PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Azim Kaarduu (ranked 2720 p4p, 1469 weight class) and Fuljrim Jasari (ranked 285 p4p, 167 weight class). Jasari has chosen 90's Bombs as his entrance music. Fuljrim Jasari told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Kaarduu
vs
Jasari

173 cm
25
163
6 - 1 - 0

178 cm
26
158
5 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Cardio machine

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

BANZAI NUTRITION

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BANZAI NUTRITION

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Azim Kaarduu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Fuljrim Jasari!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Kaarduu clinches up against the cage.
Jasari is leaning against Kaarduu and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Jasari trying to control the position but instead, Kaarduu has worked for underhooks and has pushed Jasari into the cage.
Kaarduu misses with a punch on the inside.
Kaarduu has a couple of punches blocked by Jasari.
Jasari misses with a punch on the inside.
Kaarduu goes for a takedown in the clinch but Jasari prevents it.
Jasari is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Kaarduu struggles to land a body shot inside as Jasari controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kaarduu.
Jasari lands a shot to the body.

Jasari breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kaarduu tries to grapple but his opponent circles
letting Jasari counter with a right hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jasari scores with a shot to the body.
Jasari changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.

Kaarduu closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kaarduu.

Kaarduu gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kaarduu accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Jasari can do anything to dispel that myth.
Jasari utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kaarduu missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kaarduu throws a big elbow that misses.
Kaarduu throwing strikes from guard but Jasari blocks nicely.
Kaarduu throws a big elbow that misses.
Kaarduu missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kaarduu 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.
Kaarduu is in close to Jasari's body, working some short punches and elbows.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaarduu is looking to work some ground and pound but Jasari has wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kaarduu is looking to work some ground and pound but Jasari has wrist control.
Kaarduu loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kaarduu lands a couple of elbows.
Kaarduu throwing strikes from guard but Jasari blocks nicely.
Kaarduu postures up in Jasari's guard and throws a big left but Jasari blocks it.
Kaarduu with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kaarduu cracks Jasari with a solid left hand.
Kaarduu looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Kaarduu with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaarduu keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Jasari's head.
Kaarduu throwing strikes but missing.
Kaarduu missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We've been informed that Jasari has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Kaarduu passes Jasari's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Kaarduu thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jasari's head.
Kaarduu seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Kaarduu throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kaarduu throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kaarduu throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kaarduu thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jasari's head.
Jasari has hold of Kaarduu's hands but Kaarduu slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Jasari is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kaarduu scores with a couple of nice shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jasari keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kaarduu working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Kaarduu lands with a punch from half guard.
Kaarduu is nestled in close to Jasari, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Kaarduu throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kaarduu throws a strike but Jasari avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kaarduu wants to control from the top but Jasari keeps moving.
Jasari working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kaarduu.
Kaarduu cracks Jasari with a solid left hand.
Kaarduu postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kaarduu loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kaarduu working some strikes from top position.
Kaarduu scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Azim Kaarduu dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Jasari throws a big shot that misses.
Jab by Jasari.
Kaarduu tries to clinch up
and Jasari counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Jasari throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kaarduu stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kaarduu tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Jasari counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jasari looks to throw the jab but Kaarduu is out of range.
Jasari circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kaarduu seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Kaarduu closes the distance but Jasari moves to the side
and Jasari counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Kaarduu closes the distance and clinches.
Jasari is trying to break the clinch but Kaarduu is controlling him.
Kaarduu tries for a takedown. No joy.
Kaarduu misses with a punch on the inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaarduu throws a head punch that misses.
Kaarduu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jasari can do to turn this around?
Jasari takes a shot to the head.
Kaarduu lands a nice uppercut.
Kaarduu takes a shot to the head.
Kaarduu lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kaarduu blocking some punches.
Kaarduu lands a shoulder strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kaarduu.
Jasari lands with a left to the head.
Kaarduu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kaarduu.
Kaarduu's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kaarduu misses with some punches.
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!
Kaarduu prevents Jasari from breaking the clinch.
Kaarduu goes for a takedown attempt but Jasari pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Kaarduu shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaarduu misses with a takedown
and Jasari counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Azim Kaarduu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jasari circles away from the clinch attempt
and Jasari counters with a lovely straight right hand!

It looks like Azim Kaarduu has been cut.
Kaarduu closes the distance but Jasari moves to the side
and Jasari counters with a straight right hand.
Kaarduu moves forwards but Jasari connects with a nice, crisp jab.

Kaarduu is rocked!
Kaarduu tries to clinch up
and Jasari counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Oh Kaarduu is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jasari shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Kaarduu takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Jasari sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Kaarduu bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Fuljrim Jasari!
Fuljrim Jasari bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.