Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: EFC 32
Date: Nov 17, 2021

#R1##TD#
Burnmegamedov shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Kimber has hold of Burnmegamedov's hands but Burnmegamedov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Kimber trying to hold on to Burnmegamedov's head to control him but Burnmegamedov postures up. #SUB2#
Kimber looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kimber gets full guard.
Kimber looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #SUB2#
Kimber looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Kimber has his foot on Burnmegamedov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Burnmegamedov works his way back into a safe position though.
Burnmegamedov with a nice head shot there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Kimber is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Burnmegamedov defends well.
Burnmegamedov lands a couple of elbows.#T1#
Burnmegamedov gets to his feet and stands over Kimber, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Kimber felt that one! Burnmegamedov unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Kimber from any more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Babeep Burnmegamedov!
Babeep Burnmegamedov looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Alhamdulillah'.

Event: EFC 30
Date: Oct 30, 2021

#R1#
No luck for Kimber with that takedown attempt.
Zsofka appears to be looking for a big counter.
Zsofka connects with a looping right hand.
Zsofka lands with a straight right. Kimber didn't see that one coming.
Zsofka lands a leg kick that knocks Kimber off balance momentarily.
Zsofka throws a front kick aimed at Kimber's knee but Kimber avoids it well.
Good leg kick by Zsofka.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zsofka checks a leg kick.
Zsofka looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
No joy there for Kimber, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kimber gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kimber has a takedown stuffed.#T1#
Zsofka throws a nice outside leg kick.
Zsofka with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kimber throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kimber misses with a straight left.
Zsofka fires out a quick counter leg kick but Kimber just manages to avoid it.
Zsofka throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kimber tries to close the distance and clinch but Zsofka swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Zsofka looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Baldimir Zsofka is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kimber misses with a jab to the body
and Zsofka counters with a left to the body.
Kimber swings away with a body shot that misses
and Zsofka counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice shot lands for Zsofka.#ROC#Kimber is rocked!
Kimber leaves his chin hanging out and Zsofka seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Kimber crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Baldimir Zsofka!
A victorious Baldimir Zsofka thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: EFC 27
Date: Sep 30, 2021

#R1#
Manners shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kimber as he jumps to the side.
Manners tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kimber swivels and escapes.
Manners throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kimber's waist but Kimber gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Manners off to one side.
Billy Kimber has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matt Manners.
Kimber throws a leg kick but Manners checks it.
And Manners tries to counter it with a takedown but Kimber pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Kimber tries to close the distance and clinch up but Manners swats him away and circles back towards the center. #TD#
Kimber drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#SUB#
Kimber goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Manners rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Kimber's guard! Nice work there by Manners! #SUB#
Kimber looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Manners wants to control from the top but Kimber keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Manners connects with a couple of short punches.
Manners stands and throws Kimber's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Manners is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Kimber will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Kimber is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Manners off and has taken his back!#SUB#
Manners preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Kimber.
Manners rolls, trying to escape but Kimber keeps control of the position.
Kimber has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#SUB#
Kimber is persistently looking for the submission but Manners is defending it well.
Kimber doesn't have the hooks in and Manners manages to turn into his guard.
Manners wants to pass the guard but Kimber is keeping the position.#SUB#
Kimber working for a triangle but Manners defends it easily. #SU2#
Manners decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #T2##TD2#
Manners is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Kimber's half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#SUB2#
Manners is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kimber sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Kimber is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Manners pulls his head out easily.
Manners keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB2#
Manners is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kimber sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Kimber has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Manners. Oh but Kimber has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Manners goes limp - he's gone! Kimber jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Billy Kimber!
Post fight, Billy Kimber stared into the camera and said 'Thank you to my loyal fans and thank you EFC Threads for the support love you all!!'.

