Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 27, 2019

#R1#
Kimura displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ragozin.
Kimura feints the counter takedown.
Ragozin tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kimura sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ragozin somewhat.
Ragozin wants to clinch.#CL#
Ragozin moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Kimura drags the fight down to the ground.
Ragozin trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T1#
Ragozin wants to stand but Kimura is controlling his posture from full guard.
Kimura preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ragozin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ragozin wants to control from the top but Kimura keeps moving.
Kimura wants to sweep but no luck.
Ragozin not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kimura keeping full guard, as Ragozin tries to pass. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Ragozin scores with a jab to the body.
Ragozin will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vitaly Ragozin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kimura throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ragozin's waist but Ragozin gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kimura off to one side.
Ragozin throws a head kick that misses. #TD2#
Ragozin gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Kimura to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Kimura seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Ragozin will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
It looks like Kimura might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#T3#
Ragozin wants to sweep but no luck.
Kimura showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Kimura stopping the sweep attempt from Ragozin.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB#
Ragozin has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kimura can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kimura stops Ragozin from standing up. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Kimura shoots in and gets a takedown into Ragozin's guard.
Kimura stays in close to Ragozin's body and controls the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Ragozin working for submissions but it's allowed Kimura to get to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Kimura dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Michael Kimura's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Kimura shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Ragozin is trying to defend but Kimura finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Kimura keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Ragozin is looking to get back to full guard here but Kimura has managed to pass to side control instead.
Kimura is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Ragozin tries to control but Kimura manages to take his back.
Ragozin can't escape the position.
Kimura not allowing Ragozin to control his hands.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Kimura controlling the positon.
Let's hope that Kimura has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T2#
Ragozin is in bad spot here.
Ragozin wants to control his opponent's hands but Kimura gets his hands free.
Kimura keeps control of the position easily here as Ragozin tries to buck him off. #T3#
Ragozin rolls, trying to escape but Kimura keeps control of the position.
Kimura controls the action.
Kimura is continuing to stall.#SUB2#
Kimura is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Ragozin with him. Ragozin is trying to defend but Kimura has an arm under the chin now! Ragozin grimaces and is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Michael Kimura!

Event: RVT 16 - Santos vs McGregor 3
Date: May 23, 2019

#R1##CL#
Bahaly closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Bahaly lands a damaging elbow. #CUT#
That has opened up Michael Kimura's cut even more.
Kimura takes an elbow to the temple.
Kimura using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bahaly has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Nice elbow from Bahaly. #CUT#
The cut above Michael Kimura's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Kimura looks winded!
Nice elbow from Bahaly. #CUT#
Michael Kimura's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Michael Kimura's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Ohil Bahaly!

Event: RVT 15 - McGregor vs Santos II
Date: May 15, 2019

#R1##CL2#
Cowboy drives through and clinches with Kimura against the ropes.
Cowboy is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Cowboy avoids the elbow strike from Kimura, against the ropes.
Cowboy trying to control the position but instead, Kimura has worked for underhooks and has pushed Cowboy into the ropes.
Cowboy is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Cowboy is looking to break free of the clinch but Kimura has double underhooks.
Cowboy blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#BC2#
Cowboy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kimura throws an overhand right that lands on Cowboy's shoulder, as Cowboy tries to avoid the shot.
Cowboy fails to land with a series of punches.
Kimura throws a body kick that misses.
Cowboy swings for the body but Kimura moves out of range. #T1#
Cowboy scores with a nice head shot.#CUT2#
It looks like Michael Kimura has been cut.#CL2#
Cowboy instigates a clinch.
Kimura can't find room to land a body shot as Cowboy controls the action.
Kimura with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kimura can't find room to land a body shot as Cowboy controls the action. #BC2#
Cowboy manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Cowboy moves into the clinch.
Cowboy is stalling here.
Kimura tries a knee to the head but Cowboy blocks it.
Cowboy avoids a wild elbow strike from Kimura.
Cowboy prevents a body shot from Kimura.
Kimura tries a body shot but Cowboy blocks it. #T2#
Kimura struggles to land a body shot inside as Cowboy controls his hands.
Cowboy lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A hook to the body from Cowboy.
Kimura throws an elbow but it misses.
Cowboy lands a nice shot to the body.
Cowboy tries to land knees in the clinch but Kimura avoids the damage to the body.
Cowboy stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Kimura misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short body shot lands from Cowboy as the two fighters clinch.
Kimura is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cowboy stalling the fight.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Cowboy.
The crowd are getting on Cowboy's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Kimura tries to work over Cowboy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Cowboy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T3#
A head kick misses from Cowboy. #CL2#
Kimura gets tackled into the ropes by Cowboy. Cowboy maintains the clinch.
Cowboy prevents a body shot from Kimura.
Cowboy blocks an uppercut.
Cowboy dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
Kimura misses with a punch on the inside.
Cowboy blocks a body shot from Kimura.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cowboy. #BC2#
Cowboy breaks from the clinch.
Kimura takes one on the button.
Kimura throws a head kick that misses.
Alex Cowboy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
Kimura throws a body kick that misses. #CL2#
Cowboy gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Cowboy blocks a body shot from Kimura.
Kimura misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cowboy.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cowboy. #BC2#
Cowboy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kimura.
Kimura tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cowboy checks a low kick from Kimura.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kimura throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #KD2#
Kimura walks into a straight right hand and goes down! Cowboy rushes to a neutral corner so the count doesn't get delayed but Kimura has made it back to his feet on 5. He's OK so we're back to the action.#CUT2#
Michael Kimura's cut is getting worse.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kimura throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cowboy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Having scored a knockdown, Alex Cowboy should take round 1, putting pressure on his opponene back strong in round 2.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Cowboy misses with the combination. #CL2#
Cowboy has managed to clinch.
Cowboy managing to block the knees to the body from Kimura.
The referee is keeping an eye on Cowboy - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters. #BC2#
Cowboy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cowboy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Cowboy has taken the fight to the clinch.
A short left from Cowboy.
Kimura throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land. #BC2#
Cowboy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T1##CL2#
Cowboy darts in and clinches Kimura up against the ropes.
Cowboy on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Cowboy avoiding damage as Kimura throws knees to the body.
Cowboy managing to block the knees to the body from Kimura.
Cowboy missing with knees to the body.
Cowboy stalls.
Cowboy avoiding damage as Kimura throws knees to the body.
Kimura working aggressively here. #BC2#
Cowboy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #KD2#
Kimura walks into a straight right hand and goes down! Cowboy rushes to a neutral corner so the count doesn't get delayed but Kimura has made it back to his feet on 5. He's OK so we're back to the action.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Cowboy has Kimura up against the ropes in a clinch. #T2#
Cowboy is looking to break free of the clinch but Kimura has double underhooks.
Kimura swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cowboy is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kimura is defending well for now.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cowboy.
Cowboy is looking to control Kimura's arms but Kimura gets an underhook and turns him. Now Cowboy has his back to the ropes.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cowboy.
Cowboy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kimura is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cowboy is defending well for now.
Kimura misses with a body punch.
Cowboy blocks a body shot from Kimura. #BC2#
Cowboy manages to break the clinch.
Kimura throws a low kick but it's checked well by Cowboy.#T3##KD2#
Cowboy lands with a right, followed by a left to the temple and Kimura goes down! The ref sends Cowboy to a neutral corner so he can begin the count. 3,4,5,6 and Kimura is back to his feet. He seems a little groggy but the referee thinks he's OK to continue, so we're back to the action!#CUT2#
Michael Kimura's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Cowboy misses with a head kick.
Sloppy strikes from Cowboy. Those never looked like landing. #CL2#
Cowboy instigates a clinch.
Cowboy blocks a body shot from Kimura.
Kimura fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kimura with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Cowboy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kimura tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cowboy avoids the elbow strike from Kimura, against the ropes.
Cowboy creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
The referee is keeping an eye on Cowboy - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters. #BC2#
Cowboy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T4#
Cowboy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL2#
Cowboy takes the fight into the clinch.
Kimura misses with a knee to the head.
A right hand to the body from Cowboy.
Cowboy is trying to break the clinch but Kimura has him pressed against the ropes.
Kimura tries a knee to the head but he's missed. #BC2#
Cowboy breaks the clinch.
Cowboy is looking to clinch but Kimura is avoiding it.
Cowboy misses with a two punch combination.
Kimura throwing a counter right hand but Cowboy manages to avoid it.
Cowboy avoids the head kick by Kimura. #CL2#
Cowboy drives through and clinches with Kimura against the ropes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alex Cowboy will take that one after putting his opponent down more than once in the round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Kimura swings for the body but Cowboy moves out of range.
As Kimura backs off Cowboy throws a huge counter combo but Kimura manages to avoid it all.
Kimura throws a series of punches but Cowboy moves out of range.
Kimura throws a leg kick #KD2#
and before Kimura can reset, Cowboy rushes him with a swarm of punches, sending him crashing to the floor, in all sorts of trouble! Kimura is trying to beat the count but we're up to 6 already and he's nowhere near. 7,8... he's up! He's going to continue!#ROC2#
Kimura is rocked!#CL2#
Cowboy rushes Kimura and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Oh Kimura is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kimura tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kimura throws a punch but it's blocked by Cowboy.
Kimura seems to have got his legs back now.#BC2#
Cowboy manages to break the clinch.
Cowboy throws a head kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cowboy throws a low kick but Kimura avoids it.#CL2#
Cowboy moves into range and clinches up with Kimura.
Cowboy wants to stall.
Kimura with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time. #T1#
Cowboy managing to block the knees to the body from Kimura.
Cowboy stalls.
Kimura misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cowboy.
Kimura missing with knees to the body. #BC2#
Cowboy manages to break the clinch.
Michael Kimura is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kimura throws a head kick that misses.
Cowboy throws a head kick that misses.
Kimura throws a predictable looking body shot
and Cowboy counters with a three punch combo that has Kimura backing up. Kimura nods at Cowboy to acknowledge the strikes.#CUT2#
Jeez, Michael Kimura's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Michael Kimura's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Alex Cowboy!

Event: RVT 14 - McGregor vs Mendes
Date: May 11, 2019

#R1#
Antunes throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kimura.
Sloppy strikes from Kimura. Those never looked like landing.
Antunes misses with a leg kick.
A head kick misses from Kimura.
Kimura is breathing heavily.
Kimura throws a body kick, spinning off balance#CL2#
and Antunes counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Antunes.
Antunes misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kimura goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Antunes is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Antunes misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kimura throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Antunes blocks it with crossed arms.
Antunes blocks a body shot from Kimura. #T1#
Kimura misses with a knee strike.
Kimura missing with knees to the body.
Antunes using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kimura has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Antunes tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Antunes tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kimura doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Antunes tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kimura avoids it.
Kimura trying to land knees to the body.
Kimura looking to throw knees to the head but Antunes is blocking nicely.
Antunes is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Kimura misses with an elbow strike. #T2#
Antunes leaning his opponent against the ropes.
Kimura swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Antunes swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Antunes stalling against the ropes.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Kimura tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Antunes's elbow.
Antunes blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Antunes is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kimura is defending well for now.#T3#
Antunes stalling against the ropes.
Kimura tries to land a knee to the head but Antunes blocks with his arms.
Kimura tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Antunes's elbow.
Antunes blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kimura tries to land knees in the clinch but Antunes avoids the damage to the body.
Antunes dodges an elbow strike from Kimura.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Antunes.
Antunes taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Antunes can't find room to land a body shot as Kimura controls the action.
Antunes slows down the pace here.
Antunes stalling in the clinch.
The crowd are getting on Antunes's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.#T4#
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Raphael Antunes.
Antunes throws a head kick that misses.
Kimura lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Antunes circles away quickly and effectively.
Antunes steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Kimura.
Antunes throws a body punch but Kimura moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Kimura misses the target.
Kimura throws a leg kick but Antunes checks it.
Antunes is looking for the big counter here.
A combination from Antunes does no damage.
Antunes misses with the combination.
Kimura was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Raphael Antunes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Antunes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kimura swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Antunes just misses with a punch to the body.
Kimura misses with the combination.
Antunes now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Raphael Antunes dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Kimura misses with a double jab.
Kimura uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Antunes.
Kimura was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Antunes has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Antunes misses with a low kick.
Antunes throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Antunes fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kimura is out of range.
Michael Kimura is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kimura throws a low kick but it's checked well by Antunes.
Antunes looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Antunes throws a sloppy head kick and Kimura moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kimura displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Antunes throws out the jab.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kimura looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Antunes swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #T1#
Antunes throws a head kick but Kimura moves out of range.
Antunes looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kimura is looking to counter punch.
Antunes misses with a head kick.
Kimura misses with a wild combination.
Kimura throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Antunes ducks under a wild hook from Kimura.
Antunes throws a head kick but Kimura moves out of range.
Kimura blocks the body kick.
Kimura will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away. #T2#
Kimura throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Antunes is looking to land body kicks.
Sloppy strikes from Antunes. Those never looked like landing.
Kimura blocks a head kick by Antunes.
Kimura showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Antunes.
An attempted straight right counter from Kimura misses the target.
Antunes lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kimura circles away quickly and effectively.
Antunes misses with a low kick.
Antunes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kimura tries a head kick but it misses.
Antunes tries a head kick but it misses. #T3#
Antunes swings for the body but Kimura moves out of range.
Antunes misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kimura throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kimura throws a head kick that misses.
Antunes is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Antunes misses with a wild body shot.
Antunes throws a head kick but Kimura moves out of range.
Kimura throwing a counter right hand but Antunes manages to avoid it.
Antunes fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kimura was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kimura goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
No joy there for Antunes, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kimura misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T4#
Kimura tries to land a leg kick but Antunes saw it coming and moves away.
Antunes throws a body shot but no joy.
An attempted straight right counter from Kimura misses the target.
Antunes throws a body punch but Kimura moves out of range.
Kimura is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Antunes's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Sloppy strikes from Antunes. Those never looked like landing.
Antunes looks to score with a jab to the body but Kimura is just out of range.
Antunes lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kimura circles away quickly and effectively.
Kimura tries to land a front kick but Antunes steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kimura sets himself, and Antunes steps forward looking for the clinch! Kimura avoids it this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kimura looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kimura tries to work over Antunes's front leg with a kick but Antunes checks it.
Antunes avoids the head kick by Kimura.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Raphael Antunes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
A slow jab from Antunes misses its intended target.
Kimura misses with a series of wild punches.
Antunes looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A punch combination from Antunes misses.
Antunes looks to land a body kick but Kimura moved away.
Antunes throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A low kick from Antunes is predictable there
enabling Kimura to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kimura throws a wild body kick that Antunes sees coming a mile off.
Kimura throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Antunes throws a nice looking combination but Kimura bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Antunes tries a head kick but it misses. #T1#
Kimura throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kimura dodges the punch combination from Antunes.
Some wild striking there from Kimura.
Antunes fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kimura is out of range.
Antunes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A head kick misses from Kimura.
Kimura blocks a leg kick.
Kimura was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kimura slips a jab and a cross from Antunes. #T2#
Antunes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Good shot there by Kimura.
Kimura waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Antunes.
Antunes swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kimura misses with an attempted mid kick.
Antunes unleashes a big counter combination but Kimura bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Raphael Antunes seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kimura misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kimura throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Antunes.
Antunes pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Antunes looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T3#
Kimura ducks under a wild hook from Antunes.
Antunes tries a head kick but it misses.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kimura, right into the meat.
A decent looking cross lands there for Antunes.
Antunes throws a wild body kick that Kimura sees coming a mile off.
Antunes avoids a punch combination nicely.
Antunes looks to land a body kick but Kimura moved away.
Antunes is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kimura rather than just go for the knockout.
A combination from Antunes does no damage.
Kimura misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #T4#
Kimura throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Antunes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kimura displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Antunes throws out the jab.
Antunes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kimura.
A head kick misses from Antunes.
An attempted straight right counter from Kimura misses the target.
Kimura throws a sloppy head kick and Antunes moves out of range easily.
Kimura avoids the head kick by Antunes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Antunes swinging wildly here.
Michael Kimura has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Raphael Antunes is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kimura just misses with a punch to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Raphael Antunes.
Well Antunes has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Raphael Antunes!

