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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bjorn Kjellstrom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kimbo Assis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Assis is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Falling Slowly. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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197 cm
33
265 lbs
21 - 13 - 0 |
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186 cm
28
240 lbs
7 - 10 - 1 |
Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Powerful |
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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
21 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Bjorn Kjellstrom! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
7 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Kimbo Assis! The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Hirohito Nitta and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Assis fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Kjellstrom to the ground. Assis is now in Kjellstrom's guard. The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring. Kjellstrom is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Assis defends well. Assis avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
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! Kjellstrom has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Assis can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Assis looking to pass the guard. Kjellstrom has his foot on Assis's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Assis works his way back into a safe position though. Assis must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Assis in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Kjellstrom has his feet on Assis's thighs here. He's pushed Assis off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Assis screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bjorn Kjellstrom! Bjorn Kjellstrom bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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energy
A | B |
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
87% |
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