Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: IFC88: Durnin v Nurudinov
Date: Dec 26, 2018

#R1#
Kirby falls off balance throwing a combination
and Duk Koo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Duk Koo tests Kirby's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Duk Koo looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Duk Koo pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Kirby back to the cage. Duk Koo follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Kirby throws a sloppy head kick and Duk Koo moves out of range easily.
Kirby misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Duk Koo moves out of range of the body kick from Kirby.
Kirby works over Duk Koo's head and body with a nice combination.
Kirby throws out a loose jab but Duk Koo uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head kick by Kirby misses
and Duk Koo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kirby dodges the punch combination from Duk Koo.
Duk Koo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kirby was well out of range. Poor timing from Duk Koo.
Kirby feints and then cracks Duk Koo's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Duk Koo down.
Duk Koo looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kirby throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#T1##TD#
Kirby shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Duk Koo has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Kirby is on him like a limpet, forcing Duk Koo back against the cage.
Kirby is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#BC2#
Duk Koo breaks from the clinch.
Kirby misses with a head kick.
Kirby fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Duk Koo looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Decent striking displayed by Kirby there.
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!
Kirby with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kirby pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Duk Koo is looking for the big counter here.
Duk Koo slips a jab and a cross from Kirby.
Kirby fails with the takedown
and Duk Koo counters with a nice uppercut.
Duk Koo lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Kirby throws a solid leg kick but Duk Koo takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kirby.#T2##CL2#
Duk Koo gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Duk Koo digs a right hand into Kirby's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kirby's gas tank.
Kirby tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maximilian Kirby. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kirby tries to score a body lock takedown but Duk Koo shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
We've been hearing reports that Kirby has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Duk Koo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kirby backwards. #BC2#
Duk Koo manages to break the clinch.
Kirby avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kirby quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Kirby thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Duk Koo if he has to take too many more of those.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kirby.
Jab from Duk Koo.
Kirby dodges the punch combination from Duk Koo.
Kirby has a takedown stuffed.#T3##TD#
Kirby looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Kirby not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Duk Koo is controlling Kirby's position as best he can from this difficult position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kirby winds up and cracks Duk Koo with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Kirby missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Duk Koo blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kirby. #SUB#
Kirby is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Kirby seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Duk Koo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kirby throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T4#
Duk Koo avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kirby.
Kirby wants to lay and pray for a moment but Duk Koo keeps working.
Kirby looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Duk Koo with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Kirby throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kirby misses with a head shot. Duk Koo uses the momentum to regain guard.
Kirby postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Kirby loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kirby throws a big right hand that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Kim Duk Koo will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Duk Koo blocks a head kick by Kirby.
Kirby throws a head kick that misses
and Duk Koo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kim Duk Koo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kirby misses with a leg kick
and Duk Koo counters with a two punch combo.
Kim Duk Koo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kirby scores with a nice strike.
Kirby throws an off balance right hand #CL2#
and Duk Koo counters by moving into the clinch. #BC2#
Duk Koo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Duk Koo throws a jab but it's blocked by Kirby.
Kirby throws a head kick but Duk Koo moves out of range.
Kirby throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kirby takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kirby motions for Duk Koo to come forward. Kirby throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick misses from Kirby.
Kirby looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Maximilian Kirby seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kirby fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Duk Koo lands a two punch combo.
Duk Koo scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#T1#
Duk Koo looks to land a combination. Kirby sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Duk Koo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kirby circles away quickly and effectively.
Kirby misses with a few strikes there.
Duk Koo is looking for the big counter here.
Kirby throws a lazy head kick
and Duk Koo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Duk Koo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Duk Koo defending well as Kirby loads up on a big left hand.
Kirby misses with a hook. Duk Koo ducked under it nicely.
Kirby misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Good leg kick by Kirby there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Kirby throws a head kick but Duk Koo moves out of range.
Kirby misses with a leg kick
and Duk Koo counters with a three punch combo that has Kirby backing up. Kirby nods at Duk Koo to acknowledge the strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kirby throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Kirby misses with a body kick.
Kirby dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Duk Koo. That did some damage!
Kirby attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Duk Koo jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #T2#
Kirby throws a body kick that misses.
Kirby throws a low kick, looking for Duk Koo's leg but Duk Koo calmly moves out of range.
A combination from Duk Koo does no damage.
Duk Koo looks to throw the jab but Kirby is out of range.
Kirby closes the distance and clinches up with Duk Koo, looking for a takedown. Kirby pushes Duk Koo against the cage but Duk Koo circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kirby 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.
Kirby tries to land a body kick
and Duk Koo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Duk Koo tries to bum rush Kirby with a series of wild strikes but Kirby uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kirby fails with the takedown
and Duk Koo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Duk Koo lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Duk Koo connects with a combination that backs up Kirby into the cage. Duk Koo lands a flurry of punches that gets past Kirby's guard. Kirby is down and the referee has seen enough. It is all over! Duk Koo bursts into tears - this win obviously means a huge amount to him.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kim Duk Koo!
As Kim Duk Koo got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: BAD BOY MMA.....Dont sleep on us'.

