SCFL 6 - Remariez v Kimura PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between michael duncan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Laggum Vane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vane has chosen No Rest for the Wicked as his entrance music. Laggum Vane is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

duncan
vs
Vane

175 cm
20
166 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

179 cm
20
171 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, michael duncan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Laggum Vane!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Chris Downing and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
duncan shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Vane sprawls well. Vane wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. duncan gets slowly back to his feet.
Vane tries to bum rush duncan with a series of wild strikes but duncan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

duncan shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than duncan was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!

duncan goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Vane turns into him and now he's in duncan's guard.
Vane won't allow duncan to sweep him here.
Vane trying to control but duncan is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
duncan wants to stand and escape but Vane is having none of it.
duncan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
duncan wants to stand and escape but Vane is having none of it.
duncan is breathing heavily.
Vane is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Vane thuds his right hand into duncan's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Vane misses with a wild combination.
Vane throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Vane is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in duncan's half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
duncan looks like he's trying to stand up.
Vane prevents duncan from improving his position.
Vane with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Vane works his way into full mount!
duncan squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Vane is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Vane scoring with strikes but duncan is staying in there.
Vane content just to control the position here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vane scoring with strikes but duncan is staying in there.
duncan is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Vane controlling from mount.
Let's hope that Vane has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
duncan wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
duncan is working to get back to half guard.
Vane controlling the position easily from mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
duncan is in all sorts of trouble here.
You get the feeling that duncan really doesn't like being in this position too much.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vane scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish duncan?
Vane controlling the position easily from mount.
duncan wants to try and get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Laggum Vane dominated that round.
That's time! duncan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

The fight stays on the outside here - Vane looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Vane fails with the takedown

and duncan counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by duncan.
Vane preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
duncan has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

duncan has gone for a leg lock! Vane slips out almost immediately though and dives into duncan's guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
duncan wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Vane manages to pass to side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vane is nestled in close to duncan, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Vane controlling the action here.
duncan has hold of Vane's hands but Vane slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Vane controlling the action here.
duncan wants to get back to his feet.
Vane perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Vane is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
duncan is wriggling around trying to escape.

Vane is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, duncan has managed to escape the submission attempt.
duncan tries to buck Vane off but he can't manage it.
Vane sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Vane trying to control but he's not successful this time.
duncan is looking to get to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vane trying to control but duncan is having none of it.
duncan is trying to stand.
duncan wants to control but Vane is having none of it.
Laggum Vane has got the better of the ground game so far.
A nice elbow there by Vane.
duncan is looking to get to half guard.
Vane putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Vane scores with a couple of good head shots there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
duncan is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Vane takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Vane looking to finish duncan with some ground and pound. This is bad for duncan!
duncan is trying to stand up.
duncan tries to get back to half guard but can't.

Vane throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! duncan has his hands clasped together but Vane breaks the hold and duncan is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Vane!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Laggum Vane!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
34%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Elroy Diamond (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eric Rogers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Diamond comes to the cage accompanied by "Cowbell's Makin' A Comeback" by Memphis May Fire. 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.

Diamond
vs
Rogers

193 cm
21
195 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

190 cm
23
205 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Intelligent

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Elroy Diamond!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eric Rogers!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Wesley Smith and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rogers fails in his attempt to clinch.

Rogers has Diamond up against the cage in a clinch.
Rogers putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Diamond in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Rogers keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Diamond's efforts to push away.

Diamond's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Diamond misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A big right from Diamond misses.
Rogers throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Diamond's head.
A big left from Diamond misses.

Rogers has managed to clinch.
Diamond managing to block the knees to the body from Rogers.

Rogers breaks the clinch.
Rogers moves in looking to clinch but Diamond pushes him off.
An inside leg kick lands from Rogers.
Rogers throws a series of punches but Diamond avoids them all with ease.
Elroy Diamond seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diamond throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rogers.
Rogers tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rogers connects with a solid leg kick.
A punch lands to the side of Rogers 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Rogers on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Rogers looks gassed!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diamond throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Diamond misses with a hook.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rogers takes one on the chin but keeps coming.

