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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Keith Ronald Kernspecht (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rip Off (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Keith Ronald Kernspecht has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Keith Ronald Kernspecht!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Rip Off!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Shigeki Sano and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Off as Kernspecht shoots in.
Off shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kernspecht as he jumps to the side.
Kernspecht shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Off holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Kernspecht pushes Off back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kernspecht prevents the takedown attempt.
Kernspecht wants the takedown. Off is fighting it off but Kernspecht persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Off's guard against the cage.
Kernspecht stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Kernspecht looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Keith Ronald Kernspecht. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Off tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kernspecht swivels and escapes.
Off looks gassed!
Kernspecht is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Off's half guard.
Kernspecht decides to stand and escape the position.
Off leaves Kernspecht with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kernspecht instigates a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kernspecht makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kernspecht manages to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kernspecht closes the distance and pushes Off back into the cage.
Kernspecht wants the takedown. Off is fighting it off but Kernspecht persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Off's guard against the cage.
Off is working an open guard so Kernspecht takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Kernspecht shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Off counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Off.
Off has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kernspecht is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Kernspecht gets a trip takedown into half guard.
It looks like Kernspecht is going to stand back up.
Kernspecht trying to mount his opponent but Off defends it.
Kernspecht tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Off.
Kernspecht will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Off is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kernspecht pulls his head out easily.
Kernspecht is looking to take a break and control but Off is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Off throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kernspecht.
Kernspecht gets a takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Off actively working from the bottom here.
Off is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kernspecht pulls his head out easily.
Kernspecht frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Off is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kernspecht is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Kernspecht throws a combination. Off tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Keith Ronald Kernspecht seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Off wants to clinch but Kernspecht slips to the side
and Kernspecht counters with a shoot takedown. Off fights it but they end up in guard.
Kernspecht landing with the ground and pound.
Kernspecht trying to control but Off is working from the bottom.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Off looking for a guillotine here but Kernspecht defends easily.
Kernspecht stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Off closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kernspecht takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Off throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kernspecht managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Off.
Off working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Kernspecht is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
The strikes coming from Off are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Kernspecht is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Off is controlling him well.
Off throws an elbow but Kernspecht slips to the side and avoids it well.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Kernspecht drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Off is trying to get back to his feet.
Kernspecht stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Off gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kernspecht counters with a nice double leg into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Keith Ronald Kernspecht dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Kernspecht displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Off.
Kernspecht looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Off wants to get back to full guard but Kernspecht has mounted him!
Kernspecht is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Off is surviving well by controlling Kernspecht's body position as best he can.
Off sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Off looking for submissions off his back.
Kernspecht decides to stand and escape the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kernspecht fails with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Off throws a series of punches but Kernspecht avoids them all with ease.
Off keeps the fight on the outside.
Kernspecht misses with a takedown
and Off counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Off throws a right hand that Kernspecht ducks under and follows up with a left that Kernspecht also avoids with ease.
Kernspecht gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kernspecht has Off pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Off manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Keith Ronald Kernspecht. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Off is working for takedown but Kernspecht is calmly controlling the position for now.
Off gets underhooks to prevent Kernspecht's takedown attempt.
Kernspecht looking for a takedown.
Off changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kernspecht fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Kernspecht shoots for a double leg takedown but Off sprawls well. He's pushed Kernspecht's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kernspecht shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kernspecht stands and steps away. Off gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Off fails with the takedown
so Kernspecht counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Off has a closed guard, preventing Kernspecht from standing up.
Off looking for a guillotine here but Kernspecht defends easily.
Kernspecht decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
A combination from Off does no damage.
Kernspecht decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Off looking for submissions off his back.
Kernspecht postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Off to stand up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Off tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Keith Ronald Kernspecht is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kernspecht tries to clinch up but Off circles away and keeps his distance.
Kernspecht fails with the takedown
and Off counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Kernspecht's guard now.
Off stopping the sweep attempt from Kernspecht.
Off postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Off throws and elbow that misses. Kernspecht uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Off's guard. Nice move by Kernspecht!
Off is working an open guard so Kernspecht takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Kernspecht changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Off tries to avoid it but Kernspecht manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Off to the ground. Off escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Horrible takedown by Off or perhaps it was just good defense by Kernspecht which made him look bad.
Kernspecht looks to land a combination but Off avoids it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Off tries to clinch but Kernspecht moves away
and Kernspecht counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Off's guard now.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kernspecht wants to control from the top but Off keeps moving.
Kernspecht stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Kernspecht clinches up against the cage.
Kernspecht has clasped his hands together around Off's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Kernspecht tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Keith Ronald Kernspecht overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kernspecht is looking to take a break and control but Off is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kernspecht wants to stand but Off has his arm trapped.
Off gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Keith Ronald Kernspecht dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Kernspecht moves into the clinch.
Off has Kernspecht pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kernspecht manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Kernspecht gets control of Off's arms and successfully pulls guard. Kernspecht will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Kernspecht is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Off stops Kernspecht from standing up.
Off wants to control from the top but Kernspecht keeps moving.
Kernspecht has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Off off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Kernspecht gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Off counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Off.
Off changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kernspecht fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Kernspecht darts in and clinches Off up against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kernspecht lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kernspecht seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Off looking for submissions off his back.
Off is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kernspecht pulls his head out easily.
Kernspecht gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
A head kick by Off misses
and Kernspecht counters with a single leg into guard. Off didn't expect that.
Kernspecht trying to control but Off is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kernspecht gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Off wants to clinch.
Kernspecht shoots and misses
and Off counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kernspecht is trying to get back to full guard.
Off frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kernspecht regains half guard.
Kernspecht tries to roll over but Off keeps him under control.
Kernspecht is trying to stand.
Off winds up and cracks Kernspecht with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Kernspecht avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Off.
Kernspecht moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Off won't allow Kernspecht to get back to his feet.
Kernspecht wriggles free and stands up.
Some wild striking there from Off.
Off leaves Kernspecht with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Keith Ronald Kernspecht is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Keith Ronald Kernspecht. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kernspecht changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Off tries to avoid it but Kernspecht manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Off to the ground. Off escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Off misses with the combination.
Kernspecht shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Kernspecht was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Kernspecht controlling the pace for now.
Kernspecht trying to control but Off is having none of it.
Off bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Off throwing strikes but missing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Off throwing strikes from guard but Kernspecht blocks nicely.
Off throwing strikes but missing.
Kernspecht is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Off can do to turn this around?
Kernspecht pulls Off in close to prevent any damage.
Off prevents Kernspecht from getting back to his feet.
Off postures up.
Off is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Kernspecht tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Off gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Off is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Kernspecht sitting in guard here, content to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Keith Ronald Kernspecht showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kernspecht, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Keith Ronald Kernspecht!
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