsuruta.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tsuruta thows a huge punch but Kluz dodges it nicely.
Kluz keeping control of the position.
Tsuruta is looking to take a break and control but Kluz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kluz is positioning himself well to prevent Tsuruta advancing to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Tsuruta in particular looking to stall.
Kluz is looking to improve his position.
Kluz gets back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kluz has momentary wrist control but Tsuruta slips an elbow through the middle.
Kluz not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Tsuruta trying to control the position from guard on top but Kluz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Kluz throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tsuruta trying to control but Kluz is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tomomi Tsuruta will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Kluz doesn't manage to clinch there - Tsuruta circles away.
Tsuruta shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Kluz is trying to stand.
Kluz has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Kluz taking some punishment here, with Tsuruta in his half guard.
Kluz is trying to stand back up but Tsuruta is controlling him
Kluz trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Tsuruta wants to take a breather but Kluz is having none of it.
Tsuruta winds up and cracks Kluz with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kluz is trying to maintain the position but Tsuruta is very close to passing his half guard.
Tsuruta wants to control but Kluz is keeping him busy.
Kluz wants to control but Tsuruta is keeping busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kluz looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kluz on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Tsuruta looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Kluz with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Tsuruta scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Tsuruta is trying to control. Kluz wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kluz keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kluz keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kluz is not content to let Tsuruta control the position.
Tsuruta missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kluz looks like he's trying to stand up.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kluz darts in and clinches Tsuruta up against the cage.
Kluz throws a punch but it's blocked by Tsuruta.
Kluz working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kluz misses with a punch on the inside.
Tsuruta wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Tsuruta blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tsuruta pressing his opponent against the cage.
Tsuruta has had enough of the clinch but Kluz keeps him there for the moment.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kluz.
Kluz lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tsuruta tries to break the clinch but Kluz is controlling the position.
Kluz swings wildly with an uppercut but Tsuruta uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kluz swings wildly with an uppercut but Tsuruta uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tsuruta manages to break the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kluz looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tsuruta throws a body punch but Kluz moves out of range.
Kluz is looking to clinch but Tsuruta is avoiding it.
Tsuruta tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Kluz misses with a wild body shot.
Kluz fails in his attempt to clinch.
And Tsuruta tries to counter it with a takedown but Kluz pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Kluz is looking to clinch but Tsuruta is avoiding it.
Tsuruta keeps the fight on the outside.
Kluz wants to clinch up but Tsuruta keeps it at a distance.
Tsuruta closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Kluz's guard.
Tsuruta throws a big right hand that misses.
Tsuruta scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tsuruta with a flurry of punches that miss.
Tsuruta wants to pass the guard but Kluz is keeping the position.
Kluz looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Tsuruta is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Kluz trying to control the position.
Tsuruta stops Kluz from standing up.
Tsuruta lands a couple of digs.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tsuruta got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kluz has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tsuruta has managed to get both his arms back between Kluz's legs - danger averted.
Tsuruta lands a couple of digs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tomomi Tsuruta showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Tsuruta throws a body shot but no joy.
Kluz tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tsuruta manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kluz tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tsuruta paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kluz tries to clinch but Tsuruta moves out of range.
Tsuruta closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Kluz to the mat! Kluz manages to get full guard.
Tsuruta must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Tsuruta trying to control but Kluz is working from the bottom.
Tsuruta controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kluz escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tsuruta gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kluz keeping moving, preventing Tsuruta from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kluz wants to get back to his feet but Tsuruta is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Tsuruta wants to pass the guard but Kluz is keeping the position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Tsuruta throwing strikes from guard but Kluz blocks nicely.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Celestyn Kluz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kluz clinches.
Tsuruta taking a breather.
Kluz leaning his opponent against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kluz as Tsuruta tries to tie him up.
Kluz stalling in the clinch.
Kluz throws a head punch that misses.
Tsuruta trying to stall but Kluz improves his position.
Kluz is working Tsuruta over against the cage.
Kluz tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Tsuruta wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kluz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Kluz fails to land.
Kluz swings wildly with an uppercut but Tsuruta uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kluz misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from Kluz on the inside.
Kluz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kluz throws a punch but it's blocked by Tsuruta.
Tsuruta takes a shot to the head.
Tsuruta is trying to stall.
Kluz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kluz lands an uppercut.
It looks like Tomomi Tsuruta has been cut.
A short uppercut from Kluz.
Still in the clinch, Kluz scores with a nice short uppercut.
Celestyn Kluz has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Tsuruta breaks the clinch.
Kluz rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tsuruta moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tsuruta feints the counter takedown.
Kluz darts in and clinches Tsuruta up against the cage.
Tsuruta can't break the clinch.
Kluz scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kluz keeps control of Tsuruta as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kluz misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tsuruta blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tsuruta tries to break the clinch but Kluz is controlling the position.
Kluz has a couple of punches blocked by Tsuruta.
Tsuruta blocking some punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kluz misses with a punch on the inside.
Kluz lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Tsuruta tries to break free but Kluz pushes him back against the cage.
Kluz scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tsuruta.
Tsuruta blocking some punches.
Kluz digs a right hand into Tsuruta's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tsuruta's gas tank.
Kluz lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tsuruta backwards.
Kluz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kluz stalls.
Tsuruta blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Celestyn Kluz clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Tomomi Tsuruta's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Tsuruta avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tsuruta is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Kluz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tsuruta can do to turn this around?
Kluz tries to clinch up.