It looks like Eric Rogers has been cut.
Rogers tries to bum rush Diamond with a series of wild strikes but Diamond uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Diamond looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rogers pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rogers is looking to clinch but Diamond is avoiding it.
Rogers takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Diamond swinging wilding here.
Diamond will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Diamond misses with a jab, cross combination.
Diamond tests Rogers's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Diamond connects with a good straight punch right through the guard and follows up with a right hook and a left hook! That last one sent Rogers tumbling to the canvas! Diamond pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! Rogers was done - good stoppage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Elroy Diamond!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between drizzet horn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Georges Hughes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

horn
vs
Hughes

187 cm
18
225 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

193 cm
18
265 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Cuts easily

Good wrestler
Brawler
Granite chin

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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, drizzet horn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Georges Hughes!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Gwen Towbar and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
horn throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hughes.
Hughes shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with horn but horn pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hughes looks for a takedown but horn sprawls well.

horn closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Hughes did well to prevent horn getting side control.
horn is trying to control. Hughes wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
horn passes the guard and advances to mount!
Hughes is looking to get to half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hughes can do anything to dispel that myth.
Hughes is squirming around, avoiding horn's attempts to control the action.
horn punching from mount but Hughes doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Hughes is trying desperately to improve position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hughes is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Hughes is squirming around, avoiding horn's attempts to control the action.
Hughes is trying desperately to improve position.
horn looking to control but Hughes is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Hughes tries to reverse the position but horn maintains control.
horn controlling the position easily from mount.
Hughes is working to get back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hughes is squirming around, avoiding horn's attempts to control the action.
Hughes is wriggling around trying to escape.
horn trying to control but he's not successful this time.

horn working for a guillotine from mount but Hughes is in no mood to give up.
horn wants to get back to his feet but Hughes is holding on tight.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hughes is wriggling around trying to escape.
horn content just to control the position here.
Hughes keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

horn gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Georges Hughes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
horn is breathing heavily.
horn shoots for a takedown but Hughes saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hughes misses with a takedown attempt

and horn counters with a nice double leg into side control. Hughes won't be happy with that.
drizzet horn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Georges Hughes.
Hughes is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Hughes is looking for a sweep. horn is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
horn throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

horn seems to be looking for submissions.
Hughes gets full guard.
Hughes looking for a sweep. Not yet Hughes, not yet.

Hughes is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Hughes is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and horn defends well.

Hughes is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hughes manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. horn manages to get himself to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

drizzet horn dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Hughes gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and horn counters with a nice double leg into side control. Hughes won't be happy with that.
horn just content to control the position.
horn tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Hughes regains half guard.

Hughes looking for submissions off his back.
horn is looking to advance position but Hughes won't allow it.
Hughes wants to get back to full guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hughes gets back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hughes is looking for a triangle but horn pushes his legs off easily.
horn wants to control from the top but Hughes keeps moving.
Hughes looking for a sweep. Not yet Hughes, not yet.
horn trying to control but Hughes is working from the bottom.
Hughes is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Hughes is nestled in close to horn, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Hughes working over horn with some ground and pound. horn looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
horn avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hughes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hughes thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed horn's head.
Hughes trying to mount his opponent but horn defends it.
Hughes not landing any meaningful shots this time.
horn is trying to stand up here but Hughes is controlling him well.
horn avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hughes.
horn keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Hughes gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and horn counters with a single leg into guard. Hughes didn't expect that.
Hughes looking to hit a scissor sweep but horn is one step ahead there.
horn trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
horn is working hard here to advance position.

Hughes throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
horn wants to control from the top but Hughes keeps moving.

