PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jeremy Kroft (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Testa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kroft comes to the cage accompanied by Ironman - Black Sabbath. Testa has chosen The System Gotcha as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Kroft
vs
Testa

188 cm
28
194 lbs
8 - 8 - 0

184 cm
19
191 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jeremy Kroft!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Nick Testa!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Chris Saunders and Josh West.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Testa clinches up with Kroft and pushes him back against the cage.
Kroft is trying to break the clinch but Testa is controlling him.
Stalling in the clinch from Testa.
A frustrated look appears on Kroft's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kroft wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kroft is trying to break the clinch but Testa is controlling him.
Kroft is trying to break free.
Testa just leaning against Kroft, taking a breather.
Testa pushes Kroft back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.

Testa pulls Kroft into guard.
Kroft has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Testa is proving hard to escape from.

Testa uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Kroft moves out of range as Testa strikes.
Kroft throws a hook to the side of Testa's head but Testa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kroft lands with a slapping head kick.
Kroft works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Testa bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kroft's head.

It looks like Jeremy Kroft has been cut.
Testa tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kroft sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Testa somewhat.
Kroft throws an overhand right that lands on Testa's shoulder, as Testa tries to avoid the shot.
Testa shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kroft takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kroft throws a head kick that misses.
Testa walks into a stiff left hand from Kroft.
Testa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kroft scores with a head kick.
Kroft throws a head kick but Testa moves out of range.
Testa takes a swing at Kroft's ribcage but misses.
A good leg kick by Testa.
A swing and a miss from Testa.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Testa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Testa catches Kroft with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Testa throws a head kick that misses.
Testa walks forward, straight into a front kick from Kroft.
Testa misses with a low kick.
Testa scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kroft throws a head kick but Testa moves out of range.
Kroft missing with a left hand there. Testa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kroft throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Testa stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jeremy Kroft seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Testa will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jeremy Kroft has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nick Testa.
Testa misses with a straight left.
Jeremy Kroft is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Testa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kroft tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Testa shoots in for a takedown but Kroft shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That kick from Kroft tenderised Testa's leg. Testa is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kroft looks to land a body kick but Testa moved away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Testa throws a head kick but Kroft moves out of range.
Kroft scores with a nice right hand.
Testa misses with a leg kick.
Testa throws a low kick but Kroft moves out of range easily.
Kroft throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Kroft throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kroft fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kroft swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kroft fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Testa throws a push kick but Kroft slaps the foot to one side.
A shot to the liver by Testa. Beautiful body shot.

Testa clinches.
Kroft stops a takedown attempt from Testa.

Kroft is fighting off a takedown attempt but Testa is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Kroft to the mat. Kroft regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Kroft wants to stand and escape but Testa is having none of it.
Testa slips nicely into half guard.
Kroft pushes Testa off looking to stand but Testa dives back in and keeps control.
Kroft is breathing heavily.
Kroft won't allow Testa to pass to mount.
Nice strikes from Testa there.

Testa seems to be looking for submissions.
Kroft on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kroft wants to improve his position but Testa is controlling well.
Kroft is looking to control Testa's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kroft avoid being mounted?

Testa decides to stand and escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Testa dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jeremy Kroft's cut.
That's time! Kroft's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kroft.
Kroft takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Testa throws a shot from downtown. Kroft moves away and avoids it.
Kroft keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

Testa moves into range and clinches up with Kroft.
Testa drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kroft pulls his leg out and moves away.
Testa just misses with a punch to the body.
Testa throws a leg kick but Kroft moved away.
Testa lands a body shot.
Testa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kroft fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kroft fakes the leg kick and cracks Testa in the body.
Kroft scores with a punch to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kroft pushes Testa away with a front kick.
Kroft keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Testa misses with a body shot.
Kroft tries a head kick but it misses.

Testa clinches.
Testa has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kroft after a bit of a struggle.
Testa has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kroft is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Jeremy Kroft has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nick Testa.
Testa has Kroft pressed against the cage, preventing Kroft from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Testa tries to land knees in the clinch but Kroft avoids the damage to the body.
Testa content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Testa has Kroft pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kroft manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Kroft has had enough of the clinch but Testa keeps him there for the moment.
Testa drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kroft wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Testa ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Testa no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.

Testa looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Testa working for a triangle but Kroft defends it easily.

Testa throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kroft trying to control the position from guard on top but Testa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Testa wants to sweep here but Kroft controlling him for the moment.

Testa is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Kroft has his hands clasped together but Testa extends and breaks Kroft's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Testa.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Nick Testa!
Nick Testa thanked the fans post fight for their support.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
66%

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