PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Max Imum Jr (ranked 4970 p4p, 25703 weight class) and Kamso Kane (ranked 468 p4p, 534 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Imum Jr
vs
Kane

189 cm
21
202
1 - 0 - 0

190 cm
26
191
0 - 2 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Max Imum Jr!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kamso Kane!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Alan Glass and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kane looks for a takedown but Imum Jr sprawls well.
Imum Jr lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.

It looks like Kamso Kane has been cut.

Imum Jr gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kane drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Imum Jr is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kane pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Kane goes for a takedown in the clinch but Imum Jr prevents it.
Max Imum Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kamso Kane.

Imum Jr manages to break the clinch.

Imum Jr clinches with his opponent.
Imum Jr has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kane avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Imum Jr gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kane.
Kane has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Imum Jr is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Imum Jr lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kane looking for a takedown.
Imum Jr goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kane prevents it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Imum Jr stops a takedown attempt from Kane.
Imum Jr gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kane.
Imum Jr has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kane avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Imum Jr gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kane.
Kane looks winded!
Kane has Imum Jr pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Imum Jr manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Imum Jr has Kane pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kane manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Imum Jr is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Imum Jr wants to take the fight to the mat but Kane manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Kane is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Imum Jr is working for takedown but Kane is calmly controlling the position for now.
Imum Jr is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Kane wants to take the fight to the mat but Imum Jr manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Kane gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Imum Jr.

Imum Jr pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Imum Jr connects with a jab.
Imum Jr tries to bum rush Kane with a series of wild strikes but Kane uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Imum Jr misses with the combination.
A telegraphed right hand from Imum Jr misses the target.
Good standup being displayed there by Imum Jr as he connects with a hook.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kane.
Imum Jr throws a right and a left that Kane avoids nicely.
Imum Jr misses with the combination.
Kane changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Imum Jr stuffs the takedown attempt from Kane. Kane gets slowly back to his feet.
Nice defenses there by Kane.
Imum Jr misses with an uppercut. Kane saw that one coming.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Imum Jr throws a body punch but Kane moves out of range.
Imum Jr pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Imum Jr looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Imum Jr misses with a jab, cross combination.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kane.
Kane moves out of range as Imum Jr throws a body kick.
Kane dives in and grabs Imum Jr's left leg, looking for a takedown. Imum Jr pushes down on Kane's head and hops out.
Kane moves out of range as Imum Jr strikes.
Imum Jr misses with a few strikes there.
A telegraphed right hand from Imum Jr misses the target.
Kane slips under a jab.
Imum Jr with a hook.
Imum Jr lands a jab to Kane's midsection.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kane dodges the punch combination from Imum Jr.
Imum Jr misses with a wild combination.
Imum Jr scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kane shoots in and drives through. Imum Jr sprawls well.
Imum Jr throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Max Imum Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Imum Jr rushes Kane and presses him up against the cage.
Imum Jr changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kane fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Nice takedown defense from Imum Jr. No joy for Kane on that attempt.
Imum Jr lands a slapping body shot.
Imum Jr scores with a nice strike.
Kane shoots in for a takedown but Imum Jr shows good takedown defense.

Imum Jr instigates a clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Max Imum Jr dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kamso Kane's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Imum Jr throws a right hand that Kane ducks under and follows up with a left that Kane also avoids with ease.
Good shot there by Imum Jr.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kane tries for a takedown. No joy.
Imum Jr lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kane backwards.
Kane wants a takedown.

Imum Jr lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Imum Jr missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Imum Jr with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Imum Jr throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kane keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Imum Jr thows a huge punch but Kane dodges it nicely.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kane can do anything to dispel that myth.
Imum Jr missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kane is breathing heavily.
Imum Jr looks to land a strike but Kane avoids it nicely and regains full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kane utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kane working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Imum Jr.
Imum Jr has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Imum Jr postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Imum Jr tries to stand but Kane is controlling from the bottom.
Imum Jr throws a big elbow that misses.
Imum Jr with a flurry of punches that miss.
Imum Jr trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Imum Jr throwing strikes from guard but Kane blocks nicely.
Imum Jr trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Imum Jr trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Imum Jr looking to sit in guard and control but Kane gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Imum Jr has his hands on Kane's head, controlling the position.
Imum Jr has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Imum Jr is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kane can do to turn this around?
Imum Jr continues to stall.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Imum Jr bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kane's guard.