Event: EFC 24
Date: Aug 31, 2021

#R1#
Kimber throws a front kick aimed at Mutka's knee but Mutka avoids it well.
Mutka throws out a counter right but Kimber avoids it with no problem.
A jab from Mutka does it's job there.
Mutka looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A little feinted left hand from Kimber on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mutka has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Mutka uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kimber.
We've been hearing reports that Kimber has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Mutka with a nice calf kick.
Mutka connects with a solid leg kick.
Kimber moves forwards but Mutka connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Nice shot lands for Mutka.
Mutka takes a swing at Kimber's ribcage but misses.
Kimber looks to score with a jab to the body but Mutka is just out of range.
Kimber checks a leg kick.
Kimber is looking to counter punch.
Kimber throws a poor cross that misses
letting Mutka counter with a right hand. #TD#
Kimber closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
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!#SUB#
Kimber is trying to get an arm triangle but Mutka is defending well. #T1##SUB#
Kimber tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kimber has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Kimber has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Mutka squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape. #SUB#
Kimber jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Mutka manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Kimber wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mutka keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mutka is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Kimber asserts his dominance and retains side control.#T2##SUB#
Kimber goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Mutka has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Kimber but great work by Mutka.
Mutka tries to get to his feet but Kimber is in the middle of advancing position himself and ends up with Mutka in his guard. #SUB#
Kimber escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mutka gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Kimber throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Mutka escapes and throws Kimber's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Kimber trying his best to control but Mutka has mounted him.
Kimber can't escape the position. #SU2#
Mutka stands up from mount. Strange move. #T3#
Kimber fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mutka looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mutka lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Mutka is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kimber.
It looked like Kimber wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mutka lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#ROC2#Kimber is rocked!
Mutka connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Kimber out cold! This one is over in a flash!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Konsta Mutka!

Event: EFC 19
Date: Jul 08, 2021

#R1#
A head kick misses from Saabo.
Saabo moves out of range of the leg kick from Kimber.
Kimber thows a left - swing and a miss! #TD2#
Kimber drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kimber trying to control the position from guard on top but Saabo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Kimber drops back looking for a leg! Saabo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Saabo manages to kick Kimber off! Kimber jumps back into Saabo's guard.
Kimber has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at EFC Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Kimber advances to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kimber content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Saabo is trying to stand.
Kimber trying to control from half guard but Saabo is working away. #SUB2#
Kimber seems to be working for a kimura but Saabo defends the submission attempt.
Kimber is keen to just control but Saabo is a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Kimber is looking for a kimura but Saabo is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kimber to get the leverage.
Saabo looks like he's trying to stand up. #T2##SUB2#
Kimber is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Saabo doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kimber. #SUB2#
Kimber is looking for a kimura but Saabo is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kimber to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Kimber wants to work for an arm triangle but Saabo is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB2#
Kimber seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Saabo is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Billy Kimber!
Billy Kimber took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Thank you to my loyal fans and thank you EFC Threads for the support love you all!!'.

Event: EFC 18
Date: Jun 29, 2021

#R1#
Kraven tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kimber sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kraven somewhat.
Kimber swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#TD#
Kraven shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Kimber napping and manages to drive through into side control!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kimber is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Kraven looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Kimber is trying to get back to half guard.#T1#
Kimber is trying to control Kraven's posture but Kraven avoids it.
Kimber is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Kraven is staying active.
Kimber tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB#
Kraven tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Kraven is trying to get an arm triangle but Kimber is defending well.
Kimber wants to control but Kraven postures up.#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.
Kimber is trying to get back to half guard.
We've been hearing that Kraven has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Kimber struggling a bit here.#SUB#
Kraven thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Kimber gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Kimber is defending against the submission attempts here by Kraven. #SUB#
Kraven maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Kimber could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Kraven has cracked it and Kimber is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Kraven!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Wiz Kraven!
Wiz Kraven seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: EFC 16
Date: Jun 09, 2021