Hughes is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a tringle but horn frees his head nicely. Oh but Hughes has switched to an armbar! horn is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Georges Hughes!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
38%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Theodore Donald Kerabatsos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jules Saint Jacques (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kerabatsos comes to the cage accompanied by Creedence Clearwater Revival - Looking Out My Backdoor. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Donald Kerabatsos
vs
Saint Jacques

185 cm
23
190 lbs
7 - 6 - 0

180 cm
18
178 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

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 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Theodore Donald Kerabatsos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jules Saint Jacques!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Frank Dennis and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kerabatsos closes this distance looking for a takedown but Saint Jacques circles away.
Kerabatsos throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Saint Jacques.
Saint Jacques misses with a double jab.
Kerabatsos shoots for a double leg takedown but Saint Jacques sprawls well. He's pushed Kerabatsos's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kerabatsos fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kerabatsos doesn't manage to clinch there - Saint Jacques circles away.
Saint Jacques misses with a wild combination.
Kerabatsos fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Theodore Donald Kerabatsos. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Kerabatsos darts in and clinches Saint Jacques up against the cage.
Saint Jacques prevents the takedown attempt.

Kerabatsos manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.

Kerabatsos is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Saint Jacques defends well.

Kerabatsos has his foot on Saint Jacques's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Saint Jacques works his way back into a safe position though.
Saint Jacques wanted to stand there but Kerabatsos had control of the position.

Kerabatsos looking for a guillotine here but Saint Jacques defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kerabatsos has a closed guard, preventing Saint Jacques from standing up.

Kerabatsos looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Kerabatsos looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kerabatsos is breathing heavily.
Saint Jacques would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

Kerabatsos throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Saint Jacques wants to stand but Kerabatsos has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Saint Jacques got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kerabatsos has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Saint Jacques has managed to get both his arms back between Kerabatsos's legs - danger averted.

Kerabatsos looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Saint Jacques would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

Saint Jacques gets to his feet - Kerabatsos follows without any prompting.
Saint Jacques throws a nice looking combination but Kerabatsos bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Saint Jacques avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kerabatsos fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kerabatsos misses with a jab, cross combination.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saint Jacques throws a series of punches but Kerabatsos moves out of range.

Kerabatsos looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Kerabatsos pushes down on Saint Jacques's leg and manages to get into half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Saint Jacques can do anything to dispel that myth.

Saint Jacques is defending against the submission attempts here by Kerabatsos.
Kerabatsos wants to lay and pray for a moment but Saint Jacques keeps working.

Kerabatsos wants to work for an arm triangle but Saint Jacques is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Kerabatsos wants to work for an arm triangle but Saint Jacques is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Kerabatsos is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Saint Jacques is just riding it out for now. Kerabatsos eventually gives up the hold.
Saint Jacques pushes Kerabatsos off looking to stand but Kerabatsos dives back in and keeps control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Theodore Donald Kerabatsos dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Kerabatsos fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kerabatsos fails with a takedown attempt.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kerabatsos.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kerabatsos.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Theodore Donald Kerabatsos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Saint Jacques misses the jab.
Saint Jacques avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kerabatsos swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kerabatsos fails in his attempt to clinch.
Saint Jacques looks to land a combination but Kerabatsos avoids it well.
Saint Jacques throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kerabatsos.
Kerabatsos throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Saint Jacques throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kerabatsos drives through with a takedown into guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Saint Jacques keeping full guard, as Kerabatsos tries to pass.

Kerabatsos drops back looking for a leg! Saint Jacques is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Saint Jacques manages to kick Kerabatsos off! Kerabatsos jumps back into Saint Jacques's guard.

Kerabatsos drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Saint Jacques dives on top into guard.

Kerabatsos working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Saint Jacques doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Saint Jacques manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

Kerabatsos is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Saint Jacques is aware though and is defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kerabatsos wants to sweep here but Saint Jacques controlling him for the moment.
Saint Jacques trying to stand up but can't free himself from Kerabatsos's guard.

Kerabatsos throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Kerabatsos is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Saint Jacques tries to stand but Kerabatsos is controlling from the bottom.

Saint Jacques avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kerabatsos looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Saint Jacques wants to stand but Kerabatsos has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

Kerabatsos has his foot on Saint Jacques's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Saint Jacques works his way back into a safe position though.

