PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Allaudin Kiljhi (ranked 4688 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kazuma Hasegawa (ranked 6151 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Allaudin Kiljhi has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Kiljhi
vs
Hasegawa

171 cm
25
155 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
24
154 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Very strong

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Allaudin Kiljhi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kazuma Hasegawa!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Yukihiro Shimada and Shirou Masuda.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Kiljhi closes the distance and pushes Hasegawa back into the cage.
Hasegawa wants to take the fight to the mat but Kiljhi manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Kiljhi leaning his opponent against the cage.
Hasegawa blocks the elbow strike.
Hasegawa changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kiljhi fights it off and pushes away nicely.

Kiljhi rushes Hasegawa and presses him up against the cage.
Hasegawa tries for a takedown. No joy.
Allaudin Kiljhi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kazuma Hasegawa.
Kiljhi lands an elbow inside.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kiljhi.
Kiljhi lands an elbow inside.
Kiljhi comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Hasegawa blocks the elbow strike.
Kiljhi misses with an elbow strike.
Kiljhi throws an elbow that misses.
Kiljhi lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hasegawa has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kiljhi after a bit of a struggle.

Kiljhi is fighting off a takedown attempt but Hasegawa is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Kiljhi to the mat. Kiljhi regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Hasegawa trying to control the position from guard on top but Kiljhi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hasegawa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kiljhi is keeping the position for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kiljhi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hasegawa pushes down on Kiljhi's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Hasegawa moves into full mount! Kiljhi won't be happy about that!
Kiljhi is looking to improve his position but Hasegawa isn't that keen on the idea.
Hasegawa lands a heavy elbow.
Kiljhi wants to hold on but Hasegawa pushes him away.

Hasegawa with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.

Hasegawa gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Kiljhi moves into the clinch.
Hasegawa takes an elbow to the temple.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kiljhi.
Hasegawa tries for a takedown but Kiljhi manages to get underhooks.
Kiljhi creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Hasegawa changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kiljhi fights it off and pushes away nicely.

Kiljhi instigates a clinch.
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!
With the fighters up against the cage, Kiljhi throws an elbow but misses.
Kiljhi gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hasegawa.
Kiljhi stalling against the cage.

Hasegawa lands a takedown into guard.
Kiljhi knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hasegawa on the ground.
Hasegawa looks winded!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hasegawa missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hasegawa won't allow Kiljhi to get back to his feet.
Hasegawa looking to pass the guard.

Kiljhi looking for a guillotine here but Hasegawa defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kiljhi controls Hasegawa momentarily but Hasegawa frees himself.
Kiljhi manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hasegawa manages to get himself to full guard.

Kiljhi looking to sit in guard and control but Hasegawa gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kiljhi controls Hasegawa momentarily but Hasegawa frees himself.
Kiljhi 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.
Hasegawa stands and throws Kiljhi's legs to the side, diving into side control.

Hasegawa thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

Hasegawa is trying to get an arm triangle but Kiljhi is defending well.
Kiljhi taking a bit of punishment here - Hasegawa scoring with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Allaudin Kiljhi dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Kiljhi instigates a clinch.
Hasegawa has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kiljhi is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Kiljhi lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Hasegawa wants a takedown but no success here.
Stalling in the clinch from Kiljhi.
Kiljhi trying to stall but Hasegawa improves his position.
Hasegawa changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kiljhi fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Allaudin Kiljhi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kazuma Hasegawa.

Kiljhi rushes Hasegawa and presses him up against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Kiljhi throws an elbow but misses.
Kiljhi creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hasegawa is looking for a takedown.
Kiljhi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hasegawa can do to turn this around?
Hasegawa takes an elbow to the temple.
Kiljhi stalling in the clinch.
Hasegawa takes an elbow to the temple.
Kiljhi creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Hasegawa blocks an elbow strike.
Kiljhi pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hasegawa blocks the elbow strike.
Hasegawa slowing the pace effectively.
Kiljhi throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Hasegawa is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Kiljhi is defending well.
Hasegawa blocks an elbow strike.
Hasegawa looking for a takedown.
Hasegawa is breathing heavily.
Kiljhi creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hasegawa's defenses.
Hasegawa tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kiljhi just stands there and leans against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Kiljhi throws an elbow but misses.
Hasegawa tries to score a body lock takedown but Kiljhi shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Kiljhi comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Kiljhi creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hasegawa's defenses.
Kiljhi lands an elbow inside that Hasegawa shrugs off.
Kiljhi gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Kiljhi lands a damaging elbow.

Hasegawa is rocked!
Hasegawa blocks an elbow strike.
Hasegawa is still on wobbly legs! Can Kiljhi finish him?
Kiljhi creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hasegawa blocks an elbow strike.
Kiljhi looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Hasegawa blocks an elbow strike.
Kiljhi throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Kiljhi throws an elbow that misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Kiljhi just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hasegawa's brow.
Hasegawa avoids the elbow strike from Kiljhi, against the cage.
Allaudin Kiljhi has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Hasegawa is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Hasegawa can't get the takedown.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters up against the cage, Kiljhi throws an elbow but misses.
Kiljhi misses with an elbow over the top.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Kiljhi just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hasegawa's brow.
Hasegawa blocks the elbow strike.
Hasegawa dodges an elbow strike from Kiljhi.
With the fighters up against the cage, Kiljhi throws an elbow but misses.
Kiljhi throws an elbow that misses.
Kiljhi prevents the takedown attempt.
Hasegawa avoids the elbow strike from Kiljhi, against the cage.
Kiljhi pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Kiljhi throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Kiljhi creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Hasegawa seems to have recovered his senses.
Kiljhi taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Kiljhi lands an elbow just above Hasegawa 's eye.
Kiljhi lands an elbow inside.
Kiljhi lands a damaging elbow.
Kiljhi lands a nice elbow.
Kiljhi lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Kiljhi comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Kiljhi gets underhooks to prevent Hasegawa's takedown attempt.
Kiljhi creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Kiljhi throws an elbow but misses.
Kiljhi lands an elbow inside.
Hasegawa has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kiljhi after a bit of a struggle.
Hasegawa is pressed against the cage. Kiljhi pushes back and unleashes a big elbow that really hurts Hasegawa! Two more big strikes from Kiljhi and Hasegawa crumples to the mat and taps out furiously due to the strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Allaudin Kiljhi!
A victorious Allaudin Kiljhi thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.