PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hiranuka Stakanu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bjorn Kjellstrom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stakanu comes to the ring accompanied by Oy, To Ne Vecher. Bjorn Kjellstrom will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Stakanu
vs
Kjellstrom

184 cm
28
280 lbs
15 - 6 - 0

197 cm
32
265 lbs
21 - 11 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hiranuka Stakanu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Bjorn Kjellstrom!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Ren Mimura.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stakanu changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kjellstrom tries to avoid it but Stakanu manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kjellstrom to the ground. Kjellstrom escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Stakanu swats away the attempt to clinch by Kjellstrom.

Stakanu shoots in and gets a takedown into Kjellstrom's guard.
Kjellstrom preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Stakanu loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Stakanu throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kjellstrom works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Stakanu might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

Stakanu got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kjellstrom has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Stakanu has managed to get both his arms back between Kjellstrom's legs - danger averted.
Stakanu 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.
Stakanu with a flurry of punches that miss.
Stakanu postures up in Kjellstrom's guard and throws a big left but Kjellstrom blocks it.
Kjellstrom is trying to control the position but Stakanu postures up.
Stakanu cracks Kjellstrom with a solid left hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stakanu stands up over Kjellstrom, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Stakanu throwing strikes from guard but Kjellstrom blocks nicely.
Kjellstrom avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

Kjellstrom is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Stakanu is aware though and is defending well.

Kjellstrom is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Kjellstrom throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kjellstrom working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Stakanu doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Stakanu manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kjellstrom working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Stakanu.
Stakanu lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

Stakanu avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Stakanu throwing strikes but missing.
Kjellstrom can't keep his opponent in guard - Stakanu advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Stakanu working over Kjellstrom with some ground and pound. Kjellstrom looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.

Kjellstrom looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Stakanu thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stakanu lands strikes from half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stakanu drops an elbow to the side of Kjellstrom's head.

Stakanu seems to be working for a kimura but Kjellstrom defends the submission attempt.
Kjellstrom moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

Stakanu drops back looking for a leg! Kjellstrom is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kjellstrom manages to kick Stakanu off! Stakanu jumps back into Kjellstrom's guard.
Stakanu scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

Kjellstrom looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Stakanu scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Stakanu tries to free his leg and advance position but Kjellstrom is retaining full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stakanu with a nice head shot there.

Kjellstrom working for a triangle but Stakanu defends it easily.
Kjellstrom 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.
Stakanu lands a couple of decent looking shots.

Kjellstrom working for a triangle but Stakanu defends it easily.
Kjellstrom has momentary wrist control but Stakanu slips an elbow through the middle.
Stakanu cracks Kjellstrom with a solid left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Kjellstrom throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kjellstrom looks gassed!
Stakanu working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kjellstrom's head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stakanu keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kjellstrom's head.
Stakanu lands a couple of elbows.
Stakanu content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Stakanu throws a big elbow that misses.
Stakanu throwing strikes but missing.
Stakanu working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kjellstrom's head.

Kjellstrom is rocked!
Stakanu postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Kjellstrom covers up, he's hurt! Stakanu keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Stakanu and the ref steps in to end the fight! Stakanu can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hiranuka Stakanu!