Imum Jr wants to control from the top but Kane keeps moving.
Kane looking to control.

Kane is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Imum Jr defends well.
Imum Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Kane is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kane has momentary wrist control but Imum Jr slips an elbow through the middle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Imum Jr pushes down on Kane's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Well, if Imum Jr is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Imum Jr scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Imum Jr thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kane trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Imum Jr manages to pass to mount!
Imum Jr raining down shots from the mount!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kane is squirming around, avoiding Imum Jr's attempts to control the action.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Max Imum Jr dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kamso Kane's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Kane tries to keep at a distance but Imum Jr has taken the fight into the clinch.
Imum Jr is looking to take this one to the mat.
Imum Jr prevents the takedown attempt.
Imum Jr is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Kane tries for a takedown. No joy.
Imum Jr is pressed up against the cage. Kane has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Imum Jr down to the mat. Imum Jr avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Max Imum Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kamso Kane.
Kane tries to score a power double leg takedown but Imum Jr sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kane somewhat.

Imum Jr darts in and clinches Kane up against the cage.
Kane takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kane changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Imum Jr fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Imum Jr pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Kane back to the cage. Imum Jr follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Imum Jr throws a series of strikes that have Kane backpedaling.
Kane has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.

Imum Jr fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kane, pushing him back against the cage.
Kane tries for a takedown but Imum Jr manages to get underhooks.
Imum Jr tries to land knees in the clinch but Kane avoids the damage to the body.
Imum Jr has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kane avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Imum Jr has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kane is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.

Imum Jr pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Imum Jr moves into the clinch successfully.

Imum Jr works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Imum Jr stays in close to Kane's body and controls the position.
Kane is looking to sweep but instead, Imum Jr has passed into half guard.
Imum Jr sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kane defending well though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kane is not content to let Imum Jr control the position.
Imum Jr sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kane defending well though.
Imum Jr is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Imum Jr wants to stand but Kane has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Kane is refusing to be controlled, as Imum Jr sits in half guard.
Kane blocking the ground and pound attempt from Imum Jr.
Kane avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Imum Jr.
Imum Jr missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Imum Jr throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Imum Jr not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Imum Jr throwing shots but Kane is blocking nicely.
Kane tries to roll over but Imum Jr keeps him under control.
Imum Jr not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Imum Jr wants to stand up but Kane is controlling the position.
Kane keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Imum Jr wants to stand but Kane has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Imum Jr throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Imum Jr is trying to control. Kane wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Imum Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kane.
Imum Jr fails to land with a series of punches.
Kane ducks under a wild hook from Imum Jr.
Imum Jr scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kane in his tracks.
Imum Jr throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kane.
Imum Jr misses with a double jab.
Kane shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Imum Jr as he avoids it easily.
Imum Jr comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.

Imum Jr clinches.
Kane is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Imum Jr lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kane backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Imum Jr has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Kane regains guard immediately.
Imum Jr missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Max Imum Jr clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Kamso Kane's cut.
That's time! Imum Jr's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Imum Jr rushes Kane and presses him up against the cage.
Kane wants a takedown but no success here.

Imum Jr has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Kane regains guard immediately.
Imum Jr is looking to work some ground and pound but Kane has wrist control.
Kane avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kane utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

Imum Jr is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Imum Jr throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Imum Jr with a flurry of punches that miss.
Imum Jr looking to sit in guard and control but Kane gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Kane is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Imum Jr controlling the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kane stops Imum Jr from standing up.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kane dives in and grabs Imum Jr's left leg, looking for a takedown. Imum Jr pushes down on Kane's head and hops out.