Event: IFCFN1: Thomas vs Mayer
Date: Nov 09, 2018

#R1#
Amana looks to land a right hand but Kirby moved out of range.
Kirby misses with a few strikes there.
It looked like Amana was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kirby.
Kirby throws a chopping leg kick but Amana manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Amana tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kirby was well out of range. Poor timing from Amana.
Kirby throws a half hearted mid kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kirby.
Kirby throws a leg kick
and Amana counters with a left to the body.
Kirby misses with the body kick
and Kirby takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Kirby has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Kirby connects with a solid leg kick.
Kirby ducks under a wild hook from Amana.
Kirby takes a jab right on the kisser.
Amana is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kirby.
Kirby moves away from the strike by Amana.
Kirby thinks about the counter body kick.
Kirby throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kirby has his takedown stuffed
enabling Amana to counter with a crisp jab.
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!
Amana blocks a head kick by Kirby.
Amana looks to land a right hand but Kirby moved out of range.#T1#
Kirby tries to land a leg kick but Amana saw it coming and moves away.
Amana lands a nice hook to Kirby's body. Kirby takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Amana rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kirby moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kirby will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Amana takes a kick to the side of the head.
A swing and a miss from Amana.
Kirby misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Amana cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Amana takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kirby throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
A big left from Kirby misses.
Amana swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Amana comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Lalama Amana is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kirby thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kirby motions for Amana to come forward. Kirby throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Amana throws a looping overhand right but Kirby ducks down to avoid it.
Kirby on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Amana tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kirby was well out of range. Poor timing from Amana.#T2#
Kirby lands a jab to Amana's midsection.
Kirby takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Amana scores with a shot to the body.
Kirby blocks a jab.
Kirby thuds his shin into the meat of Amana's side.
Kirby throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Amana's corner calls for a 1-2. Amana obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Amana throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kirby appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kirby throws a right and a left that Amana avoids nicely.
Kirby avoids the body shot from Amana.
Amana looks to score with a jab to the body but Kirby is just out of range.
Amana throws a body shot but no joy.
A slow jab from Amana misses its intended target.
The fighters circling - Amana throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Good exchange - Amana coming out on top.#T3#
Amana smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kirby throws a nice head kick!
Amana avoids the head kick by Kirby.
Amana lands with a right hand.
Kirby throws a body kick that misses.
Kirby throws a head kick that misses.
Amana dances in with a quick combination. Kirby is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Amana snaps Kirby's head back. Kirby stumbles backwards against the cage. Amana steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Kirby's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Kirby just didn't come prepared.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Lalama Amana!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Lalama Amana made sure he mentioned Power Matrix Nutrition, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: IFC 72: Thomas vs Vasquez
Date: Oct 13, 2018

