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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Franek Kimono (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Fischster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Paul Fischster has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Brawler
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Franek Kimono!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Paul Fischster!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Yukihiro Shimada and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kimono swats away the attempt to clinch by Fischster.
Kimono misses with a head kick.
Fischster lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Kimono pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kimono tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Fischster moves into the clinch.
Fischster pulls guard.
Kimono wants to get up but he can't break Fischster's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Fischster uses the ropes to get back to his feet.
Fischster gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Fischster pulls guard.
Kimono wanted to stand there but Fischster had control of the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fischster looking for a sweep. Not yet Fischster, not yet.
Kimono wants to stand but Fischster has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Kimono has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Fischster has his foot on Kimono's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kimono works his way back into a safe position though.
Kimono is looking to stand up but Fischster won't let him.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Fischster looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
A punch combination from Kimono misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kimono.
Fischster looks gassed!
Kimono throws a head kick that misses.
Kimono scores with a kick to the body.
Kimono throws a lazy head kick
and Fischster makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kimono throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kimono looks for the body kick but Fischster saw that one coming.
Kimono with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kimono tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kimono lands a nice looking body kick.
Franek Kimono is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kimono doesn't manage to clinch there - Fischster circles away.
Kimono stalks Fischster and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Fischster's face. Fischster staggers backwards, shaken.
It looks like Paul Fischster has been cut.
Fischster is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Kimono.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kimono fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kimono looks to land a body kick but Fischster moved away.
Kimono cracks Fischster with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Kimono throws a series of strikes that have Fischster backpedaling.
Kimono lands a big head kick that sends Fischster tumbling to the mat! Kimono takes a step backwards and waves Fischster back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Fischster is rocked!
Kimono lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Fischster is still on wobbly legs! Can Kimono finish him?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kimono pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fischster seems to have recovered his senses.
A head kick misses from Kimono.
Kimono has managed to clinch.
Fischster stalling in the clinch but Kimono improves position.
Kimono working hard to break the clinch.
Kimono has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kimono wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A frustrated look appears on Kimono's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kimono tries to circle away but Fischster has him pinned against the ropes.
Kimono working hard to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kimono breaks the clinch.
Fischster tries to clinch up but Kimono circles away and keeps his distance.
Fischster stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kimono.
Kimono forces Fischster back against the ropes and clinches.
Fischster has Kimono pressed against the ropes, preventing Kimono from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kimono tries to circle away but Fischster has him pinned against the ropes.
Kimono tries to break free but Fischster pushes him back against the ropes.
Kimono's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kimono gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Fischster drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kimono pulls his leg out and moves away.
Kimono pulls out of a head kick attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A low kick from Fischster is predictable there
and Kimono counters with a nice leg kick.
Kimono throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Franek Kimono dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Paul Fischster's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Kimono looks to clinch
and Fischster holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Kimono wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Fischster has him pressed against the ropes.
A frustrated look appears on Kimono's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Fischster decides to pull guard.
Kimono won't allow Fischster to sweep him here.
Kimono wanted to stand there but Fischster had control of the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fischster is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fischster is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Kimono throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kimono clinches up against the ropes.
Fischster keeps control of Kimono as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Fischster has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kimono has had enough of the clinch but Fischster keeps him there for the moment.
Fischster can't break the clinch.
Kimono wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kimono working hard to break the clinch.
Kimono wants to break free but Fischster has control.
Kimono pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fischster takes the fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Fischster fails to pull guard.
Kimono tries to break free but Fischster pushes him back against the ropes.
Kimono wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kimono is trying to force a seperation but Fischster has the dominant position.
Kimono tries to circle away but Fischster has him pinned against the ropes.
Kimono tries to break the clinch but Fischster is controlling the position.
Fischster taking a breather.
Fischster breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A good leg kick by Kimono.
Kimono will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Fischster goes for a takedown attempt but Kimono pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Kimono dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Fischster. That did some damage!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Kimono - that will leave a mark!
Kimono tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kimono throws a head kick but Fischster moves out of range.
Kimono tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Fischster counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Fischster.
Fischster has Kimono pressed against the ropes, preventing Kimono from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kimono escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fischster avoids the head kick by Kimono.
Kimono throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Good leg kick by Kimono there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Franek Kimono seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kimono moves away from the strike by Fischster.
Fischster has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Fischster there as he acknowledges the shot.
That has opened up Paul Fischster's cut even more.
Kimono swinging wildly here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kimono goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Kimono looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Fischster crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Kimono - the referee stops the clock and Fischster gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Kimono. Fischster manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kimono.
Kimono lands with a kick to the temple. Fischster shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Franek Kimono is winning the standup battle so far.
Kimono lunges at Fischster with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Fischster's hand.
Kimono tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kimono tries to clinch there but Fischster circles away.
Fischster fails with a takedown attempt.
Franek Kimono has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Fischster.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kimono scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Franek Kimono dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Paul Fischster's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Kimono tries to clinch up but Fischster circles away and keeps his distance.
Fischster clinches with his opponent.
Kimono is trying to break free.
Kimono manages to break the clinch.
Fischster wants to clinch up but Kimono keeps it at a distance.
Fischster doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kimono counters with a solid body kick.
Kimono throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Kimono tries a head kick but it misses.
Kimono plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Kimono lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
The cut above Paul Fischster's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kimono looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Fischster moves out of range as Kimono throws a body kick.
A head kick misses from Kimono.
Kimono lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fischster throws a sloppy head kick and Kimono moves out of range easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fischster takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kimono chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kimono lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Fischster falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kimono counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Paul Fischster's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Kimono scoring well with a low kick there.
Fischster throws a combination that misses
enabling Kimono to counter with a crisp jab.
Kimono throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kimono misses with a kick to the body.
Fischster shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kimono as he jumps to the side.
Kimono throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kimono connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Franek Kimono is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kimono has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kimono there as he acknowledges the shot.
Fischster has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Kimono.
Fischster throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kimono counters with a good, hard body kick but Fischster shrugs it off.
A head kick from Kimono lands but Fischster takes it in his stride.
Kimono pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kimono.
Fischster tries to clinch but Kimono moves out of range.
Kimono is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fischster can do to turn this around?
Kimono stuffs the takedown.
Franek Kimono has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Fischster.
Fischster keeps the fight on the outside.
Kimono lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Fischster circles away quickly and effectively.
Kimono swinging wildly here.
Fischster is looking to clinch but Kimono is avoiding it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fischster blocks a head kick by Kimono.
Kimono doesn't manage to clinch there - Fischster circles away.
Fischster drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kimono pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kimono tries a head kick but it misses.
Fischster fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kimono misses with a low kick.
Kimono tries a head kick but it misses.
Fischster feints and as Kimono raises his hands in defense, Fischster changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Fischster trying to control the position from guard on top but Kimono is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kimono wants to stand and escape but Fischster is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fischster wants to control from the top but Kimono keeps moving.
Kimono wants to stand up but Fischster is controlling him.
Fischster works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Fischster seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kimono wants to get back to his feet.
Paul Fischster has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Franek Kimono is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Kimono throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And that's the end of the fight!
Franek Kimono showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kimono, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Franek Kimono!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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