Kerabatsos escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Saint Jacques gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Kerabatsos throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Saint Jacques would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

Saint Jacques stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Saint Jacques lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Saint Jacques throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kerabatsos finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Kerabatsos tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Saint Jacques paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kerabatsos tries to close the distance and clinch but Saint Jacques swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kerabatsos shoots in looking for a takedown. Saint Jacques tries to sprawl out of it but Kerabatsos keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Saint Jacques manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Saint Jacques misses with a few strikes there.
Saint Jacques takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Saint Jacques takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kerabatsos shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Saint Jacques but Saint Jacques pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kerabatsos tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Theodore Donald Kerabatsos dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Saint Jacques rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kerabatsos moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kerabatsos moves in looking to clinch but Saint Jacques pushes him off.
Kerabatsos scores with a shot to the body.
Saint Jacques misses with a double jab.
A head kick misses from Kerabatsos.
Kerabatsos dodges the punch combination from Saint Jacques.
Saint Jacques takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kerabatsos thuds a left hand into Saint Jacques's body.
Kerabatsos tries to clinch but Saint Jacques is having none of it.

Kerabatsos closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.

Kerabatsos wants to work for an arm triangle but Saint Jacques is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kerabatsos seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Saint Jacques does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Saint Jacques is defending against the submission attempts here by Kerabatsos.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Saint Jacques looks like he's trying to stand up.
Saint Jacques really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kerabatsos. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Kerabatsos seems to be working for a kimura but Saint Jacques defends the submission attempt.

Kerabatsos maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Saint Jacques could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Kerabatsos has cracked it and Saint Jacques is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Kerabatsos!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:03 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Theodore Donald Kerabatsos!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
77%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Scott Valentino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and bobby durang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). durang comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Not Afraid-eminem kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! bobby durang is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Valentino
vs
durang

190 cm
21
205 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

183 cm
24
205 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big right hand

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Determined

Divine - Drugs (158 products)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Scott Valentino!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, bobby durang!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Daniel Franklin and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Valentino throws a combination but it was largely blocked by durang.

durang moves into the clinch.
Valentino takes a knee right on the jaw!
Valentino throws a punch but it's blocked by durang.
durang creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Valentino's defenses.
Valentino tries to break the clinch but durang is controlling the position.
durang keeps control of Valentino as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Valentino tries to break free but durang pushes him back against the cage.
Valentino is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
durang landing knees to the head.
Valentino avoids a wild elbow strike from durang.
Valentino is looking to break free of the clinch but durang has double underhooks.
Valentino wants to break free but durang has control.
durang lands a knee to the body.
durang scores with a knee to the head.
Valentino is trying to break the clinch but durang has him pressed against the cage.
A body shot lands from Valentino.

Valentino jumps guard and drags durang to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
durang showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Valentino is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Valentino thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Valentino has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Valentino keeping moving, preventing durang from controlling successfully.
Valentino is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Valentino pulls durang in close to prevent any damage.
durang trying to control the position from guard on top but Valentino is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A head kick from durang lands but Valentino takes it in his stride.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
durang wants to clinch up but Valentino keeps it at a distance.
Valentino ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Valentino avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
durang walks into a stiff left hand from Valentino.
Valentino tries a head kick but it misses.

Valentino drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
durang is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Valentino asserts his dominance and retains side control.
durang looks gassed!
durang parries the strikes from Valentino easily there. Valentino is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable durang to escape.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
durang defending against the ground and pound.

Valentino is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. durang knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Valentino connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused durang some visible discomfort.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Valentino tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.

Valentino thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
durang is not content to let Valentino control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Valentino landing strikes.
Sloppy strikes there by Valentino.
Valentino in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Valentino is working durang over with some ground and pound from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Scott Valentino dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

durang avoids the body shot from Valentino.
Valentino swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
durang lands with a nice combination. Valentino backs away looking to recover.
Valentino shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has durang pinned against the cage. durang gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Horrible takedown by durang or perhaps it was just good defense by Valentino which made him look bad.
Valentino throws a head kick that misses

and durang counters by moving into the clinch.
durang tries to land knees in the clinch but Valentino avoids the damage to the body.
durang throws a knee to the head but misses.
Valentino looking to stall.
Valentino on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
durang is breathing heavily.
Valentino blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Valentino wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Valentino lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Valentino looking to stall.
Valentino is trying to work for a single leg takedown but durang pulls him back up using the underhooks.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Valentino can't break the clinch.
durang keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Valentino's efforts to push away.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Valentino.