#R1##TD#
Sidebar shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Kimber manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#SUB2#
Kimber is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sidebar is aware though and is defending well.
Kimber bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sidebar's guard. #REVB#
Sidebar not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sidebar is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Kimber looking to sit in guard and control but Sidebar gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SUB#
Sidebar thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Kimber is looking for a triangle but Sidebar pushes his legs off easily.
Kimber working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sidebar.
Sidebar in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T1#
Sidebar showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Kimber wants to sweep but no luck.
Sidebar is pushing down on Kimber's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kimber is fighting to maintain full guard but Sidebar has managed to sneak the leg through.
Kimber wants to control but Sidebar is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Sidebar lands strikes from half guard.
Sidebar thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kimber's head.
Kimber wants to improve his position but Sidebar is controlling well.
Sidebar keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Sidebar connects with a nice short shot to Kimber's temple.
Sidebar not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T2#
Kimber is not content to let Sidebar control the position.#SUB2#
Kimber looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kimber moves into full guard. #SUB2#
Kimber has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Sidebar 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 Kimber.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sidebar wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kimber keeps working.
Kimber is looking to reverse the position.#T3#
Sidebar is staying tight to Kimber's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Kimber is trying to get back to half guard.
Kimber manages to work his way to half guard, despite Sidebar's best efforts.
Sidebar prevents Kimber from improving his position.
Sidebar missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kimber manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Sidebar not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Sidebar has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Our spies down at at EFC Gym inform us that Kimber has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#T4##SUB2#
Kimber has his foot on Sidebar's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sidebar works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Kimber working for a triangle but Sidebar defends it easily.
Sidebar stands and throws Kimber's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Sidebar trying to control the action but Kimber is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Sidebar looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The ground and pound from Sidebar seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bruce Sidebar dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Sidebar lands with a nice body punch.
Sidebar lands a slapping body shot.
Kimber goes for a double leg but Sidebar avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Sidebar continues to drive forward.
Sidebar is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Sidebar lands with a good body shot.
Sidebar looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sidebar lands a really nice looking cross but Kimber seems unphased. #TD#
Sidebar drives through with a takedown into Kimber's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Sidebar showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sidebar accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB2#
Kimber is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sidebar is aware though and is defending well.#T1#
Kimber is trying to control the position but Sidebar postures up.
Kimber looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sidebar trying to control the position from guard on top but Kimber is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Kimber throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kimber 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#
Sidebar is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kimber trying to control the action but Sidebar is working from the bottom.
Sidebar is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kimber's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kimber's back!
Sidebar is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kimber can do to turn this around?#T2#
You can see the frustration on Kimber's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Sidebar lands a punch to the side of the head from the back. #ROC#Kimber is rocked!#SUB#
Sidebar looking to break Kimber's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Kimber remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Sidebar will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Kimber is still in real trouble! Can Sidebar finish him?
Sidebar softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Sidebar looking for the RNC.
Sidebar lands shots to the head and Kimber turtles up! The ref has seen enough and stops the fight! This one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bruce Sidebar!
The defeated Billy Kimber had this to say: 'I wanna thank my fans for the support, thank you MKFC for what you do you'll the best. Good bye.'.

Event: EFC 14
Date: May 20, 2021

#R1#
Kimber looks to land a right hand but Gray moved out of range.
Kimber doesn't manage to clinch there - Gray circles away.
Kimber misses with a lunging right hand #TD2#
and Gray counters with a shoot takedown. Kimber fights it but they end up in guard.
Gray postures up.
Gray has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at EFC Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Gray trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Kimber is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gray defends well.
Gray is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gray trying to control but Kimber is working from the bottom.
Kimber wants to sweep but no luck.
Gray trying to control but Kimber is working from the bottom. #T1##SUB#
Kimber is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Kimber is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gray is aware though and is defending well.
Kimber seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Gray must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Gray 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. #SUB#
Kimber had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gray defends it easily.#SUB#
Kimber isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Gray stacks Kimber on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Gray !
Gray controlling the position. #SUB2#
Gray is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kimber is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T2##SUB2#
Gray tries for a kimura but Kimber is defending well.
Kimber is trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Gray has an Americana. Kimber didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Gray is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Gray hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Aron Gray !
An out of breath Aron Gray thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Billy Kimber spoke after the fight, saying 'I wanna thank my fans for the support, thank you MKFC for what you do you'll the best. Good bye.'.