Imum Jr has closed the distance and engaged Kane in a clinch.

Imum Jr breaks the clinch.
Imum Jr throws a lazy right hand but Kane sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kane tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Kane moves out of range as Imum Jr throws a body kick.
Imum Jr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kane ducks under a wild hook from Imum Jr.
Imum Jr loads up on a big right hand but Kane slips the punch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Imum Jr fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Imum Jr feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kanes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Imum Jr keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Imum Jr was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Max Imum Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kamso Kane.
Imum Jr tries to bum rush Kane with a series of wild strikes but Kane uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

Imum Jr gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

Imum Jr has hold of one of Kane's legs. Kane is fighting the takedown attempt but Imum Jr gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Kane tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Kane working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Imum Jr doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Imum Jr manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kane looking for a sweep. Not yet Kane, not yet.
Imum Jr pushing down on Kane's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Imum Jr throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

Imum Jr is working for a kimura but Kane is defending it quite comfortably.
Imum Jr perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Imum Jr throws a strike but Kane avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Max Imum Jr overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Imum Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Kane is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Imum Jr accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Imum Jr would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Imum Jr trying to control but Kane is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Max Imum Jr had his way with Kamso Kane in that round.
The cut man is working on Kamso Kane's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Kane moves out of range of the strikes.
Kane has a takedown stuffed.
Imum Jr lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kane dives in for a single leg takedown but Imum Jr sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Imum Jr half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Kane blocks a head kick by Imum Jr.
Kane tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.

Imum Jr instigates a clinch.
Imum Jr gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kane.
Max Imum Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kamso Kane.
Kane tries for a takedown. No joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Imum Jr escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Imum Jr lands with an overhand left.
Kane is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?

Imum Jr takes the fight into the clinch.
Imum Jr tries for a takedown but Kane manages to get underhooks.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kane blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Imum Jr misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kane.
Max Imum Jr has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Imum Jr lands a left hand.
Imum Jr can't get the takedown.
Kane is pressed up against the cage. Imum Jr has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kane down to the mat. Kane avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Kane shoots in looking for a takedown. Imum Jr tries to sprawl out of it but Kane keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Imum Jr manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kane is trying hard to land a takedown here. Imum Jr sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Imum Jr fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kane takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kane avoids a punch combination nicely.
Imum Jr misses with a wild combination.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Imum Jr throws the left hand but Kane avoids the punch easily.
Kane feints the counter takedown.
Imum Jr fails to land with a series of punches.
Imum Jr lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Imum Jr throws a series of punches but Kane moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kane shoots in and drives through. Imum Jr sprawls well.
Imum Jr fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Imum Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kane manages to avoid it.
Kane takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Imum Jr throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Imum Jr throws a nice looking combination but Kane bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Imum Jr throws a jab when Kane was well out of range.
Max Imum Jr is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Imum Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kane.
Imum Jr throws the left hand but Kane avoids the punch easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Imum Jr misses the shot to the body.
Kane changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Kane staying out of range there.
No joy there for Imum Jr, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

Imum Jr fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kane, pushing him back against the cage.
Kane is looking for a takedown.

Imum Jr has Kane pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Imum Jr pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Kane tumbling to the mat - Imum Jr dives into Kane's guard.

Kane is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Imum Jr is aware though and is defending well.

Kane has his foot on Imum Jr's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Imum Jr works his way back into a safe position though.
Imum Jr is stalling in the full guard.
Kane trying to control the position.
Max Imum Jr is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Imum Jr throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Imum Jr controlling from the top position.
Imum Jr works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Imum Jr thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

Imum Jr 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.
Kane trying to hold on to Imum Jr's head to control him but Imum Jr postures up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Max Imum Jr showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Imum Jr 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 50:43
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 50:42
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 50:42

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Max Imum Jr!
Max Imum Jr retains his middleweight title!