PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ken Kimura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mr Mox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Kimura
vs
Mox

185 cm
26
225 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

225 cm
20
265 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Granite chin

Powerful takedowns
Brawler
Powerful

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Ken Kimura!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Mr Mox!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Daniel Bishop and Richard Clark.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kimura pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Mox gets a double leg takedown into Kimura's guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Kimura is trying to keep Mox in close.
Mox is stalling in the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mox works over Kimura with some ground and pound from guard.
Mox is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Kimura pulls Mox in close to his closed guard and prevents Mox from doing any damage or advancing position.
Kimura looking for a sweep. Not yet Kimura, not yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kimura is trying to keep Mox in close.

Ken Kimura has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Kimura displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mox.
Kimura connects with an inside leg kick.
A head kick misses from Kimura.

Kimura dives in and scores a takedown into Mox's guard.
Mox is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Mox keeping moving, preventing Kimura from controlling successfully.
Kimura won't allow Mox to sweep him here.
Mox has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Kimura has passed into side control.
Kimura trying to control the position but Mox is working away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mox is trying to improve his position.
Mox sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Kimura seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mox does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Kimura is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Mox trying to control here.
Kimura tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Mox.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mox is looking to improve his position.
Kimura content to control rather than advance.
Mox keeps control of the position for the meantime.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Nice sprawl there from Kimura as Mox shoots in.
Kimura closes the distance and clinches up with Mox, looking for a takedown. Kimura pushes Mox against the cage but Mox circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Mox with a poor takedown

and Kimura counters with a takedown into side control.
Ken Kimura has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mr Mox.
Mox wants to control but Kimura postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mox tries to buck Kimura off but Kimura is having none of it.

Kimura decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kimura shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mox pinned against the cage. Mox gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kimura misses the shot to the body.
Kimura misses with a takedown attempt - Mox sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Mox fails with the takedown.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Mox shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Kimura is trying to defend but Mox finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Ken Kimura will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Kimura stuffs the takedown.
Mox misses with a takedown

and Kimura counters with a single leg into guard. Mox didn't expect that.
Kimura trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mox keeping moving, preventing Kimura from controlling successfully.
Mox is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mox keeping moving, preventing Kimura from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.

We're going to have a standup here because Ken Kimura wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mox.
Ken Kimura has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mr Mox.
No joy there for Kimura, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mox circles away from the clinch attempt

so Mox counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Mox is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Mox throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kimura looking to control.
Kimura keeping moving, preventing Mox from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kimura looking to control.
Mox must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Mox missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kimura is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Mox looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Ken Kimura has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Kimura displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mox.
Mox shoots in looking for a takedown. Kimura tries to sprawl out of it but Mox keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kimura manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kimura tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mox sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kimura somewhat.
Sloppy strikes from Kimura. Those never looked like landing.

Kimura shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Mox's guard.
Kimura slips nicely into half guard.
Mox is on the bottom, trying to hold on to half guard. He's throwing a few small shots here, to keep his opponent honest.
Kimura is trying to control. Mox wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Mox wants to get back to full guard.
Mox is pressing down on Kimura's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kimura sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Mox's guard.
Mox is looking for a sweep. Kimura is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kimura wants to control but Mox is keeping him busy.
Kimura wants to stand up but Mox has a hold of him and won't allow it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mox flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Mox trying to control here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
It looks like Kimura is going to stand back up.
Mox moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Ken Kimura will probably get the nod.
That's time! Kimura's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Mox misses with a takedown attempt - Kimura sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kimura throws a chopping leg kick but Mox manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kimura shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mox defends it nicely.

Mox scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Mox thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kimura's head.
Kimura is looking to improve his position.
Kimura misses with some strikes from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mox winds up and cracks Kimura with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kimura manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Mox looking to pass the guard.
Mox is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Mox scoring with punches to the head and body.
Mox passes into half guard.
Kimura gets back to full guard.

Kimura is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Mox frees his head nicely. Oh but Kimura has switched to an armbar! Mox is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Ken Kimura!
Ken Kimura managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, RAW Nutrition Recovery *159 : 60$ * , into his post fight interview.