PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Sega Israel (ranked 5169 p4p, 6271 weight class) and Ahmad Kurniawan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!

Israel
vs
Kurniawan

180 cm
25
150
2 - 1 - 0

179 cm
18
154
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sega Israel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ahmad Kurniawan!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Robert Twigg and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Israel takes the fight into the clinch.
Israel lands a nice elbow.
Kurniawan takes an elbow to the temple.
Israel lands a nice elbow.
Israel is looking to control Kurniawan's arms but Kurniawan gets an underhook and turns him. Now Israel has his back to the cage.
A short left from Kurniawan.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Kurniawan is trying to force a seperation but Israel has the dominant position.
Israel lands an elbow that stopped Kurniawan in his tracks for a moment.
Kurniawan has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kurniawan looking to stall.
Israel lands a nice elbow.
Kurniawan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Israel as Kurniawan tries to tie him up.
Israel lands an elbow that stopped Kurniawan in his tracks for a moment.
Kurniawan wants to get back to striking at distance but Israel won't allow it.
Israel lands an elbow just above Kurniawan 's eye.
Israel creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kurniawan's defenses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Israel stalling the fight.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Israel.
Israel has Kurniawan pressed against the cage, preventing Kurniawan from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Israel wants to stall.
Kurniawan can't break the clinch.
Kurniawan throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Israels head.
Israel lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Israel lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Israel lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Israel throws an elbow but it misses.
Israel displaying some good clinch control by pressing Kurniawan up against the cage.
Israel has Kurniawan pressed against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Kurniawan takes an elbow to the temple.
Kurniawan is looking to control Israel's arms but Israel gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kurniawan has his back to the cage.
Kurniawan wants to stall.
Kurniawan is trying to slow the pace down but that's a couple of times in a row that he's tried to get underhooks and Israel has denied him.
Israel gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Kurniawan letting Israel take a breather here.
Kurniawan wants to stall.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Israel keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kurniawan's efforts to push away.
Kurniawan is trying to force a seperation but Israel has the dominant position.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Israel takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Israel lands a nice elbow.
Israel keeps control of Kurniawan as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kurniawan is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Israel lands a nice elbow.
Israel lands an elbow inside that Kurniawan shrugs off.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kurniawan wants to stall.
Kurniawan wants to break the clinch but can't.
Israel lands an elbow inside.
Israel misses with an elbow strike.
Israel lands an elbow inside that Kurniawan shrugs off.
Kurniawan takes an elbow to the forehead.
Israel will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Kurniawan up against the cage.
Israel lands a nice elbow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kurniawan dodges an elbow strike from Israel.
Israel throws an elbow that misses.
Israel wants to stall.
Israel prevents Kurniawan from breaking the clinch.
Israel displaying some good clinch control by pressing Kurniawan up against the cage.
Israel lands a nice elbow.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Kurniawan is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Israel is keeping busy.
Israel creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kurniawan's defenses.
Nice elbow from Israel.
Israel lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Israel gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Kurniawan wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kurniawan wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kurniawan looking to stall.
Israel comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kurniawan wants to stall.
Kurniawan taking a breather.
Israel lands an elbow inside.
Nice elbow from Israel.
Israel lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Israel lands an elbow that stopped Kurniawan in his tracks for a moment.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Israel will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Kurniawan up against the cage.
Kurniawan throws a head punch that misses.
Kurniawan has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Israel after a bit of a struggle.
Nice elbow from Israel.
Kurniawan takes an elbow to the forehead.
Israel comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Israel.
Israel lands a damaging elbow.
Kurniawan is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Israel lands a damaging elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sega Israel dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Kurniawan loads up on a big right hand but Israel slips the punch.

Israel clinches up against the cage.
Israel is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kurniawan can do to turn this around?
Kurniawan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kurniawan wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kurniawan blocks an elbow strike from Israel.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Israel.
Kurniawan takes an elbow to the forehead.
Kurniawan takes an elbow to the temple.
Kurniawan looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
The referee calls for Kurniawan to work.
Israel lands an elbow inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Israel lands an elbow just above Kurniawan 's eye.
Israel lands an elbow just above Kurniawan 's eye.
Kurniawan has had enough of the clinch but Israel keeps him there for the moment.
Israel throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Israel.
Israel lands an elbow just above Kurniawan 's eye.
Sega Israel has scored more points in the clinch so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Israel pushes off an throws an elbow but Kurniawan leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Israel.
Kurniawan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Israel stalls.
Israel lands an elbow inside that Kurniawan shrugs off.
Israel comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Kurniawan tries to break free but Israel pushes him back against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Israel.
Israel lands a damaging elbow.
Kurniawan wants to stall.
Israel lands an elbow inside that Kurniawan shrugs off.
Israel lands a nice elbow.
Israel lands an elbow inside.
Kurniawan is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Israel lands an elbow that stopped Kurniawan in his tracks for a moment.
Israel lands an elbow just above Kurniawan 's eye.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Israel gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.

