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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Lazar Petrovic (ranked 23123 p4p, 2311 weight class) and Ono Kuronoa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Excellent grappler
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 20 - 0, fighting out of London, Lazar Petrovic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 23 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ono Kuronoa!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Sam Margolis and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kuronoa displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Petrovic.
Petrovic throws a combination that misses
and Kuronoa counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Kuronoa decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Petrovic, up you get!
Kuronoa looking to score a takedown here. Petrovic is defending well but Kuronoa drives through and ends up in Petrovic's guard.
Kuronoa postures up.
Kuronoa stands up and waves to Petrovic to follow him.
Petrovic gets caught napping as Kuronoa dives in and scores a takedown. Petrovic manages to retain guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kuronoa stands up from Petrovic's guard - Kuronoa perhaps looking for a knockout.
Kuronoa closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Kuronoa stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Kuronoa takes the fight into the clinch.
Kuronoa tightens his grip and picks Petrovic up, before dumping him to the ground. Petrovic manages to land in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuronoa stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Kuronoa shoots in and gets a takedown into Petrovic's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Petrovic is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Kuronoa stands and steps away. Petrovic gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Kuronoa closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Petrovic did well to prevent Kuronoa getting side control.
Kuronoa stands up from half guard.
Kuronoa throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Petrovic was covering up waiting for the punch and Kuronoa finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Kuronoa stands and steps away. Petrovic gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Kuronoa looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Kuronoa gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Kuronoa throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Petrovic was covering up waiting for the punch and Kuronoa finishes the takedown easily into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuronoa's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Kuronoa stands and steps away. Petrovic gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Kuronoa closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Petrovic quickly recovers to half guard.
Petrovic has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kuronoa is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kuronoa postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Petrovic to stand up.
Petrovic is breathing heavily.
Kuronoa looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Petrovic!
Kuronoa stands up and beckons Petrovic to his feet.
Petrovic tries to clinch but Kuronoa moves out of range.
Petrovic wants to clinch up but Kuronoa keeps it at a distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kuronoa gets a takedown into half guard.
Kuronoa postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Petrovic to stand up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuronoa darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Kuronoa decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Petrovic gets caught napping as Kuronoa dives in and scores a takedown. Petrovic manages to retain guard.
Kuronoa stands up and waves to Petrovic to follow him.
Kuronoa shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Petrovic throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Kuronoa gets to his feet - Petrovic follows without any prompting.
Ono Kuronoa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kuronoa drives through with a takedown into Petrovic's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
My spies in Sprawl N Brawl inform me that Kuronoa has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Kuronoa stands up and waves to Petrovic to follow him.
Kuronoa closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Petrovic's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kuronoa stands up and waves to Petrovic to follow him.
Kuronoa shoots in and gets a takedown into Petrovic's guard.
Kuronoa stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Kuronoa shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Petrovic is trying to defend but Kuronoa finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Kuronoa decides to return to a standing position.
Kuronoa shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Kuronoa stands up from half guard.
Kuronoa drives through and clinches with Petrovic against the cage.
Kuronoa turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Kuronoa manages to end up in side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ono Kuronoa dominated that round.
That's time! Petrovic's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Kuronoa shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Kuronoa stands up out of the half guard.
Kuronoa shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Petrovic's guard.
Kuronoa stands up and waves to Petrovic to follow him.
Kuronoa shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Petrovic is trying to defend but Kuronoa finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Petrovic trying to control here.
Ono Kuronoa has got the better of the ground game so far.
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!
Kuronoa decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Kuronoa shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Petrovic's guard.
Petrovic is working an open guard so Kuronoa takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuronoa shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Petrovic is working an open guard so Kuronoa takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Petrovic enables Kuronoa to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Petrovic manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Kuronoa stands up and waves to Petrovic to follow him.
Petrovic shoots in for a takedown but Kuronoa shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kuronoa closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Petrovic's guard.
Kuronoa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kuronoa is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Petrovic is working an open guard so Kuronoa takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Kuronoa shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Kuronoa decides to stand up.
