PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tao Kiloumpolo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dom DeNardo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tao Kiloumpolo could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Dom DeNardo's chin.

Kiloumpolo
vs
DeNardo

180 cm
21
265 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

190 cm
20
240 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
KO power

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Good gas tank

Sydney BEAST Clothing

TFP Graphics - Pit Inc

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 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tao Kiloumpolo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Dom DeNardo!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Ren Mimura and Taro Takaoka.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kiloumpolo goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kiloumpolo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kiloumpolo throws a quick inside leg kick.
DeNardo misses with a looping right.
Kiloumpolo misses with a looping left.
Kiloumpolo throws a lazy right hand but DeNardo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.

DeNardo moves into the clinch.

DeNardo gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Kiloumpolo blocking the ground and pound attempt from DeNardo.
DeNardo is nestled in close to Kiloumpolo, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.

It looks like Tao Kiloumpolo has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

DeNardo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kiloumpolo doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time DeNardo.
DeNardo is pressing down on Kiloumpolo's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kiloumpolo is holding on for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.

DeNardo is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kiloumpolo keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

DeNardo is trying to work for a kimura but Kiloumpolo is defending well.
DeNardo tries to pass to full mount but Kiloumpolo defends it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeNardo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kiloumpolo keeps working.
DeNardo frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Kiloumpolo is looking to improve his position but DeNardo isn't that keen on the idea.
DeNardo sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
DeNardo thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeNardo throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Kiloumpolo because DeNardo loaded up on that one.

DeNardo has control of Kiloumpolo's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Kiloumpolo regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Kiloumpolo really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
DeNardo wants to control the pace but Kiloumpolo is squirming around nicely.
DeNardo looking to finish Kiloumpolo with some ground and pound. This is bad for Kiloumpolo!
DeNardo looking to control but Kiloumpolo is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
DeNardo controlling his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
DeNardo takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
DeNardo is looking to control Kiloumpolo but Kiloumpolo is wriggling around and keeping busy.

Kiloumpolo showing good submission defense here.
DeNardo somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

DeNardo is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dom DeNardo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tao Kiloumpolo's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Nice straight punches there by DeNardo. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of DeNardo.

Tao Kiloumpolo's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Kiloumpolo goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kiloumpolo throws a wild body kick that DeNardo sees coming a mile off.
Kiloumpolo throws a push kick but DeNardo slaps the foot to one side.
DeNardo throws a shot from downtown. Kiloumpolo moves away and avoids it.

DeNardo drives through and clinches with Kiloumpolo against the cage.
DeNardo struggles to land a body shot inside as Kiloumpolo controls his hands.
DeNardo stalling the fight.
Kiloumpolo could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kiloumpolo looking to throw knees to the head but DeNardo is blocking nicely.
DeNardo is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kiloumpolo pulls him back up using the underhooks.
DeNardo tries for a takedown. No joy.
Kiloumpolo throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kiloumpolo prevents a body shot from DeNardo.
DeNardo tries to throw a body punch but Kiloumpolo avoids it by throwing DeNardo back against the cage.
DeNardo swings wildly with an uppercut but Kiloumpolo uses good head movement to avoid it.
DeNardo swings wildly with an uppercut but Kiloumpolo uses good head movement to avoid it.
DeNardo is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kiloumpolo is keeping busy.
Kiloumpolo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kiloumpolo throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but DeNardo blocks it with crossed arms.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeNardo misses with a punch on the inside.
DeNardo gets through Kiloumpolo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from DeNardo.

Jeez, Tao Kiloumpolo's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Kiloumpolo pushes off an throws an elbow but DeNardo leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.

Kiloumpolo manages to break the clinch.
DeNardo fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Tao Kiloumpolo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dom DeNardo.
DeNardo misses with a left hand
and Kiloumpolo counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A combination from Kiloumpolo does no damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kiloumpolo finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kiloumpolo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by DeNardo.
Kiloumpolo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kiloumpolo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A cross from DeNardo lands.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Tao Kiloumpolo's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Dom DeNardo!