Kurniawan pulls Israel into guard.
Israel pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kurniawan is keeping the position for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Israel controls from within his opponent's guard.
Israel trying to control but Kurniawan is working from the bottom.
Israel wants to stand but Kurniawan has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kurniawan is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Israel is aware though and is defending well.
Israel tries to free his leg and advance position but Kurniawan is retaining full guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.

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

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.

Israel moves into the clinch.
Israel has Kurniawan pressed against the cage, preventing Kurniawan from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Israel lands an elbow just above Kurniawan 's eye.
Israel lands an elbow just above Kurniawan 's eye.
Kurniawan working hard to break the clinch.
Israel lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Israel lands a nice elbow.
Kurniawan tries to circle away but Israel has him pinned against the cage.
Israel lands a damaging elbow.
Israel lands an elbow inside.
Israel lands an elbow inside that Kurniawan shrugs off.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Israel.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Israel.
Israel lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Israel lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Israel lands a nice elbow.
Israel lands an elbow inside that Kurniawan shrugs off.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kurniawan as Israel tries to tie him up.
Israel lands an elbow just above Kurniawan 's eye.
Kurniawan takes an elbow to the temple.
Israel lands an elbow that stopped Kurniawan in his tracks for a moment.
Israel lands a damaging elbow.
Kurniawan can't break the clinch.
Israel creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kurniawan's defenses.
Israel effectively controlling the action here.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sega Israel dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Israel has closed the distance and engaged Kurniawan in a clinch.
Kurniawan is pushing Israel up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Israel lands an elbow inside.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Israel.
Israel lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Israel.
Kurniawan takes an elbow to the forehead.
Israel keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kurniawan's efforts to push away.
Kurniawan letting Israel take a breather here.
Nice elbow from Israel.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Israel lands a nice elbow.
Kurniawan looking to slow down the pace here.
Israel misses with an elbow strike.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Israel.
Israel lands an elbow inside that Kurniawan shrugs off.
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!
A nice glancing elbow lands by Israel.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Israel keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kurniawan's efforts to push away.
Israel lands an elbow just above Kurniawan 's eye.
Kurniawan taking a breather.
Israel creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kurniawan's defenses.
Kurniawan takes an elbow to the temple.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Israel lands an elbow inside.
Israel lands an elbow inside that Kurniawan shrugs off.
Come on Israel - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Israel lands an elbow just above Kurniawan 's eye.
Nice elbow from Israel.
Israel lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Israel lands a nice elbow.
Israel creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kurniawan's defenses.
Israel blocks an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kurniawan takes an elbow to the temple.
Kurniawan is trying to break the clinch but Israel is controlling him.
Ahmad Kurniawan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Israel gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A frustrated look appears on Kurniawan's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Israel blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kurniawan tries to stall but Israel uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Israel gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Israel lands an elbow inside.
Kurniawan has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kurniawan wants to stall.
Kurniawan misses with the head strike.
Israel lands a damaging elbow.
Israel lands an elbow just above Kurniawan 's eye.
Israel lands a nice elbow.
Israel lands an elbow inside.
Israel slows down the pace here.
Kurniawan is trying to break the clinch but Israel has him pressed against the cage.
Israel lands an elbow just above Kurniawan 's eye.
Kurniawan is trying to maintain a safe position but Israel gets an underhook and turns Kurniawan into the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kurniawan wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Israel has him pressed against the cage.
Israel taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Israel looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Israel throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Kurniawan is trying to force a seperation but Israel has the dominant position.
Israel comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Israel lands an elbow inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Nice elbow from Israel.
Israel has Kurniawan pressed against the cage, preventing Kurniawan from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Sega Israel is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kurniawan is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Israel.
Kurniawan takes an elbow to the temple.
Israel slows down the pace here.
Israel lands a damaging elbow.
Nice elbow from Israel.
Kurniawan slows down the pace here.
Israel effectively controlling the action here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Israel has Kurniawan pressed against the cage, preventing Kurniawan from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Israel lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Israel blocks an uppercut.
Israel lands a nice elbow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Israel.
Israel comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Israel lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Israel lands an elbow inside that Kurniawan shrugs off.
Israel lands an elbow inside.
Israel lands an elbow just above Kurniawan 's eye.
Israel keeps control of Kurniawan as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kurniawan wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kurniawan takes an elbow to the forehead.
Israel lands an elbow inside that Kurniawan shrugs off.
Kurniawan takes an elbow to the forehead.
Kurniawan is trying to break the clinch but Israel is controlling him.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Israel as Kurniawan tries to tie him up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sega Israel showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Israel, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:24
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:25
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sega Israel!