PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kevin Kimiko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Trevor Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Kimiko
vs
Jackson

195 cm
18
245 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

191 cm
18
250 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kevin Kimiko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Trevor Jackson!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Jackson. No joy for Kimiko on that attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jackson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kimiko fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

Kimiko 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.
Kimiko passes easily into side control. Nice work.

Kimiko looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

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

Kimiko tries for a kimura but Jackson is defending well.
Kimiko is breathing heavily.
Jackson is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Kimiko asserts his dominance and retains side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kimiko tries for a kimura but Jackson is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Kimiko is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Jackson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

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

Kimiko looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Kimiko is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Jackson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

Kimiko tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kimiko has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Jackson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kimiko. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kimiko is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Jackson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Kimiko passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Jackson!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kimiko is trying to take his opponent's back.

Kimiko looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.

Kimiko jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Jackson is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Jackson and Kimiko has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.

Kimiko working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Jackson can do anything to dispel that myth.

Kimiko is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Jackson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kimiko passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Jackson!

Kimiko working for a guillotine from mount but Jackson is in no mood to give up.

Kimiko looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kimiko takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.

Kimiko tightening his grip on Jackson, looking for the choke.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Kimiko shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jackson as he avoids it easily.
Kimiko tries for a takedown but Jackson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kimiko fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kevin Kimiko. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Jackson rushes Kimiko and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Jackson trying to land knees to the body.
Jackson is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Jackson looking for a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Kimiko pulls guard effortlessly.

Kimiko has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jackson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Jackson trying to stand up but can't free himself from Kimiko's guard.
Jackson is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kimiko bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jackson's guard.
Kimiko slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

Kimiko has an Americana. Jackson didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Kimiko is delighted and gyrates infront of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Kimiko hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Kevin Kimiko!