Valentino works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
durang keeping full guard, as Valentino tries to pass.
Valentino is pushing down on durang's leg trying to pass to half guard. durang is fighting to maintain full guard but Valentino has managed to sneak the leg through.

Valentino seems to be looking for submissions.

Valentino is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valentino is trying to control the action in half guard but durang is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

Valentino gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Valentino tries to clinch up but durang circles away and keeps his distance.
Valentino wants to clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Valentino.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Scott Valentino. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Valentino lands a slapping body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valentino gets off balance looking for a body kick

and durang moves into the clinch.
durang creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Valentino throws an elbow but misses.
Valentino pushes durang back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Valentino fails to pull the fight into his guard.
The referee is keeping an eye on Valentino - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A left hand lands to the body for Valentino.
durang is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Valentino is defending well for now.
A short right from Valentino on the inside.
Valentino wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Valentino goes for a takedown in the clinch but durang prevents it.
Valentino lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down durang.
Valentino goes for a takedown in the clinch but durang prevents it.
durang misses with a knee strike.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Valentino is trying to force a seperation but durang has the dominant position.
Valentino has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. durang is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
durang has a couple of punches blocked by Valentino.
durang prevents Valentino from breaking the clinch.
Valentino avoiding damage as durang throws knees to the body.

Valentino manages to break the clinch.
Valentino moves in looking to clinch but durang pushes him off.
durang stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and durang wants it to stay on the feet.
durang tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Valentino moves into the clinch.
Valentino wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but durang has him pressed against the cage.
Valentino with an attempt at a knee that misses.
durang throws a knee to the head but misses.
Valentino using the Thai plumb to throw knees but durang has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Scott Valentino dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

durang tries to close the distance and clinch up but Valentino swats him away and circles back towards the center.
durang throws a head kick but Valentino moves out of range.
Valentino throws a head kick that misses

and durang counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by durang.
durang with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Valentino takes a knee to the side of the body.
Valentino tries to land knees in the clinch but durang avoids the damage to the body.
Valentino wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but durang has him pressed against the cage.
durang throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Valentino blocks it with crossed arms.
durang throws a knee to the head but misses.
A short right from Valentino on the inside.
Valentino pushes durang back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Valentino working hard to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Valentino pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Valentino clinches up with durang and pushes him back against the cage.
Valentino on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Valentino holding his opponent close, against the cage.

Valentino tightens his grip and picks durang up, before dumping him to the ground. durang manages to land in guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
durang keeping full guard, as Valentino tries to pass.

Valentino stands up and waves to durang to follow him.
Valentino shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. durang defends it nicely.
bobby durang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Valentino misses with the body kick

and durang counters by clinching up.
durang tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Valentino throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Valentino on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Valentino wants a takedown but no success here.
durang using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Valentino has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Valentino tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and durang avoids it.
durang gets underhooks to prevent Valentino's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Scott Valentino. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Valentino working hard to break the clinch.
durang lands a nice shot to the body.
durang prevents a takedown attempt there.
Valentino has had enough of the clinch but durang keeps him there for the moment.
Valentino is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Valentino is trying to break the clinch but durang is controlling him.
durang gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
durang throws an elbow but it misses.
Valentino is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
durang tries to land knees in the clinch but Valentino avoids the damage to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valentino looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Valentino has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
durang letting Valentino take a breather here.
Valentino wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Valentino goes for a takedown in the clinch but durang prevents it.
Valentino taking a breather.
Valentino gets through durang's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
durang stops a takedown attempt from Valentino.
Valentino has had enough of the clinch but durang keeps him there for the moment.
Valentino wants to break free but durang has control.
durang putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Valentino in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Valentino.
Valentino jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as durang walks away with a smile on his face. Valentino gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Valentino misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

durang has Valentino up against the cage in a clinch.
Valentino dodges an elbow strike from durang.
durang tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Valentino avoids it.
Valentino has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. durang avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
durang tries to land a knee to the head but Valentino blocks with his arms.
Valentino has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. durang is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
durang creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Valentino's defenses.