Event: EFC 11
Date: Mar 28, 2021

#R1#
Kimber takes a swing at Kuroda's ribcage but misses.
Kimber slips a straight right by Kuroda.
Kimber wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Kimber rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD2#
and Kuroda counters with a shoot takedown. Kimber fights it but they end up in guard.
Kuroda pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kimber is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Kimber is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kuroda defends well.
Kimber looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Kuroda puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Kimber is doing well to control the position and prevent Kuroda from advancing to side control.
Kuroda frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Kuroda has control of Kimber's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Kimber regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Kuroda looking to control but Kimber is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T1##SUB2#
Kuroda has hold of Kimber's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Kimber manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger. #SUB2#
Kuroda is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Kimber to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Kimber shrugs it off. #SUB2#
Kuroda goes for an armbar but Kimber turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Kimber.
Kuroda trying to keep a closed guard but Kimber is proving a slippery customer. #SUB#
Kimber drops back looking for a leg! Kuroda is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kuroda manages to kick Kimber off! Kimber jumps back into Kuroda's guard. #SUB2#
Kuroda working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kimber doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kimber manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kuroda looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T2##SUB2#
Kuroda looking for a guillotine here but Kimber defends easily.
Kimber wants to control from the top but Kuroda keeps moving.
Kimber is really struggling to control Kuroda but he's trying to hold on to the position.#SUB2#
Kuroda is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kimber defends well.#SUB2#
Kuroda looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T3##SUB#
Kimber 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.
Kimber has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Kimber trying to control the position from guard on top but Kuroda is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kimber sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Kimber postures up.
Kimber trying to control but Kuroda is working from the bottom.
Kuroda has control of Kimber's left arm, preventing Kimber from doing any damage.
Kimber wants to control from the top but Kuroda keeps moving. #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.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD2#
Kuroda closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Kimber to the mat! Kimber manages to get full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kimber looking for a sweep. Not yet Kimber, not yet. #SUB#
Kimber is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kuroda defends well.
Kimber looking to control.
Kuroda pushing down on Kimber's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Kimber actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Kuroda wants to work for an arm triangle but Kimber is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB2#
Kuroda seems to be working for a kimura but Kimber defends the submission attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Daizen Kuroda 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#
Kimber walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kuroda defending well as Kimber loads up on a big left hand.
Kuroda misses the jab.
Kuroda misses with a straight left.
Kimber half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Kuroda.
Some wild striking there from Kimber.
Kimber avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kimber tries to counter with a takedown but Kuroda is quick to defend against it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuroda avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kuroda misses the jab.#TD2#
Kuroda gets a takedown into half guard.
Kimber is trying to maintain the position but Kuroda is very close to passing his half guard.#T1##SUB#
Kimber looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Kimber is defending against the submission attempts here by Kuroda. #SUB#
Kimber looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Kuroda seems to be working for a kimura but Kimber defends the submission attempt.
Kimber is controlling Kuroda's trapped leg to prevent Kuroda from advancing to side control.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Kimber is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kuroda pulls his head out easily.
Kimber is looking for a sweep. Kuroda is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kimber is working hard here to advance position.#SUB#
Kimber looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Kuroda is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Kuroda trying to control from half guard but Kimber is working away. #SUB2#
Kuroda is looking for a kimura but Kimber is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kuroda to get the leverage.
Kimber is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kuroda's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kuroda's back!#T3#
Kuroda trying to control but not successfully. #SUB#
Kimber has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Kimber is trying to stick to Kuroda's back but Kuroda is turning into Kimber. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Kimber's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Kuroda.#SUB#
Kimber working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kuroda doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kuroda manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kuroda trying to control the position from guard on top but Kimber is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Kuroda 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.
Kuroda slips nicely into half guard.#T4#
Kuroda wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kimber keeps working.
Kuroda has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kuroda prevents Kimber from improving his position.
Daizen Kuroda has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kuroda working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Kimber's thigh. Kimber counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Kuroda forces his way into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kimber is trying to maintain the position but Kuroda is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Kuroda is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kimber defends it well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Daizen Kuroda 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!#R3#
Kimber misses the jab.
Kuroda circles away from the clinch attempt.
Some wild striking there from Kimber.
Kuroda swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kuroda misses with a hook. Kimber ducked under it nicely.
Kimber steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kuroda.
Kimber tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Kuroda manages to circle out of the way.
A slow jab from Kimber misses its intended target. #CL2#
Kuroda darts in and clinches Kimber up against the cage.
Kuroda wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuroda tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kimber smiles and moves away.
Kuroda swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kimber looks to score with a jab to the body but Kuroda is just out of range.
Kuroda fails with the takedown.
Kuroda might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.#T1##TD#
Kimber throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Kuroda tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Kimber is in Kuroda's guard.
Kimber showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Kimber trying to control the position from guard on top but Kuroda is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Kuroda is looking for a triangle but Kimber pushes his legs off easily.