#R1#
Head stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kirby.
Kirby lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Head tries to clinch up but Kirby circles away and keeps his distance.
Kirby jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice takedown defense from Kirby. No joy for Head on that attempt. #TD#
Head dives in and scores a takedown into Kirby's guard.#SUB2#
Kirby is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Head defends well.
Head wants to control from the top but Kirby keeps moving.
Head is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Kirby is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Kirby keeping full guard, as Head tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Kirby is looking for a triangle but Head pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Head avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB2#
Kirby had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Head defends it easily.#T1#
Kirby has a closed guard, preventing Head from standing up.
Kirby looking to hit a scissor sweep but Head is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Head got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kirby has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Head has managed to get both his arms back between Kirby's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Head thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Kirby looking to hit a scissor sweep but Head is one step ahead there.
Head scoring with punches to the head and body.
Head cracks Kirby with a solid left hand.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Head wants to stand but Kirby is controlling his posture from full guard.
Kirby looking to hit a scissor sweep but Head is one step ahead there.
Head is in close to Kirby's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Kirby wants to sweep here but Head controlling him for the moment.
Head stands and throws Kirby's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The ground and pound from Head seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Kirby can't do much from the bottom here.
Kirby is trying to improve his position.
Kirby regains half guard there - taking advantage of Head's attempt to lay and pray for a moment. #T3#
Head misses with a head shot. Kirby uses the momentum to regain guard.
Kirby preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Head postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB2#
Head got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kirby has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Head has managed to get both his arms back between Kirby's legs - danger averted.
Head lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Head throwing strikes from guard but Kirby blocks nicely. #SUB2#
Kirby is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kirby can do anything to dispel that myth.
Head with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Head wants to control from the top but Kirby keeps moving.
Head stopping the sweep attempt from Kirby.#T4#
Head works over Kirby with some ground and pound from guard.
Kirby is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kirby trying to control the position.
Head wants to control from the top but Kirby keeps moving.
Kirby tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Head is in close to Kirby's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kirby wants to sweep but no luck.
Head looking to pass the guard.
Head working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Crack Head will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Kirby throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kirby. Head does a little dance to reset his feet.
Head tries to clinch up.
Kirby lands a really nice looking cross but Head seems unphased.
Kirby scores with a nice strike.
Head takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kirby.
Kirby throws a head kick that misses.
Head seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#CL#
Head closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kirby is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Head is defending well.#BC#
Head manages to break the clinch.
Head tries for a takedown but Kirby circles away easily
and Kirby counters with an outside leg kick.
Kirby is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Head tries to clinch but Kirby moves out of range.
Crack Head is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kirby throws a low kick, looking for Head's leg but Head calmly moves out of range.
Kirby connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kirby dips to his left and cracks Head with an uppercut!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Head shoots in for a double leg but Kirby sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#CL#
Head clinches. #T1#
Kirby avoids the elbow strike from Head, against the cage.
Kirby changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Head fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Nice uppercut lands for Kirby. That snapped Head's head back.
Head shoots in for a double leg but Kirby sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Crack Head. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Head closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Kirby quickly recovers to half guard.
Kirby manages to get to full guard. #SU#
Head gets to his feet. Kirby looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Head blocks a head kick by Kirby.
Head on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kirby. Kirby obviously looking to wear him down.
Kirby swats away the attempt to clinch by Head.
Head will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kirby lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T2#
Kirby feints and then cracks Head's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Head down.
Maximilian Kirby seems to be getting the better of the standup.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kirby misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kirby keeps the fight on the outside.
Kirby misses with a straight left.
Head throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kirby sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kirby throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kirby lands with an overhand left.
Kirby uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Head.
Head tries to clinch but Kirby is having none of it.
Head misses with the combination.
Kirby uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Head has time to react.
Head fails with a takedown attempt.
Head moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromKirby.
Head shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kirby as he jumps to the side. #T3#
Head throws a right hand that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Head tries to clinch but Kirby moves out of range.
Kirby has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Head tries to close the distance and clinch but Kirby swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Head shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kirby sprawls well. Kirby wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Head gets slowly back to his feet.
As Head backs off Kirby throws a huge counter combo but Head manages to avoid it all.
Head fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kirby has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Head fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kirby has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Kirby works the jab nicely.
Kirby misses with a head kick.
Kirby tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Head uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kirby.
Kirby lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kirby tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kirby goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Head tries to close the distance and clinch but Kirby swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kirby throws a leg kick which misses Head's front leg but catches the back leg as Head tries to avoid it.
Kirby throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kirby avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #T4#
Kirby throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kirby takes a kick to the side of the head.
Head looks for a takedown but Kirby sprawls well.
Jab, jab by Kirby - just one landing.
Head tries to clinch up.
Head tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kirby sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Head somewhat.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kirby lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Head has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Head and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Head pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kirby throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kirby swings for the body but Head moves out of range.
Kirby throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kirby, right into the meat.
Kirby throws a right and a left that Head avoids nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Maximilian Kirby showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Kirby throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
A left lands for Kirby.
Kirby tries a head kick but it misses.
Kirby throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Head's head.
Kirby throws a right and a left that both miss.
Head tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Kirby manages to circle out of the way.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kirby fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Head tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Head is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Head is defended easily by Kirby.
Head moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromKirby.
A head kick from Kirby lands but Head takes it in his stride.
Kirby swats away the attempt to clinch by Head.
A head kick misses from Kirby.
Kirby throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kirby lands a head shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Head looks for a takedown but Kirby sprawls well.#T1#
Kirby misses with a low kick.
Head drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kirby sprawls and moves away.
Kirby goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Head takes one to the side of the head.
A head kick misses from Kirby.
Head fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Crack Head. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fighters circling - Kirby throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kirby throws a nice head kick!
A head kick misses from Head.
Nice takedown defense from Kirby. No joy for Head on that attempt.
Head avoids the head kick by Kirby.
Kirby throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Head takes a head kick and keeps coming. #ROC2#
Head is rocked!
Head on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Oh Head is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
BOOM! Kirby lands a beautiful left hook that drops Head. Head tries to recover but Kirby is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Head lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Maximilian Kirby!