Event: RVT 13 - Mcgregor vs Ryan
Date: May 08, 2019

#R1#
Jr Illl lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#CUT#
It looks like Michael Kimura has been cut.
Kimura uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jr Illl.
Kimura misses with a hook to the body
and Jr Illl cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kimura throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A quick step to the side and Jr Illl tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kimura throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kimura throws a lazy head kick
and Jr Illl counters with a nice body shot.
Jr Illl throws a big shot that misses.
Kimura throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kimura throws a series of punches but Jr Illl moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kimura takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kimura moves away from the strike by Jr Illl.
Jr Illl tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kimura was well out of range. Poor timing from Jr Illl.
Jr Illl is breathing heavily.#T1#
Jr Illl blocks a head kick by Kimura.
Jr Illl throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kimura sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kimura looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kimura uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jr Illl.
Kimura tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jr Illl checks a low kick from Kimura.
Jr Illl throws a hook but Kimura avoids it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kimura! But no joy.
Jr Illl misses with an uppercut. Kimura saw that one coming.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kimura! But no joy.
Kimura moves out of range of the strikes.
A punch combination from Kimura misses.
Jr Illl bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T2#
Kimura looks for the body kick but Jr Illl saw that one coming.
Jr Illl is looking to counter punch.
Kimura misses the body punch
letting Jr Illl counter with a right hand.
Jr Illl slips under a jab.
Jr Illl fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kimura looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kile Jr Illl is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A swing and a miss from Kimura.
Kimura tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A big right from Jr Illl misses.
Kimura looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kimura swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kimura tries to land a body kick
and Kimura takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kimura just misses with a punch to the body.
Kimura walks into a jab.#CUT#
That has opened up Michael Kimura's cut even more.#T3#
Kimura moves out of range as Jr Illl strikes.
Jr Illl throws a big shot that misses.
No joy there for Kimura, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jr Illl misses with a hook. Kimura ducked under it nicely.
It seemed like Kimura was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nice defenses there by Kimura.
Kimura misses with a head kick.
Kimura swings for the body but Jr Illl moves out of range.
Jr Illl throwing a counter right hand but Kimura manages to avoid it.
Jr Illl is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Jr Illl throws a lazy right hand but Kimura sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jr Illl keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A punch combination from Kimura misses. #T4#
Kimura misses with a double jab
enabling Jr Illl to counter with a crisp jab.
Kimura wants to land a leg kick but Jr Illl is out of range.
Kimura is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Jr Illl rather than just go for the knockout.
Kimura throws a wild body kick that Jr Illl sees coming a mile off.
Kimura misses with a combination
and Jr Illl counters with a stiff right hand.
Jr Illl showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kimura.
Jr Illl lands a jab to Kimura's midsection.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kile Jr Illl dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Jr Illl's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Kimura tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jr Illl was well out of range. Poor timing from Kimura.
Kimura slips a jab from Jr Illl.
A jab lands there for Jr Illl.
Kimura slips under a jab.
Kimura fails to land with a series of punches.
Kimura lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jr Illl circles away quickly and effectively.
Kile Jr Illl is winning the standup battle so far.
Jr Illl looks to land a left hand but Kimura moved out of range nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kimura throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kimura throws a sloppy head kick and Jr Illl moves out of range easily.
Jr Illl was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kimura throws a body kick that misses.
Jr Illl throws a looping overhand right but Kimura ducks down to avoid it. #T1#
Kimura misses with a body kick.
Kimura misses with a double jab.
Kimura ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jr Illl moves away.
Jr Illl swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A swing and a miss from Jr Illl.
Jr Illl blocks a head kick by Kimura.
Jr Illl throwing a counter right hand but Kimura manages to avoid it.
Kimura throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jr Illl.
Kimura slips a straight right by Jr Illl.
Jr Illl throws a hook to the side of Kimura's head but Kimura sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A head kick misses from Kimura.
Kimura pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jr Illl is looking to counter punch.#T2#
Jr Illl jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kimura looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jr Illl throws a lazy right hand but Kimura sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jr Illl avoids the head kick by Kimura.
Kimura tries to land a leg kick but Jr Illl saw it coming and moves away.
Michael Kimura is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kimura takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kimura throws a sloppy head kick and Jr Illl moves out of range easily.
Kimura attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Jr Illl was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jr Illl misses with a straight right.
Kimura looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kimura misses with a low kick as Jr Illl jumps back.
Jr Illl avoids a punch combination nicely. #T3#
Kimura uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jr Illl.
Kimura looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jr Illl is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Kimura gets off balance looking for a body kick
enabling Jr Illl to counter with a crisp jab.
Kimura throws a right hand that Jr Illl ducks under and follows up with a left that Jr Illl also avoids with ease.
Kimura throws an overhand right that lands on Jr Illl's shoulder, as Jr Illl tries to avoid the shot.
Jr Illl avoids a kick to the body.
Jr Illl blocks a head kick by Kimura.
Jr Illl scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kimura in his tracks.
Kimura slips a jab from Jr Illl.
Kimura throws a half hearted mid kick.
It looked like Jr Illl wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T4#
Jr Illl avoids the head kick by Kimura.
Jr Illl connects with a body shot that sends Kimura's belly button to the back.
Kimura throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
An attempted straight right counter from Jr Illl misses the target.
Kimura is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Kimura fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jr Illl manages to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Jr Illl misses the target.
Kimura throws a nice looking combination but Jr Illl bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
It looked like Jr Illl wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kimura tries a low kick but Jr Illl avoids it.
Jr Illl was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kimura looks to throw a body kick
and Jr Illl counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kimura looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
It looked like Jr Illl wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jr Illl scores with a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Michael Kimura will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Jr Illl's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Kimura swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kimura takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kimura misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kimura misses with a straight left.
A little feinted left hand from Jr Illl on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kimura will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kimura pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jr Illl throwing a counter right hand but Kimura manages to avoid it.
Jr Illl misses with an uppercut.
Kimura swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jr Illl throws a body shot but no joy.
Jr Illl throws a big shot that misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kimura pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T1#
Kimura throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kimura misses with a few strikes there.
Jr Illl swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kimura moves out of range as Jr Illl strikes.
Jr Illl throws a looping overhand right but Kimura ducks down to avoid it.
Jr Illl avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kimura misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jr Illl avoids the head kick by Kimura.
Kimura is looking to chop away at Jr Illl's legs.
Jr Illl misses with a straight left. #T2#
Jr Illl slips under a jab.
Jr Illl looks to land a left hand but Kimura moved out of range nicely.
Jr Illl throws a big shot that misses.
A head kick misses from Kimura.
Kimura misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Jr Illl misses the target.
Kimura misses with a series of wild punches.
Jr Illl moves out of range of the body kick from Kimura.
Kimura misses with a wild body shot.
Jr Illl blocks a head kick by Kimura. #T3#
Jr Illl checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Jr Illl throws a jab but it's blocked by Kimura.
Kimura misses with a head kick.
Jr Illl throws a hook but Kimura avoids it easily.
Kimura misses with a double jab.
Kimura misses with a body kick.
Jr Illl ducks under a wild hook from Kimura.
Jr Illl lands a nice shot that snaps Kimura's head back.
Jr Illl checks a leg kick.
Jr Illl is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T4#
Kimura misses with a wild body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Jr Illl on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jr Illl fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kimura manages to avoid it.
Kimura throws a body kick that misses.
Kimura throws a sloppy head kick and Jr Illl moves out of range easily.
Jr Illl avoids a kick to the body.
Kimura throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
An attempted straight right counter from Jr Illl misses the target.
A head kick misses from Kimura.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jr Illl throws a big shot that misses.
Kimura looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kimura throws a half hearted mid kick.
Jr Illl waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kimura.

And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Kimura comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kimura has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Kimura!

Event: RVT 12 - McGregor vs Charles
Date: May 03, 2019

#R1#
Pettis lands with a nice combination. Kimura backs away looking to recover.#CUT#
It looks like Michael Kimura has been cut.
Pettis fails to land with a series of punches.
Pettis tries to bum rush Kimura with a series of wild strikes but Kimura uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A punch combination from Kimura misses.
Pettis swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A combination from Pettis does no damage.
Pettis throws a right hand that Kimura ducks under and follows up with a left that Kimura also avoids with ease.
Pettis misses with a two punch combination.
Kimura fails to land with a series of punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pettis scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Pettis lands a right and a left and another right! Kimura goes down! Oh, he's in big, big trouble! 3,4,5,6,7,8... he's up to one knee... 9,10! He can't beat the count - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Anthony Pettis!
A very excited looking Anthony Pettis made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: RVT 11 - McGregor vs Kimura
Date: Apr 27, 2019

#R1#
McGregor looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kimura throws a head kick but McGregor moves out of range.
Kimura looks winded!
McGregor scores with a leg kick.
McGregor scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kimura walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
McGregor lands with a nice combination. Kimura backs away looking to recover.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by McGregor.
A nice leg kick lands there from McGregor.
McGregor lands a really nice looking cross but Kimura seems unphased. #ROC#
Kimura is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McGregor closes the distance and catches Kimura with a lead hook that drops him to the canvas! Kimura is clearly dazed and struggling here! 3,4,5,6,7 and Kimura is up to his feet but the referee has called it off! Kimura is still far too wobbly and he's not going to allow the fight to continue! McGregor takes it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Ricco McGregor!
Ricco McGregor retains his super heavyweight title!

Event: RVT 10 - McGregor vs Santos
Date: Apr 25, 2019

#R1#
Kimura falls off balance throwing a combination
and Jr Illl makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kimura walks into a left hand. #CUT#
It looks like Michael Kimura has been cut.
Jr Illl swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kimura.
Jr Illl weaves into range and cracks Kimura right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Kimura goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Jr Illl is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kile Jr Illl!
In his post fight interview, Kile Jr Illl gave a big smile as he said 'You need to train bitch!! I am the BEST FIGHTER of the world!!'.

Event: Future FC 10
Date: Mar 23, 2019

#R1#
Sloppy strikes from Birchack. Those never looked like landing.
Kimura throws a head kick but Birchack moves out of range.
Birchack swings for the body but Kimura moves out of range.
Kimura looks to land a body kick but Birchack moved away.
Kimura displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Birchack throws out the jab.
Birchack jabs Kimura right on the nose. Kimura blinks but takes it well.
Kimura moves out of range of the body kick from Birchack.
Birchack misses with a straight right.
Kimura swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kimura misses with an uppercut. Birchack saw that one coming.
Kimura misses with a head kick.
Kimura ducks under a wild hook from Birchack.
Birchack slips a jab from Kimura.#T1#
Birchack swings for the body but Kimura moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Kimura misses the target.
Birchack misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kimura.
Kimura motions for Birchack to come forward. Kimura throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kimura slips a jab from Birchack.
Kimura avoids the head kick by Birchack.
Kimura swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kimura ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Birchack moves away.
A head kick misses from Birchack.
Kimura uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Birchack.
Birchack throws a series of punches but Kimura avoids them all with ease.
Kimura misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Birchack! But no joy.#T2#
Kimura blocks the body kick.
Birchack misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Birchack tried to score with a low kick but Kimura checks it.
Kimura throws a hook but Birchack avoids it easily.
Kimura staying out of range there.
A slow jab from Birchack misses its intended target.
Birchack misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
It looked like Kimura wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A head kick misses from Kimura.
Birchack throws a hook to the side of Kimura's head but Kimura sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kimura misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Birchack throws a head kick that misses. #T3#
Birchack misses with a few strikes there.
Birchack slips a jab and a cross from Kimura.
Birchack throws a sloppy head kick
and Kimura counters with a stiff right hand.
Kimura throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Birchack! But no joy.
Birchack throws the left hand but Kimura avoids the punch easily.
It looked like Kimura wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Birchack misses with a hook.
Nice defenses there by Kimura.
Birchack misses with the body kick
enabling Kimura to counter with a crisp jab.
Kimura throws the kick towards the body but Birchack avoids it.
Birchack throws a low kick but Kimura moves out of range easily. #T4#
Kimura loads up on a big right hand but Birchack slips the punch.
Birchack checks the leg kick.
Birchack throws a hook but Kimura blocks it.
Kimura misses with a few strikes there.
Birchack pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kimura throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kimura tries a head kick but it misses.
Kimura throws a head kick that misses.
Kimura throws a big shot that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Birchack throws a shot from downtown. Kimura moves away and avoids it.
Birchack throws a big shot that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Anthony Birchack will probably get the nod.
That's time! Kimura's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
A jab from Kimura misses.
Birchack throws out a counter right but Kimura avoids it with no problem.
Birchack tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Birchack loads up on a big right hand but Kimura slips the punch.
Kimura slips a straight right by Birchack.
Birchack misses with a two punch combination.
A leg kick checked by Birchack.
Birchack uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kimura.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Birchack swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kimura feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Birchack's calf.
A big left from Birchack misses.
Kimura blocks a head kick by Birchack. #T1#
Birchack showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kimura.
Kimura uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Birchack.
Michael Kimura is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Birchack misses with a double jab.
Kimura throwing a counter right hand but Birchack manages to avoid it.
Birchack throws a nice looking combination but Kimura bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Birchack misses with a head kick.
Kimura misses with a double jab.
Kimura swings for the body but Birchack moves out of range.
Birchack misses with a jab, cross combination.
Birchack swings for the body but Kimura moves out of range.
Anthony Birchack seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T2#
Kimura avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Birchack misses with a looping left.
Kimura throwing a counter right hand but Birchack manages to avoid it.
Anthony Birchack seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Birchack misses with a double jab
and Kimura cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Birchack pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kimura swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kimura throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Birchack.
Kimura misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Birchack misses with a few strikes there.
Birchack throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kimura blocks a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Birchack throws a right and a left that both miss.
An attempted straight right counter from Kimura misses the target.#T3#
Birchack throws a jab but it's blocked by Kimura.
Birchack misses with a hook. Kimura ducked under it nicely.
Kimura throwing a counter right hand but Birchack manages to avoid it.
Birchack throws a body punch but Kimura moves out of range.
Kimura swinging wildly here.
Birchack swings for the body but Kimura moves out of range.
Kimura uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Birchack.
Birchack throws a low kick but Kimura moves out of range easily.
Birchack throws a hook to the side of Kimura's head but Kimura sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kimura is looking to counter punch.
A big left from Kimura misses.
A little jabbing left from Birchack on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T4#
Birchack misses the shot to the body.
Kimura was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kimura uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Birchack.
Some wild striking there from Birchack.
Birchack rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kimura moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Birchack throws a sloppy body shot
and Birchack takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Birchack fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kimura is out of range.
Kimura was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Birchack misses with a double jab.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kimura is looking to land body kicks.
Kimura swings away with a body shot that misses
and Birchack counters with a straight right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anthony Birchack showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Kimura throws a nice looking combination but Birchack bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Birchack buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Birchack lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kimura circles away quickly and effectively.
Kimura swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kimura motions for Birchack to come forward. Kimura throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Birchack is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Birchack throws a right hand that Kimura ducks under and follows up with a left that Kimura also avoids with ease.
Kimura throws a low kick but it's checked well by Birchack.
Kimura moves out of range of the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kimura throws a looping overhand right but Birchack ducks down to avoid it.
Kimura plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Birchack ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kimura moves away.
Kimura keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Birchack.#T1#
Birchack avoids the head kick by Kimura.
Kimura ducks under a wild hook from Birchack.
Birchack throws a right and a left that Kimura avoids nicely.
Birchack swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kimura throwing a counter right hand but Birchack manages to avoid it.
Birchack slips under a jab.
Birchack looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Birchack takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Birchack tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kimura was well out of range. Poor timing from Birchack.
Birchack misses with a combination
and Kimura counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kimura throws a body shot but no joy.
A little jabbing left from Birchack on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T2#
Birchack throws a jab when Kimura was well out of range.
It looked like Kimura wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
No joy there for Birchack, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kimura swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A combination from Birchack does no damage.
Kimura lands with a thumping leg kick.
Birchack swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kimura throwing a counter right hand but Birchack manages to avoid it.
Birchack falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kimura counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Birchack throws a series of punches but Kimura moves out of range.
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!
Kimura blocks the body kick. #T3#
A combination from Birchack does no damage.
Kimura misses with a head kick.
Kimura misses the shot to the body.
Kimura avoids a punch combination nicely.
It looked like Kimura wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Birchack falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kimura counters with a straight right hand.
Birchack avoids the head kick by Kimura.
Birchack looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kimura looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T4#
A combination from Birchack does no damage.
Birchack throws a right and a left that Kimura avoids nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Kimura misses the target.
Kimura swinging wildly here.
Birchack swinging wildly here.
Birchack throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kimura sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kimura tries to land a front kick but Birchack steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Birchack avoids the body shot from Kimura.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Anthony Birchack.
Well Birchack has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anthony Birchack!

