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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jason Kill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Przemek Saletra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Saletra has chosen "Jeszcze nie zginęła" as his entrance music. Jason Kill has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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190 cm
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235 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
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200 cm
20
250 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Intelligent |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut |
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jason Kill! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Przemek Saletra! The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Skip Squint and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Saletra closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Saletra lands in his opponent's guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Kill wants to stand up but Saletra is controlling him. Kill keeping full guard, as Saletra tries to pass. Saletra works a leg free and moves into half guard. Kill is defending against the submission attempts here by Saletra.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Saletra prevents Kill from standing back up.
Saletra is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kill is just riding it out for now. Saletra eventually gives up the hold. Saletra is trying to work for a kimura but Kill is defending well.
Saletra looks gassed!
That's one minute gone in the round. Saletra is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kill has managed to free his arm - good work. Kill is trying to stand up here but Saletra is controlling him well. Kill manages to escape and get back to his feet! Saletra shoots in for a takedown but Kill shows good takedown defense. Saletra stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kill. Saletra keeps the fight on the outside. Kill wants to clinch. Kill fails to land with a series of punches.
Przemek Saletra seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Kill throws a sloppy head kick and Saletra moves out of range easily. Kill throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Saletra. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Saletra is defended easily by Kill. Kill closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Saletra did well to prevent Kill getting side control. Saletra trying to control from the bottom.
Saletra makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Saletra. Kill stands and throws Saletra's legs to the side, diving into side control. Kill tries for a kimura but Saletra is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round. You can see the frustration on Saletra's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Saletra manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. Saletra makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Saletra. Kill looking to pass the guard. Kill is looking to stand up but Saletra won't let him. Saletra bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kill's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Saletra postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Kill is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Saletra, into his guard. Saletra is trying to keep Kill in close.
Saletra lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Kill! Saletra is working for a guillotine from mount but Kill frees his head quite easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Przemek Saletra will probably get the nod. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Saletra keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Kill is looking to clinch but Saletra is avoiding it.
Kill pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kill throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Saletra. Saletra gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Kill decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Saletra's guard. Kill has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Kill is looking to work some ground and pound but Saletra has wrist control. Kill wants to stand but Saletra has a closed guard, so he can't escape. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Kill wants to stand and escape but instead Saletra has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Saletra drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Kill manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Saletra has Kill in his guard. Saletra pulls Kill in close to his closed guard and prevents Kill from doing any damage or advancing position. Kill wants to pass the guard but Saletra is keeping the position. Kill throws and elbow that misses. Saletra uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kill's guard. Nice move by Saletra!
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Saletra drops back looking for a leg! Kill is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kill manages to kick Saletra off! Saletra jumps back into Kill's guard. Kill wants to stand up but Saletra is controlling him. Saletra thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Saletra postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Kill is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Saletra, into his guard. Kill decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Kill shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Saletra but Saletra pushes him off and we're back to square one. Saletra shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Kill's guard. Jason Kill overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Saletra drops back, looking for a kneebar! Kill looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Kill looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Kill! Kill has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. Jason Kill is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Saletra has his takedown stuffed and Kill counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Saletra gets full guard. Kill with a flurry of punches that miss. Kill stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Saletra swivels though and keeps the full guard. Saletra working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kill. Kill throws a strike but Saletra rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. Saletra won't allow Kill to get back to his feet. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Kill trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful. Saletra drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Saletra jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Kill dominated that second round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Saletra gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Kill holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. Saletra prevents a takedown attempt there.
Kill is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Saletra pulls him back up using the underhooks. Saletra is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Saletra is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Jason Kill has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Przemek Saletra. Kill has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Saletra regains guard immediately. Kill scoring with some ground and pound. Kill with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Kill throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Saletra manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Kill is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Saletra is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Kill is surviving well by controlling Saletra's body position as best he can. Kill trying desperately to get to his feet.
Saletra has control of Kill's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Kill regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Saletra working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. Saletra looking to secure an arm triangle but Kill defends it well. Saletra is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Kill has managed to escape the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Kill is trying to stand. Saletra working for a submission but Kill is keeping him at bay. Saletra jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Kill manages to avoid the submission attempt. Kill pushes Saletra away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Saletra gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control. Saletra looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. Kill is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Saletra goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Kill has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Saletra but great work by Kill. Saletra is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Kill off and has taken his back! Kill is trying to stand back up. Kill showing good submission defense here.
Kill looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands. Saletra has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. Kill fending off the submission attempt from Saletra.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Kill showing good submission defense here.
Saletra is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Kill knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Kill for a finish. 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! Kill defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Kill is trying to get back to his feet but Saletra has full control of the position and if anything, Kill has just worked his way into a worse spot. Saletra looking for the RNC.
And that's the end of the fight! Przemek Saletra comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Saletra has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Damien Edna scores the fight 28:29 Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 28:29 Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Przemek Saletra!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
69% |
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