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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between TreShon White (ranked 5596 p4p, 3745 weight class) and Lin Xiao (ranked 524 p4p, 421 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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Solid boxing
Good chin |
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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 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, TreShon White!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Lin Xiao!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, George Francis and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Xiao misses with a takedown attempt
and White counters with a left and a right that stings Xiao.
White fails to land the takedown.
Xiao blocks a head kick by White.
Xiao has managed to clinch.
White definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Xiao tries a knee to the head but White blocks it.
White prevents a takedown attempt there.
Xiao wants a takedown.
TreShon White has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lin Xiao.
White drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
White is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xiao's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Xiao throws a right and a left that White avoids nicely.
White shoots in for a double leg but Xiao sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Xiao pushes White up against the cage in a clinch.
Xiao slowing the pace effectively.
White throws a punch but it's blocked by Xiao.
Xiao tries to pull guard but White forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Xiao slowing the pace effectively.
Xiao is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables White to keep the fight standing.
Xiao slowing the pace effectively.
White gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Xiao.
Xiao changes levels and goes for a takedown here. White fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Nice takedown defense from Xiao. No joy for White on that attempt.
Xiao shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says White as he avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
White throws a head kick but Xiao moves out of range.
White tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Xiao swivels and escapes.
White circles away from the clinch attempt.
White tries for a takedown but Xiao circles away easily
and Xiao counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Xiao clinches up against the cage.
Xiao looking for a takedown.
Xiao breaks from the clinch.
Xiao goes for a double leg but White avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as White continues to drive forward.
White tries to clinch there but Xiao circles away.
White swats away the attempt to clinch by Xiao.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
White throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Xiao will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Xiao tries to score a power double leg takedown but White sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Xiao somewhat.
White misses with a body shot.
Xiao scores with a leg kick.
White fails to land the takedown.
White displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Xiao.
Xiao shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has White pinned against the cage. White gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
White tries to counter by clinching up but Xiao breaks away and moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Xiao tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Xiao with a lazy takedown attempt
and White counters with a nice uppercut.
White gets caught flat footed, as Xiao shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Xiao wants to control from the top but White keeps moving.
White looking for a sweep. Not yet White, not yet.
Xiao wants to stand but White has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
White tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
White working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Xiao.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Lin Xiao will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Xiao tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Xiao shoots for a double leg takedown but White sprawls well. He's pushed Xiao's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
White fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Xiao shoots in looking for a takedown but White manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Xiao's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Xiao closes the distance and clinches up with White, looking for a takedown. Xiao pushes White against the cage but White circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
TreShon White has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lin Xiao.
White keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
White leaves Xiao with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
White blocks a leg kick.
Xiao wants to clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Xiao leaves White with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
White avoids the head kick by Xiao.
White doesn't manage to clinch there - Xiao circles away.
White tries to clinch up but Xiao circles away and keeps his distance.
Xiao wants to counter with a clinch but White pushes him away.
Xiao is trying hard to land a takedown here. White sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Xiao shoots in but White avoids the takedown attempt easily.
White fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Xiao changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. White tries to avoid it but Xiao manages to keep hold of a leg and drag White to the ground. White escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Xiao tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but White swivels and escapes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Xiao throws a series of punches but White moves out of range.
Left hook, right uppercut from Xiao.
A swing and a miss from Xiao.
TreShon White is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
White shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Xiao as he avoids it easily.
Xiao feints a counter leg kick.
Nice takedown defense from White. No joy for Xiao on that attempt.
White leaves Xiao with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Xiao misses with a body kick.
Xiao throws a series of punches but White avoids them all with ease.
Horrible takedown attempt by White or perhaps it was just good defense by Xiao, which made it look bad.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Xiao darts in looking for a takedown but White gets double underhooks and turns Xiao into the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xiao looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? White is fending him off so far but Xiao persists. Nope, White circles away and we're back to standing.
Xiao circles away from the clinch attempt.
Xiao rushes White and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
White is pressed up against the cage. Xiao has hold of a leg and is looking to drag White down to the mat. White avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Xiao fails with a takedown attempt.