Event: IFC 70: Fischer v Warholm
Date: Sep 29, 2018

#R1#
Kirby scores with a jab to the head.
Greene with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kirby counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kirby throws a nice outside leg kick.
Greene tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kirby defends well and Greene ends up having to push Kirby into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Kirby is looking to slow Greene down with leg kicks.
Kirby lands a head kick!
Greene closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kirby circles away.
Maximilian Kirby has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tim Greene.
Kirby lands with a straight right. Greene didn't see that one coming.
Greene shoots in for a takedown but Kirby shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kirby was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kirby pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kirby scores with a push kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kirby misses with a head kick. #TD#
Kirby darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Greene has hold of Kirby's hands but Kirby slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Greene is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kirby scores with a couple of nice shots.
Kirby has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SUB2#
Greene looking for submissions off his back.#T1#
Kirby trying to control the pace. #SUB#
Greene is defending against the submission attempts here by Kirby. #SUB#
Kirby is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kirby lands strikes from half guard.#T2#
Greene has hold of Kirby's hands but Kirby slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Greene is refusing to be controlled, as Kirby sits in half guard.
Kirby takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Kirby is controlling the pace.
Kirby lands with a punch from half guard. #ROC#
Greene is rocked!
Kirby working Greene over with strikes.
Greene is still in real trouble! Can Kirby finish him?
Nice strikes from Kirby there.
Kirby lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T3##SUB2#
Greene looking for a kimura from the bottom but Kirby passes into side control!
Kirby lands a big elbow and you can see that really hurt Greene! Kirby senses the opportunity and scores with more strikes - he's put Greene out! The ref tackles him out of the way to prevent him landing more strikes - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Maximilian Kirby!

Event: IFC 68: Heavyweight vs Choo
Date: Sep 15, 2018

#R1#
Kirby throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kirby connects with a body shot that sends Lee Roth's belly button to the back.
Lee Roth lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kirby circles away quickly and effectively.
Kirby has been working on his boxing with his coaches at 3Band MMA ($700/week) in the buildup to the fight.
Kirby lands a high kick!
Kirby turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kirby lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Kirby bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Lee Roth takes a swing at Kirby's ribcage but misses.
Kirby throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Lee Roth.
Lee Roth rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kirby counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lee Roth slips under a jab.
Lee Roth looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#TD#
Kirby shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Lee Roth's guard.
Kirby preventing the sweep.
Kirby is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Kirby with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB2#
Lee Roth looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Kirby is defending well. Lee Roth quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Kirby has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Lee Roth celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Wolfgang Lee Roth!
In his post fight interview, Wolfgang Lee Roth started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: IFC 51 Lomachenko vs Kirby
Date: May 19, 2018

#R1#
Lomachenko tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kirby sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lomachenko somewhat.#TD2#
Kirby closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Lomachenko to the mat! Lomachenko manages to get full guard.
Kirby postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB#
Lomachenko is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kirby defends well.
Lomachenko avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kirby throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kirby postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB#
Lomachenko is looking for a triangle but Kirby pushes his legs off easily.
Kirby throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lomachenko works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T1#
Lomachenko keeping moving, preventing Kirby from controlling successfully.
Kirby with a nice head shot there.
Lomachenko wants to sweep here but Kirby controlling him for the moment.
Lomachenko might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kirby working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Lomachenko looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kirby is one step ahead there.
Lomachenko lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Kirby manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lomachenko manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB##T2#
Lomachenko looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kirby is one step ahead there.
Kirby landing with the ground and pound. #SUB#
Lomachenko looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Kirby is defending well. Lomachenko quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Kirby has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Lomachenko celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Evgeni Lomachenko!

