PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Elias Khamedd (ranked 5862 p4p, 472 weight class) and Michael Kimura (ranked 5179 p4p, 438 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Khamedd
vs
Kimura

168 cm
27
156 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

168 cm
27
157 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
KO power

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Elias Khamedd!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Michael Kimura!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Arvi Lind and Ben Zyskovitsi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Khamedd goes for a double leg but Kimura avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kimura continues to drive forward.

Khamedd drives through with a takedown into Kimura's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Kimura preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kimura working a defensive guard here.
Khamedd loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Khamedd makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Kimura pulls Khamedd in close to his closed guard and prevents Khamedd from doing any damage or advancing position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khamedd loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Khamedd scoring with some ground and pound.
Khamedd wants to control from the top but Kimura keeps moving.
Khamedd looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Kimura avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Khamedd trying to control the position from guard on top but Kimura is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kimura pulls Khamedd in to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kimura trying to keep a closed guard but Khamedd is proving a slippery customer.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Khamedd tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Khamedd tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kimura defends well and Khamedd ends up having to push Kimura into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.

Khamedd fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Kimura to the ground. Khamedd is now in Kimura's guard.
Khamedd trying to control the position from guard on top but Kimura is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Khamedd throws a big elbow that misses.
Khamedd throws a big elbow that misses.
Kimura preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Khamedd chips away with some ground and pound.
Khamedd not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Khamedd has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khamedd distracts Kimura with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

It looks like Michael Kimura has been cut.
Khamedd throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kimura is trying to keep Khamedd in close.
Khamedd trying to control the position from guard on top but Kimura is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kimura not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Khamedd trying to control but Kimura is working from the bottom.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Khamedd shoots in looking for a takedown but Kimura manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Khamedd's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Elias Khamedd. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Horrible takedown attempt by Khamedd or perhaps it was just good defense by Kimura, which made it look bad.
Kimura stuffs the takedown.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kimura is defended easily by Khamedd.
Khamedd throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kimura's waist but Kimura gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Khamedd off to one side.
Kimura with the counter takedown but Khamedd avoids it easily.
Kimura stuffs the takedown.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kimura closes the distance and clinches up with Khamedd, looking for a takedown. Kimura pushes Khamedd against the cage but Khamedd circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Khamedd dives in and grabs Kimura's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kimura pushes down on Khamedd's head and hops out.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Elias Khamedd dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Michael Kimura's cut.
That's time! Khamedd's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Kimura scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.

Khamedd makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Nice sprawl there from Kimura as Khamedd shoots in.
Kimura tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Khamedd shoots in for a takedown but Kimura shows good takedown defense.
Kimura drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Khamedd defends it well.
Khamedd misses with a takedown attempt - Kimura sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Elias Khamedd. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Khamedd dives in and grabs Kimura's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kimura pushes down on Khamedd's head and hops out.
Khamedd is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kimura can do to turn this around?
Khamedd fails with the takedown.
Kimura with the counter takedown but Khamedd avoids it easily.
Khamedd shoots in and drives through. Kimura sprawls well.
Khamedd darts in looking for a takedown but Kimura gets double underhooks and turns Khamedd into the cage.
And Kimura tries to counter it with a takedown but Khamedd pushes his down on his head and steps out.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kimura fails with a takedown attempt.
Kimura fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Khamedd avoids it really well and circles away.

Kimura scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Kimura prevents Khamedd from standing back up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Khamedd tries to get to full guard but Kimura has control of the leg.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Kimura prevents Khamedd from standing back up.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

Kimura gets caught napping as Khamedd dives in and scores a takedown. Kimura manages to retain guard.
Khamedd trying to control but Kimura is working from the bottom.
Khamedd throws a strike but Kimura rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khamedd tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Khamedd manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.

Kimura decides to pull guard.
Khamedd trying to control but Kimura is working from the bottom.
Khamedd trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Khamedd content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Khamedd makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khamedd controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Kimura keeping moving, preventing Khamedd from controlling successfully.
Kimura is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Khamedd missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kimura keeping moving, preventing Khamedd from controlling successfully.
Khamedd landing some decent shots from guard.

Khamedd stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Kimura has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Khamedd manages to get his head free but now Kimura has transitioned to an armbar! Khamedd grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Kimura! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Michael Kimura!