Kuroda keeping moving, preventing Kimber from controlling successfully. #T2##SUB2#
Kuroda looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
Kuroda has his foot on Kimber's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kimber works his way back into a safe position though.
Kimber trying to control the position from guard on top but Kuroda is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Kimber thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Kimber preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Kuroda has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kimber can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kuroda trying to control the position. #T3#
Kimber wants to control from the top but Kuroda keeps moving. #SUB2#
Kuroda is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kimber is aware though and is defending well.
Kuroda keeping moving, preventing Kimber from controlling successfully.
Kuroda looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Kuroda keeping moving, preventing Kimber from controlling successfully. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Kimber shoots in looking for a takedown but Kuroda manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kimber's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kimber throws an overhand right that lands on Kuroda's shoulder, as Kuroda tries to avoid the shot.
Kuroda slips a straight right by Kimber.#TD2#
Kuroda closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #SUB2#
Kuroda tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kuroda has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Kimber gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Kimber trying to hold on to Kuroda's head to control him but Kuroda postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kimber manages to get to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Daizen Kuroda really dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R4#
Kimber is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kuroda sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kimber misses with a leg kick.
A big left from Kuroda misses.
Kimber throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kuroda.
Kuroda uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kimber.
Kuroda misses with a looping left.
Kuroda throws the left hand but Kimber avoids the punch easily.#TD#
Kuroda gets caught napping as Kimber dives in and scores a takedown. Kuroda manages to retain guard.#SUB2#
Kuroda is looking for a triangle but Kimber pushes his legs off easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuroda keeping moving, preventing Kimber from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Kuroda is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kimber defends well.#SUB2#
Kimber avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kuroda is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.#T1#
Kuroda trying to control the position.
Kimber trying to control the position from guard on top but Kuroda is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Kuroda has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kimber can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kimber trying to control but Kuroda 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#
Kimber has gone for a leg lock! Kuroda slips out almost immediately though and dives into Kimber's guard.#REVB#
Kuroda won't allow Kimber to sweep him here. #SUB#
Kimber looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Kuroda passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Kuroda is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB2#
Kuroda seems to be working for a kimura but Kimber defends the submission attempt.
Kuroda is trying to control the action in half guard but Kimber is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T3#
Kimber tries to roll over but Kuroda keeps him under control.#SUB#
Kimber actively working from the bottom here.
Kimber tries to get to full guard but Kuroda has control of the leg.
Kuroda controlling the action here. #SUB2#
Kuroda wants to work for an arm triangle but Kimber is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kimber trying to control from the bottom. #SUB#
Kimber looking for submissions off his back.#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.
Kuroda wants to pass the guard but Kimber is defending well. #SUB2#
Kuroda seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Kimber is defending against the submission attempts here by Kuroda.
Kimber has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kuroda is working away from the top position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Kuroda seems to be looking for submissions.
Kimber tries to get to full guard but Kuroda has control of the leg.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Daizen Kuroda dominated that fourth round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Kuroda waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kimber.
Kuroda misses with a takedown attempt - Kimber sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kimber attempts a counter takedown but Kuroda avoids it well and moves away.
Kimber shoots for a double leg takedown but Kuroda sprawls well. He's pushed Kimber's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kuroda looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kimber fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kuroda is out of range.
Kimber moves out of range of the strikes.
A swing and a miss from Kuroda.
Kimber swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kuroda missing with a left hand there. Kimber was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuroda tries to clinch but Kimber moves out of range. #CL#
Kimber has Kuroda up against the cage in a clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #TD#
Kimber has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Kuroda clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!#T1#
Kimber has the hooks in. Kuroda is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB#
Kimber is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Kuroda knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Kuroda for a finish.
Kuroda rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Kimber is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kuroda has managed to free his arm - good work.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.#SUB2#
Kuroda looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Kuroda looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Kuroda looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T2#
Kuroda is staying active underneath Kimber, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Well,Kimber is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Kimber wants to free his trapped foot but Kuroda is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Kimber is looking for a kimura but Kuroda is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kimber to get the leverage. #SUB#
Kimber is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kuroda trying to control here.
Kuroda keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #T3##SUB#
Kimber seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB#
Kimber is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Daizen Kuroda is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SUB2#
Kuroda looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kuroda is trying to control but can't.
Kuroda wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Kimber is looking for a kimura here.
Kuroda wants to control but Kimber is keeping busy and won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#TD2#
Kuroda throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Kimber was covering up waiting for the punch and Kuroda finishes the takedown easily into guard. #SUB#
Kimber isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Kuroda stacks Kimber on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Kuroda!
Kuroda is looking to take a break and control but Kimber is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kimber tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kuroda wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Billy Kimber has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB2#
Kuroda looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