Event: IFC MW 24 Kirby VS Touchard
Date: Apr 25, 2018

#R1#
Kirby looks for a takedown but Touchard sprawls well.
Touchard cracks Kirby with a good jab.
Nice sprawl there from Touchard as Kirby shoots in.
Kirby moves out of range of the strikes.
Touchard throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kirby makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Touchard really felt that one!
Touchard throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kirby makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Touchard throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #TD#
Kirby closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Touchard's guard.#SUB2#
Touchard working for a triangle but Kirby defends it easily.
Kirby has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Touchard is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Touchard is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T1#
Kirby throws a big elbow that misses.
Kirby postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Touchard is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kirby trying to control the position from guard on top but Touchard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Touchard is trying to control the position but Kirby postures up.
Touchard utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Touchard looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kirby trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kirby chips away with some ground and pound.
Kirby will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T2#
Kirby stopping the sweep attempt from Touchard.
Kirby looking to sit in guard and control but Touchard gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Touchard content to stall in guard here.
Touchard wants to pass the guard but Kirby is keeping the position.
Touchard is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Kirby bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Touchard's guard. #REVR#
Kirby postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Kirby wants to pass the guard but Touchard is keeping the position.#T3#
Kirby won't allow Touchard to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Kirby got a little sloppy there for a moment and Touchard has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kirby has managed to get both his arms back between Touchard's legs - danger averted.
Kirby content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Touchard is trying to control the position but Kirby postures up.
Kirby landing some decent shots from guard.
Touchard keeping moving, preventing Kirby from controlling successfully.
Kirby content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Kirby is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Touchard is trying to keep Kirby in close. #T4##SUB2#
Touchard looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kirby with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB2#
Touchard is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Touchard is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kirby lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Touchard is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kirby wants to control from the top but Touchard keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Maximilian Kirby dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Kirby shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Touchard defends it nicely.
Kirby takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kirby slaps away a takedown attempt from Touchard, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kirby shoots for a takedown but Touchard saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Nice sprawl there from Kirby as Touchard shoots in.
Touchard misses with a hook #TD#
so Kirby counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Kirby avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Touchard wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kirby connects with a couple of short punches.#T1#
Touchard is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Touchard has his foot on Kirby's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kirby works his way back into a safe position though.
Touchard working a defensive guard here.
Kirby controlling from the top position.
Touchard not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Touchard keeping moving, preventing Kirby from controlling successfully. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Touchard tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Touchard is trying to control the position but Kirby postures up.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Kirby scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB2#
Touchard throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB2#
Touchard is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kirby postures up and lands a big shot to Touchard's brow.
Kirby is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Kirby advances to half guard. #T3#
Touchard is trying to get back to full guard.
Touchard is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kirby's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kirby's back!
Touchard trying to control.
Touchard thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent. #SUB2#
Touchard working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
I would not like to be Kirby right now.
Kirby trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Touchard trying to control.#T4#
Kirby is defending well here and trying to improve his position. #SUB2#
Kirby preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Touchard.
Kirby is trapped and Touchard is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Kirby tries to escape the position.
Touchard somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back. #SUB2#
Kirby is looking to control the hands but Touchard breaks free and manages to sink in a rear naked choke that ends the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Anton Touchard!
An out of breath Anton Touchard thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: IFC 43
Date: Mar 25, 2018

#R1##TD2#
Kirby closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Kirby lands in his opponent's guard.
Kirby is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Kirby stands up over Lee Roth, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Kirby with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#ROC2#
Lee Roth is rocked!
Kirby really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lee Roth. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kirby's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Oh Lee Roth is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#SUB#
Lee Roth is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kirby defends well.
Kirby is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Kirby postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Lee Roth covers up, he's hurt! Kirby keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Kirby and the ref steps in to end the fight! Kirby can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Maximilian Kirby!