Valentino pulls guard.

durang got a little sloppy there for a moment and Valentino has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, durang has managed to get both his arms back between Valentino's legs - danger averted.
durang wants to stand but Valentino has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Valentino not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
bobby durang has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Scott Valentino is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
durang throws a big right hand that misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Scott Valentino.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Valentino, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Scott Valentino!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
44%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jason Creed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyquan Durden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tyquan Durden will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Creed
vs
Durden

192 cm
23
205 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

185 cm
20
195 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jason Creed!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tyquan Durden!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Alan Glass and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Creed checks a leg kick.
Nice takedown defense from Durden. No joy for Creed on that attempt.

Durden scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Durden throws a strike but Creed avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Creed avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Durden makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Durden slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Creed keeping full guard, as Durden tries to pass.
Durden throwing strikes from guard but Creed blocks nicely.
Durden tries to free his leg and advance position but Creed is retaining full guard.
Durden must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Durden got a little sloppy there for a moment and Creed has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Durden has managed to get both his arms back between Creed's legs - danger averted.
Durden wants to control from the top but Creed keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Creed escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Durden gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Durden trying to control but Creed is working from the bottom.
Creed manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Durden manages to get himself to full guard.

Creed has gone for a leg lock! Durden slips out almost immediately though and dives into Creed's guard.
Creed keeping moving, preventing Durden from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Creed manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Durden slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Creed trying to pass the guard but Durden defending well.
Durden tries to kick Creed off but Creed keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Creed is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Creed forces his way into half guard.
Durden is looking to improve his position.

Durden is defending against the submission attempts here by Creed.

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.
Durden trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Durden wants to control but Creed is having none of it.
Creed fails to move to back control.

Creed moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Durden has worked his arm free - good work by Durden!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tyquan Durden dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Durden misses with the combination.
Durden with a poor takedown

and Creed counters with a nice double leg into side control. Durden won't be happy with that.

Creed goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Durden has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Creed but great work by Durden.
Creed is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Durden working the body and head with strikes.
Durden advances to full mount.
Durden connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Durden working Creed over with strikes here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Creed taking shots to the head.

Creed is rocked!

It looks like Jason Creed has been cut.
Creed is squirming around, avoiding Durden's attempts to control the action.
Oh Creed is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Creed is wriggling around trying to escape.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Oooh a big shot lands for Durden! Creed is out! The ref dives in to save him from more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Tyquan Durden!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
65%

Main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Adam Remariez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yosko Kimura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Adam Remariez had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Remariez
vs
Kimura

165 cm
22
150 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

175 cm
24
155 lbs
10 - 4 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Adam Remariez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yosko Kimura!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Frank Dennis and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Remariez shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kimura sprawls well. Kimura wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Remariez gets slowly back to his feet.
Kimura looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Remariez.
Kimura misses with the combination.
Kimura lands a jab.
Remariez dives in and grabs Kimura's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kimura pushes down on Remariez's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adam Remariez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Remariez ducks under a wild hook from Kimura.
Remariez avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kimura fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Remariez manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kimura lands with a nice body punch.
Kimura fails to land with a series of punches.
Kimura scores with a punch to the head.
Remariez throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kimura's waist but Kimura gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Remariez off to one side.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A combination from Kimura does no damage.
Remariez fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

Kimura shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.

Kimura seems to be working for a kimura but Remariez defends the submission attempt.

Kimura is trying to work for a kimura but Remariez is defending well.
Kimura missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

Kimura is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Remariez tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Remariez manages to get to full guard.
Remariez wants to sweep but no luck.
Remariez keeping moving, preventing Kimura from controlling successfully.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Remariez moves out of range of the leg kick from Kimura.
Remariez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Remariez with a poor takedown
and Kimura makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Remariez misses with a takedown attempt

and Kimura counters with a single leg into guard. Remariez didn't expect that.
Remariez working a defensive guard here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Remariez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kimura is one step ahead there.
Kimura trying to control the position from guard on top but Remariez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kimura won't allow Remariez to sweep him here.
Remariez keeping moving, preventing Kimura from controlling successfully.