Event: Future FC 9
Date: Mar 21, 2019

#R1#
Kimura moves out of range of the strikes.
Kimura tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Birchack throws a series of punches but Kimura moves out of range.
Birchack throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Birchack loads up on a big right hand but Kimura slips the punch.
Sloppy strikes from Birchack. Those never looked like landing.
Birchack throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kimura tries to bum rush Birchack with a series of wild strikes but Birchack uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
It seemed like Birchack was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kimura uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Birchack.
Anthony Birchack seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kimura misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Birchack! But no joy.
Kimura throws a low kick but Birchack avoids it.
Birchack pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
An attempted straight right counter from Kimura misses the target.#T1#
Kimura throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Birchack.
Kimura tries a head kick but it misses.
Kimura rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Birchack moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kimura uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Birchack.
Sloppy strikes from Birchack. Those never looked like landing.
Birchack throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kimura counters with a nice uppercut.
Birchack rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kimura moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kimura throwing a counter right hand but Birchack manages to avoid it.
Kimura throws a leg kick but Birchack sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kimura keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Birchack missing with a left hand there. Kimura was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sloppy strikes from Birchack. Those never looked like landing.
Kimura swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T2#
Kimura throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Birchack throws a right and a left that Kimura avoids nicely.
Birchack throws a jab but it's blocked by Kimura.
A little feinted left hand from Kimura on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kimura moves out of range of the body kick.
Kimura was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Birchack uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kimura.
Birchack misses with a straight right.
A little feinted left hand from Kimura on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Some wild striking there from Birchack.
Kimura blocks a head kick by Birchack.
Kimura slips under a jab.
Birchack rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kimura moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T3#
Birchack misses with a left hand
and Kimura counters with a nice uppercut.
A telegraphed right hand from Kimura misses the target.
A clash of legs there as Kimura blocks the low kick.
Birchack throws a wild body kick that Kimura sees coming a mile off.
Kimura displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Birchack throws out the jab.
Birchack is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Birchack throws a right and a left that both miss.
Birchack throws a shot from downtown. Kimura moves away and avoids it.
Kimura misses with a wild combination.
A jab from Birchack misses.
Kimura misses with a low kick.
Birchack looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Birchack throws a head kick but Kimura moves out of range. #T4#
Birchack throws a jab but it's blocked by Kimura.
An attempted straight right counter from Kimura misses the target.
Birchack throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
An attempted straight right counter from Kimura misses the target.
Birchack throws a hook but Kimura blocks it.
Kimura blocks a low kick nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Kimura misses the target.
Kimura slips a straight right by Birchack.
Kimura looks to land a combination but Birchack avoids it well.
Some wild striking there from Birchack.
A big left from Birchack misses.
Birchack misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kimura swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kimura throws a head kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anthony Birchack 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.
#R2#
A head kick misses from Birchack.
Birchack defending well as Kimura loads up on a big left hand.
A combination from Birchack does no damage.
Kimura throws a series of punches but Birchack moves out of range.
Birchack jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kimura is looking to counter punch.
Birchack throws a right hand that Kimura ducks under and follows up with a left that Kimura also avoids with ease.
Kimura throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A head kick misses from Birchack.
Kimura was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kimura looks to throw the jab but Birchack is out of range.
Birchack throws a right hand that Kimura ducks under and follows up with a left that Kimura also avoids with ease.
Kimura avoids the head kick by Birchack.
A big right from Birchack misses. #T1#
Kimura showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Birchack.
An attempted straight right counter from Kimura misses the target.
Birchack moves out of range as Kimura throws a body kick.
It seemed like Birchack was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Birchack throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kimura counters with a straight right hand.
Birchack rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kimura moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Birchack thows a left - swing and a miss!
Birchack just misses with a punch to the body.
Birchack misses with a wild combination.
Birchack misses with an uppercut. Kimura saw that one coming.
Birchack has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kimura looks for the body kick but Birchack saw that one coming. #T2#
Kimura tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Birchack was well out of range. Poor timing from Kimura.
Birchack blocks a head kick by Kimura.
Birchack throws a series of punches but Kimura moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Kimura misses the target.
Michael Kimura is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kimura throws the kick towards the body but Birchack avoids it.
Birchack throws a right hand that Kimura ducks under and follows up with a left that Kimura also avoids with ease.
Kimura keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Birchack.
Kimura throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Birchack swings for the body but Kimura moves out of range.
Kimura tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Birchack throws an overhand right that lands on Kimura's shoulder, as Kimura tries to avoid the shot.
Birchack throws a body shot but no joy. #T3#
Birchack misses with the body kick
and Kimura counters with a nice uppercut.
Kimura jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Anthony Birchack seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Birchack ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kimura moves away.
Kimura swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kimura throws a head kick but Birchack moves out of range.
Kimura will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Birchack throws out a counter right but Kimura avoids it with no problem.
Kimura avoids the head kick by Birchack.
Kimura swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Birchack misses with a wild combination.
Birchack misses with a hook. Kimura ducked under it nicely.
Birchack swings for the body but Kimura moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Kimura misses the target.
Kimura misses with a low kick. #T4#
Kimura takes a swing at Birchack's ribcage but misses.
Birchack misses with a wild body shot.
Birchack misses the shot to the body.
Kimura keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kimura swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Birchack uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kimura.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Birchack checks a leg kick.
Birchack throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kimura swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Birchack throws a looping overhand right but Kimura ducks down to avoid it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Birchack throws a big shot that misses.
Birchack blocks a head kick by Kimura.
Kimura tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Birchack looks like he wants to counter punch here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anthony Birchack showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
A head kick misses from Kimura.
A little jabbing left from Birchack on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Birchack swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Birchack misses with a few strikes there.
Birchack fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A head kick misses from Kimura.
Kimura misses with a body shot
and Birchack counters with a stiff right hand.
Birchack swinging wildly here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kimura lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Birchack circles away quickly and effectively.
Birchack looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kimura avoids the head kick by Birchack.
Birchack misses with a few strikes there. #T1#
Birchack thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kimura keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Birchack.
Birchack misses with a straight left.
A looping hook to the body misses from Birchack. Kimura does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kimura rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Birchack moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Birchack pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Birchack throws a nice looking combination but Kimura bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kimura swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Birchack throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
An attempted straight right counter from Kimura misses the target.
Kimura misses with a wild body shot.
Kimura looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A little jabbing left from Birchack on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kimura avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T2#
A head kick misses from Birchack.
Kimura throws a sloppy head kick and Birchack moves out of range easily.
Kimura misses with a hook.
Birchack throws a series of punches but Kimura avoids them all with ease.
No joy there for Birchack, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Birchack misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kimura.
Kimura was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kimura lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Birchack circles away quickly and effectively.
Kimura tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Birchack was well out of range. Poor timing from Kimura.
Kimura staying out of range there.
Kimura loads up on a big right hand but Birchack slips the punch.#T3#
The fighters circling - Birchack throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Birchack throws a sloppy head kick
and Kimura counters with a nice uppercut.
Kimura pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Birchack swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Birchack throws a jab when Kimura was well out of range.
Kimura is looking to counter punch.
Birchack fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kimura checks it well.
An attempted straight right counter from Kimura misses the target.
Kimura uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Birchack.
Kimura misses with an attempted mid kick.
Birchack swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kimura throws a head kick but Birchack moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Kimura.
Birchack fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #T4#
A head kick misses from Birchack.
Birchack throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Birchack looks to land a body kick but Kimura moved away.
Kimura misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Birchack misses with a head kick.
Birchack is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kimura.
Kimura looks to score with a jab to the body but Birchack is just out of range.
Kimura throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kimura throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Michael Kimura has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Anthony Birchack is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Birchack misses with a straight right.

And that's the end of the fight!
Anthony Birchack comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Birchack has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anthony Birchack!

Event: Future FC 8
Date: Mar 16, 2019

#R1#
Kimura misses with a double jab.
Pereira throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pereira looks to land a left hand but Kimura moved out of range nicely.
Pereira fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kimura tries to score with a low kick but Pereira moves his leg out of the way.
Kimura throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pereira uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kimura.
Pereira swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kimura throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Pereira thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pereira throws a series of punches but Kimura avoids them all with ease.
Kimura throws a head kick that misses. #T1#
Kimura misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pereira.
Kimura throws the kick towards the body but Pereira avoids it.
An inside leg kick from Pereira misses.
Kimura moves out of range as Pereira strikes.
Pereira throws an overhand right that lands on Kimura's shoulder, as Kimura tries to avoid the shot.
Kimura pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kimura throws a hook but Pereira avoids it easily.
Kimura moves away from the strike by Pereira.
Kimura swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Pereira swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pereira blocks the body kick.
Kimura moves out of range of the body kick.#T2#
Kimura moves out of range of the strikes.
An attempted straight right counter from Kimura misses the target.
A head kick misses from Pereira.
It looked like Kimura wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Pereira showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kimura.
Pereira fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nice defenses there by Kimura.
A punch combination from Pereira misses.
A slow jab from Pereira misses its intended target.
Pereira throws a solid leg kick but Kimura takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Pereira.
Pereira looks to score with a jab to the body but Kimura is just out of range.
Kimura throwing a counter right hand but Pereira manages to avoid it.
Pereira does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. #T3#
Pereira looks to throw the jab but Kimura is out of range.
Pereira blocks a head kick by Kimura.
Pereira throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Pereira throws a nice looking combination but Kimura bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kimura was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A bone on bone clash there as Kimura blocks the leg kick.
Pereira swings widly with a right hand
and Kimura counters with a nice uppercut.
A telegraphed right hand from Pereira misses the target.
A swing and a miss from Pereira.
Kimura displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pereira throws out the jab.
Sloppy strikes from Pereira. Those never looked like landing.
Pereira avoids the head kick by Kimura. #T4#
Pereira blocks a head kick by Kimura.
Pereira swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kimura misses with a low kick.
A little jabbing left from Pereira on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kimura avoids a punch combination nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Kimura misses the target.
Kimura misses with a looping left.
Kimura throws a body punch but Pereira moves out of range.
Pereira throws a right hand that misses
and Kimura counters with a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pereira misses with a body kick.
Pereira throws a series of punches but Kimura moves out of range.
Kimura keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pereira.
Pereira misses with a hook to the body
and Kimura counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Higor Pereira dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Pereira throws a leg kick but Kimura sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kimura avoids the body shot from Pereira.
Pereira will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kimura misses with a wild combination.
Pereira throws out a counter right but Kimura avoids it with no problem.
Kimura keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pereira.
Pereira throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pereira has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kimura goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Pereira throws a right and a left that both miss.
Pereira throws a jab but it's blocked by Kimura.
An attempted straight right counter from Kimura misses the target.
Pereira ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T1#
A head kick misses from Kimura.
Higor Pereira seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kimura throws a head kick but Pereira moves out of range.
Pereira misses with a double jab.
A little feinted left hand from Kimura on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Pereira throws a right hand that Kimura ducks under and follows up with a left that Kimura also avoids with ease.
Pereira misses with the combination.
Pereira throws a jab but it's blocked by Kimura.
Pereira misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kimura.
Pereira throws an overhand right that lands on Kimura's shoulder, as Kimura tries to avoid the shot.
Pereira takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section. #T2#
Kimura uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pereira.
Kimura misses with a low kick.
Kimura throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pereira sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kimura uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pereira.
Pereira moves out of range of the strikes.
Pereira swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Pereira avoids a punch combination nicely.
A little jabbing left from Pereira on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Pereira throws a head kick but Kimura moves out of range.
Pereira misses with the body kick
and Kimura counters with a straight right hand.
Pereira pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pereira misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kimura was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T3#
Kimura throws a right hand that Pereira ducks under and follows up with a left that Pereira also avoids with ease.
Kimura misses with a head kick.
Kimura tries to land a front kick but Pereira steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kimura keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A punch combination from Pereira misses.
Pereira throws a looping overhand right but Kimura ducks down to avoid it.
Kimura is looking to counter punch.
Pereira showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kimura.
Pereira throws an overhand right that lands on Kimura's shoulder, as Kimura tries to avoid the shot.
Kimura swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Pereira throws a front kick aimed at Kimura's knee but Kimura avoids it well. #T4#
Pereira swings widly with a right hand
letting Kimura counter with a right hand.
Pereira swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Pereira looks to land a right hand but Kimura moved out of range.
Kimura slips a jab and a cross from Pereira.
Pereira misses with a combination
and Kimura counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pereira swings for the body but Kimura moves out of range.
Kimura slips a jab from Pereira.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kimura throws a series of punches but Pereira moves out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kimura blocks a head kick by Pereira.
A head kick misses from Kimura.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Higor Pereira will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Kimura misses with a body kick.
Kimura misses with a double jab.
Kimura throws a hook but Pereira avoids it easily.
Pereira throws a shot from downtown. Kimura moves away and avoids it.
Kimura is looking to land body kicks.
Pereira pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kimura swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Pereira fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kimura manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kimura misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kimura displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pereira throws out the jab.
Kimura steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pereira.
Kimura swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A head kick misses from Pereira.
It looked like Kimura wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T1#
Kimura looks to land a combination but Pereira avoids it well.
Higor Pereira seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pereira avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kimura avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A right-left combo lands from Pereira. #CUT2#
It looks like Michael Kimura has been cut.
Pereira misses with a body shot.
Kimura moves forwards but Pereira connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Pereira throws a combination that misses
and Kimura cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pereira throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Some wild striking there from Kimura. #T2#
Pereira missing with a left hand there. Kimura was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kimura has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Pereira finds it's way round the side to connect with Kimura's head.
Kimura misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pereira throws a leg kick but Kimura sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kimura slips a jab from Pereira.
A telegraphed right hand from Kimura misses the target.
Pereira throws a hook but Kimura avoids it easily.
Kimura dodges the punch combination from Pereira. #T3#
Pereira is looking to chop away at Kimura's legs.
Pereira is looking to score with low kicks.
Pereira avoids a kick to the body.
A little jabbing left from Pereira on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Pereira tries to land a front kick but Kimura steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kimura moves away from the strike by Pereira.
Pereira throws a nice looking combination but Kimura bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kimura ducks under a wild hook from Pereira.
Kimura is looking to counter punch.
Pereira throws a body punch but Kimura moves out of range.
Pereira throws a right hand that Kimura ducks under and follows up with a left that Kimura also avoids with ease.
Pereira swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Michael Kimura is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kimura misses with a low kick.
Pereira swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T4#
Kimura goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Pereira blocks a head kick by Kimura.
Pereira staying out of range there.
Pereira lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kimura circles away quickly and effectively.
Pereira misses with an uppercut.
Kimura swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Pereira misses with the combination.
A big right from Pereira misses.
Kimura throws a hook to the side of Pereira's head but Pereira sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Michael Kimura has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Higor Pereira is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kimura pulls out of a head kick attempt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Higor Pereira comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Pereira has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Higor Pereira!

