PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kumamoto Kimura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Comeon Fhinshfats (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Comeon Fhinshfats has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Kumamoto Kimura's chin.

Kimura
vs
Fhinshfats

150 cm
25
155 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

166 cm
25
150 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Experienced

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Kumamoto Kimura!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Comeon Fhinshfats!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Santiago Holmes and Bart Greer.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Fhinshfats dives in and scores a takedown into Kimura's guard.

Kimura looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Fhinshfats controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

Kimura has his foot on Fhinshfats's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Fhinshfats works his way back into a safe position though.
Fhinshfats controlling from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fhinshfats trying to control but Kimura is working from the bottom.
Kimura really is a fat lump.
Fhinshfats controls from within his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fhinshfats trying to control but Kimura is working from the bottom.
Fhinshfats with a flurry of punches that miss.
Fhinshfats passes into half guard.
Kimura moves into full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fhinshfats throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kimura works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

Kimura working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Fhinshfats doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Fhinshfats manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Fhinshfats looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Fhinshfats stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kimura swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kimura tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kimura might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Fhinshfats trying to control but Kimura is working from the bottom.
Fhinshfats advances position into side control!
Kimura tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Fhinshfats trying to control the position but Kimura is working away.
Kimura is looking to regain half guard here but Fhinshfats keeps moving and retains side control.
Kimura is working hard here to advance position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Fhinshfats tries for a kimura but Kimura is defending well.
Kimura avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Fhinshfats.
Fhinshfats takes a little break here. Kimura wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Kimura tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Fhinshfats wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Kimura is not content to let Fhinshfats control the position.
Kimura is looking to regain half guard here but Fhinshfats keeps moving and retains side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fhinshfats trying to control the position but Kimura is working away.

Fhinshfats wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kimura, who protects the arm well.

Fhinshfats tries for a kimura but Kimura is defending well.

Fhinshfats working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

Fhinshfats tries for a kimura but Kimura is defending well.
Kimura is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Fhinshfats off and has taken his back!

Fhinshfats defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Kimura's arms.
Fhinshfats is defending well here and trying to improve his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fhinshfats keeps trying to improve his position.
Fhinshfats trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Fhinshfats rolls, trying to escape but Kimura keeps control of the position.

Fhinshfats is having to fend off submission attempts from Kimura, who is looking to sink in the choke. Kimura doesn't have the hooks in though and Fhinshfats manages to reverse position! He's now on top, in his opponent's guard.
Kimura keeping moving, preventing Fhinshfats from controlling successfully.

Kimura has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Fhinshfats can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Kimura looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

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

Comeon Fhinshfats dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Kimura goes for a double leg but Fhinshfats avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Fhinshfats continues to drive forward.
Kumamoto Kimura seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kimura looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Fhinshfats is fending him off so far but Kimura persists. Nope, Fhinshfats circles away and we're back to standing.

Fhinshfats drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.

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

Fhinshfats tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Fhinshfats has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

Fhinshfats is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kimura has escaped the position, nice work there.

Fhinshfats wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kimura, who protects the arm well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kimura manages to work his way to half guard, despite Fhinshfats's best efforts.
Fhinshfats is looking to advance position but Kimura won't allow it.

Kimura is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fhinshfats pulls his head out easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Fhinshfats is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kimura defends it well.

Kimura looking for submissions off his back.

Fhinshfats seems to be working for a kimura but Kimura defends the submission attempt.
Kimura gets back to full guard.

Kimura had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Fhinshfats defends it easily.

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

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fhinshfats passes into half guard.
Fhinshfats slows the pace down in half guard.

Kimura looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Comeon Fhinshfats has got the better of the ground game so far.
Fhinshfats trying to control the pace.
Fhinshfats trying to pass the guard but Kimura defending well.

Kimura actively working from the bottom here.

Kimura looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Fhinshfats seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fhinshfats works his foot free and advances to mount.

Fhinshfats is working for a guillotine from mount but Kimura frees his head quite easily.
Fhinshfats lands a heavy elbow.
Kimura wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Fhinshfats.
Kimura is looking to improve his position but Fhinshfats isn't that keen on the idea.
Fhinshfats with a couple of short strikes.
Fhinshfats controlling the position easily from mount.
Kimura is looking to get to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Fhinshfats with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Kimura is desperately trying to improve his position but Fhinshfats has a good base and remains in mount.
Kimura sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.

Kimura looking for submissions off his back.

Fhinshfats is looking for a kimura here.

Kimura looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Kimura looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Fhinshfats with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Comeon Fhinshfats showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Kimura's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Kimura shoots in looking for a takedown but Fhinshfats manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kimura's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.

Kimura gets tackled into the cage by Fhinshfats. Fhinshfats maintains the clinch.

Fhinshfats wants the takedown. Kimura is fighting it off but Fhinshfats persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Kimura's guard against the cage.

Fhinshfats thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Kimura looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Kimura escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Fhinshfats gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Fhinshfats must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Fhinshfats trying to control but Kimura is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fhinshfats controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Fhinshfats passes Kimura's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

Kimura is defending against the submission attempts here by Fhinshfats.
Fhinshfats passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Kimura!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kimura is desperately trying to improve his position but Fhinshfats has a good base and remains in mount.
Kimura regains half guard.
Fhinshfats performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

Fhinshfats looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

Kimura actively working from the bottom here.
Fhinshfats wants to take a breather but Kimura is having none of it.

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.

Kimura with the active half guard here but Fhinshfats passes nicely into side control.
Fhinshfats staying calm.

Fhinshfats is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kimura has escaped the position, nice work there.
Comeon Fhinshfats is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kimura tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The referee asks Fhinshfats politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Fhinshfats prefers to stall for the moment though.
Kimura prevents Fhinshfats from moving into mount.
Fhinshfats has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fhinshfats is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Fhinshfats's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kimura is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Fhinshfats staying calm.
More stalling from Fhinshfats.
Kimura looking for a sweep but Fhinshfats has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Fhinshfats sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Fhinshfats is continuing to stall.
Kimura keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fhinshfats takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Kimura keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Fhinshfats controlling from the full mount.
Kimura is trying desperately to improve position.
Fhinshfats controlling from the full mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kimura is wriggling around trying to escape.
Kumamoto Kimura has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fhinshfats sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

And that's the end of the fight!
Comeon Fhinshfats comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Fhinshfats has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Winston Alpacca scores the fight 27:30
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Comeon Fhinshfats!