Kuronoa drives through with a takedown into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuronoa decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Kuronoa manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Petrovic on his heels. He'll look to pass Petrovic's guard now, I'm sure.
Petrovic is working an open guard so Kuronoa takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Kuronoa scores with a takedown into Petrovic's guard.
Petrovic is working an open guard so Kuronoa takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Kuronoa instigates a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kuronoa is trying to trip Petrovic. He has hold of a leg but Petrovic is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Kuronoa persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Kuronoa gets to his feet. Petrovic looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Horrible takedown attempt by Petrovic or perhaps it was just good defense by Kuronoa, which made it look bad.
Kuronoa shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Kuronoa was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Kuronoa decides to take the fight back to the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuronoa feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Kuronoa stands up and waves to Petrovic to follow him.
Kuronoa shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Petrovic's guard.
Kuronoa decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Petrovic, up you get!
Kuronoa fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Petrovic to the ground. Kuronoa is now in Petrovic's guard.
Kuronoa gets to his feet. Petrovic looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Kuronoa drives through with a takedown into guard.
Petrovic is working an open guard so Kuronoa takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Kuronoa throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Petrovic was covering up waiting for the punch and Kuronoa finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Petrovic is working an open guard so Kuronoa takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
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.
Kuronoa is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Petrovic's half guard.
Kuronoa stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Petrovic to get to his feet.
Kuronoa drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Kuronoa stands up and waves to Petrovic to follow him.
Kuronoa looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Kuronoa stands and steps away. Petrovic gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Petrovic gets tackled into the cage by Kuronoa. Kuronoa maintains the clinch.
Kuronoa works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Kuronoa stands up and waves to Petrovic to follow him.
Kuronoa drives through with a takedown into guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ono Kuronoa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Petrovic's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Kuronoa looking to score a takedown here. Petrovic is defending well but Kuronoa drives through and ends up in Petrovic's guard.
Kuronoa stands up and waves to Petrovic to follow him.
Kuronoa pushes Petrovic up against the cage in a clinch.
Kuronoa lands a takedown into guard.
Kuronoa decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Petrovic, up you get!
Kuronoa gets the takedown into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kuronoa has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Kuronoa shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Kuronoa was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Petrovic sneaks out the side door and pushes Kuronoa away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Lazar Petrovic is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kuronoa shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Kuronoa sitting in guard here, content to control.
Kuronoa decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Petrovic, up you get!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Petrovic tries to clinch but Kuronoa moves out of range.
Kuronoa ducks under a wild hook from Petrovic.
Kuronoa looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Kuronoa gets to his feet. Petrovic looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Kuronoa throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Petrovic tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Kuronoa is in Petrovic's guard.
Kuronoa stands up from Petrovic's guard - Kuronoa perhaps looking for a knockout.
Kuronoa scores with a takedown into Petrovic's guard.
Kuronoa gets to his feet. Petrovic looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Kuronoa closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuronoa tightens his grip and picks Petrovic up, before dumping him to the ground. Petrovic manages to land in guard.
Kuronoa stands up and waves to Petrovic to follow him.
Kuronoa scores with a takedown into Petrovic's guard.
Kuronoa decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Petrovic tries to sprawl but Kuronoa drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Kuronoa decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Kuronoa gets a takedown into half guard.
Kuronoa stands up out of the half guard.
Kuronoa has closed the distance and engaged Petrovic in a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuronoa has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Petrovic regains guard immediately.
Kuronoa stands up and waves to Petrovic to follow him.
Kuronoa closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Kuronoa lands in his opponent's guard.
Kuronoa decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Kuronoa closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Kuronoa stands up.
Kuronoa shoots in and gets a takedown into Petrovic's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kuronoa stands up and waves to Petrovic to follow him.
Kuronoa bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Kuronoa stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Kuronoa decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Kuronoa stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Kuronoa gets the takedown into side control.
Kuronoa decides to stand back up.
Kuronoa shoots in and bounces Petrovic off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Kuronoa stands up from guard. Let's bang!
And that's the end of the fight!
Ono Kuronoa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kuronoa has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ono Kuronoa!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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