Event: Future FC Grappling 2
Date: Mar 14, 2019

Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Erberth Santos (ranked 3284 p4p, 49 weight class) and Michael Kimura (ranked 7436 p4p, 119 weight class). This should be fireworks!

187 cm
21 yrs
211 lbs

168 cm
33 yrs
157 lbs

Santos

Kimura

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 1 losses; Erberth Santos! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Michael Kimura!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Tiny Johnson and Chris Downing.

The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Santos slaps away a takedown attempt from Kimura, before circling back to the center of the mat.

Santos fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Kimura sprawls well initially but Santos persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Santos (2) vs (0) Kimura
Still in half guard, Santos seems content to control.
Kimura wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santos is figuring out what he wants to do next.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kimura wants to get back to full guard but Santos has mounted him!
Score +3 for passing guard: Santos (5) vs (0) Kimura
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kimura keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Santos sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Santos seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Kimura for as long as he can get away with.

Santos goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Kimura is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Santos (5) vs (2) Kimura

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kimura preventing the sweep.
Kimura content to stall in guard here.
Kimura won't allow Santos to sweep him here.
Santos is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Kalashnikov ELITE MMA Gym that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santos has his hands on Kimura's head, controlling the position.
Santos keeping moving, preventing Kimura from controlling successfully.
Santos has control of Kimura's left arm, preventing Kimura from doing any damage.

Santos is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kimura is aware though and is defending well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Santos holds on and takes a little breather.
Santos continues to stall.
Santos looking for a sweep. Not yet Santos, not yet.
Santos is pulling down on Kimura's head to control his posture.
Kimura preventing the sweep.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Santos is working hard here to advance position.
Santos is controlling Kimura's posture.
Santos is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Santos (7) vs (2) Kimura

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Santos seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Kimura is trying to control but can't.
Kimura is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Santos is staying active.
Santos will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Santos content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Kimura trying to hold on to Santos's head to control him but Santos postures up.
Santos wants to pass the guard but Kimura is defending well.
Santos is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Kimura!
Score +3 for passing guard: Santos (10) vs (2) Kimura
Santos controlling the position easily from mount.
Kimura is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Kimura is in all sorts of trouble here.
Santos controlling the pace for now.
Kimura wants to control but Santos is having none of it.
Santos content just to control the position here.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Kimura is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Santos takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Santos avoids the attempt from Kimura to control.
Kimura looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Santos (13) vs (2) Kimura

That's ten minutes gone in the round.

Santos has got his arm under Kimura's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Kimura has spun round into Santos's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Santos (13) vs (4) Kimura
Santos keeping moving, preventing Kimura from controlling successfully.
Kimura sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Santos's guard.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Santos manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Santos is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Santos (15) vs (4) Kimura
Kimura is looking to control Santos's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kimura avoid being mounted?

Kimura actively working from the bottom here.
Santos sitting and controlling from the half guard.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Santos works his way into full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Santos (18) vs (4) Kimura
Kimura is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Santos tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Santos moves to the back.
Score +3 for taking back: Santos (21) vs (4) Kimura
Santos really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Kimura.
Santos has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Kimura rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Santos controlling the action here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Santos takes the fight on points by 21 to 4.

Event: FFC Grappling 1
Date: Mar 08, 2019

Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Nicky Ryan (ranked 21759 p4p, 110 weight class) and Michael Kimura (ranked 7301 p4p, 96 weight class). Nicky Ryan looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.

184 cm
31 yrs
144 lbs

168 cm
33 yrs
157 lbs

Ryan

Kimura

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 7 losses; Nicky Ryan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Michael Kimura!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Stewart Dunkirk and Frank Dennis.

The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.

Kimura changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Ryan looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Ryan (0) vs (4) Kimura
Kimura working away.
Ryan is trying to get back to half guard.
Ryan struggling a bit here.
A lull in the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kimura moves into full mount!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Ryan (0) vs (6) Kimura

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kimura fails to move to back control.
Ryan tries to hold on but Kimura pushes him away.
Ryan has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Ryan (0) vs (9) Kimura
Kimura trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Ryan doesn't escape.
Ryan trying to control the position but Kimura manages to sink in the hooks.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Kimura is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Ryan wants to escape the position.

Kimura patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Ryan can't escape the position.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Kimura controlling the positon.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ryan tries to break free.
Kimura controls the position.
Kimura not allowing Ryan to control his hands.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.

Kimura is looking for the choke from the back position but Ryan is controlling his hands well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ryan trying to control the hands but Kimura won't let him.
I would not like to be Ryan right now.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Ryan trying to control the position but Kimura manages to sink in the hooks.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Kimura keeps control of the position as Ryan tries to break free.
Kimura is riding his opponent, not letting Ryan buck him off.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Well, with Kimura on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Ryan is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Ryan can't escape the position.
Ryan just trying to survive but Kimura is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Kimura has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Ryan's body.
Ryan tries to break free.
Kimura biding his time, looking for the opening.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Ryan trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Good control from Kimura.
Ryan can't escape the position.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Kimura trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Ryan doesn't escape.
Ryan is in bad spot here.

Ryan defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Kimura's arms.
Kimura is riding his opponent, not letting Ryan buck him off.
It looks like Kimura might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Kimura is not going to allow Ryan to sit and survive in this position.
Kimura slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Kimura's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Ryan is in bad spot here.
Kimura gets his hands free as Ryan looks to control.
Ryan tries to roll but Kimura sticks to his back.
Kimura really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Ryan.
Kimura is hanging on to Ryan's back as he tries to escape.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Kimura controls the action.
Ryan really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
More stalling from Kimura.
Ryan wants to escape the position.
Kimura is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Ryan tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Ryan is in all sorts of trouble here.
Kimura controlling from the full mount.
Ryan is trying desperately to improve position.
Ryan is breathing heavily.
Kimura takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Kimura mounts Ryan! Really nice guard pass there!
Kimura controlling the pace for now.
Kimura with more of the same as he continues to hold on.
Kimura prevents Ryan from getting the reversal.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kimura controlling the position easily from mount.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kimura wins on points by 9 to 0.

Event: Future FC 5
Date: Feb 27, 2019

#R1#
Jr V fails to land with a series of punches.
Jr V looks to land a combination but Kimura avoids it well. #CL#
Jr V moves into the clinch successfully.
Jr V lands an uppercut.
Kimura tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kimura looking to throw knees to the head but Jr V is blocking nicely.
Kimura misses with the head strike.
A left hand lands to the body for Jr V.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jr V lands a shot to the body.
Kimura misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jr V lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kimura being controlled against the ropes.#T1#
A bit of stalling here from Jr V.
Jr V seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Kimura throws a knee to the head but misses.
Jr V lands a shoulder strike.
Jr V's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Jr V stalls.
Jr V stalling the fight. #T2#
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Kile Jr V.
Some wild striking there from Jr V.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kimura! But no joy.
Jr V misses with a double jab.
It seemed like Kimura was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jr V will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jr V is breathing heavily.
Kimura throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jr V.
Kimura dodges the punch combination from Jr V.
Kimura looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kile Jr V seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kimura just misses with a punch to the body.
Jr V throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kimura! But no joy.
Jr V avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jr V throws a nice looking combination but Kimura bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jr V looks to land a combination. Kimura sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#T3#
A head kick misses from Kimura.
Kimura is looking to land body kicks.
Kimura tries a head kick but it misses.
Jr V will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jr V stalks Kimura and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Kimura's face. Kimura staggers backwards, shaken.
Jr V checks a low kick from Kimura.
Jr V swinging wildly here.
Kimura throws out a counter right but Jr V avoids it with no problem.
Kimura fails to land with a series of punches.
Kimura tries a head kick but it misses. #T4#
Jr V misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kimura looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A combination from Jr V does no damage.
Jr V tries to bum rush Kimura with a series of wild strikes but Kimura uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jr V moves out of range as Kimura throws a body kick.
Kimura slips a jab and a cross from Jr V.
Jr V showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kimura.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kimura throws a head kick but Jr V moves out of range.
Kimura slips a jab and a cross from Jr V.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kimura! But no joy.
Jr V moves out of range as Kimura throws a body kick.
Jr V scores with a three punch combo!
Jr V rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kimura moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kile Jr V dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Kimura throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Jr V throwing a counter right hand but Kimura manages to avoid it.
Kimura throws a combination that misses
and Jr V counters with a left and a right that stings Kimura.
Jr V is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kimura can do to turn this around?
Kimura tries a head kick but it misses.
Kimura throws a jab but it's blocked by Jr V.
Kimura looks to throw a body kick
and Jr V counters with a three punch combo that has Kimura backing up. Kimura nods at Jr V to acknowledge the strikes.
A left lands for Jr V.
Jr V blocks a head kick by Kimura.
Jr V tries to bum rush Kimura with a series of wild strikes but Kimura uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jr V misses with a two punch combination.
Kile Jr V is winning the standup battle so far.
Jr V slips under a jab.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sloppy strikes from Jr V. Those never looked like landing.
Jr V rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kimura moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T1#
A head kick misses from Kimura.
Jr V is looking for a counter combo.
A punch combination from Kimura misses.
Jr V keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kimura finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Jr V throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jr V throws a looping overhand right but Kimura ducks down to avoid it.
Kimura dodges the punch combination from Jr V.
Kimura misses with a body kick.
Kimura misses with the combination.
A punch combination from Jr V misses. #T2#
Jr V moves out of range of the body kick from Kimura.
Jr V throws a nice looking combination but Kimura bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kile Jr V is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jr V checks a leg kick nicely.
Jr V is looking to clinch but Kimura is avoiding it.
Kimura throws a shot from downtown. Jr V moves away and avoids it.
Kimura misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jr V tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Kimura manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kimura throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A big left from Kimura misses. #CL#
Jr V clinches up with Kimura and pushes him back against the ropes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jr V looking to stall. #T3#
Kimura with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kimura tries to land knees in the clinch but Jr V avoids the damage to the body.
Kimura misses with a knee to the head.
Jr V working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kimura tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Jr V on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kimura doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Kimura throws an elbow but misses.
Jr V working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kimura pushes off an throws an elbow but Jr V leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.#T4#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kimura.
Jr V stalling in the clinch but Kimura improves position.
Jr V content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Kimura using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jr V has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kimura throws a head punch that misses.
Kimura is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jr V is defending well for now.
Jr V is working Kimura over against the ropes.
Jr V blocks a body shot from Kimura.
Kimura with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Jr V stalls.
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 Kile Jr V will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
A combination from Jr V does no damage.
Good work by Jr V as he checks the leg kick.
Jr V misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jr V throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jr V checks the leg kick.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Kimura moves out of range as Jr V strikes.
Kimura tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kimura is looking to land body kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kimura throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kimura tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jr V was well out of range. Poor timing from Kimura.
Kimura swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kimura looks to land a combination but Jr V avoids it well. #T1#
Kimura tries to land a front kick but Jr V steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Jr V appears to be looking for a big counter.
Kimura throws a shot from downtown. Jr V moves away and avoids it.
Jr V throwing a counter right hand but Kimura manages to avoid it.
Kimura drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Jr V avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jr V throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jr V tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Kimura manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Some wild striking there from Jr V.
Kimura misses with a body shot.
Jr V closes the distance and lands a one-two.#T2#
Jr V avoids the head kick by Kimura.
Jr V lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kimura circles away quickly and effectively.
Kimura misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A swing and a miss from Kimura.
Jr V is looking for a counter combo.
Kimura throws a right and a left that Jr V avoids nicely.
Kimura waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jr V.
Jr V throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kimura.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kimura misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jr V keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jr V fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kimura throws a head kick that misses. #T3#
Jr V throws a right hand that Kimura ducks under and follows up with a left that Kimura also avoids with ease.
Kimura missing with a left hand there. Jr V was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jr V throws a series of punches but Kimura moves out of range.
Kimura throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kimura misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jr V loads up on a big right hand but Kimura slips the punch.
A leg kick checked by Jr V.
Jr V dodges the punch combination from Kimura.
It looked like Jr V was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Kimura misses with a body shot.
Kimura pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Jr V is looking for a counter combo.#T4#
A head kick misses from Kimura.
Jr V misses with a double jab.
Sloppy strikes from Jr V. Those never looked like landing.
Kimura throws out a counter right but Jr V avoids it with no problem.
Jr V misses with a double jab.
Kimura shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kimura misses with a body kick.
Kimura fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jr V manages to avoid it.
Jr V slips under a jab from Kimura.
Kimura misses with a series of wild punches.
Michael Kimura has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kile Jr V is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kimura slips a jab and a cross from Jr V.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Michael Kimura.
Well Jr V has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kile Jr V!