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 Billy Kimber.
I think Kuroda has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight for Daizen Kuroda!
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight for Daizen Kuroda!
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight for Daizen Kuroda!

Daizen Kuroda wins by unanimous decision!
Daizen Kuroda is the new middleweight champion!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Daizen Kuroda made sure he mentioned EFC Threads, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
The defeated Billy Kimber had this to say: 'I wanna thank my fans for the support, thank you MKFC for what you do you'll the best. Good bye.'.

Event: EFC 9
Date: Mar 14, 2021

#R1#
Moss throws a body shot but no joy.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kimber checks a leg kick.
Moss throws a lazy right hand but Kimber sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kimber closes the distance and clinches up with Moss, looking for a takedown. Kimber pushes Moss against the cage but Moss circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Moss tries to counter with a clinch but Kimber shakes him off and moves away.
Moss checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kimber looks to land a left hand but Moss moved out of range nicely.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Moss.
Kimber tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Moss manages to circle out of the way.
Moss looks for a takedown but Kimber sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moss ducks under a wild hook from Kimber.#TD#
Kimber looking to score a takedown here. Moss is defending well but Kimber drives through and ends up in Moss's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Kimber drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Moss manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Kimber has Moss in his guard.#REVB#
Moss postures up. #T1##SUB#
Kimber escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Moss gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Moss trying to control but Kimber is working from the bottom.
Kimber has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#SUB#
Kimber is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Moss trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Moss pushes down on Kimber's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Moss missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kimber tries to roll over but Moss keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Moss is looking for a kimura here. #T2#
Moss missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB#
Kimber looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kimber trying to control from the bottom. #SUB#
Kimber actively working from the bottom here.
Kimber moves into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Moss trying to control the position from guard on top but Kimber is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3##SUB#
Kimber working for a triangle but Moss defends it easily. #SUB#
Moss got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kimber has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Moss has managed to get both his arms back between Kimber's legs - danger averted.
Kimber keeping moving, preventing Moss from controlling successfully.
Moss passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Kimber is trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Moss is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kimber is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T4##SUB2#
Moss is trying to get an arm triangle but Kimber is defending well.
Kimber is looking to regain half guard here but Moss keeps moving and retains side control.
An elbow from Moss crashes against the mat.
Kimber is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB2#
Moss is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kimber knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kimber gets back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but JJ Moss will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Kimber misses with a double jab #TD2#
so Moss counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Kimber keeping full guard, as Moss tries to pass.
Kimber keeping moving, preventing Moss from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Kimber looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Moss passes into side control.
Kimber is not content to let Moss control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Moss thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
You can see the frustration on Kimber's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T1#
Kimber tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB2#
Moss is trying to get an arm triangle but Kimber is defending well.
Kimber manages to get back to half guard.
Moss perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB#
Kimber has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Moss escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Moss!#SUB2#
Moss tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Moss has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T2#
Kimber is looking to reverse the position.#SUB2#
Moss tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Moss has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Kimber is trying to control Moss's posture but Moss avoids it.
Moss wants to control but Kimber is keeping him busy.
Moss has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kimber tries to buck Moss off but Moss is having none of it.
Moss trying to control the position but Kimber is working away.
Kimber is looking to regain half guard here but Moss keeps moving and retains side control. #T3##SUB2#
Moss working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Moss is trying to get an arm triangle but Kimber is defending well.
Kimber is looking for a sweep.
Moss is looking to take a break and control but Kimber is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kimber is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Moss is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kimber sees it coming and defends easily.
Moss is thwarting Kimber's attempts to control the position.
Kimber is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kimber makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kimber.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kimber keeping full guard, as Moss tries to pass.
Kimber is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

JJ Moss showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R3#
Kimber shoots for a takedown but Moss saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#TD2#
Moss manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Kimber on his heels. He'll look to pass Kimber's guard now, I'm sure.
Moss loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kimber trying to keep a closed guard but Moss is proving a slippery customer.
Kimber can't keep his opponent in guard - Moss advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB#
Kimber looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kimber tries to get to full guard but Moss has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Kimber looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Moss is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #T1##SUB#
Kimber looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Moss is trying to control the action in half guard but Kimber is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kimber manages to get to full guard.
Moss showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Kimber 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.
Moss slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Moss is trying to get an arm triangle but Kimber is defending well.
Moss trying to control the action but Kimber is working from the bottom.
Moss working away.
Moss has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at EFC Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#SUB2#
Moss looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Kimber managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Moss. #SUB2#
Moss is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kimber knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T3#
Kimber sneaks back into half guard.
Kimber trying to control but Moss postures up.
Kimber makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kimber.
Kimber controls Moss momentarily but Moss frees himself. #SUB#
Kimber pushes a forearm under Moss's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Moss is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Billy Kimber!
Billy Kimber retains his middleweight title!
Billy Kimber made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Thank you to my loyal fans and thank you MKFC much love to you'll. Good bye.'.

