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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kenny Mccray (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juvendy Kusuma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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177 lbs
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176 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Prefers standup |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Kenny Mccray!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Juvendy Kusuma!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Yukihiro Shimada and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kusuma closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Mccray to the mat! Mccray manages to get full guard.
Mccray really is a fat lump.
Mccray keeping full guard, as Kusuma tries to pass.
Kusuma seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Mccray lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Kusuma is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mccray would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kusuma looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Mccray has picked Kusuma up and slammed him! Kusuma can't keep hold of the triangle and Mccray manages to pass to side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kusuma tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Mccray presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mccray get's back to his feet.
Mccray takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kusuma misses with a two punch combination.
Mccray throws a counter high kick but Kusuma was just alert enough to avoid it.
Mccray has closed the distance and engaged Kusuma in a clinch.
Kusuma pulls guard successfully.
Kusuma wants to control but Mccray passes easily into half guard.
Mccray wants to stand but Kusuma has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Kusuma controlling the position well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well, if Mccray is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Mccray wants to stand up but Kusuma has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Kusuma is looking to get back to full guard here but Mccray has managed to pass to side control instead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kusuma regains half guard.
Mccray performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Kusuma trying to control here.
Mccray is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Kusuma is looking to get back to full guard here but Mccray has managed to pass to side control instead.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kusuma trying to control but Mccray flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Kusuma trying to control the hands but Mccray won't let him.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kusuma is in bad spot here.
Mccray has good solid back control here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kusuma tries to break free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kenny Mccray dominated that round.
That's time! Mccray's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Kusuma throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Mccray was covering up waiting for the punch and Kusuma finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Kusuma won't allow Mccray to sweep him here.
Mccray preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mccray is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mccray managing to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kusuma controlling from the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kusuma loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mccray has his hands on Kusuma's head, controlling the position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Kusuma stands up and waves to Mccray to follow him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mccray has managed to clinch.
Mccray is trying to push Kusuma away but Kusuma has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Mccray is trying to trip Kusuma. He has hold of a leg but Kusuma is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Mccray persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Kusuma has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Mccray off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Kusuma shoots in and gets a takedown into Mccray's guard.
Kusuma trying to stand up but can't free himself from Mccray's guard.
Kusuma trying to control but Mccray is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mccray controls Kusuma momentarily but Kusuma frees himself.
Kusuma gets to his feet. Mccray looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Mccray takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kusuma throws a head kick that misses.
Mccray changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Kusuma lands with a kick to the temple. Mccray shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Mccray takes the fight into the clinch.
Kusuma breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mccray tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kusuma paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kusuma avoids the head kick by Mccray.
Kusuma throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Mccray was covering up waiting for the punch and Kusuma finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Mccray seems keen to control Kusuma's posture.
Mccray manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kusuma manages to get himself to full guard.
Kusuma is trying to keep Mccray in close.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kusuma working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mccray doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mccray manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juvendy Kusuma showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Kusuma closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Kusuma is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Mccray sees it coming and defends easily.
Mccray wants to control but Kusuma is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kusuma wants to free his trapped foot but Mccray is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kusuma gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kusuma connects with a high kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kusuma shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Mccray manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Juvendy Kusuma has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kusuma takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kusuma stopping the sweep attempt from Mccray.
Mccray is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Kusuma is trying to get back to full guard.
Kusuma has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kusuma on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Mccray tries to stand but can't do so whilst Kusuma controls his leg.
Mccray decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Mccray pulls guard effortlessly.
Kusuma is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Mccray trying to strike off his back.
Kusuma is fighting to break Mccray's control of his arms but Mccray is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Mccray working a defensive guard here.
Mccray trying to control the position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mccray tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kusuma tries to free his leg and advance position but Mccray is retaining full guard.
Mccray is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Mccray stands up and beckons Kusuma to join him on the feet.
Kusuma closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Mccray quickly recovers to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mccray trying to control from the bottom.
Kusuma wants to control but Mccray is keeping him busy.
Kusuma is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Kusuma looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Mccray makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Mccray.
Mccray has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kusuma trying to control the position from guard on top but Mccray is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
Juvendy Kusuma comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kusuma 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 28:29
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Juvendy Kusuma!
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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
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