Xiao pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Xiao with a lazy takedown attempt
and White counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Xiao thinking.
Xiao shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says White as he avoids it easily.
White clinches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
White lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
White tries to pull guard but Xiao holds him up against the cage and eventually White drops back down to his feet.
Xiao holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Xiao changes levels and goes for a takedown here. White fights it off and pushes away nicely.
White darts in looking for a takedown but Xiao gets double underhooks and turns White into the cage.
Xiao has White pushed against the cage.
Xiao breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Xiao shoots in looking for a takedown but White manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Xiao's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Xiao closes this distance looking for a takedown but White circles away.
White appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that TreShon White will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Xiao fails to land the takedown.
White seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Xiao fails in his attempt to clinch.
Xiao tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
White seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Xiao defends well against a solid takedown attempt from White.
Xiao will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
No luck for Xiao with that takedown attempt.
TreShon White has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lin Xiao.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xiao fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
White wants to clinch up but Xiao keeps it at a distance.
Xiao looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Xiao checks the leg kick.
Xiao appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Xiao closes the distance and clinches.
Xiao pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Xiao keeps the fight on the outside.
Xiao stuffs the takedown attempt from White. White gets slowly back to his feet.
Xiao is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Xiao fails to land the takedown.
White slips a jab and a cross from Xiao.
Xiao shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts White as he jumps to the side.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown attempt by Xiao or perhaps it was just good defense by White, which made it look bad.
White clinches up with Xiao and pushes him back against the cage.
Xiao takes a shot to the head.
Xiao tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
White fails to pull guard.
Xiao's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Xiao misses with a low kick.
Xiao lands a high kick!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xiao misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
White scores with a body shot.
White tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Xiao swivels and escapes.
Xiao instigates a clinch.
Xiao dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Xiao stalling the fight.
Xiao's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Xiao fails with a takedown attempt.
A little feinted left hand from White on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
TreShon White is winning the standup battle so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Xiao shoots in and drives through. White sprawls well.
White misses with a head kick.
Nice takedown defense from Xiao. No joy for White on that attempt.
White keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Xiao closes the distance and clinches up with White, looking for a takedown. Xiao pushes White against the cage but White circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Xiao is looking to clinch but White is avoiding it.
Nice sprawl there from White as Xiao shoots in.
White throws a counter high kick but Xiao was just alert enough to avoid it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Xiao.
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 TreShon White.
I think White has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... TreShon White!
A less than humble TreShon White misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Chase Mizoguchi (ranked 5758 p4p, 24364 weight class) and Naoki Kimura (ranked 323 p4p, 338 weight class). Naoki Kimura has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Chase Mizoguchi's chin.
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Chase Mizoguchi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Naoki Kimura !
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Gwen Towbar and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Left hook, right uppercut from Kimura .
Kimura shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Mizoguchi eats them both and turns towards Kimura to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
 Mizoguchi is rocked!
Mizoguchi fakes the leg kick and cracks Kimura in the body.
Oh Mizoguchi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mizoguchi throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kimura throws a counter combo.
Kimura swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sloppy strikes from Kimura . Those never looked like landing.
Mizoguchi will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kimura scores with a hook to the body. Mizoguchi takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head kick misses from Mizoguchi.
A countering left hand to the body from Kimura misses.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mizoguchi.
Mizoguchi seems to have got his legs back now.
A jab from Kimura misses.
Some wild striking there from Kimura .
Kimura connects with a crisp jab.
Kimura rushes Mizoguchi and starts throwing punches like they are going out of style! Mizoguchi is up against the cage and has nowhere to go. Kimura piles on the pressure and Mizoguchi crumples to the floor! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Naoki Kimura !
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Addiel Glez (ranked 4331 p4p, 5238 weight class) and Aaron Nevemore (ranked 491 p4p, 544 weight class). Addiel Glez has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Addiel Glez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Aaron Nevemore!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Stewart Dunkirk and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nevemore lands a big head kick that sends Glez tumbling to the mat! Nevemore takes a step backwards and waves Glez back to his feet - he wants the finish!
 It looks like Addiel Glez has been cut.
