PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tommy Weismuller (ranked 6114 p4p, 23702 weight class) and Nemanja Kenitov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Weismuller kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is The Nosebleed Section by Hilltop Hoods. Weismuller has a slight injury, which hopefully won't affect the fight too much. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Weismuller
vs
Kenitov

184 cm
35
222
15 - 19 - 0

190 cm
25
210
5 - 22 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
World class MT
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tommy Weismuller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nemanja Kenitov!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Ren Mimura and Shirou Masuda.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A lazy body kick from Kenitov
and Weismuller counters with a series of strikes. Kenitov will be more careful next time no doubt.
Kenitov looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!

Weismuller drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

Weismuller stands up from guard. Let's bang!

Weismuller shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Kenitov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Weismuller 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.
Weismuller throwing shots but Kenitov is blocking nicely.
Weismuller missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kenitov is trying to get back to full guard.

Weismuller escapes and gets back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kenitov has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Weismuller.
Weismuller darts in looking for a takedown but Kenitov gets double underhooks and turns Weismuller into the cage.
Kenitov stops a takedown attempt from Weismuller.

Weismuller has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Kenitov clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Kenitov covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Kenitov just trying to survive but Weismuller is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Weismuller is riding his opponent, not letting Kenitov buck him off.
Kenitov has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Weismuller.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Weismuller tightening his grip on Kenitov, looking for the choke.
Weismuller controls 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!

Weismuller is working hard for the rear naked choke here.

Kenitov is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Weismuller gets his way!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Weismuller working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but Kenitov is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and Weismuller has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! Kenitov taps out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Tommy Weismuller!
Tommy Weismuller thanked the fans post fight for their support.