Event: IFC New Blood V.2 Round 3
Date: Mar 04, 2018

#R1##TD#
Kirby gets a takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Jensen actively working from the bottom here.
Nice strikes from Kirby there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kirby is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Kirby working over Jensen with some ground and pound. Jensen looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Kirby seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #SUB2#
Jensen is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kirby pulls his head out easily.
Jensen trying to control here.
Kirby trying to control the pace. #SUB2#
Jensen looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T1#
Kirby lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #ROC#
Jensen is rocked!
Kirby is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Jensen is hurt! He's hurt bad - Kirby fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Jensen from any more punishment! Congratulations to Kirby! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Maximilian Kirby!

Event: IFC MW14 Brawler vs Yonic
Date: Feb 07, 2018

#R1#
Kirby moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Luke misses with a body shot #TD#
and Kirby counters with a single leg into guard. Luke didn't expect that.
Kirby is looking to advance position but Luke has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB##SUB2#
Luke working for a submission but Kirby is keeping him at bay.
Kirby on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kirby tries to get out of the position.
Kirby keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Luke throws some wild stikes that Kirby manages to avoid easily.
Kirby is trying to escape the mount.
Luke thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Luke is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Kirby is surviving well by controlling Luke's body position as best he can. #SUB2#
Luke jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Kirby is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Kirby and Luke has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Kirby is looking to regain half guard here but Luke keeps moving and retains side control. #T1#
Kirby wants to control but Luke postures up.#SUB2#
Luke is trying to get an arm triangle but Kirby is defending well. #SUB2#
Luke looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Kirby holding on.
Kirby is trying to control Luke's posture but Luke avoids it. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kirby throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
You can see the frustration on Kirby's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Luke working the head with strikes.
Luke is trying to ground and pound but Kirby uses the momentary lack of control by Luke to regain half guard.
Kirby knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Luke on the ground.
Kirby landing small, sideways elbows.
Kirby is concentrating on defense, preventing Luke from advancing position.
Kirby wants to control but Luke is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Luke is looking for a kimura but Kirby is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Luke to get the leverage.
Kirby is controlling Luke's trapped leg to prevent Luke from advancing to side control.#T3##SUB2#
Luke is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kirby keeping control of the position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Kirby trying to control from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kirby staying out of range there.
A head kick by Luke misses #TD#
and Kirby counters with a shoot takedown. Luke fights it but they end up in guard.
Kirby has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Kirby avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kirby working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Luke's head.#T4#
Kirby is in close to Luke's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB2#
Luke has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kirby can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Luke looks winded!
Kirby 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.
Luke wants to sweep here but Kirby controlling him for the moment.
Kirby cracks Luke with a solid left hand.
Kirby connects with a couple of short punches.
Kirby is in close to Luke's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kirby postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Kirby postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kirby is in close to Luke's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Kirby postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Maximilian Kirby dominated that round.
That's time! Kirby's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Luke throws a lazy uppercut #TD#
and Kirby counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Luke!
Kirby cracks Luke with a big right hand but Luke just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go. #ROC#
Luke is rocked!
Luke manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Luke is still in real trouble! Can Kirby finish him?
Kirby regains full guard. Nicely done.
Luke seems to have recovered his senses.
Kirby is pulling down on Luke's head to control his posture.
Kirby has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kirby's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#SUB2#
Luke is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Kirby trying to control the position here. #T1#
Luke trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kirby pulls Luke in to control the position.
Kirby keeping full guard, as Luke tries to pass.
Kirby working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Luke.
Luke being controlled here momentarily.
Luke missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kirby throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Maximilian Kirby overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Luke being controlled here momentarily. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kirby is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Luke is fighting to break Kirby's control of his arms but Kirby is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Luke thows a left - swing and a miss! #TD#
Kirby shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Luke trying to control the position.
Kirby stopping the sweep attempt from Luke.
Luke working a defensive guard but Kirby passes into half guard.
Kirby slips a nice elbow through Luke's hands, connecting with Luke's forehead.
Kirby lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kirby lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T3#
Luke on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Luke is looking for a sweep. Kirby is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kirby working the head and body with strikes.
Kirby trying to control the action but Luke is working from the bottom.
Kirby landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Kirby is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Kirby lands a big elbow - Luke is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Kirby!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Maximilian Kirby!

