PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Takuji Honda (ranked 5422 p4p, 493 weight class) and Omir Stalingrad (ranked 3312 p4p, 372 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Honda
vs
Stalingrad

186 cm
19
211 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

186 cm
26
216 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Cardio machine

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Powerful

Kore Fight Nutrition

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Takuji Honda!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Omir Stalingrad!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Joseph Jones and Jorge Garcia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Honda tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.

Honda shoots in and gets a takedown into Stalingrad's guard.
Honda forces his way into half guard.
Honda trying to control the pace.
Stalingrad wants to control but Honda is keeping busy.
Honda wants to lay and pray for a moment but Stalingrad keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Honda is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Stalingrad has managed to free his arm - good work.
Well, if Honda is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Honda trying to control from half guard but Stalingrad is working away.
Stalingrad wants to get back to full guard.

Honda is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Stalingrad still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Stalingrad has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Honda tries to buck Stalingrad off but Stalingrad is having none of it.
Stalingrad tries to advance to mount but Honda denies him.
Honda can't do much from the bottom here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Honda is looking for a sweep.
Honda manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Honda slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Honda manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Stalingrad manages to get himself to full guard.

Stalingrad working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Honda doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Honda manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Honda drops back looking for a leg! Stalingrad is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Stalingrad manages to kick Honda off! Honda jumps back into Stalingrad's guard.
Honda's corner is telling him to maintain position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Honda trying to control the position from guard on top but Stalingrad is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Honda's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Honda throws a big elbow that misses.
Stalingrad wants to sweep but no luck.
Honda sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Stalingrad's guard.
We've been hearing that Honda has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.

Honda is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Stalingrad doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Honda.
Honda trying to control the action but Stalingrad is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Honda looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.

Stalingrad kicks Honda off and gets back to his feet.
A head kick by Stalingrad misses

and Honda counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Stalingrad!

Stalingrad throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stalingrad pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Honda tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Stalingrad manages to circle out of the way.
Stalingrad throws a nice head kick!
Stalingrad throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Stalingrad throws a quick inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Omir Stalingrad will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Stalingrad looks to land a combination but Honda avoids it well.
Stalingrad throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Honda.
Stalingrad pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Honda throws a sloppy head kick and Stalingrad moves out of range easily.
A good leg kick by Stalingrad.
Stalingrad misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Honda is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Stalingrad tries a head kick but it misses.
Stalingrad tries a head kick but it misses.
Stalingrad scores with a leg kick.
Stalingrad jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Honda appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Stalingrad throws a series of punches but Honda moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Honda avoids the head kick by Stalingrad.
Honda just misses with a punch to the body.
Stalingrad misses with a head kick.
Stalingrad throws a head kick that half lands.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stalingrad tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Honda checks a leg kick.
Stalingrad throws a sloppy head kick
and Honda counters with a thumping low kick.
Stalingrad is breathing heavily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Stalingrad.
A swing and a miss from Honda.
Stalingrad motions for Honda to come forward. Stalingrad throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Stalingrad throws a sloppy head kick and Honda moves out of range easily.
Stalingrad has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A head kick misses from Honda.
Honda throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stalingrad misses with a head kick.
A big right from Honda misses.
Honda lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Stalingrad pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Honda is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Honda rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Stalingrad moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Omir Stalingrad seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stalingrad tries a head kick but it misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Honda does no damage.
Stalingrad connects with a high kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Stalingrad looks to throw the jab but Honda is out of range.
Stalingrad throws a sloppy head kick and Honda moves out of range easily.
Honda tries a head kick but it misses.
Stalingrad misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Honda checks a leg kick nicely.
Honda appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Honda shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Honda blocks a head kick by Stalingrad.
Stalingrad throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Honda counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Honda lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.

Honda is looking for a kimura here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Honda is trying to control the action in half guard but Stalingrad is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

Honda is looking for a kimura but Stalingrad is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Honda to get the leverage.
Honda trying to control from Stalingrad's half guard. Stalingrad has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Stalingrad can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Honda controls the pace.
Honda stops Stalingrad from standing up.
Honda advances position into side control!
Stalingrad really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Honda. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stalingrad is trying to get back to half guard.

Honda thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

Honda tries for a kimura but Stalingrad is defending well.
Honda trying to control the action but Stalingrad is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Omir Stalingrad will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Stalingrad tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Stalingrad misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Stalingrad fails to land with a series of punches.
A head kick misses from Stalingrad.
Honda shoots in looking for a takedown. Stalingrad tries to sprawl out of it but Honda keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Stalingrad manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Stalingrad tries a head kick but it misses.
Stalingrad misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Honda misses its target.
Stalingrad throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.

It looks like Takuji Honda has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stalingrad lands with a slapping head kick.
Honda ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stalingrad moves away.
Honda throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Stalingrad goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Honda shoots in but no luck this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Honda blocks a head kick by Stalingrad.
Stalingrad throws a head kick but Honda moves out of range.
Stalingrad takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Stalingrad throws a head kick but Honda moves out of range.
Stalingrad throws a head kick but Honda moves out of range.
Honda fires out a quick counter leg kick but Stalingrad just manages to avoid it.
Stalingrad throws a head kick that misses.
Honda seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Stalingrad uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Honda.
Honda connects with a leg kick. Stalingrad looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Stalingrad throws a head kick that Honda semi-blocks.
A punch combination from Stalingrad misses.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Stalingrad.
Honda swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Despite the aggression on Stalingrad's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Stalingrad throws a low kick but Honda avoids it.
Honda feinted with a counter takedown.
Stalingrad misses with a body shot.
Honda appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Stalingrad swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Honda seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Honda avoids the head kick by Stalingrad.
Honda is looking to wear down Stalingrad with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Stalingrad shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Honda eats them both and turns towards Stalingrad to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Honda avoids the head kick by Stalingrad.
Honda seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Stalingrad throws a head kick that misses.
Stalingrad throws a nice looking combination but Honda bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Honda jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Honda throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
As Honda backs off Stalingrad throws a huge counter combo but Honda manages to avoid it all.
Stalingrad misses the jab.
Honda throws a body punch but Stalingrad moves out of range.
A combination from Honda does no damage.
Stalingrad misses with a head kick.
Stalingrad scores with a leg kick.
Stalingrad throws a right and a left that Honda avoids nicely.
Honda blocks a head kick by Stalingrad.
Omir Stalingrad seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Stalingrad swinging wildly here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Honda fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Takuji Honda. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Honda misses with a hook.
Stalingrad goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Stalingrad rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Honda moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Honda misses with a hook. Stalingrad ducked under it nicely.
Stalingrad just misses with a punch to the body.
Stalingrad misses with a low kick.
Stalingrad pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stalingrad ducks under a wild hook from Honda.
Stalingrad will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stalingrad keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Honda pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Stalingrad throws a sloppy head kick and Honda moves out of range easily.
Stalingrad pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stalingrad throws a series of punches but Honda moves out of range.
Stalingrad misses with a series of wild punches.
Honda shoots for a takedown but Stalingrad saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Stalingrad tries a head kick but it misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Honda misses the target.

Honda shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Honda was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Honda is looking to take a break and control but Stalingrad is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Takuji Honda has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Honda has knee on belly and moves into mount.

And that's the end of the fight!
Omir Stalingrad comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Stalingrad winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 David Schapiro scores the fight for Omir Stalingrad!
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight for Omir Stalingrad!
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight for Omir Stalingrad!

Omir Stalingrad wins by unanimous decision!
A very excited looking Omir Stalingrad rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.