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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Floyd Mayweather (ranked 2827 p4p, 322 weight class) and Kenshi Kimura (ranked 2628 p4p, 299 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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159 lbs
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162 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Floyd Mayweather!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Kenshi Kimura!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Sandra Marshall and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed right hand from Kimura misses the target.
Kimura throws a body shot but no joy.
Kimura steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mayweather.
Kimura has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Kimura avoids the body shot from Mayweather.
Kimura doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Mayweather makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kimura misses with a right hand
and Mayweather makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Mayweather scores with a jab to the head.
A jab lands there for Mayweather.
Mayweather comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kimura takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Mayweather scores with a jab to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A jab from Kimura misses.
Mayweather has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Temp Spar Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Kimura staying out of range there.
Kimura misses with a straight right.
Kimura takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Kimura misses the target.
Floyd Mayweather is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mayweather dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A big right from Kimura misses.
Mayweather appears to be looking for a big counter.
Nice shot lands for Mayweather.
Mayweather with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kimura fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Mayweather to the ground. Kimura is now in Mayweather's guard.
Kimura is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Mayweather wants to sweep here but Kimura controlling him for the moment.
Kimura slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Mayweather is looking to regain half guard here but Kimura keeps moving and retains side control.
Mayweather is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Kimura prevents Mayweather from improving his position.
Mayweather has his hands clasped together around Kimura's back. He's all about the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kimura thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mayweather's head.
Mayweather wants to get back to full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kimura wants to pass the guard but Mayweather is defending well.
Kimura is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Kimura looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mayweather makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Mayweather.
Kimura sitting in guard here, content to control.
Kimura drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kimura jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kimura looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
It looks like Kimura might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mayweather 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.
Mayweather is adopting a defensive guard.
Kimura drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kimura jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kimura loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mayweather 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.
Kimura is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Kimura won't allow Mayweather to get back to his feet.
Kimura wants to control from the top but Mayweather keeps moving.
Mayweather wants to sweep but no luck.
Mayweather keeping full guard, as Kimura tries to pass.
Kimura pushing down on Mayweather's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Kimura works his foot free and advances to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mayweather tries to lock up and control but Kimura gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kimura jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Mayweather manages to avoid the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kimura prevents Mayweather from escaping the position.
Kimura tries for a kimura but Mayweather is defending well.
Kimura has hold of Mayweather's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Mayweather seems comfortable defending it but Kimura has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Mayweather is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Mayweather is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Kimura couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kenshi Kimura!
A victorious Kenshi Kimura thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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