Event: EFC7: Bell vs Kimber
Date: Feb 21, 2021

#R1#
Kimber just misses with a punch to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Bell misses the target. #TD#
Bell drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#SUB#
Bell goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Kimber rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Bell's guard! Nice work there by Kimber! #SUB#
Bell is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kimber defends well.#SUB#
Bell is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kimber wants to control from the top but Bell keeps moving. #SUB2#
Kimber drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kimber jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kimber wants to control from the top but Bell keeps moving. #T1##SUB#
Bell had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kimber defends it easily.
Kimber wants to control from the top but Bell keeps moving. #SUB2#
Kimber thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Bell wants to sweep but no luck.
Bell keeping moving, preventing Kimber from controlling successfully.
Kimber postures up. #SUB#
Bell looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bell keeping moving, preventing Kimber from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Bell is looking for a triangle but Kimber pushes his legs off easily.
Kimber wants to control from the top but Bell keeps moving. #SUB2#
Kimber drops back looking for a leg! Bell is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bell manages to kick Kimber off! Kimber jumps back into Bell's guard.
Bell wants to sweep but no luck.
Kimber trying to control the position from guard on top but Bell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Bell escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kimber gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We've been hearing good reports from Bell'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.
Kimber trying to control the position from guard on top but Bell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Bell can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kimber controls the pace.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Bell bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Kimber struggling a bit here.
Kimber is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Kimber moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Bell wants to control from the top but Kimber keeps moving.
Bell trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T4#
Bell sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Kimber keeping moving, preventing Bell from controlling successfully.
Bell tries to free his leg and advance position but Kimber is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Kimber working for a triangle but Bell defends it easily.
Bell trying to control the position from guard on top but Kimber is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kimber is trying to keep Bell in close. #SUB2#
Bell is posturing up here but Kimber has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Bell tries to roll out but it's too tight and Bell has to tap! Slick submission there by Kimber!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Billy Kimber!
Billy Kimber is the new middleweight champion!
Billy Kimber looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Thank you to my loyal fans and thank you MKFC much love to you'll. Good bye.'.

Event: EFC6: Lawrence vs Randle
Date: Feb 12, 2021

#R1#
Kimber throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've been hearing reports that Name has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Name swings for the body but Kimber moves out of range.
Kimber keeps the fight on the outside.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Name.
Kimber is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Kimber actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Name is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Name is working for a submission of some sort.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Name is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kimber defends it well. #SUB#
Name seems to be working for a kimura but Kimber defends the submission attempt.#T1#
Name stalling.
Name working the head and body with strikes.
Kimber trying to control from the bottom. #SUB2#
Kimber looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Name wants to work for an arm triangle but Kimber is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB#
Name is working for a kimura but Kimber is defending it quite comfortably.
Kimber is trying to control but can't. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kimber wants to improve his position but Name is controlling well.
Kimber works his way to full guard. Good work.
Kimber lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Kimber trying to control the position from guard on top but Name is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kimber is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB#
Name had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kimber defends it easily.
Kimber wants to control from the top but Name keeps moving. #T3##SUB2#
Kimber drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kimber jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Name wants to sweep here but Kimber controlling him for the moment.
Kimber trying to control but Name is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Name throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kimber trying to control but Name is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Name is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Name keeping moving, preventing Kimber from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Name has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kimber can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kimber trying to control the position from guard on top but Name is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Name looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Kimber thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Name escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kimber gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Name is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kimber 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Kimber drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kimber jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

No Name dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Kimber throws a big shot that misses.
Kimber slaps away a takedown attempt from Name, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kimber throws a right hand that Name ducks under and follows up with a left that Name also avoids with ease.
Kimber misses with a wild body shot.
Name lands with a cross.
Name moves away from the strike by Kimber.
Name tries to counter with a takedown but Kimber is quick to defend against it.
Name misses with a hook.
Kimber swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Kimber enables Name to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Kimber manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Kimber is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Name is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Kimber is looking for a triangle but Name pushes his legs off easily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Name accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Kimber looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T1#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Name's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Name wants to control from the top but Kimber keeps moving.
Name is really struggling to control Kimber but he's trying to hold on to the position.#SUB#
Name drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Name jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Kimber has his feet on Name's thighs here. He's pushed Name off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Name screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Billy Kimber!
Post fight, an emotional Billy Kimber said 'Thank you to my loyal fans and thank you MKFC much love to you'll. Good bye.'.

