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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ken Kimura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stella Artois (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stella Artois has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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185 cm
27
225 lbs
8 - 3 - 0 |
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210 cm
28
265 lbs
8 - 3 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Brawler
Granite chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Heavy handed |
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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
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Ken Kimura! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Stella Artois! The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Steven Brown and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Artois gets tackled into the cage by Kimura. Kimura maintains the clinch. Kimura takes a knee to the side of the body. Artois pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Artois fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
This has been an exciting period of action! Artois gets a clinch. Kimura is defending well against a takedown attempt. Artois is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kimura gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Artois has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Kimura is trying to keep an underhook but Artois manages to get the takedown into half guard. The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup. Artois is keen to just control but Kimura is a slippery customer. Artois is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kimura is just riding it out for now. Artois eventually gives up the hold. Kimura is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Artois pulls his head out easily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Artois wants to take a breather but Kimura is having none of it. Artois sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kimura defending well though. Kimura tries to roll over but Artois keeps him under control. Kimura is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment. Artois is just content to waste time from the top position. Kimura takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. Kimura has his hands on Artois's head, controlling the position. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Kimura wants to stand but Artois is controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Artois trying to control the position from guard on top but Kimura is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up. Artois swinging wildly here.
Stella Artois is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Kimura misses the shot to the body. Artois tries to clinch up but Kimura circles away and keeps his distance. Kimura swats away the attempt to clinch by Artois. Artois is looking to clinch. Artois misses with a wild combination.
Artois wants to clinch. Stella Artois seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Kimura walks forward, straight into a front kick from Artois. A combination from Artois does no damage. Kimura doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Kimura chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Artois can pounce on him.
Artois tries to close the distance and clinch but Kimura swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Nice sprawl there from Artois as Kimura shoots in. Kimura keeps the fight on the outside. Artois moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Kimura is breathing heavily. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Artois gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Artois jumps guard but Kimura stands there with Artois around his waist. Artois gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Ken Kimura has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stella Artois. Kimura managing to block the knees to the body from Artois.
Artois tries to score a body lock takedown but Kimura shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Artois ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Artois no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Artois scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Artois is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Artois tries to close the distance and clinch but Kimura swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Kimura shoots for a takedown but Artois saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Artois closes the distance and clinches. Kimura takes a knee right on the jaw!
Kimura prevents a takedown attempt there.
Artois has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Kimura is trying to keep an underhook but Artois manages to get the takedown into half guard. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Kimura tries to roll over but Artois keeps him under control. Artois is trying to control. Kimura wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stella Artois dominated that round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Artois lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kimura's sensitive parts. Artois scores with a one two! Kimura had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
It looks like Ken Kimura has been cut. Horrible takedown by Kimura or perhaps it was just good defense by Artois which made him look bad. Artois moves into the clinch successfully.
Kimura lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Artois manages to escape and get back to his feet! Artois scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Artois throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Kimura forces Artois back against the cage and clinches. Artois pulls guard effortlessly. Artois is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kimura defends well. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Artois wants to get back to his feet but Kimura is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Stella Artois has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's one minute gone in the round. Artois 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 looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Artois not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Kimura is looking to improve his position.
Still in half guard, Artois seems content to control. Artois wants to free his trapped foot but Kimura is holding on for dear life with his legs. Artois wants to stand up but Kimura has a hold of him and won't allow it. Artois has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Kimura looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Artois throws a strike but Kimura avoids it easily and moves to full guard. Artois trying to control the position from guard on top but Kimura is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Artois is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Kimura has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Artois is looking to defend but Kimura has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Artois! Kimura pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Artois taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Ken Kimura! Jumping up and down and very excited, Ken Kimura waved his t-shirt featuring RAW Nutrition Recovery *159 : 60$ * 's logo in front of the cameras.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
74% |
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