PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Danny Cebrone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yosko Kimura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Cebrone
vs
Kimura

168 cm
23
155 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

175 cm
23
155 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

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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 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Danny Cebrone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yosko Kimura!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Chris Downing and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kimura rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cebrone moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kimura works over Cebrone's head and body with a nice combination.
Kimura fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kimura throws a low kick but Cebrone avoids it.
Cebrone misses with a takedown attempt - Kimura sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

Cebrone closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.

Cebrone thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
You can see the frustration on Kimura's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kimura manages to get back to half guard.
Cebrone moves into full mount! Kimura won't be happy about that!
Kimura is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Cebrone knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kimura on the ground.

Cebrone jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Kimura manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Cebrone tries to advance to mount but can't.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cebrone throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Cebrone scoring with punches from side control.
Kimura is looking to regain half guard here but Cebrone keeps moving and retains side control.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Cebrone shoots in but no luck this time.
Cebrone shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kimura but Kimura pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Danny Cebrone. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cebrone is breathing heavily.
Cebrone closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A combination from Kimura does no damage.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!

Cebrone looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Kimura looking to control.
Kimura looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kimura lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Cebrone!

Kimura jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Cebrone manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kimura tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Cebrone sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Kimura trying to control the action but Cebrone is working from the bottom.
Cebrone is trying to get back to full guard.
Kimura passes to side control.
Kimura working away.

Kimura is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Cebrone knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cebrone is looking for a sweep.
Kimura gets to mount! Cebrone was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Cebrone on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Cebrone tries to get out of the position.

Kimura is working for a guillotine from mount but Cebrone frees his head quite easily.
Kimura trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Cebrone is trying to escape the mount.

Kimura is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Cebrone is surviving well by controlling Kimura's body position as best he can.

Cebrone defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Kimura.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Kimura is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Cebrone is surviving well by controlling Kimura's body position as best he can.
Kimura trying to control but he's not successful this time.

Kimura wants to finish this one by submission but Cebrone is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Kimura.
Kimura wants to control the pace but Cebrone is squirming around nicely.
Cebrone wants to hold on but Kimura pushes him away.
Cebrone can't escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yosko Kimura dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Kimura scores with a jab to the jaw.
Cebrone fails with the takedown.
Cebrone misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Cebrone avoids a kick to the body.
Cebrone has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.

Cebrone feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Kimura utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kimura trying to control the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kimura manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cebrone manages to get himself to full guard.

Cebrone 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 works a leg free and moves into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cebrone wants to get back to full guard.
Cebrone is staying active underneath Kimura, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Cebrone is trying to maintain the position but Kimura is very close to passing his half guard.
Cebrone is refusing to be controlled, as Kimura sits in half guard.
Cebrone gets full guard.
Cebrone trying to keep a closed guard but Kimura is proving a slippery customer.
Kimura trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Kimura swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
No luck for Cebrone with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Danny Cebrone. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's two 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.
Cebrone shoots in for a takedown but Kimura shows good takedown defense.
Cebrone looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kimura is fending him off so far but Cebrone persists. Nope, Kimura circles away and we're back to standing.
Cebrone dodges the punch combination from Kimura.

Cebrone darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kimura manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
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.
Cebrone working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Cebrone wants to control from the top but Kimura keeps moving.
Kimura wants to sweep here but Cebrone controlling him for the moment.
Kimura bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Cebrone's guard.

Cebrone 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.

Cebrone 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.
Cebrone throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Yosko Kimura has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kimura trying to control the position from guard on top but Cebrone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kimura passes Cebrone's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Kimura works his way into full mount!
Cebrone chipping away with body shots but they're not going to hurt Kimura.
Cebrone tries to reverse the position but Kimura maintains control.

Kimura is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Cebrone is surviving well by controlling Kimura's body position as best he can.
Cebrone working to try and regain half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kimura blocks Cebrone's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Kimura tries to control but Cebrone wriggling away.

Kimura jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Cebrone manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Cebrone is not content to let Kimura control the position.

Kimura is trying to get an arm triangle but Cebrone is defending well.
Cebrone stops Kimura from passing to mount.
Kimura is looking to take a break and control but Cebrone is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yosko Kimura showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Kimura throws a front kick that sends Cebrone stumbling back into the ropes.

Cebrone gets a takedown into half guard.
Kimura has hold of Cebrone's hands but Cebrone slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.

Cebrone is trying to work for a kimura but Kimura is defending well.
Kimura works his way to full guard. Good work.
Cebrone preventing the sweep.
Kimura is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

Cebrone drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Cebrone jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cebrone throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kimura works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kimura preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Kimura scores with a nice head shot.
Kimura moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.

Cebrone shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Kimura's guard.
Cebrone makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Kimura looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Cebrone stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kimura swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kimura is trying to control the position but Cebrone postures up.
Kimura is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Kimura tries to pass to full mount but Cebrone defends it.
Cebrone tries to get to full guard but Kimura has control of the leg.
Kimura trying to pass the guard but Cebrone defending well.
Cebrone gets back to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kimura won't allow Cebrone to sweep him here.
Kimura trying to control but Cebrone is working from the bottom.
Cebrone doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Cebrone manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kimura manages to get himself to full guard.
Cebrone advances position into side control!
Kimura manages to get back to half guard.
Cebrone prevents Kimura from improving his position.

Cebrone seems to be looking for submissions.
Kimura gets back to full guard.
Cebrone has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kimura looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cebrone is one step ahead there.
Cebrone lands a couple of elbows.

Kimura working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cebrone doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Cebrone manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Cebrone postures up.

Kimura escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cebrone gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Cebrone is working Kimura over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Kimura keeping moving, preventing Cebrone from controlling successfully.
Kimura is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Yosko Kimura is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kimura moves nicely into side control.
Cebrone tries to get back to half guard but can't.

Kimura thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Kimura tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Cebrone regains half guard.

Kimura is looking for a kimura but Cebrone is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kimura to get the leverage.
Kimura wants to pass to mount but Cebrone is defending the position.
Kimura is trying to control. Cebrone wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

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 Danny Cebrone.
Well Kimura 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yosko Kimura!