Event: Future FC 4
Date: Feb 24, 2019

#R1#
Kimura will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Dos Santos throws a sloppy head kick and Kimura moves out of range easily.
Kimura uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dos Santos.
A little jabbing left from Kimura on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A bone on bone clash there as Kimura blocks the leg kick.
Kimura throws out a counter right but Dos Santos avoids it with no problem.
Kimura dodges the punch combination from Dos Santos.
Kimura blocks a head kick by Dos Santos.
Dos Santos throws a head kick but Kimura moves out of range.
Cicero Dos Santos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dos Santos pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kimura throws a sloppy head kick and Dos Santos moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dos Santos throws a head kick that misses.
Dos Santos takes a swing at Kimura's ribcage but misses.
Kimura misses with a head kick.
Dos Santos misses with an attempted mid kick. #T1#
Dos Santos throws a push kick but Kimura slaps the foot to one side.
Kimura swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Dos Santos throws a leg kick
and Kimura counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dos Santos uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kimura.
Kimura throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dos Santos.
Kimura throws out a leg kick but Dos Santos moves out of range and Kimura only half commits.
Dos Santos was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kimura blocks a head kick by Dos Santos.
Dos Santos throws a head kick but Kimura moves out of range.
Kimura looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Dos Santos checks a leg kick.
Kimura looks to score with a jab to the body but Dos Santos is just out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Dos Santos on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Dos Santos misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kimura rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dos Santos moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dos Santos misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kimura throws a head kick that misses. #T2#
Dos Santos misses with a series of wild punches.
Dos Santos misses with a head kick.
Dos Santos wants to land a leg kick but Kimura is out of range.
Dos Santos is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kimura.
Kimura misses with a low kick.
Dos Santos moves away from the strike by Kimura.
Dos Santos swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
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!
Kimura misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dos Santos misses with a wild combination.
Kimura tries a head kick but it misses. #T3#
Kimura avoids the head kick by Dos Santos.
Kimura swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kimura blocks the body kick.
Kimura tries to work over Dos Santos's front leg with a kick but Dos Santos checks it.
Kimura misses with a head kick.
Dos Santos pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dos Santos tries to land a front kick but Kimura steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kimura tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dos Santos throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dos Santos throws the left hand but Kimura avoids the punch easily.
Dos Santos throws a sloppy head kick and Kimura moves out of range easily.
Dos Santos throws a right and a left that Kimura avoids nicely.
Kimura slips a jab and a cross from Dos Santos.
Dos Santos tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T4#
Dos Santos throws a series of punches but Kimura moves out of range.
Dos Santos throws a shot from downtown. Kimura moves away and avoids it.
Dos Santos ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kimura moves away.
Kimura feints and then cracks Dos Santos's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dos Santos down.
Dos Santos keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kimura throws a series of punches but Dos Santos moves out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A telegraphed right hand from Kimura misses the target.
Kimura blocks a head kick by Dos Santos.
Kimura misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sloppy strikes from Kimura. Those never looked like landing.
Kimura throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kimura slips under a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cicero Dos Santos dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Kimura misses the shot to the body.
Dos Santos throwing a counter right hand but Kimura manages to avoid it.
Dos Santos throws a head kick but Kimura moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kimura! But no joy.
Dos Santos throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cicero Dos Santos is winning the standup battle so far.
Kimura throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kimura throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dos Santos throws a body kick that misses.
Dos Santos misses with a double jab.
Kimura looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Cicero Dos Santos is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kimura pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kimura looks to land a body kick but Dos Santos moved away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kimura misses with an uppercut. Dos Santos saw that one coming.
An attempted straight right counter from Dos Santos misses the target.
Dos Santos throws a head kick but Kimura moves out of range.
Kimura misses with a two punch combination.
Dos Santos throwing a counter right hand but Kimura manages to avoid it.
Dos Santos pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T1#
Kimura takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kimura throws a leg kick but Dos Santos sees it coming and moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Dos Santos on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kimura misses with a two punch combination.
Dos Santos throws a head kick that misses.
Dos Santos throws a shot from downtown. Kimura moves away and avoids it.
Dos Santos throws a head kick but Kimura moves out of range.
Dos Santos tries to score with a low kick but Kimura moves his leg out of the way.
Dos Santos tries a head kick but it misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kimura! But no joy.
Dos Santos misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dos Santos fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kimura looks for the body kick but Dos Santos saw that one coming.
Kimura throws a right hand that Dos Santos ducks under and follows up with a left that Dos Santos also avoids with ease.#T2#
Dos Santos throws a nice looking combination but Kimura bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dos Santos misses with a series of wild punches.
Kimura looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A head kick misses from Kimura.
Dos Santos throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kimura swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Some bone on bone action there as Dos Santos checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Dos Santos will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dos Santos sizes up Kimura with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dos Santos keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kimura looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T3#
Dos Santos is looking to chop away at Kimura's legs.
Dos Santos is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kimura can do to turn this around?
Kimura pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dos Santos is looking to counter punch.
Dos Santos is looking to land body kicks.
Dos Santos throws a nice looking combination but Kimura bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dos Santos tries to work over Kimura's front leg with a kick but Kimura checks it.
Kimura ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dos Santos moves away.
Dos Santos swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dos Santos throws a leg kick but Kimura checks it.
A combination from Dos Santos does no damage.
Kimura throws out a counter right but Dos Santos avoids it with no problem.
Kimura throws a series of punches but Dos Santos moves out of range.
Kimura throws a sloppy head kick and Dos Santos moves out of range easily.
Kimura throws a half hearted mid kick.#T4#
Kimura misses with a low kick.
Kimura throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kimura looks for the body kick but Dos Santos saw that one coming.
Dos Santos misses with a kick to the body.
Dos Santos looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Dos Santos blocks a jab.
Dos Santos misses with a few strikes there.
Kimura looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Dos Santos misses with an attempted mid kick.
Dos Santos swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dos Santos bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kimura throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Dos Santos counter with a right hand.
Kimura tries a head kick but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cicero Dos Santos dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
A telegraphed right hand from Kimura misses the target.
Kimura throws a head kick that misses.
It looked like Dos Santos wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kimura tries a head kick but it misses.
A punch combination from Dos Santos misses.
Kimura takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Dos Santos uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kimura.
Kimura avoids the head kick by Dos Santos.
Kimura avoids the body shot from Dos Santos.
Kimura throws out a counter right but Dos Santos avoids it with no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dos Santos keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kimura throws a body punch but Dos Santos moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Dos Santos throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sloppy strikes from Dos Santos. Those never looked like landing. #T1#
Dos Santos fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kimura manages to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Dos Santos.
Dos Santos throws the left hand but Kimura avoids the punch easily.
Dos Santos tries a head kick but it misses.
Kimura misses with a head kick.
Dos Santos throws a head kick but Kimura moves out of range.
Dos Santos misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
It seemed like Kimura was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kimura fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kimura throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
An attempted straight right counter from Dos Santos misses the target.
Dos Santos tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dos Santos misses with a double jab.
It seemed like Kimura was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A slow jab from Dos Santos misses its intended target. #T2#
Kimura steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dos Santos.
Kimura is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Dos Santos chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Dos Santos avoids the head kick by Kimura.
Dos Santos moves out of range of the body kick from Kimura.
Kimura avoids the body shot from Dos Santos.
Kimura throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
It looked like Dos Santos wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Dos Santos throws a right and a left that Kimura avoids nicely.
Dos Santos looks to land a body kick but Kimura moved away.
A head kick misses from Kimura.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dos Santos throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kimura will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T3#
Kimura goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
No joy there for Dos Santos, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kimura swings for the body but Dos Santos moves out of range.
Dos Santos misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dos Santos misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nice defenses there by Dos Santos.
Kimura blocks a low kick nicely.
Dos Santos throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Kimura to counter with a crisp jab.
Dos Santos throws a sloppy head kick and Kimura moves out of range easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dos Santos looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Dos Santos misses with a low kick as Kimura jumps back.#T4#
An inside leg kick from Kimura misses.
Dos Santos checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
It looked like Dos Santos wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A head kick misses from Dos Santos.
Dos Santos misses with a hook.
Dos Santos throws a body kick that misses.
Kimura will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dos Santos throws a sloppy head kick and Kimura moves out of range easily.
Kimura throws out a counter right but Dos Santos avoids it with no problem.
Sloppy strikes from Dos Santos. Those never looked like landing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kimura! But no joy.
Kimura misses with a body shot.
Michael Kimura has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dos Santos swings and misses with a hook to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cicero Dos Santos showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Dos Santos has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cicero Dos Santos!

Event: Future FC 2
Date: Feb 09, 2019

#R1##CL#
Cowboy has Kimura up against the ropes in a clinch.
Kimura misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kimura tries to throw a body punch but Cowboy avoids it by throwing Kimura back against the ropes.
Kimura misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kimura has Cowboy pressed against the ropes, preventing Cowboy from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Cowboy is working Kimura over against the ropes.
Cowboy lands with a light punch inside. #CUT#
It looks like Michael Kimura has been cut.
Cowboy blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC#
Cowboy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cowboy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Cowboy drives through and clinches with Kimura against the ropes.
Kimura misses with a punch on the inside.
Cowboy taking a breather.
Cowboy avoiding damage as Kimura throws knees to the body. #T1#
Cowboy manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Kimura blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Cowboy scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kimura tries a knee to the head but Cowboy blocks it.
Kimura throws a punch but it's blocked by Cowboy.
Cowboy stalls.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kimura.
Cowboy is struggling to control the position.
Kimura prevents Cowboy from breaking the clinch.#T2##BC#
Cowboy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cowboy finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Cowboy tries to clinch there but Kimura circles away. #CL#
Cowboy takes the fight into the clinch.
Kimura tries a body shot but Cowboy blocks it.
Cowboy managing to block the knees to the body from Kimura.
Cowboy avoiding damage as Kimura throws knees to the body.
The referee calls for Cowboy to work.
Kimura tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Cowboy breaks the clinch. #CL#
Cowboy clinches up with Kimura and pushes him back against the ropes.#T3##BC#
Cowboy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Cowboy has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kimura letting Cowboy take a breather here.
Kimura with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kimura throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Kimura tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cowboy's elbow.
Cowboy managing to block the knees to the body from Kimura.
Cowboy is trying to break the clinch but Kimura is controlling him.
Cowboy lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kimura letting Cowboy take a breather here.#BC#
Cowboy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cowboy throws a body kick that misses. #T4#
Kimura takes a swing at Cowboy's ribcage but misses. #CL#
Cowboy closes the distance and pushes Kimura back into the ropes.
Kimura tries to land knees in the clinch but Cowboy avoids the damage to the body.
Kimura fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cowboy presses Kimura against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kimura working aggressively here.
Kimura blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#BC#
Cowboy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kimura dodges the punch combination from Cowboy.
Kimura looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kimura throws a right and a left that both miss.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kimura swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cowboy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alex Cowboy dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Michael Kimura's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##CL#
Cowboy takes the fight into the clinch.
Kimura trying to land knees to the body.
Kimura throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Cowboy blocks it with crossed arms.
Cowboy is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #BC#
Cowboy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Cowboy gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Cowboy managing to block the knees to the body from Kimura.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Cowboy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Cowboy fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kimura, pushing him back against the ropes.
Kimura tries to throw a body punch but Cowboy avoids it by throwing Kimura back against the ropes. #BC#
Cowboy breaks the clinch.
Cowboy tries a head kick but it misses. #T1#
Cowboy throws a sloppy head kick and Kimura moves out of range easily. #CL#
Cowboy clinches up with Kimura and pushes him back against the ropes.
Cowboy lands a shoulder strike.
Cowboy is looking to break free of the clinch but Kimura has double underhooks.
Cowboy cracks Kimura with a nice body shot.
Cowboy tries to circle away but Kimura has him pinned against the ropes.
Cowboy tries to land a knee to the head but Kimura blocks with his arms.
Kimura missing with knees to the body.
Kimura being controlled against the ropes.#BC#
Cowboy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kimura tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T2#
Kimura takes a swing at Cowboy's ribcage but misses.
Kimura checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Alex Cowboy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kimura misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kimura throws a right and a left that both miss.#KD#
Cowboy staggers Kimura with a jab and knocks him down with a follow up straight! Kimura looks in trouble, will he beat the count?! The count has reached 5 and he's only back to 1 knee - it's going to be close! 6,7,8 - he's up! Just in time and the ref is going to let the fight continue!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cowboy looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kimura throws a head kick that misses.
Alex Cowboy is winning the standup battle so far.#CL#
Cowboy clinches up with Kimura and pushes him back against the ropes.#BC#
Cowboy breaks the clinch.
Kimura tries to work over Cowboy's front leg with a kick but Cowboy checks it. #T3#
Kimura looks to throw the jab but Cowboy is out of range.
Cowboy tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Kimura manages to circle out of the way.
Cowboy throws a series of punches but Kimura moves out of range.
Cowboy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Kimura paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kimura tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cowboy feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Kimura throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cowboy looks for the body kick but Kimura saw that one coming.
Kimura looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kimura takes one to the chin there.
Cowboy misses the shot to the body. #CL#
Cowboy closes the distance and pushes Kimura back into the ropes.#BC#
Cowboy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A low kick from Kimura is predictable there #CL#
and Cowboy moves into the clinch.
Kimura throws a punch but it's blocked by Cowboy. #T4#
Kimura blocks an elbow strike from Cowboy. #BC#
Cowboy breaks from the clinch.
Cowboy throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kimura.
Cowboy connects with a looping right hand. #CUT#
That has opened up Michael Kimura's cut even more.
Cowboy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kimura can do to turn this around?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cowboy throws a sloppy head kick and Kimura moves out of range easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kimura! But no joy.
Cowboy wants to clinch up but Kimura keeps it at a distance.
Kimura looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#CL#
Kimura tries to keep at a distance but Cowboy has taken the fight into the clinch.
Cowboy is trying to force a seperation but Kimura has the dominant position.
Cowboy avoids a wild elbow strike from Kimura.
Kimura throws an elbow but it misses.
Cowboy blocks the elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alex Cowboy will take that round after scoring the only knockdown of the round.
The cut man is working on Michael Kimura's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Kimura misses with a wild combination.
Kimura misses with a body kick.#CL#
Cowboy has closed the distance and engaged Kimura in a clinch.
Cowboy wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Cowboy blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kimura tries a body shot but Cowboy blocks it. #BC#
Cowboy manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Cowboy closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kimura tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kimura avoiding damage as Cowboy throws knees to the body.
Kimura keeps control of Cowboy as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kimura is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cowboy is defending well for now.#T1#
Cowboy is struggling to control the position.#BC#
Cowboy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cowboy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kimura throws out a counter right but Cowboy avoids it with no problem.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kimura. Cowboy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kimura slips a jab and a cross from Cowboy.
Kimura swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A left lands for Cowboy.
Kimura throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cowboy.
Cowboy moves in looking to clinch but Kimura pushes him off.
Cowboy fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kimura dodges the punch combination from Cowboy. #T2#
Cowboy doesn't manage to clinch there - Kimura circles away.
Cowboy tries to land a front kick but Kimura steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Alex Cowboy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kimura swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cowboy is looking to counter the offense by Kimura and move into the clinch.
Cowboy tries to clinch but Kimura moves out of range.
It seemed like Kimura was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Cowboy rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kimura moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kimura tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kimura circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cowboy fails with an attempt to clinch.
A bone on bone clash there as Kimura blocks the leg kick.
Cowboy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kimura throws a body shot but no joy. #T3#
Cowboy misses with a body shot.
Kimura is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Cowboy.
Cowboy throws a big shot that misses.
Kimura misses with a few strikes there.
Kimura misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kimura throws a head kick that misses.
Cowboy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kimura swinging wildly here. #CL#
Cowboy rushes Kimura and presses him up against the ropes.#T4#
Kimura throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kimura throws an elbow that misses. #BC#
Cowboy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cowboy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #CL#
Cowboy clinches.
Kimura tries a knee to the head but Cowboy blocks it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kimura misses with an elbow over the top.
Kimura trying to land knees to the body.
Kimura swings wildly with an uppercut but Cowboy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kimura misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cowboy.
Cowboy wants to stall.
Michael Kimura has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alex Cowboy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cowboy.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Alex Cowboy.
Well Cowboy has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 30:26
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:26
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alex Cowboy!