Nevemore throws a head kick that misses
and Glez counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Glez.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nevemore keeping full guard, as Glez tries to pass.
Glez won't allow Nevemore to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Glez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nevemore is keeping the position for now.
Glez passes Nevemore's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Glez trying to mount his opponent but Nevemore defends it.
Glez is working for a kimura but Nevemore is defending it quite comfortably.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Glez trying to pass the guard but Nevemore defending well.
Glez is working for a kimura but Nevemore is defending it quite comfortably.
Glez tries to pass to full mount but Nevemore defends it.
Nevemore looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Glez stops Nevemore from getting back to his feet.
Nevemore pushes Glez off and gets back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Glez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Glez avoids the head kick by Nevemore.
Nevemore tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Glez tries to counter with a takedown but Nevemore is quick to defend against it.
Glez tried to score with a low kick but Nevemore checks it.
Nevemore tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A low kick from Nevemore misses
and Glez counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Nevemore pushes Glez off but Glez dives into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nevemore wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Nevemore wants to control but Glez postures up.
Glez tries to move to mount but Nevemore blocks the move with his legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Glez looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Glez has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Glez working for a guillotine from mount but Nevemore is in no mood to give up.
Nevemore's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Glez goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Nevemore is on top in guard.
Nevemore wants to get up but he can't break Glez's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Glez 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nevemore being controlled here momentarily.
Glez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Glez has control of Nevemore's left arm, preventing Nevemore from doing any damage.
Glez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Glez is controlling Nevemore's posture.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Glez is on top in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Glez wants to pass the guard but Nevemore is keeping the position.
Nevemore wants to stand and escape but Glez is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Aaron Nevemore will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Addiel Glez's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Nevemore throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Glez has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Nevemore.
Glez fails with an attempt to clinch.
A head kick misses from Nevemore.
Nevemore dips to his left and cracks Glez with an uppercut!
Nevemore tries a head kick but it misses.
Glez changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Nevemore lands a head kick. Glez smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Glez is rocked!
Glez tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Oh Glez is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Nevemore! Glez is out on his feet! Nevemore rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Glez is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Glez is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aaron Nevemore!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Shane White (ranked 4584 p4p, 4693 weight class) and Jin Kimura (ranked 505 p4p, 514 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Counter fighter
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Shane White!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jin Kimura!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Frank Dennis and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kimura shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. White is trying to defend but Kimura finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
White keeping control of the position.
Kimura not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kimura trying to mount his opponent but White defends it.
Kimura seems to be working for a kimura but White defends the submission attempt.
White knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kimura on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kimura is thwarting White's attempts to control the position.
Kimura is working for a submission of some sort.
That's one minute gone in the round.
White has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kimura is working away from the top position though.
White desperately trying to maintain half guard.
White looking for submissions off his back.
White is pressing down on Kimura's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
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.
White controlling the position.
White keeping moving, preventing Kimura from controlling successfully.
White pulls Kimura in close to his closed guard and prevents Kimura from doing any damage or advancing position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kimura has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of White is proving hard to escape from.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as White holds on and takes a little breather.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
White drives through with a takedown into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
White working some strikes from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
White avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
White trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells White's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Kimura looking for a guillotine here but White defends easily.
Kimura is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
White is in close to Kimura's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Kimura working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. White doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. White manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
White wants to control from the top but Kimura keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kimura looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kimura working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. White doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. White manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kimura looks winded!
White scoring with punches to the head and body.
Kimura will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
White stands up over Kimura, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kimura has momentary wrist control but White slips an elbow through the middle.
White advances to half guard.
White tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kimura knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
White lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jin Kimura will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
White shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. White showed some decent athleticism there.
White lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
White is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
White scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Kimura wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
White content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
White trying to control from half guard but Kimura is working away.
Kimura on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
White wants to stand up but Kimura manages to regain full guard.
Kimura looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kimura is looking for a triangle but White pushes his legs off easily.
Our spies down at at Ocean Ripples inform us that Kimura has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
White lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
White makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Shane White overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
White content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
White makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Kimura throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
White postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Kimura can't keep his opponent in guard - White advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. White connects with a nice short shot to Kimura's temple.
