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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Atsushi Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hiki Komero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gracie kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Smoke Serpent - Jiu Jitsu. Komero has chosen Teach me how daugie as his entrance music. Hiki Komero is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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278 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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288 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Counter striker
KO power |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Atsushi Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Hiki Komero!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Elvis Blanc and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Gracie shoots in and drives through. Komero sprawls well.
Komero lands a jab to Gracie's midsection.
Komero scores with a shot to the body.
Gracie tries to move into range but Komero moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Komero scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gracie forces Komero back against the cage and clinches.
Komero misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gracie.
Komero misses with a punch to the body.
Gracie has Komero pressed against the cage, preventing Komero from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Komero using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Gracie has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Komero misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Komero throws a knee to the head but misses.
Gracie tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Komero just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Atsushi Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gracie prevents a body shot from Komero.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Komero.
Komero misses with a punch to the body.
Komero using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Gracie has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Gracie doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Komero throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Gracie stalling the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Komero misses with some punches.
Komero throws a punch but it's blocked by Gracie.
Gracie blocks an uppercut.
Gracie is trying to pull guard but Komero has him pressed against the cage.
Gracie taking a breather.
Komero misses with a punch to the body.
Gracie tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Komero lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gracie is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie tries to land a knee to the head but Komero blocks with his arms.
Gracie pulls guard.
Komero wants to stand but Gracie is controlling his posture from full guard.
Komero must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Gracie looking for a guillotine here but Komero defends easily.
Gracie striking off his back but it's not causing Komero any problems.
Komero gets to his feet - Gracie follows without any prompting.
Komero misses the shot to the body.
Gracie closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Komero quickly recovers to half guard.
Komero looking for submissions off his back.
Komero is looking to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is pressing down on Komero's thigh, looking to free his foot. Komero is holding on for now.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Komero is not content to let Gracie control the position.
Komero tries to get to full guard but Gracie has control of the leg.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gracie tries to pass to full mount but Komero defends it.
Komero 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.
Hiki Komero dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Gracie has closed the distance and engaged Komero in a clinch.
Komero misses with a body punch.
Gracie can't get the takedown.
Komero with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Gracie has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Komero is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Gracie keeps control of Komero as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Gracie holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Komero missing with knees to the body.
Komero trying to land knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Gracie blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Komero takes a knee to the side of the body.
Komero tries to land a knee to the head but Gracie blocks with his arms.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gracie.
Komero with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Gracie changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Komero fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Atsushi Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
An inside leg kick from Komero misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Komero circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gracie takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hiki Komero is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Komero lands a jab.
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!
Komero checks a low kick from Gracie.
Gracie takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Komero lands the left hand.
Komero keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Gracie shoots for a double leg takedown but Komero sprawls well. He's pushed Gracie's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Komero but Komero pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hiki Komero seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Gracie gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Komero is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Gracie rather than just go for the knockout.
Gracie takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Komero lands a nice hook to Gracie's body. Gracie takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gracie takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Gracie doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Komero digs a good hook to Gracie's body.
Komero lands a nice shot to the body.
Komero lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
It looks like Atsushi Gracie has been cut.
Komero connects with a body shot.
Komero scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Komero lands a nice shot to the body.
Komero connects with a good right hand that stumbles Gracie. Gracie circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Gracie doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Komero scores with a hook to the body. Gracie takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Komero lands a slapping body shot.
Komero dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Komero goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Komero throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Komero stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nice shot lands for Komero.
Komero fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Komero digs a good body shot into Gracie's ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hiki Komero showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Atsushi Gracie's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Gracie takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nice jab there from Komero.
Komero lands with a cross.
Gracie throws a leg kick
and Komero counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Komero dips to his left and cracks Gracie with an uppercut!
Komero with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gracie on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Komero scores with a jab to the body.
Komero fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Komero bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Gracie's head.
Komero dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Komero lands with a jab that stuns his opponent. Gracie is looking to close the distance but Komero sees it coming and throws a beautiful knee! Gracie crumbles to the mat and that's all she wrote! Let's hope Gracie is OK because that was naaaaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Hiki Komero!
Hiki Komero made sure to mention his sponsor, Fearless Systems Supplements in his post fight interview.
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energy
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hype
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