PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hjalmar Klason (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Binzo Binzo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Klason comes to the cage accompanied by (Hed) Pe - Raise Hell. Binzo is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Hair of the Dog by Nazareth. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Klason
vs
Binzo

190 cm
38
216 lbs
36 - 18 - 0

185 cm
37
221 lbs
45 - 28 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
World class boxer
Granite chin

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Cynical Truth (steel penn)

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 36 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Hjalmar Klason!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 45 - 28 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Binzo Binzo!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Donatello Bradman and Skip Squint.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Binzo stuffs the takedown attempt from Klason. Klason gets slowly back to his feet.
Binzo fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Klason.
A lazy body kick from Klason
and Binzo counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hjalmar Klason seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Klason with a jab.
Binzo tries a low kick but Klason avoids it.
Binzo scores with a shot to the body.
Klason fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Binzo avoids it really well and circles away.
Binzo comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
We've been told by Klason's head coaches at Blunt Force Training that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Klason rushes in with a sloppy looking punch

and Binzo decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Klason's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Klason looking to control.
Binzo throws a big right hand that misses.
Klason working a defensive guard but Binzo passes into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Binzo working Klason over with strikes.
Klason wants to control but Binzo is keeping busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Binzo not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Binzo looks to land a strike but Klason avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Klason working a defensive guard here.
Binzo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Klason seems keen to control Binzo's posture.
Binzo with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Klason tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Binzo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Klason is keeping the position for now.
Binzo postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Binzo lands a couple of digs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Binzo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Klason keeping full guard, as Binzo tries to pass.
Klason has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Binzo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Binzo won't allow Klason to sweep him here.
Klason has Binzo pulled in close to control his posture.
Binzo trying to control but Klason is working from the bottom.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Klason misses with a head kick.
Klason tries to score with a low kick but Binzo moves his leg out of the way.
Klason throws the kick towards the body but Binzo avoids it.
Klason scores with a jab to the jaw.
Binzo looks to land a right hand but Klason moved out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Klason tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Klason fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hjalmar Klason. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters circling a little - Klason finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Binzo scoring well with a low kick there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Klason uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Binzo.
Binzo jabs at Klason's body.
Binzo lands a slapping body shot.
Klason misses with a leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Klason.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Binzo avoids a kick to the body.

Klason closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Binzo is looking for a sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Binzo Binzo dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Binzo works Klason's body with a nice hook.
Nice sprawl there from Binzo as Klason shoots in.
Binzo is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Klason rather than just go for the knockout.
Binzo scores with a jab to the body.
Binzo on the wrong end of a nice hook.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Binzo checks a leg kick.
Klason takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.

Binzo takes the fight into the clinch.
Binzo prevents a takedown attempt there.
Binzo lands a left hand.
Binzo misses with a hook from the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Binzo misses with a shot to the kidneys.

Klason gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Binzo makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Binzo.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Binzo throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.

Binzo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Binzo 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.
Klason trying to control but Binzo is working from the bottom.
Binzo working a defensive guard here.

Binzo looking for a guillotine here but Klason defends easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Binzo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Klason.
Klason postures up in Binzo's guard and throws a big left but Binzo blocks it.
Binzo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Binzo trying to keep a closed guard but Klason is proving a slippery customer.

Binzo looking for a guillotine here but Klason defends easily.
Binzo 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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Binzo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Klason.
Binzo trying to keep a closed guard but Klason is proving a slippery customer.
Klason is looking to work some ground and pound but Binzo has wrist control.
Klason trying to control but Binzo is working from the bottom.
Klason trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Klason stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Binzo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Binzo is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Binzo looking for subs off his back but Klason has passed one foot through into half guard.
Klason is trying to control the action in half guard but Binzo is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Binzo slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Binzo Binzo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

A decent looking body kick lands there for Binzo.
Binzo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Klason looks to score with a jab to the body but Binzo is just out of range.
Good work by Binzo as he checks the leg kick.
Klason lands with a cross.
Nice body punch from Binzo.
Binzo throws a solid leg kick but Klason takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Binzo.
Binzo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Klason.
Klason misses with a low kick.
Nice defenses there by Binzo.
Klason throws an off balance right hand
and Binzo counters with a three punch combo that has Klason backing up. Klason nods at Binzo to acknowledge the strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Klason throws an overhand right that lands on Binzo's shoulder, as Binzo tries to avoid the shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick from Binzo lands but Klason takes it in his stride.
Binzo throws a wild body kick that Klason sees coming a mile off.
Klason misses with a takedown

and Binzo decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Klason's guard.
Binzo slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Klason avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Binzo wants to control from the top but Klason keeps moving.
Binzo engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Hjalmar Klason has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Klason is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Klason keeping moving, preventing Binzo from controlling successfully.

Binzo Binzo has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Binzo misses with a body shot.
Binzo looks to land a combination. Klason sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Binzo lets loose with a powerful body kick. Klason will feel that in the morning.

Klason feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.

Binzo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Klason doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Klason manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Binzo has his foot on Klason's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Klason works his way back into a safe position though.
Klason stands up over Binzo, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Klason throwing strikes but missing.
Binzo Binzo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Binzo 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.
Klason wants to pass the guard but Binzo is keeping the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Klason stopping the sweep attempt from Binzo.
Klason is looking to work some ground and pound but Binzo has wrist control.
Klason throwing strikes from guard but Binzo blocks nicely.
Klason throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Binzo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Klason loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Binzo is trying to control the position but Klason postures up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Binzo Binzo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Binzo has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Eliza Hachem scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Binzo Binzo!
An out of breath and clearly excited Binzo Binzo thanked Conquer for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).