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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shape Shifter (ranked 1706 p4p, 2034 weight class) and Gunnar Kimura (ranked 227 p4p, 262 weight class). Shape Shifter has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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8 - 7 - 0 |
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189 cm
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4 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Red Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank |
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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 8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Shape Shifter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Gunnar Kimura!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Steven Brown and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kimura misses with an uppercut
and Shifter counters with a nice double leg into side control. Kimura won't be happy with that.
Shifter is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kimura knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Shifter is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kimura is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Shifter looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Shifter is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kimura has escaped the position, nice work there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shifter working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Shifter throws an elbow but Kimura slips to the side and avoids it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kimura wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Shifter thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Shifter is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kimura knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Shifter tries for a kimura but Kimura is defending well.
Shifter thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Shifter swings around for an armbar but Kimura sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Shifter's guard.
Kimura wants to stand but Shifter is controlling his posture from full guard.
Shifter has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kimura can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kimura wants to stand but Shifter is controlling his posture from full guard.
Shifter looking for a guillotine here but Kimura defends easily.
Kimura stands up from guard. Let's bang!
A good leg kick by Kimura.
Kimura tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shifter was well out of range. Poor timing from Kimura.
Shifter tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Kimura manages to circle out of the way.
A swing and a miss from Kimura.
Shifter attempts a counter takedown but Kimura avoids it well and moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kimura misses the shot to the body.
Kimura throws a jab when Shifter was well out of range.
Shifter appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Kimura misses the body punch
and Shifter counters by moving into the clinch.
Kimura throws a head punch that misses.
Kimura lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Good body shot from Kimura.
Kimura misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shifter managing to block the knees to the body from Kimura.
Shifter blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kimura tries to land knees in the clinch but Shifter avoids the damage to the body.
Kimura prevents a takedown attempt there.
Shifter ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Shifter no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Kimura tries to stand but Shifter is controlling from the bottom.
Shifter looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Shifter 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shifter has a closed guard, preventing Kimura from standing up.
Shifter is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kimura is aware though and is defending well.
Shifter looking for subs off his back but Kimura has passed one foot through into half guard.
Kimura is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Shifter is trying to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kimura stands up out of the half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Gunnar Kimura will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Kimura lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Shifter at a distance.
Kimura works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kimura misses with a head kick.
Shifter fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kimura fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shifter manages to avoid it.
Kimura throws a head kick but Shifter moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shifter staying out of range there.
Shifter drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kimura sprawls and moves away.
Kimura moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kimura misses with a wild body shot.
Kimura throws a lazy uppercut
and Shifter counters with a nice double leg into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kimura is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Kimura manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Shifter jumps guard.
Kimura decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Kimura throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Shifter attempts a counter takedown but Kimura avoids it well and moves away.
Shifter moves out of range of the strikes.
Gunnar Kimura is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shifter on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kimura misses with a kick to the body
and Shifter counters with a shoot takedown. Kimura fights it but they end up in guard.
Shifter looking to pass the guard.
Shifter stops Kimura from standing up.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kimura can't keep his opponent in guard - Shifter advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kimura pushes Shifter off looking to stand but Shifter dives back in and keeps control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shifter is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kimura is just riding it out for now. Shifter eventually gives up the hold.
Kimura pushes Shifter off and gets back to his feet.
Kimura dips to his left and cracks Shifter with an uppercut!
Kimura has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kimura throws a sloppy head kick and Shifter moves out of range easily.
Kimura cracks Shifter with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Shifter looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Kimura finish him?
Shifter is rocked!
Shifter misses with a takedown attempt
and Kimura rattles Shifter with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Shifter tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Kimura dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Shifter stiff and motionless on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Gunnar Kimura!
Gunnar Kimura was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
49% |
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