Event: Future FC 1
Date: Feb 02, 2019

#R1#
Boy lunges at Kimura with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kimura's hand. #CUT#
It looks like Michael Kimura has been cut.
Kimura tries a head kick but it misses.
Kimura throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Boy really is a fat lump.
Boy is looking to clinch.
A head kick misses from Kimura.
Kimura avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Boy moves in looking to clinch but Kimura pushes him off.
Kimura goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Boy tries to close the distance and clinch but Kimura swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kimura takes a shot right to the bread basket.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Boy breaks the clinch.
Kimura walks into a stiff left hand from Boy.#T1#
Boy tries to clinch up.
Kimura swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Boy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kimura has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Boy.
Boy pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Boy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Boy doesn't manage to clinch there - Kimura circles away.
Kimura throws a right and a left that Boy avoids nicely.
Some wild striking there from Kimura.
Boy tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Kimura manages to circle out of the way.
Kimura will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kimura swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #T2#
Boy wants to clinch up but Kimura keeps it at a distance.
Some wild striking there from Kimura.
Boy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kimura throws out a counter right but Boy avoids it with no problem.
Nice defenses there by Kimura.
Boy tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Kimura manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#KD#
Boy scores with a jab and follows up with an uppercut that drops Kimura to his knees! He bounces straight back to his feet but is forced to take the mandatory standing 8 count before he's allowed to continue. We're back under way and the fighters meet in the middle of the canvas to re-engage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kimura tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Boy was well out of range. Poor timing from Kimura.
Boy tries to clinch but Kimura is having none of it.
Kimura looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Boy tries to clinch there but Kimura circles away.
Kimura looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A head kick misses from Kimura. #T3#
Boy rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kimura moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Boy tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Kimura manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A little jabbing left from Kimura on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Boy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Boy throws a head kick that misses.
Kimura looks for the body kick but Boy saw that one coming.
Kimura misses the shot to the body.
Boy tries to clinch up but Kimura circles away and keeps his distance.#CL#
Boy has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC#
Boy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kimura throws the kick towards the body but Boy avoids it.
Boy doesn't manage to clinch there - Kimura circles away.
Boy tries to clinch but Kimura is having none of it.
A little jabbing left from Kimura on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T4#
Boy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Boy throws a body punch but Kimura moves out of range.
Boy fails with an attempt to clinch.
Boy looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Boy tries to clinch but Kimura is having none of it.
Kimura throws a series of punches but Boy avoids them all with ease.
Boy moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#CUT#
That has opened up Michael Kimura's cut even more.
Kimura misses with a series of wild punches.
Boy throws a series of punches but Kimura avoids them all with ease.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kimura lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Boy circles away quickly and effectively.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bad Boy should take that round, based on the knockdown.
The cut man is working on Michael Kimura's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Boy shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Kimura eats them both and turns towards Boy to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Boy throws a body kick that misses.
Some wild striking there from Kimura.
A little feinted left hand from Boy on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Boy checks the leg kick nicely there.
Boy is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Kimura.
Boy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Kimura paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kimura misses with a few strikes there.
Boy moves out of range of the body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boy tries to clinch there but Kimura circles away.
It seemed like Kimura was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Boy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Boy tries to clinch up.
Boy throws a head kick but Kimura moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kimura! But no joy.#T1#
Boy throws a head kick that half lands.
Kimura throws a head kick but Boy moves out of range. #CL#
Boy darts in and clinches Kimura up against the ropes.
Boy is pushing Kimura up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Boy has had enough of the clinch but Kimura keeps him there for the moment.
Kimura misses with a knee strike.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Boy obliges.
Kimura swings wildly with an uppercut but Boy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kimura with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Boy lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T2#
Boy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Boy managing to block the knees to the body from Kimura.
Boy stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Boy is trying to stall. #BC#
Boy breaks from the clinch.
Bad Boy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Boy has closed the distance and engaged Kimura in a clinch.
Boy is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Boy is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kimura is keeping busy.
Boy working Kimura over with knees to the body.#T3#
Boy is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #BC#
Boy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Boy misses with a low kick.
Boy misses with a low kick.
Boy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Boy misses with a looping right.
A little jabbing left from Kimura on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#CL#
Boy moves into the clinch successfully.
Boy is trying to push Kimura away but Kimura has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.#BC#
Boy manages to break the clinch.
Boy wants to clinch up but Kimura keeps it at a distance.
Kimura looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T4#
Kimura blocks a leg kick.
Kimura keeps the fight on the outside.
Kimura swats away the attempt to clinch by Boy.
Kimura swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kimura tries to work over Boy's front leg with a kick but Boy checks it.
Boy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Boy defending well as Kimura loads up on a big left hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kimura looks to land a body kick but Boy moved away.
Boy tries to close the distance and clinch but Kimura swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kimura misses with a jab, cross combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bad Boy dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Michael Kimura's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Boy misses with a body shot.
Kimura throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The fight stays on the outside here - Boy looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A punch combination from Boy misses.
Kimura looks to score with a jab to the body but Boy is just out of range.
Bad Boy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A combination from Boy does no damage.
Kimura misses with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Kimura misses its intended target.
Kimura just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromBoy.
Kimura swats away the attempt to clinch by Boy.
It seemed like Kimura was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Boy looking to land some kicks to the body here. #T1#
Kimura goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Boy tries to clinch up.
Boy just misses with a punch to the body.
Boy throws a head kick that misses.
Kimura throws a body shot but no joy.
Kimura fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Boy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kimura. #CL#
Boy pushes Kimura up against the ropes in a clinch.
Kimura struggles to land a body shot inside as Boy controls his hands.
Boy is looking to control Kimura's arms but Kimura gets an underhook and turns him. Now Boy has his back to the ropes.
Kimura throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Boy blocks it with crossed arms. #T2#
A frustrated look appears on Boy's face as he tries to break the clinch.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Knees to the body from Boy.
Kimura using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Boy has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Boy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kimura throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kimura tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Boy's elbow.
Kimura is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Boy is defending well for now.
Boy tries to circle away but Kimura has him pinned against the ropes.
Bad Boy has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Boy wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kimura throws a knee to the head but misses.
Boy looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A frustrated look appears on Boy's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kimura tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Boy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kimura can do to turn this around?#T3#
Kimura tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Boy's elbow.
Kimura has Boy pressed against the ropes, preventing Boy from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Boy dodges an elbow strike from Kimura.
Kimura keeps control of Boy as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Boy blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Boy is trying to stall.
Kimura tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Boy avoids the elbow strike from Kimura, against the ropes. #BC#
Boy manages to break the clinch.
Boy throws a solid leg kick but Kimura takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Boy.#CL#
Boy rushes Kimura and presses him up against the ropes.#T4#
Kimura is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Boy is defending well for now.#BC#
Boy manages to break the clinch.
Boy blocks a head kick by Kimura.
Boy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kimura keeps the fight on the outside.
Boy blocks the body kick.
Boy takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Boy misses with a head kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kimura throws a wild body kick that Boy sees coming a mile off.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Boy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Boy tries to counter by clinching up but Kimura breaks away and moves out of range.
Boy doesn't manage to clinch there - Kimura circles away.
Michael Kimura has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bad Boy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#CL#
Boy rushes Kimura and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Michael Kimura.
Well Boy has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bad Boy!

Event: ABW 189 Turner - Turnbull
Date: Jan 08, 2019

#R1##TD2#
Kimura drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kimura is pushing down on Long's leg trying to pass to half guard. Long is fighting to maintain full guard but Kimura has managed to sneak the leg through.
Long is trying to stand back up but Kimura is controlling him
Kimura content to control rather than advance.
Long tries to kick Kimura off but Kimura keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Long trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T1#
Long doesn't manage to clinch there - Kimura circles away.
Kimura drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Long defends it well.
No luck for Long with that takedown attempt.
Kimura tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Long looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#TD2#
Long gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Kimura to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Long wants to stand up but Kimura is controlling him.
Kimura stands and throws Long's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T2#
Long is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Kimura content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Long is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Kimura has just dragged him back down to the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kimura advances to mount.
Kimura controlling the pace for now. #T3#
It looks like Kimura might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Long is trying to escape the mount but Kimura keeps good control and instead manages to take Long's back.
Good control from Kimura.
Kimura is continuing to stall.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Well, with Kimura on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Long is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Long is trying to get back to his feet but Kimura has full control of the position and if anything, Long has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Kimura is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position. #SUB2#
Kimura is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Long has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kimura is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Kimura dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Long fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kimura displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Long.
Kimura feints the counter takedown.#CL#
Long instigates a clinch.
Long works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #BC#
Long's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Long closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Long's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Brandon Long is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Long moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kimura tries to pull guard but Long holds him up against the cage and eventually Kimura drops back down to his feet.
Kimura tries to pull guard but Long won't allow it. #BC#
Long breaks the clinch. #T1#
Long lands a slapping body shot.
Long with a hook.
Long tries to clinch there but Kimura circles away.
Long lands a leg kick that knocks Kimura off balance momentarily.
Brandon Long seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Long stalks Kimura and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Kimura's face. Kimura staggers backwards, shaken.
Kimura looks for a takedown but Long sprawls well.
Brandon Long has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Kimura.
Long tries a head kick but it misses. #TD2#
Kimura shoots in and bounces Long off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Long is looking to stand back up but Kimura counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Long.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2##REVR#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Long is trying to stand back up but Kimura is controlling him
Kimura seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Kimura's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Long is trying to stand.
Long scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Kimura manages to mount him! #T3#
Kimura tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Michael Kimura has got the better of the ground game so far.
Long tries to buck Kimura off but he can't manage it. #ES#
Long somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!
Kimura is trying hard to land a takedown here. Long sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Long throws a big counter combination but Kimura scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Kimura misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Nice sprawl there from Kimura as Long shoots in.
Long stuns Kimura with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T4#
Kimura tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Long swivels and escapes.
Long lands with a cross.
Long tries for a takedown but Kimura circles away easily#TD2#
and Kimura counters with a nice double leg into side control. Long won't be happy with that.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kimura in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Long wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brandon Long dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Kimura on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Long tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Long throws a lazy head kick #TD2#
and Kimura counters with a single leg into guard. Long didn't expect that.
Long is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Kimura tries to free his leg and advance position but Long is retaining full guard.
Kimura is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Long wants to stand but Kimura is controlling the position.
Long is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Kimura dives into side control. #T1#
Long is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Kimura has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Kimura controls the position.
Kimura tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Kimura is still trying to improve position.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kimura happy to just control the position for now. #SU2#
Kimura stands up and beckons Long to his feet. #CL#
Long closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Long pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Long rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kimura moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kimura dodges the punch combination from Long. #T3#
Long moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#CL#
Long instigates a clinch.
Long is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #BC#
Long's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kimura shoots in for a double leg but Long sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kimura with a lazy takedown attempt
and Long counters with a lovely straight right hand!#TD2#
Kimura closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Long's guard.
Kimura engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Long wants to stand but Kimura is controlling the position. #T4#
Kimura stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Long swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Long wants to stand up but Kimura is controlling him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

And that's the end of the fight!
Brandon Long showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Long has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brandon Long!
A very excited looking Brandon Long made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: ABW 158 MaArthur - Ali II
Date: Sep 06, 2018

#R1#
Pazzini fails to land the takedown.
Kimura stuffs the takedown attempt from Pazzini. Pazzini gets slowly back to his feet.
Pazzini shoots for a double leg takedown but Kimura sprawls well. He's pushed Pazzini's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Michael Kimura has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leonardo Pazzini.
Pazzini misses the shot to the body.
Pazzini fails with a takedown attempt.
Pazzini fails with a takedown attempt.#TD#
Kimura drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Kimura got a little sloppy there for a moment and Pazzini has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kimura has managed to get both his arms back between Pazzini's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Pazzini has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Kimura is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Pazzini.#T1#
Pazzini is trying to work for a sweep but Kimura has mounted him!
Pazzini tries to hold on but Kimura postures up.
Kimura controlling the position easily from mount.
Kimura prevents Pazzini from getting the reversal.
Pazzini sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#SUB2#
Pazzini actively working from the bottom here.
Pazzini won't allow Kimura to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Pazzini has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Kimura escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Kimura!#T2#
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Pazzini is looking to reverse the position.
Kimura takes a little break here. Pazzini wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Pazzini tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kimura wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Pazzini manages to get back to half guard.
Pazzini wants to sweep but Kimura has passed to side control!#T3#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Pazzini is looking for a sweep.
Pazzini is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Kimura is staying tight to Pazzini's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Kimura wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pazzini keeps working.
Kimura tries to stand but Pazzini is controlling his head.
Pazzini is trying to control Kimura's posture but Kimura avoids it.
You can see the frustration on Pazzini's face as Kimura controls the position.
Pazzini can't do much from the bottom here.
Pazzini tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kimura wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Pazzini looking for a sweep but Kimura has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Pazzini is trying to escape the mount. #SUB#
Kimura looking to secure an arm triangle but Pazzini defends it well.
Kimura trying to control but Pazzini is having none of it.
Kimura is looking to work his way around to Pazzini's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pazzini tries to lock up and control but Kimura gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kimura can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Pazzini is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Kimura dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Pazzini tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kimura sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Pazzini somewhat.
Kimura changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Kimura tries to score a power double leg takedown but Pazzini sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kimura somewhat.
Kimura dives in for a single leg takedown but Pazzini sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Kimura stuffs the takedown.
Pazzini shoots in and drives through. Kimura sprawls well.
Michael Kimura has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leonardo Pazzini.
Pazzini shoots in for a double leg but Kimura sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Pazzini fails to land the takedown.
Kimura drops down looking for a counter takedown but Pazzini sprawls and moves away.
Pazzini is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kimura stuffs the takedown attempt from Pazzini. Pazzini gets slowly back to his feet. #TD#
Kimura drives through with a takedown into Pazzini's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#T1##SUB2#
Pazzini has an active guard here but Kimura has managed to pass into half guard.
Kimura moves into full mount! Pazzini won't be happy about that!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pazzini really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Kimura can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Pazzini is looking to escape.
Kimura controlling from mount.
Kimura trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Pazzini regains half guard.#T2##SUB2#
Pazzini actively working from the bottom here.
Kimura is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pazzini can do to turn this around?#SUB2#
Pazzini looking for submissions off his back.
Kimura prevents Pazzini from improving his position.
Kimura blocks the strikes from Pazzini.
Kimura wants to pass to mount but Pazzini is defending the position. #SUB2#
Pazzini looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Pazzini wants to sweep but Kimura has passed to side control!#T3#
Kimura in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Kimura seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Pazzini for as long as he can get away with.
Pazzini looking for a sweep but Kimura has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Pazzini keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Michael Kimura overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kimura content just to control the position here. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Pazzini is squirming around, avoiding Kimura's attempts to control the action.
Kimura wants to take his opponent's back but Pazzini doesn't allow it.
Pazzini is arching his back trying to strike from the bottom but Kimura turns him over and now has his back.
Pazzini is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
You can see the frustration on Pazzini's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
We've been informed that Pazzini has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Pazzini defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Kimura's arms.
You can see the frustration on Pazzini's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Kimura dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Kimura slaps away a takedown attempt from Pazzini, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kimura appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Leonardo Pazzini seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pazzini shoots in and drives through. Kimura sprawls well.
Kimura shoots for a double leg takedown but Pazzini sprawls well. He's pushed Kimura's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Pazzini dives in and grabs Kimura's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kimura pushes down on Pazzini's head and hops out.
Michael Kimura has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leonardo Pazzini.
Pazzini looks for a takedown but Kimura sprawls well.
Kimura shoots in but no luck this time.
Michael Kimura is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pazzini 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.
Pazzini shoots in looking for a takedown. Kimura tries to sprawl out of it but Pazzini 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.
Kimura changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Kimura shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#T1#
Pazzini won't allow Kimura to pass to mount.
Pazzini takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SUB2#
Pazzini looking for subs from the bottom but Kimura mounts him!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kimura controlling the pace for now.
Kimura has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Pazzini is trying to escape the mount.
Pazzini has given up his back. Will we see Kimura going for some submissions? #T2#
Pazzini rolls, trying to escape but Kimura keeps control of the position.
Pazzini rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Pazzini looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Pazzini is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Kimura jumps into side control!
Kimura takes a little break here. Pazzini wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#T3#
Pazzini throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
Pazzini is looking to regain half guard here but Kimura keeps moving and retains side control. #SU#
Kimura decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Pazzini shoots in looking for a takedown. Kimura tries to sprawl out of it but Pazzini 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.
No luck for Pazzini with that takedown attempt.
Kimura appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Pazzini shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kimura half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Pazzini shoots for a double leg takedown but Kimura sprawls well. He's pushed Pazzini's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kimura appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Kimura fails to land the takedown.#TD#
Kimura drives through with a takedown into guard. #T4#
Kimura passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB#
Pazzini is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Kimura's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Kimura! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Pazzini has tapped! This one is allllll over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:15 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Michael Kimura!

Event: TWGC 22 (170lbs, D2): Montreal Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Aug 03, 2018

Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Michael Kimura (ranked 3698 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrew Henry (ranked 8101 p4p, 0 weight class). Henry has chosen knuck if you buck as his entrance music. Andrew Henry has the eye of the tiger tonight.

168 cm
30 yrs
157 lbs

185 cm
39 yrs
180 lbs

Kimura

Henry

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Michael Kimura! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 5 losses; Andrew Henry !
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Steve Smith and Robert Douchet.

The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Henry has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Kimura regains guard immediately.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kimura (0) vs (2) Henry
Henry wants to pass the guard but Kimura is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Henry 's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Henry wants to pass the guard but Kimura is keeping the position.

Henry avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kimura being controlled here, momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Let's hope that Henry has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Henry .
Henry wants to pass the guard but Kimura is keeping the position.
Henry sitting in guard here, content to control.
Henry stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kimura swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henry engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Henry tries to free his leg and advance position but Kimura is retaining full guard.
Kimura might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kimura seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Henry is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Henry is pushing down on Kimura's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kimura is fighting to maintain full guard but Henry has managed to sneak the leg through.
Henry slows the pace down in half guard.
Henry moves into full mount! Kimura won't be happy about that!
Score +3 for passing guard: Kimura (0) vs (5) Henry
Henry controlling from mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henry avoids the attempt from Kimura to control.
Henry looking to control and managing it successfully.
Henry 's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Yet more stalling tactics from Henry .