Event: IFC New Year Bash
Date: Dec 31, 2017

#R1#
Brephgrad tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kirby manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Brephgrad misses with a low kick as Kirby jumps back.#TD2#
Brephgrad gets caught napping as Kirby dives in and scores a takedown. Brephgrad manages to retain guard.
Kirby in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Brephgrad is looking to stand up but Kirby isn't so interested in that idea.
Kirby stays in close to Brephgrad's body and controls the position.
Kirby trying to control the position from guard on top but Brephgrad is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brephgrad not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kirby controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Kirby with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T1#
Kirby throws a strike but Brephgrad rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Kirby is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Kirby thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Kirby pulls Brephgrad in close to prevent any damage.
Brephgrad working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
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.
Kirby is pulling down on Brephgrad's head to control his posture.
Kirby wants to sweep but no luck.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Kirby holds on and takes a little breather. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kirby doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Brephgrad counters with a left to the body.
Brephgrad definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kirby throws a front kick aimed at Brephgrad's knee but Brephgrad avoids it well.
That kick from Brephgrad tenderised Kirby's leg. Kirby is trying to keep his angry face on.
Brephgrad throws a low kick but Kirby moves out of range easily.
A bone on bone clash there as Kirby blocks the leg kick.
Brephgrad tries to clinch up but Kirby circles away and keeps his distance.
Brephgrad misses with a head kick.
Juanon Brephgrad seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Brephgrad throws a leg kick which misses Kirby's front leg but catches the back leg as Kirby tries to avoid it. #TD2#
Kirby closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Brephgrad takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Sloppy strikes there by Kirby.
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.
A control attempt from Brephgrad but he's now mounted!
Kirby looking to control but Brephgrad is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kirby pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Kirby looking to ground and pound but Brephgrad is blocking nicely.
Brephgrad is bucking up trying to escape but Kirby cracks him with another couple of good strikes.#T4#
Kirby controlling his opponent.
Kirby raining down hammerfists from mount.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kirby lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Kirby connects with a bit shot that sees Brephgrad covering up! More strikes from Kirby and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Kirby is our winner by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Maximilian Kirby!
Juanon Brephgrad was interviewed post fight and said 'That punk got luckY!'.

Event: IFC XXVII
Date: Dec 02, 2017

#R1#
Kirby throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Average getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kirby closes the distance and clinches up with Average, looking for a takedown. Kirby pushes Average against the cage but Average circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#CL2#
Kirby moves into the clinch successfully.
Kirby tries for a takedown but Average manages to get underhooks.
Kirby is looking for a takedown.
Joe Average has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maximilian Kirby.
Kirby has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Average avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Average lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kirby backwards.
A short right from Average.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Average.
Average tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kirby's elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Average lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Average lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kirby backwards.
Average throws a punch but it's blocked by Kirby.
Average gets underhooks to prevent Kirby's takedown attempt.
Average has a couple of punches blocked by Kirby. #T1#
Average gets underhooks to prevent Kirby's takedown attempt. #TD2#
Kirby gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Average regains guard.
Kirby connects with a couple of short punches.
Average not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kirby's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB#
Average is looking for a triangle but Kirby pushes his legs off easily.
Average preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kirby scoring with some ground and pound.
Average has momentary wrist control but Kirby slips an elbow through the middle.
Average keeping moving, preventing Kirby from controlling successfully.
Average has momentary wrist control but Kirby slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB#
Average looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kirby stays in close to Average's body and controls the position. #T2#
Kirby cracks Average with a solid left hand.#SUB#
Average is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kirby scoring with punches to the head and body.
Kirby must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kirby won't allow Average to sweep him here.
Kirby postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
We've been hearing good reports from Average's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kirby accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB#
Average looking for a guillotine here but Kirby defends easily.
Kirby keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Average's head.#ROC2#
Average is rocked!#T3#
Kirby chips away with some ground and pound.
Oh Average is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kirby gets to his feet and stands over Average, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Average felt that one! Kirby unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Average from any more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Maximilian Kirby!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 17, 2017

#R1#
Kirby swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gominoa drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kirby sprawls and moves away.#TD2#
Kirby shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Gominoa is trying to defend but Kirby finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#SUB#
Gominoa looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gominoa has hold of Kirby's hands but Kirby slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Gominoa wants to get back to his feet.
Kirby scoring with strikes to the body and head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kirby working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Gominoa is trying to stand up here but Kirby is controlling him well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Gominoa manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Kirby stands up over Gominoa, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T1#
Kirby postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#ROC2#
Gominoa is rocked!
Gominoa trying to control the position.
Oh Gominoa is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kirby gets to his feet and stands over Gominoa, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Gominoa felt that one! Kirby unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Gominoa from any more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Maximilian Kirby!

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