 Kimura is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
White content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Kimura trying to control from the bottom.
White is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
White looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Kimura is still in real trouble! Can White finish him?
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
White passes to full mount!
Kimura seems to have recovered his senses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kimura gets back to half guard.
White is looking to take a break and control but Kimura is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kimura is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of White's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take White's back!
You can see the frustration on White's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kimura is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. White knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften White for a finish.
Kimura is breathing heavily.
Kimura tightening his grip on White, looking for the choke.
Kimura avoiding White 's attempts to control his hands.
White 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kimura misses with punches from the back.
White is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Kimura working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Kimura throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
White needs to remain patient if he's going to get out of this sticky situation.
Kimura trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Kimura has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jin Kimura will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Kimura closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Kimura tries to stand but White is controlling his head.
White avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Kimura.
White tries to buck Kimura off but Kimura is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
White manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
White on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if White tries to get out of the position.
Kimura is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
White trying to control but Kimura postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
White is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Kimura sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. White defending well though.
White is looking to get back to is feet but Kimura passes into side control.
Kimura stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Kimura shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. White is trying to defend but Kimura finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
White blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kimura.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
White kicks off Kimura and gets to his feet.
White dives in and scores a takedown into Kimura's guard.
Kimura has momentary wrist control but White slips an elbow through the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
White trying to control the position from guard on top but Kimura is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kimura looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kimura takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
White distracts Kimura with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
White cracks Kimura with a solid left hand.
White not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kimura looking for a guillotine here but White defends easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
White is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
White looking to pass the guard.
White lands a couple of digs.
White with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Kimura had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. White defends it easily.
White postures up and lands a big shot to Kimura's brow.
White makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
White drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and White jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
White stands up over Kimura, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
White wants to control from the top but Kimura keeps moving.
White content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Kimura has locked up a guillotine! Kimura's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? White is holding on here and Kimura must be using up a lot of energy. White has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Kimura gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jin Kimura!
Jin Kimura thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Simon Nitch (ranked 5372 p4p, 3296 weight class) and Leopold Strauss (ranked 310 p4p, 227 weight class). Leopold Strauss has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Simon Nitch!
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, Leopold Strauss!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Wesley Smith and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Strauss closes the distance and clinches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Strauss.
Strauss lands with a right to the head.
Strauss lands a hook that snaps the head of Nitch backwards.
Strauss working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nitch is rocked!
Strauss scores with a shot to the side of Nitch's head.
Oh Nitch is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nitch blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nitch blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nitch blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nitch blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Strauss throws a punch but it's blocked by Nitch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Strauss.
Nitch blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Strauss misses with the head strike.
Strauss fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nitch blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Strauss fails to land.
Strauss tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Strauss working aggressively here.
Strauss throws a head punch that misses.
Strauss tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Strauss throws a head punch that misses.
Nitch misses with some punches.
Strauss working aggressively here.
Strauss misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nitch has a couple of punches blocked by Strauss.
Strauss misses with the head strike.
Nitch swings wildly with an uppercut but Strauss uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nitch blocking some punches.
Strauss fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nitch blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nitch blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nitch tries to work over Strauss's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Strauss fails to land.
Nitch misses with some punches.
Nitch seems to have got his legs back now.
Nitch takes a shot to the head.
A short right from Strauss.
Strauss lands a big right hand that drops Nitch! The killer instinct kicks in and Strauss finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Strauss!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Leopold Strauss!
In his post fight interview, Leopold Strauss started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dane Meyers (ranked 5557 p4p, 4299 weight class) and Charles Smith (ranked 465 p4p, 405 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dane Meyers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Charles Smith!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Robert Twigg and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith scores with a crisp jab that stopped Meyers in his tracks.
Smith bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Meyers's head backwards.
Meyers moves forwards but Smith connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Meyers throws a combination that misses
and Smith counters with a stiff right hand.
Meyers is rocked!
Meyers closes this distance looking for a takedown but Smith circles away.
Oh Meyers is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Smith fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Meyers to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Meyers looks to clinch but Smith throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Meyers taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Charles Smith!
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