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kimura tries to lock up and control but Henry gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Henry content just to control the position here.
Kimura wants to hold on but Henry pushes him away.
Henry controlling the position easily from mount.
More stalling from Henry .
Kimura is working to get back to half guard.
Henry sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Henry with more of the same as he continues to hold on.
It looks like Henry might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Kimura really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Henry takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Kimura is in all sorts of trouble here.
Henry tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Kimura is in all sorts of trouble here.
Henry content just to control the position here.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Kimura is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Henry controlling from mount.
Kimura keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Henry looking to control and managing it successfully.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Kimura is looking to get to half guard.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Henry controlling from the full mount.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Kimura really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Henry controlling his opponent.
Henry is continuing to stall.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Kimura working to try and regain half guard.
Henry takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Kimura tries to hold on but Henry postures up.
Kimura is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Henry is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Henry content just to control the position here.
Henry prevents Kimura from getting the reversal.
Henry controlling from the full mount.
The adventures of Henry the control monster continue. Boring.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Kimura is working to get back to half guard.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Henry controlling his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kimura tries to hold on but Henry postures up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Henry wins on points by 5 to 0.
After winning the bout, Andrew Henry thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: TWGC 22 (170lbs, D2): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Aug 02, 2018

Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Michael Kimura (ranked 3687 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rodrigo Almeida (ranked 22882 p4p, 0 weight class). Michael Kimura has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

168 cm
30 yrs
157 lbs

175 cm
21 yrs
165 lbs

Kimura

Almeida

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Michael Kimura! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Rodrigo Almeida!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Elvis Blanc and Gregory Folan.

The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.

Almeida gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kimura is trying to pull guard but Almeida has him pressed against the cage.

Kimura is fighting off a takedown attempt but Almeida is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Kimura to the mat. Kimura regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kimura (0) vs (2) Almeida
Kimura keeping moving, preventing Almeida from controlling successfully.
Almeida controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Almeida stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kimura swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Almeida trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Kimura manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kimura (2) vs (2) Almeida
Almeida has Kimura pulled in close to control his posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Almeida's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Almeida keeping moving, preventing Kimura from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Almeida wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Almeida has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Kimura has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kimura (5) vs (2) Almeida
Almeida tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Kimura presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Kimura (7) vs (2) Almeida
Almeida is wriggling around trying to escape.
Kimura controlling the pace for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Almeida is wriggling around trying to escape.
Almeida wants to control but Kimura is having none of it.
Kimura with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Almeida is in all sorts of trouble here.
Almeida tries to hold on but Kimura postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Almeida is wriggling around trying to escape.
Almeida keeps trying to improve his position.
Almeida tries to hold on but Kimura postures up.
Almeida is working to get back to half guard.
Kimura can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Almeida is looking to escape.
Almeida wants to control but Kimura is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Almeida is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Almeida stops Kimura from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Almeida can't escape the position.
Kimura trying to control but Almeida is having none of it.
Kimura moves to his opponent's back but Almeida bucks him off and ends up in guard. A bit of a disaster there for Kimura.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kimura (7) vs (4) Almeida
Almeida wants to control from the top but Kimura keeps moving.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Almeida is stalling in the full guard.
Almeida passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kimura (7) vs (7) Almeida

Almeida thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Almeida is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.

That's six minutes gone in the round.

Almeida goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Kimura rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Almeida's guard! Nice work there by Kimura!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kimura (9) vs (7) Almeida
Kimura looking to pass the guard.
Almeida has his hands on Kimura's head, controlling the position.

Kimura got a little sloppy there for a moment and Almeida has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kimura has managed to get both his arms back between Almeida's legs - danger averted.
Kimura trying to control but Almeida is working from the bottom.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Kimura tries to free his leg and advance position but Almeida is retaining full guard.
Almeida wants to sweep here but Kimura controlling him for the moment.

Almeida looking for subs off his back but Kimura has passed one foot through into half guard.

Kimura is working for a kimura but Almeida is defending it quite comfortably.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Almeida gets back to full guard.

Almeida has his foot on Kimura's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kimura works his way back into a safe position though.
Almeida has control of Kimura's left arm, preventing Kimura from doing any damage.
Almeida wants to sweep but no luck.
Almeida is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Kimura controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Almeida is pulling down on Kimura's head. It's preventing any offense from Kimura, at least for the moment.
Almeida manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kimura manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kimura (9) vs (9) Almeida

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Almeida controlling from the top position.
Almeida is looking to advance position but Kimura has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kimura (13) vs (9) Almeida
Almeida is trying to escape the mount but Kimura keeps good control and instead manages to take Almeida's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Kimura (16) vs (9) Almeida
Almeida trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Almeida might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Kimura haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Kimura is controlling the position but Almeida somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
Almeida has a hand on Kimura's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Kimura takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Score +3 for passing guard: Kimura (19) vs (9) Almeida

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Almeida wants to hold on but Kimura pushes him away.
Almeida is looking to improve his position but Kimura isn't that keen on the idea.
Almeida reaches up and holds on to Kimura to control the position.
Almeida tries to lock up and control but Kimura gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Almeida is trying to escape the mount.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Almeida tries to hold on but Kimura pushes him away.
Kimura wants to take his opponent's back but instead Almeida manages to regain half guard.
Almeida is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Almeida trying to hold on to Kimura's head to control him but Kimura postures up.
Almeida is controlling Kimura's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Almeida is looking to improve his position.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Almeida trying to control but Kimura postures up.
Almeida preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Almeida works his way to full guard. Good work.
Almeida looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

And that's the end of the fight!
Kimura takes the fight on points by 19 to 9.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 26, 2018

#R1##TD#
Kimura closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Kimura prevents Temrezov from improving his position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Temrezov can do anything to dispel that myth.
Kimura with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Temrezov is trying to get back to full guard.
Temrezov is looking to control Kimura's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Temrezov avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Temrezov looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kimura passes the guard and advances to mount! #T1#
Temrezov working to try and regain half guard.
Kimura avoids the attempt from Temrezov to control.
Temrezov is trying to stand.
Kimura takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#SU#
Kimura gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kimura misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#TD2#
Temrezov fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Kimura sprawls well initially but Temrezov persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Kimura is positioning himself well to prevent Temrezov advancing to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Temrezov wants to stand up but Kimura is controlling the position.
Kimura works his way to full guard. Good work.#T3#
Kimura controlling the position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Temrezov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kimura manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Temrezov manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Kimura pushes down on Temrezov's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB2#
Temrezov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T4##SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Temrezov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kimura trying to control the pace.
Kimura passes to side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Kimura tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kimura has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Kimura dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Temrezov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kimura as he jumps to the side.
Temrezov throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #TD#
Kimura shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Temrezov napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Kimura has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Temrezov!
Kimura content just to control the position here.
Temrezov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Kimura is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Kimura extends the arm and Temrezov is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Michael Kimura!

Event: EFA 66 Murphy vs Lancaster
Date: May 23, 2018

#R1##TD#
Kimura closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Chandler to the mat! Chandler manages to get full guard. #SUB2#
Kimura got a little sloppy there for a moment and Chandler has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kimura has managed to get both his arms back between Chandler's legs - danger averted.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chandler is trying to hold Kimura in close to prevent damage but Kimura has managed to pass into half guard.
Kimura takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kimura has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Kimura.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1##SU#
Kimura stands up and beckons Chandler to join him on the feet.
Chandler's corner calls for a 1-2. Chandler obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #TD#
Kimura scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Kimura passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Chandler!
Kimura tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T2##SUB#
Kimura working for a guillotine from mount but Chandler is in no mood to give up.
Kimura controlling the pace for now.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kimura seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Chandler for as long as he can get away with.#T3#
Chandler is mounted and he's throwing punches. Is that wise?
Kimura seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Chandler is holding on tight.
Kimura controlling from mount.
Kimura continues to hold on tight.
Chandler is trying desperately to improve position.
Kimura takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Chandler tries to hold on but Kimura pushes him away. #SUB#
Kimura with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Kimura controlling the position easily from mount.
Chandler has given up his back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kimura has the hooks in. Chandler is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Kimura dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
A punch combination from Chandler misses.
Kimura changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Chris Chandler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Kimura looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Kimura stands and throws Chandler's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Kimura moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Chandler can't do much from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kimura is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #T1#
Kimura working away.
Kimura just content to control the position. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Chandler struggling a bit here.
Chandler is being controlled here.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Chandler looking for a sweep but Kimura has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Kimura sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Kimura is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Chandler can do to turn this around?#T3#
Chandler tries to hold on but Kimura pushes him away.
Chandler is trying to escape the mount but Kimura keeps good control and instead manages to take Chandler's back.
Kimura is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
I really don't envy Chandler right now. #SUB#
Kimura is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Chandler has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Kimura has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Chandler taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Kimura doesn't care though - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Michael Kimura!
Chris Chandler spoke after the fight, saying 'Ok, no problem!'.

Event: EFA 57 Correira vs Randleman
Date: Apr 29, 2018

#R1#
Kimura circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kimura appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#TD#
Kimura gets a double leg takedown into Chandler's guard.#SUB2#
Chandler is looking for a triangle here but Kimura uses the submission attempt to pass into side control. #SUB#
Chandler wants to control the position but that's not easy when your opponent is in side control! Kimura seems to be going for some sort of submission here. Hard to say what - oh, it's a Brabo choke! He's got it! Chandler is tapping! Wow, great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Brabo Choke). Michael Kimura!
In defeat, Chris Chandler stepped up to the mic, saying 'Ok, no problem!'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 06, 2018

#R1#
Cole lands a nice shot that snaps Kimura's head back. #CUT2#
It looks like Michael Kimura has been cut.
Nice cross by Cole.
Cole lands a jab.
Cole cracks Kimura with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#KD2#
Cole lands a left and a right that send Kimura crashing to the mat, dazed. Cole thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cole walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Kimura drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Cole swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Kimura's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rico Cole!
Rico Cole seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: ABW 93 McBreezer - Reign
Date: Dec 28, 2017

#R1#
Pazzini darts in looking for a takedown but Kimura gets double underhooks and turns Pazzini into the cage.
Kimura is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Pazzini shoots and misses #TD2#
and Kimura counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Kimura. #SUB#
Pazzini is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Kimura drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kimura jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Pazzini is looking for a triangle here but Kimura uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Kimura trying to control the position but Pazzini is working away.
Pazzini struggling a bit here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pazzini is trying to improve his position.
Pazzini gets back to half guard.#T1#
Pazzini tries to get to full guard but Kimura has control of the leg.
Pazzini wants to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Pazzini looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Pazzini wants to improve his position but Kimura is controlling well. #SUB#
Pazzini looking for submissions off his back.
Kimura is taking a breather. Pazzini says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#SUB#
Pazzini looking for submissions off his back.#T2#
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.#SUB#
Pazzini looking for subs from the bottom but Kimura mounts him!
Pazzini really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Kimura tries to control but Pazzini wriggling away.
Pazzini is looking to improve his position but Kimura isn't that keen on the idea.
Kimura looking to control but Pazzini is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Pazzini is desperately trying to improve his position but Kimura has a good base and remains in mount.#T3#
Kimura is looking to work his way around to Pazzini's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Pazzini is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Pazzini swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Pazzini really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Pazzini wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Pazzini is in bad spot here.
Pazzini trying to control the hands but Kimura won't let him.
Pazzini can't escape the position. #T4#
Pazzini is working hard here to advance position.
Kimura avoiding Pazzini 's attempts to control his hands.
Pazzini is trying to stand back up.
Kimura is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Pazzini rolls, trying to escape but Kimura keeps control of the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kimura is looking to control Pazzini but Pazzini is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Pazzini tries to escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Kimura dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Pazzini fails to land the takedown.
Kimura with the counter takedown but Pazzini avoids it easily.
Pazzini shoots in for a takedown but Kimura shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kimura shoots in for a takedown but Pazzini shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Pazzini shoots in but no luck this time.
Pazzini looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leonardo Pazzini. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Kimura drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#ES#
Pazzini has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Kimura has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Pazzini is trying to drag Kimura to the mat but Kimura just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Kimura is trying to pull guard but Pazzini has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kimura is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Pazzini to keep the fight standing.
Pazzini is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kimura gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#TD#
Pazzini gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Pazzini has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kimura controls Pazzini momentarily but Pazzini frees himself. #SUB#
Pazzini drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Kimura dives on top into guard.#REVB##T1#
Pazzini being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB#
Pazzini is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kimura defends well.
Kimura trying to control but Pazzini is working from the bottom. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Pazzini is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kimura is aware though and is defending well.
Pazzini trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Pazzini wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Pazzini looking for subs off his back but Kimura has passed one foot through into half guard.
Kimura is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Pazzini is trying desperately to improve position.
Michael Kimura has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3##SUB2#
Pazzini defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Kimura.
Kimura moves to back control.
Pazzini tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Pazzini is looking to improve his position but Kimura isn't that keen on the idea.
Pazzini reaches up to try and control the position but Kimura seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Pazzini rolls and tries to escape and now Kimura has his back!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T4#
Pazzini staying busy and making it hard for Kimura to control.
Kimura controlling well, preventing Pazzini from escaping the position.
Pazzini trying to control the hands but Kimura won't let him.
Kimura is hanging on to Pazzini's back as he tries to escape.
Kimura gets his hands free as Pazzini looks to control.
Well, with Kimura on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Pazzini is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Pazzini tries to escape but Kimura has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Kimura has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Kimura controlling the positon.
Pazzini tries to break free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Kimura showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Pazzini 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 Pazzini off to one side.
Pazzini shoots in and drives through. Kimura sprawls well.
Kimura stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leonardo Pazzini. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pazzini fails with a takedown attempt. #TD2#
Kimura shoots in and gets a takedown into Pazzini's guard.
Pazzini can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kimura controls the pace.
Pazzini looking for a sweep. Not yet Pazzini, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kimura controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB#
Pazzini looking for subs off his back but Kimura has passed one foot through into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Kimura slows the pace down in half guard.
Pazzini is looking to control Kimura's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Pazzini avoid being mounted?
Kimura prevents Pazzini from improving his position.#SUB#
Pazzini actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Pazzini looking for submissions off his back.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Pazzini looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kimura is taking a breather. Pazzini says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#SUB#
Pazzini looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Well, if Kimura is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Pazzini is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3##SUB#
Pazzini actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Pazzini actively working from the bottom here.
Kimura looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kimura tries for a takedown but Pazzini sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Pazzini.
Nice sprawl there from Kimura as Pazzini shoots in.
Pazzini shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kimura pinned against the cage. Kimura gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #TD2#
Kimura drives through with a takedown into Pazzini's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#T4#
Kimura showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Kimura passes into half guard.
Kimura prevents Pazzini from improving his position.
Kimura passes to full mount!
Leonardo Pazzini has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pazzini looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pazzini rolls, trying to escape but Kimura keeps control of the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Kimura comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kimura has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Kimura!

Event: TWGC 19 (155lbs, D2): Rio de Janeiro Qu - R2
Date: Nov 25, 2017

Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Michael Kimura (ranked 4252 p4p, 377 weight class) and Rubens Charles (ranked 8678 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

168 cm
27 yrs
157 lbs

170 cm
21 yrs
149 lbs

Kimura

Charles

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Michael Kimura! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 3 losses; Rubens Charles!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Thiago Cunha and Edson Gomes.

The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Kimura shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Charles sprawls well. Charles wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kimura gets slowly back to his feet.
And Charles tries to counter it with a takedown but Kimura pushes his down on his head and steps out.

Charles shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kimura (0) vs (2) Charles
Charles is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kimura wants to get back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, if Charles is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Charles is thwarting Kimura's attempts to control the position.
Kimura wants to improve his position but Charles is controlling well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Charles is thwarting Kimura's attempts to control the position.
Kimura is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Charles is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kimura has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Charles is working away from the top position though.
Charles trying to control the pace.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Let's hope that Charles has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Kimura is looking to control Charles's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kimura avoid being mounted?
Charles has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kimura (0) vs (5) Charles
Kimura tries to hold on but Charles pushes him away.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kimura is desperately trying to improve his position but Charles has a good base and remains in mount.
Charles takes Kimura's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Kimura is in trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Kimura (0) vs (8) Charles
Kimura tries to escape the position.
Charles slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kimura trying to control but not successfully.
Kimura tries to break free.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Charles biding his time, looking for the opening.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Charles.
Kimura tries to escape but Charles has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Kimura is working hard here to advance position.