Kluz tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tsuruta manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tsuruta is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Tsuruta misses with a body shot.
Kluz wants to clinch.
Kluz tries to clinch up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kluz looks to clinch
and Tsuruta counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kluz thinking.
Kluz tries to clinch up but Tsuruta circles away and keeps his distance.
Kluz fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tsuruta is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kluz rather than just go for the knockout.
Kluz tries to clinch but Tsuruta moves out of range.
Kluz avoids the body shot from Tsuruta.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tsuruta keeps the fight on the outside.
Tsuruta is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Tsuruta keeps the fight on the outside.
Kluz doesn't manage to clinch there - Tsuruta circles away.
Kluz closes the distance and clinches.
Tsuruta wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Tsuruta tries to break free but Kluz pushes him back against the cage.
Kluz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kluz lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tsuruta backwards.
Tsuruta tries to circle away but Kluz has him pinned against the cage.
Tsuruta manages to break the clinch.
Celestyn Kluz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kluz wants to clinch up but Tsuruta keeps it at a distance.
Tsuruta will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Tsuruta keeps the fight on the outside.
Kluz tries to clinch up but Tsuruta circles away and keeps his distance.
Tsuruta is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kluz misses with a few strikes there.
Tsuruta works Kluz's body with a nice hook.
Kluz wants to clinch up but Tsuruta keeps it at a distance.
Tsuruta avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kluz takes the fight into the clinch.
Tsuruta is trying to break the clinch but Kluz has him pressed against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kluz.
Kluz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tsuruta blocks an uppercut.
Tsuruta blocking some punches.
Kluz misses with the head strike.
Kluz misses with a hook from the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kluz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Kluz.
Tsuruta's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tsuruta swings for the body but Kluz moves out of range.
Kluz tries to clinch there but Tsuruta circles away.
Kluz throws an overhand right that lands on Tsuruta's shoulder, as Tsuruta tries to avoid the shot.
Tsuruta drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kluz defends it well.
Tsuruta misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kluz.
Tsuruta swats away the attempt to clinch by Kluz.
Kluz takes the fight into the clinch.
Tsuruta letting Kluz take a breather here.
Tsuruta wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kluz has him pressed against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kluz misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tsuruta.
Tsuruta has Kluz pressed against the cage.
Tsuruta leaning against his opponent.
A left hand lands to the body for Kluz.
Kluz lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tsuruta backwards.
Kluz gets through Tsuruta's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kluz lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tsuruta escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kluz clinches up against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tsuruta is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Kluz misses with the head strike.
Tsuruta has had enough of the clinch but Kluz keeps him there for the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Celestyn Kluz had his way with Tomomi Tsuruta in that round.
The cut man is working on Tomomi Tsuruta's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Kluz is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kluz gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Tsuruta wants to break the clinch but can't.
Tsuruta's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kluz tries to close the distance and clinch but Tsuruta swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kluz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tsuruta manages to avoid it.
Kluz tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tsuruta manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kluz tries to clinch up but Tsuruta circles away and keeps his distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kluz fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tsuruta avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tsuruta tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Kluz wants to clinch up but Tsuruta keeps it at a distance.
Kluz tries to close the distance and clinch but Tsuruta swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
And Tsuruta tries to counter it with a takedown but Kluz pushes his down on his head and steps out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kluz clinches up against the cage.
Kluz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tsuruta blocks an uppercut.
Tsuruta has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kluz lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kluz.
Tsuruta breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tsuruta fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kluz manages to avoid it.
Kluz went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Tsuruta circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tsuruta tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Kluz gets caught flat footed, as Tsuruta shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Kluz pushes Tsuruta off and scrambles back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kluz tries to clinch up.
Tsuruta tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Kluz tries to clinch up.
Kluz works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kluz tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tsuruta manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kluz doesn't manage to clinch there - Tsuruta circles away.
Kluz tries to clinch up.
Kluz moves in looking to clinch but Tsuruta pushes him off.
Tsuruta with the counter takedown but Kluz avoids it easily.
Kluz moves to clinch but Tsuruta breaks away
and Tsuruta counters with a left to the body.
Kluz tries to clinch but Tsuruta moves out of range.
Kluz tries to clinch up but Tsuruta circles away and keeps his distance.
Tsuruta throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kluz has taken the fight to the clinch.
Tsuruta tries to circle away but Kluz has him pinned against the cage.
Kluz has Tsuruta pressed against the cage, preventing Tsuruta from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Tsuruta wants to break the clinch but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kluz scores with a shot to the side of Tsuruta's head.
A short body shot lands from Kluz as the two fighters clinch.
Kluz gets through Tsuruta's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A frustrated look appears on Tsuruta's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Tsuruta has had enough of the clinch but Kluz keeps him there for the moment.
Kluz swings wildly with an uppercut but Tsuruta uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kluz keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Tsuruta's efforts to push away.
Kluz tries a knee to the head but Tsuruta blocks it.
Kluz working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kluz swings wildly with an uppercut but Tsuruta uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tsuruta.
Kluz working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kluz.
Kluz pushes Tsuruta back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tsuruta is rocked!
Tsuruta's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tsuruta is still on wobbly legs! Can Kluz finish him?
Tsuruta circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tsuruta circles away from the clinch attempt.
And Tsuruta tries to counter it with a takedown but Kluz pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Tsuruta looks up at the clock. Bad move! Kluz lands a right hand from hell, dropping Tsuruta. Kluz pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Celestyn Kluz!
Celestyn Kluz retains his light heavyweight title!
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