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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Masahiko kimura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Keith Higham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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218 lbs
10 - 3 - 0 |
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200 cm
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215 lbs
10 - 2 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Basic striking
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Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Powerful |
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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
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Masahiko kimura!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Keith Higham!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
kimura drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
kimura might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
kimura tries to free his leg and advance position but Higham is retaining full guard.
Higham working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. kimura doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. kimura manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
kimura thows a big elbow that misses.
kimura throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Higham works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
kimura scoring with some ground and pound.
kimura trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Higham trying to control the position here.
Higham is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and kimura defends well.
kimura works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
kimura is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
kimura seems to be working for a kimura but Higham defends the submission attempt.
kimura moves into full mount! Higham won't be happy about that!
kimura works his way to his opponent's back.
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.
kimura not allowing Higham to control his hands.
Higham staying busy and making it hard for kimura to control.
kimura is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Higham knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Higham for a finish.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - kimura's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
I really don't envy Higham right now.
kimura working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Higham tries to roll but kimura sticks to his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Higham rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
kimura is working for a submission of some sort.
Higham actively working from the bottom here.
Higham looking for submissions off his back.
Higham is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but kimura pulls his head out easily.
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.
kimura controlling the action here.
Higham actively working from the bottom here.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Higham shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
kimura wants to sweep here but Higham controlling him for the moment.
kimura throws his legs up looking for a submission but Higham uses it to pass to side control.
Higham is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but kimura is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Masahiko kimura dominated that 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.
Higham fails with the takedown
and kimura counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Higham keeping moving, preventing kimura from controlling successfully.
kimura is really struggling to control Higham but he's trying to hold on to the position.
kimura won't allow Higham to sweep him here.
kimura stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Higham swivels though and keeps the full guard.
kimura postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Higham is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of kimura, into his guard.
Higham slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Higham thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
kimura is not content to let Higham control the position.
Higham goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, kimura has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Higham but great work by kimura.
kimura has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Higham!
Higham is squirming around, avoiding kimura's attempts to control the action.
Higham is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
kimura wants to control the pace but Higham is squirming around nicely.
kimura is stalling here but it's allowed Higham to get half guard.
Higham makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Higham.
kimura wants to control from the top but Higham keeps moving.
Higham working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. kimura doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. kimura manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
kimura avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
kimura controls from within his opponent's guard.
Higham keeping moving, preventing kimura from controlling successfully.
kimura avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Higham manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Higham goes for an armbar but kimura turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from kimura.
Higham is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Higham is breathing heavily.
Higham working for a triangle but kimura defends it easily.
kimura is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Higham is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Higham has escaped and now he's on top!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Masahiko kimura will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Higham tries to clinch but kimura moves away
so kimura counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
kimura stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Higham swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Higham had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. kimura defends it easily.
Higham keeping full guard, as kimura tries to pass.
Masahiko kimura overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
kimura pushes down on Higham's leg and manages to get into half guard.
kimura moves into full mount! Higham won't be happy about that!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Higham manages to regain half guard. Good work.
kimura looking for a submission but Higham manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Higham not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Higham has his foot on kimura's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. kimura works his way back into a safe position though.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Higham escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. kimura gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
kimura throws a strike but Higham rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
kimura is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Higham drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but kimura manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Higham has kimura in his guard.
Higham has his foot on kimura's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. kimura works his way back into a safe position though.
Higham keeping moving, preventing kimura from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
kimura drops back, looking for a kneebar! Higham looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Higham looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Higham!
Higham thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Higham is trying to get an arm triangle but kimura is defending well.
kimura gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
kimura works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
kimura is pulling down on Higham's head to control his posture.
Higham trying to control but kimura is working from the bottom.
kimura looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
kimura looking to control.
Higham drops back looking for a leg! kimura is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and kimura manages to kick Higham off! Higham jumps back into kimura's guard.
kimura keeping moving, preventing Higham from controlling successfully.
Keith Higham has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Masahiko kimura is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Higham stopping the sweep attempt from kimura.
And that's the end of the fight!
Masahiko kimura showed his dominance in that final round.
Well kimura has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Masahiko kimura!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
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