PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Keith Ronald Kernspecht (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tazz Stevens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Ronald Kernspecht
vs
Stevens

178 cm
26
172 lbs
7 - 16 - 0

183 cm
28
182 lbs
9 - 8 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Tokyo Defiance

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 7 - 16 - 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 9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tazz Stevens!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Sosuke Kotani and Yasuomi Hirokawa.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kernspecht looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

Kernspecht fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Stevens, pushing him back against the cage.
Kernspecht tries to break free but Stevens pushes him back against the cage.
Stevens keeps control of Kernspecht as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

Kernspecht manages to break the clinch.
Kernspecht displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stevens throws out the jab.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Stevens swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Good shot there by Stevens.

It looks like Keith Ronald Kernspecht has been cut.

Kernspecht lands a left and a right that send Stevens crashing to the mat, dazed. Kernspecht thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Kernspecht throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Kernspecht fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Stevens sprawls well initially but Kernspecht persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

Stevens is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stevens wants to get back to full guard.
Kernspecht wants to stand but Stevens has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.

Stevens looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Kernspecht is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Stevens doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kernspecht.
Stevens makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Stevens.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kernspecht trying to stand up but can't free himself from Stevens's guard.

Stevens working for a triangle but Kernspecht defends it easily.

Stevens has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kernspecht can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Stevens looking for a guillotine here but Kernspecht defends easily.

Kernspecht drops back looking for a leg! Stevens is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Stevens manages to kick Kernspecht off! Kernspecht jumps back into Stevens's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stevens manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kernspecht manages to get himself to full guard.
Kernspecht wants to stand and escape but Stevens is having none of it.
Stevens passes into half guard.
Kernspecht moves into full guard.

Stevens got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kernspecht has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Stevens has managed to get both his arms back between Kernspecht's legs - danger averted.
Stevens tries to free his leg and advance position but Kernspecht is retaining full guard.

Stevens drops back, looking for a kneebar! Kernspecht looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Kernspecht looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Kernspecht!
Stevens tries to improve position but can't.
Stevens can't do much from the bottom here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kernspecht has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Stevens!
Stevens is desperately trying to improve his position but Kernspecht has a good base and remains in mount.
Stevens takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Stevens sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Stevens manages to get to full guard.

Kernspecht stands up and waves to Stevens to follow him.
Stevens avoids a punch combination nicely.
Stevens avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kernspecht throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Stevens counters with a one-two to the body.
Kernspecht is breathing heavily.
Stevens closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kernspecht is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Stevens.
Stevens fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kernspecht manages to avoid it.
Kernspecht pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Stevens back to the cage. Kernspecht follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stevens throws a right and a left that both miss.
Stevens throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.

Kernspecht is rocked!
Kernspecht throws a right and a left that both miss.
Stevens jabs Kernspecht right on the nose. Kernspecht blinks but takes it well.
Oh Kernspecht is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Some wild striking there from Stevens.
Kernspecht throws a left and a right that both miss

and Stevens counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Kernspecht's guard now.
Stevens slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

Stevens drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Stevens jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Stevens drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Stevens jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kernspecht seems to have got his legs back now.
Kernspecht not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Stevens drops back looking for a leg! Kernspecht is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kernspecht manages to kick Stevens off! Stevens jumps back into Kernspecht's guard.

Kernspecht pushes Stevens off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tazz Stevens dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Keith Ronald Kernspecht's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Kernspecht lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Stevens backs up against the cage.
Kernspecht showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Stevens.
Stevens showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kernspecht.
Stevens throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.

Kernspecht shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Kernspecht showed some decent athleticism there.

Stevens actively working from the bottom here.
Stevens wants to get back to full guard.
Stevens manages to get to full guard.
Kernspecht trying to stand up but can't free himself from Stevens's guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Stevens is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kernspecht wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stevens wants to pass the guard but Kernspecht is defending well.
Stevens is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

Stevens is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kernspecht is just riding it out for now. Stevens eventually gives up the hold.
Stevens passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Kernspecht!

That's two 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.

Kernspecht defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Stevens.
Stevens wants to take Kernspecht's back here but Kernspecht is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Kernspecht tries to lock up and control but Stevens gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kernspecht keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Kernspecht bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!

Stevens looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Stevens is on top in guard.

Stevens drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Stevens jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kernspecht is looking for a triangle but Stevens pushes his legs off easily.

Kernspecht escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Stevens gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Stevens pushes down on Kernspecht's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Stevens has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.

Stevens has hold of Kernspecht's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Kernspecht manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Tazz Stevens has got the better of the ground game so far.
Stevens can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kernspecht is looking to escape.

Stevens looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Stevens working for a submission but Kernspecht is keeping him at bay.
Kernspecht trying desperately to get to his feet.
Stevens tries to control but Kernspecht wriggling away.
Kernspecht is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.

Stevens is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Kernspecht can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.

Stevens looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Stevens moves to the back position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tazz Stevens showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Keith Ronald Kernspecht's cut.
That's time! Kernspecht's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Stevens tries to bum rush Kernspecht with a series of wild strikes but Kernspecht uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Some wild striking there from Kernspecht.
Stevens moves out of range of the strikes.
A jab from Stevens does it's job there.
Stevens blocks a head kick by Kernspecht.
Stevens scores with a shot to the body.

Stevens drives through with a takedown into Kernspecht's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
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.
Stevens pushes down on Kernspecht's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Kernspecht is looking to escape.
Stevens works his foot free and advances to mount.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Stevens is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Kernspecht is surviving well by controlling Stevens's body position as best he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevens moves to back control.
Kernspecht tries to roll but Stevens sticks to his back.

Stevens patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?

Kernspecht defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Stevens's arms.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Stevens has his arm under Kernspecht's chin here. Game over son! Stevens squeezes tightly and Kernspecht is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Tazz Stevens!