Kimura drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Remariez dives on top into guard.
Kimura looks gassed!
Remariez advances position into side control!
Remariez wants to control but Kimura is keeping him busy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

Remariez is trying to get an arm triangle but Kimura is defending well.
Remariez is looking to take a break and control but Kimura is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Remariez is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Kimura is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Kimura manages to work his way to half guard, despite Remariez's best efforts.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Kimura is staying active underneath Remariez, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

Remariez is trying to work for a kimura but Kimura is defending well.

Remariez is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kimura defends it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yosko Kimura dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Remariez avoids a punch combination nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Kimura misses the target.
Remariez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kimura.
Kimura bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kimura misses with a body shot.
Kimura stuns Remariez with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Remariez with a lazy takedown attempt

and Kimura counters with a shoot takedown. Remariez fights it but they end up in guard.
Kimura throws and elbow that misses. Remariez uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kimura's guard. Nice move by Remariez!

Remariez is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Kimura wants to sweep here but Remariez controlling him for the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Remariez pushes down on Kimura's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Remariez is looking to take a break and control but Kimura is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kimura is looking for a sweep. Remariez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kimura throws a jab but it's blocked by Remariez.
Kimura throws out a loose jab but Remariez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice sprawl there from Kimura as Remariez shoots in.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kimura stalks Remariez and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Remariez's face. Remariez staggers backwards, shaken.
Kimura rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Remariez moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kimura throws a push kick but Remariez slaps the foot to one side.
Remariez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Remariez shoots in and bounces Kimura off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Remariez preventing the sweep.
Kimura manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Remariez is working to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kimura looking to finish with strikes here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Remariez working to try and regain half guard.
Remariez is working hard here to advance position.
Remariez gets back to half guard.
Remariez is looking for a sweep. Kimura is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Remariez is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kimura's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kimura's back!

Remariez is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Kimura knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Kimura for a finish.
Kimura rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Kimura is looking to control Remariez's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kimura avoid being mounted?

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Remariez sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kimura defending well though.
Remariez is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kimura keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Remariez trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kimura gets back to half guard.
Remariez throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kimura moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Remariez trying to control but Kimura is working from the bottom.

Kimura has his foot on Remariez's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Remariez works his way back into a safe position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yosko Kimura 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!

Kimura avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Remariez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kimura swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Remariez slips under a jab from Kimura.
Remariez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kimura throws a hook but Remariez avoids it easily.
Yosko Kimura seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kimura throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Remariez moves in looking to clinch but Kimura pushes him off.
Remariez slips under a jab.
Kimura scores with a jab to the body.
Remariez takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Kimura feints and as Remariez raises his hands in defense, Kimura changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.

Kimura has gone for a leg lock! Remariez slips out almost immediately though and dives into Kimura's guard.
Remariez with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Remariez won't allow Kimura to sweep him here.
Kimura takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Remariez wants to control from the top but Kimura keeps moving.
Remariez sitting in guard here, content to control.
Remariez wants to control from the top but Kimura keeps moving.
Remariez controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Remariez sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kimura's guard.
Kimura makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kimura.

Remariez drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Remariez jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Remariez postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kimura keeping moving, preventing Remariez from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

Kimura looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Remariez passes into half guard.
Remariez is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Yosko Kimura has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kimura really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

Remariez looking to secure an arm triangle but Kimura defends it well.

Remariez is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Kimura can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Kimura is in all sorts of trouble here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Remariez misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Kimura is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Remariez trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kimura is trying to escape the mount.
Remariez trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kimura is bucking up trying to escape but Remariez cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Kimura tries to reverse the position but Remariez maintains control.

Remariez working for a guillotine from mount but Kimura is in no mood to give up.
Kimura keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Yosko Kimura is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Kimura takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.

Remariez working for a guillotine from mount but Kimura is in no mood to give up.
Kimura slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.

Kimura is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Remariez has latched onto it... Big trouble! Remariez pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Kimura is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Remariez!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Adam Remariez!