Charles patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Charles avoiding Kimura 's attempts to control his hands.
Charles trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Kimura doesn't escape.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
It looks like Charles might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Kimura wants to escape the position.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Charles controlling the position well here. Kimura rolled but Charles kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Kimura wants to escape the position.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Kimura is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Charles.
Yet more stalling tactics from Charles.
Kimura tries to break free.
Kimura trying to control the action but Charles just sinks the hooks in.
Kimura is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Charles.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Charles's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
You can see the frustration on Kimura's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Kimura trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Charles controlling the position well here. Kimura rolled but Charles kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Kimura trying to control but not successfully.
Charles keeps control of the position easily here as Kimura tries to buck him off.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Charles is trying to stick to Kimura's back but Kimura is turning into Charles. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Charles's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Kimura.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kimura (2) vs (8) Charles
Charles is controlling Kimura's posture.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

And that's the end of the fight!
Charles wins on points by 8 to 2.
A relieved looking Rubens Charles thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: TWGC 19 (155lbs, D2): Rio de Janeiro Qu - Round 1
Date: Nov 24, 2017

Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Nicky Ryan (ranked 5153 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Kimura (ranked 4231 p4p, 376 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

184 cm
25 yrs
159 lbs

168 cm
27 yrs
157 lbs

Ryan

Kimura

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Nicky Ryan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Michael Kimura!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Felipe Paraventi and Edson Gomes.

The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Kimura stuffs the takedown.

Kimura gets a double leg takedown into Ryan's guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ryan (0) vs (2) Kimura

Ryan escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kimura gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kimura postures up.

Ryan is looking for a triangle here but Kimura uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Ryan (0) vs (5) Kimura
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryan wants to control but Kimura postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kimura tries to move into full mount but can't pass Ryan's legs.
Ryan is looking for a sweep.

Ryan is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Kimura's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Kimura! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Ryan has tapped! This one is allllll over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Michael Kimura!

Event: ABW 76 Calacon - Jones II
Date: Oct 31, 2017

#R1#
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.#TD#
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. #T1#
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.#T2#
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. #REF3#
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.#TD#
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.#T3#
Khamedd distracts Kimura with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#CUT#
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. #REF3#
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.#T4#
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.
#R2##TD2#
Kimura scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #ES#
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.#T1#
Kimura fails with a takedown attempt.
Kimura fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Khamedd avoids it really well and circles away.#TD2#
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. #T2#
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. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
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. #REVB##T3#
Khamedd tries to land a sweep but no joy. #ES#
Khamedd manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#TD2#
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.#T4#
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. #SUB2#
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!

Event: Angry Birds War 64
Date: Sep 19, 2017

#R1##TD2#
Miller drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#SUB2#
Miller goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Kimura rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Miller's guard! Nice work there by Kimura!
Kimura slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Miller looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Kimura puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Miller can do anything to dispel that myth.
Miller wants to get back to full guard.#ES2#
Miller pushes Kimura off and gets back to his feet.#TD#
Kimura shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Kimura showed some decent athleticism there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Miller is pushing off trying to get to his feet. Kimura has hold of the leg though and he's dropped back for a heel hook… has he got it?? YES! Miller is tapping! This fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Heel Hook). Michael Kimura!

Event: ABW 52 Vurny - Bones
Date: Aug 10, 2017

#R1#
Kimura is trying hard to land a takedown here. Stevens sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Stevens shoots in looking for a takedown. Kimura tries to sprawl out of it but Stevens 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. #TD2#
Stevens shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Kimura wants to control but Stevens is keeping busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stevens slips a nice elbow through Kimura's hands, connecting with Kimura's forehead.#T1#
Kimura tries to roll over but Stevens keeps him under control.
Kimura trying to hold on to Stevens's head to control him but Stevens postures up.
Kimura is pressing down on Stevens's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Stevens's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Stevens throws an elbow that misses. Kimura uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Stevens's guard. Nice move by Kimura!#REVR#
Kimura is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Kimura pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Stevens is keeping the position for now. #T2#
Kimura has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Stevens is proving hard to escape from.
Stevens not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kimura passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
Stevens is looking to improve his position.
Kimura looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Kimura is trying to control the action in half guard but Stevens is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T3#
Stevens is looking to improve his position.
Kimura wants to pass the guard but Stevens is defending well.
Stevens regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kimura tries to free his leg and advance position but Stevens is retaining full guard.
Stevens wants to control the position but Kimura says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Kimura controlling the action here.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kimura has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kimura tries for a takedown but Stevens circles away easily#TD2#
and Stevens counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Kimura wants to improve his position but Stevens is controlling well.
Stevens thows a huge punch but Kimura dodges it nicely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Stevens is thwarting Kimura's attempts to control the position.
Kimura makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kimura.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jake Stevens dominated that round.
That's time! Kimura's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Stevens fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Michael Kimura is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kimura dives in and grabs Stevens's left leg, looking for a takedown. Stevens pushes down on Kimura's head and hops out.
And Stevens tries to counter it with a takedown but Kimura pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Stevens fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Stevens has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD2#
Stevens gets the takedown into side control.
Kimura manages to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Stevens seems to be working for a kimura but Kimura defends the submission attempt.
Stevens trying to control from half guard but Kimura is working away. #T1#
Stevens stalling. #SUB2#
Stevens is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kimura tries to get to full guard but Stevens has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Stevens seems to be looking for submissions. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kimura preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #SUB2#
Stevens is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kimura has managed to free his arm - good work.
Stevens thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Stevens wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kimura keeps working. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD#
Kimura closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Stevens quickly recovers to half guard.#T3#
Stevens trying to control but Kimura postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stevens is looking to get back to full guard here but Kimura has managed to pass to side control instead.
Stevens prevents Kimura from improving position.
Stevens is trying to buck Kimura off.
Stevens is trying to control Kimura's posture but Kimura avoids it. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kimura wants to lay and pray for a moment but Stevens keeps working.
Jake Stevens has got the better of the ground game so far.
Stevens trying to remain calm as Kimura controls from the top position.
Stevens is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Kimura asserts his dominance and retains side control.#SUB#
Kimura working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Stevens is looking for a sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jake Stevens will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Stevens stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Stevens wants it to stay on the feet.
Stevens closes the distance and clinches up with Kimura, looking for a takedown. Stevens pushes Kimura against the cage but Kimura circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kimura drops down looking for a counter takedown but Stevens sprawls and moves away.
Kimura shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Stevens as he avoids it easily.
Stevens changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kimura tries to avoid it but Stevens manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kimura to the ground. Kimura escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kimura tries to counter with a takedown but Stevens is quick to defend against it.#TD2#
Stevens shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Kimura's guard.
Kimura is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Kimura has a closed guard, preventing Stevens from standing up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kimura being controlled here, momentarily.
Kimura is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T1#
Kimura keeping moving, preventing Stevens from controlling successfully.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Stevens enables Kimura to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Stevens manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#T2##SUB2#
Stevens working for submissions but it's allowed Kimura to get to half guard. #ES2#
Stevens pushes Kimura off and gets back to his feet.#TD2#
Stevens closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Kimura quickly recovers to half guard.
Kimura wants to control but Stevens is keeping busy.
Stevens passes into side control, despite Kimura's attempt to control the position.
Stevens has knee on belly momentarily but Kimura bucks him off and regains half guard. #T3#
Kimura wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Stevens is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Jake Stevens is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Stevens trying to control from Kimura's half guard. Kimura has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Kimura bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Stevens's guard. #REVR#
Stevens keeping moving, preventing Kimura from controlling successfully. #T4#
Kimura is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Stevens trying to keep a closed guard but Kimura is proving a slippery customer.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kimura is stalling in the full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jake Stevens comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Stevens winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jake Stevens!

Event: Angry Birds War 30
Date: Jun 08, 2017

#R1#
Wilson 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.#TD2#
Kimura changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Wilson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Wilson struggling a bit here.
Kimura works to advance to full mount. Wilson defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Wilson wants to hold on but Kimura pushes him away.
Kimura sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilson has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Wilson trying to get back to his feet but Kimura is in full control for now. #T1#
Wilson rolls, trying to escape but Kimura keeps control of the position.
Wilson is working hard here to advance position.
Wilson trying to control the hands but Kimura won't let him.
Kimura has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Wilson's body. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
You can see the frustration on Wilson's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
My spies in Johnson MMA inform me that Kimura has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Kimura controlling the position well here. Wilson rolled but Kimura kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Wilson trying to get back to his feet but Kimura is in full control for now.
Kimura is riding his opponent, not letting Wilson buck him off. #T3#
Kimura doesn't have the hooks in and Wilson manages to turn into his guard.
Kimura looking for a sweep. Not yet Kimura, not yet.
Wilson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Wilson wants to control from the top but Kimura keeps moving.
Kimura tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Wilson looking to pass the guard.
Wilson wants to control from the top but Kimura keeps moving. #T4##REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Kimura looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Wilson!
Kimura is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Wilson's shoulder. That is not cool.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wilson struggling a bit here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Kimura dominated that round.
That's time! Wilson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##TD2#
Kimura feints and as Wilson raises his hands in defense, Kimura changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Wilson is looking to stand back up but Kimura counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Wilson. #REVR#
Wilson looks like he's trying to stand up. #SUB#
Wilson actively working from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilson tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Kimura has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Wilson can't escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Wilson has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Wilson tries to escape the position.
A lull in the action here.
Kimura controls the action.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Wilson is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Wilson breaks Kimura's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Wilson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wilson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kimura's guard.
Wilson is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Kimura is looking for a sweep. Wilson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Wilson stalling away here and it's allowed Kimura to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #T3#
Wilson trying to control but Kimura is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Wilson drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Kimura dives on top into guard.#REVB##SUB#
Wilson looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Kimura passes into side control.
Kimura trying to control the position but Wilson is working away. #T4#
Wilson is trying to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kimura wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wilson keeps working.
Wilson manages to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Kimura showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Kimura shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Wilson tries to kick Kimura off in order to stand up. Kimura Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Wilson is looking to regain half guard here but Kimura keeps moving and retains side control.
You can see the frustration on Wilson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilson tries to buck Kimura off but Kimura is having none of it.#SUB2#
Wilson wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Kimura has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Wilson's far side arm and it looks like he's got an Americana. Ohh! Ohhhh! OOOOOOOOOH! A human being's arm is not meant to bend like that! Wilson is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Michael Kimura!

Event: ABW Title Tour. QF 145 & 205
Date: May 05, 2017

#R1#
Mendes fails to land the takedown.
Mendes shoots in for a double leg but Kimura sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kimura fails with a takedown attempt.
Mendes wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mendes.
Despite the aggression on Kimura's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Phad Mendes. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Kimura rushes Mendes and presses him up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Kimura takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #TD2#
Kimura drags the fight down to the ground.
Mendes looking to sit in guard and control but Kimura gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Mendes wants to improve his position but instead Kimura has moved into half guard. #T1#
Kimura performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Mendes keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Mendes is trying to control but can't.
My spies in Johnson MMA inform me that Kimura has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Mendes wants to get back to full guard.
Kimura is keen to just control but Mendes is a slippery customer.
Kimura not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kimura wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mendes keeps working. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Mendes tries to get to full guard but Kimura has control of the leg.
Kimura not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kimura tries to stand but can't do so whilst Mendes controls his leg.
Kimura wants to take a breather but Mendes is having none of it.
Kimura wants to get back to his feet.
Mendes is refusing to be controlled, as Kimura sits in half guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T3#
Kimura lands the left hand.
Kimura looks for a takedown but Mendes sprawls well.
Mendes fails with a takedown attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mendes.
Mendes shoots for a double leg takedown but Kimura sprawls well. He's pushed Mendes's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kimura tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mendes swivels and escapes.#CL#
Mendes rushes Kimura and presses him up against the cage.#TD#
Kimura is fighting off a takedown attempt but Mendes is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Kimura to the mat. Kimura regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Mendes is breathing heavily.#T4#
Kimura wants to stand up but Mendes is controlling him.
Kimura not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kimura has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kimura is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Kimura seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kimura is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Mendes is refusing to be controlled, as Kimura sits in half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mendes is trying to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Kimura dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Kimura has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kimura is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#TD#
Mendes drags the fight down to the ground.
Kimura tries to stand but Mendes is controlling from the bottom.
Kimura throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mendes works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kimura throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kimura is looking to work some ground and pound but Mendes has wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendes looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kimura has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SU2#
Kimura decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Nice sprawl there from Mendes as Kimura shoots in.#T1##CL2#
Kimura closes the distance and clinches. #TD#
Mendes manages to pull guard.
Kimura works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Mendes tries to roll over but Kimura keeps him under control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#SUB2#
Kimura is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Mendes doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kimura.
Mendes is trying to control but can't. #T2##SUB2#
Kimura maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Mendes could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Kimura has cracked it and Mendes is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Michael Kimura!

Event: Angry Birds War 10
Date: Apr 23, 2017

#R1##CL2#
Kimura gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Raymond taking a breather.
Kimura is trying to pull guard but Raymond turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Raymond lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kimura goes for a takedown attempt but Raymond pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance. #CL#
Raymond darts in and clinches Kimura up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raymond keeps control of Kimura as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Raymond lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kimura backwards.
Raymond stalls.
Raymond is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Raymond seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.#T1#
Raymond stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Raymond pushes Kimura back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#TD2#
Kimura jumps guard and drags Raymond to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Raymond trying to control the position from guard on top but Kimura is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kimura has his hands on Raymond's head, controlling the position. #ES2#
Kimura has his feet on Raymond's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. #CL#
Raymond has managed to clinch. #T2#
Raymond on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kimura's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short uppercut from Raymond.
Raymond is working Kimura over against the cage.
Kimura dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Kimura wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Raymond definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Raymond lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kimura or not.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A body shot lands from Raymond.
Raymond makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Raymond scores with a shot to the side of Kimura's head.
Raymond throws a knee to the head but misses.
Raymond taking a breather.
Raymond gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kimura.
Taylor Raymond has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Kimura.#T3#
Raymond has Kimura pushed against the cage.
Raymond lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kimura is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Raymond gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A short left from Raymond.
Raymond keeps control of Kimura as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Raymond lands with a short shot to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Raymond.
Raymond gets through Kimura's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Raymond lands with a short shot to the head.
Raymond lands with a right to the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Raymond as Kimura tries to tie him up.
A short right from Raymond on the inside. #T4#
Raymond content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Raymond.
Kimura looks winded!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Raymond displaying some good clinch control by pressing Kimura up against the cage.
Raymond's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Raymond lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Raymond lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kimura has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Raymond avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Raymond pushes Kimura back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A bit of stalling here from Raymond.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Taylor Raymond dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##CL#
Raymond closes the distance and pushes Kimura back into the cage.
Raymond stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Raymond lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Raymond has Kimura pressed against the cage.
Raymond scores with a nice hook to the head.
Raymond lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kimura backwards.
Raymond lands a left hand.
Kimura has had enough of the clinch but Raymond keeps him there for the moment.
Raymond working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Raymond.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A short right from Raymond on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Raymond.
Kimura can't break the clinch. #T1#
Stalling in the clinch from Raymond.
Raymond scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kimura tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Raymond lands a shoulder strike.
Raymond effectively controlling the action here.
Raymond is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Taylor Raymond has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Raymond is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A nice right hand lands inside from Raymond.
Raymond has Kimura pressed against the cage.
Raymond makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC#
Raymond breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T2##KD#
Raymond lands a left and a right that send Kimura crashing to the mat, dazed. Raymond thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#
Kimura is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Michael Kimura has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kimura misses with a combination
and Raymond counters with a straight right hand.
Kimura is still on wobbly legs! Can Raymond finish him?
Kimura is breathing heavily.
Raymond lands with a good body shot.#CL2#
Kimura closes the distance and pushes Raymond back into the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Raymond takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Raymond is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Still in the clinch, Raymond scores with a nice short uppercut.
Raymond lands a big right hand that drops Kimura! The killer instinct kicks in and Raymond finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Raymond!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Taylor Raymond!

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