Event: BLAZE 13 - RIDER VS ALLU
Date: Feb 04, 2021

#R1#
Cren scores with a shot to the body.
Cren throws a right and a left that both miss.
A punch combination from Cren misses.
As Cren tries to get set, Kimber tries to push him back and clinch up but Cren manages to avoid the attempt.
Cren moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Cren looks to land a combination but Kimber avoids it well.
Cren tries to bum rush Kimber with a series of wild strikes but Kimber uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cren misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kimber swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kimber dodges the punch combination from Cren.
The fighters circling - Cren throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cren lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cren swings for the body but Kimber moves out of range.
Kimber looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Cren. Kimber does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kimber appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Kimber takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kimber avoids a punch combination nicely.
Cren throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kimber.
Cren tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kimber was well out of range. Poor timing from Cren.
Kimber is looking to counter punch.
Cren moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
A combination from Cren does no damage.
Cren throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Cren looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
It looked like Kimber wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T2#
Cren throws a body punch but Kimber moves out of range.
Cren is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kimber rather than just go for the knockout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cren misses with the combination.
Cren lands with a right that hurts Kimber. Kimber looks to clinch but Cren throws a short knee that drops Kimber. This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch and Knee). Walter Cren!
Walter Cren is the new middleweight champion!
In defeat, Billy Kimber stepped up to the mic, saying 'I wanna thank my fans for the support, thank you MKFC for what you do you'll the best. Good bye.'.

Event: BLAZE 8 - OTTOMAN VS DE VRIES
Date: Dec 31, 2020

#R1#
Kimber throws a lazy right hand but Viden sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Viden walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kimber checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Viden dives in and grabs Kimber's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kimber pushes down on Viden's head and hops out.
Kimber misses with an uppercut. Viden saw that one coming.
A low kick from Viden is predictable there #TD2#
and Kimber counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Kimber trying to control but Viden is working from the bottom.
Kimber throwing strikes but missing.
Kimber's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Kimber has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kimber advances to half guard.
Viden desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Kimber is trying to control the action in half guard but Viden is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T1##SUB2#
Kimber wants to work for an arm triangle but Viden is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB2#
Kimber is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Viden defends it well. #SUB2#
Kimber is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Viden definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Viden is looking to control Kimber's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Viden avoid being mounted?#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Kimber looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #SUB2#
Kimber is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kimber wants to take a breather but Viden is having none of it. #T3##SUB2#
Kimber is trying to work for a kimura but Viden is defending well. #SUB2#
Kimber is trying to work for a kimura but Viden is defending well. #SUB2#
Kimber seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Viden has recovered full guard.
Kimber won't allow Viden to sweep him here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Viden keeping moving, preventing Kimber from controlling successfully. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kimber preventing the sweep. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Viden forces Kimber back against the cage and clinches.
Kimber tries to break the clinch but Viden is controlling the position. #TD2#
Kimber tightens his grip and picks Viden up, before dumping him to the ground. Viden manages to land in guard.
Kimber looking to sit in guard and control but Viden gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Viden is stalling in the full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Billy Kimber dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Viden throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kimber misses with an uppercut. Viden saw that one coming.
Viden tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kimber paws at him with a jab and circles away.#TD#
Viden fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Kimber to the ground. Viden is now in Kimber's guard.
Kimber trying to keep a closed guard but Viden is proving a slippery customer.
Viden's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2#
Viden avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Viden is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Viden'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.#T1#
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kimber is on top in guard. #REVB##T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Kimber has gone for a leg lock! Viden slips out almost immediately though and dives into Kimber's guard.#REVR#
Viden sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB2#
Viden avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Viden controlling from the top position. #T3#
Viden has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#SUB2#
Viden got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kimber has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Viden has managed to get both his arms back between Kimber's legs - danger averted.
Kimber looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Viden puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #SUB2#
Kimber looking for submissions off his back.
Viden working the head and body with strikes.
Viden perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T4#
Viden takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Kimber trying to control but Viden postures up.
Well, if Viden 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.
Viden seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Kimber for as long as he can get away with.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Victor Viden dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Kimber shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Viden pinned against the cage. Viden gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Viden tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Viden throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kimber's waist but Kimber gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Viden off to one side.
Kimber stuffs the takedown.
Viden closes the distance and clinches up with Kimber, looking for a takedown. Viden pushes Kimber against the cage but Kimber circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Victor Viden. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kimber avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Viden shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
And Kimber tries to counter it with a takedown but Viden pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Viden avoids the body shot from Kimber.
Viden avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #T1#
Viden tries to clinch up.
Viden shoots in for a double leg but Kimber sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#TD#
Viden drives through with a takedown into guard.
Viden controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Victor Viden overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Kimber has his foot on Viden's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Viden works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Kimber is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Viden defends well.
Viden has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kimber is on top in guard. #REVB##T2#
Kimber forces his way into half guard.#SUB2#
Kimber is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Viden is trying to get back to full guard.
Viden is pressing down on Kimber's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T3#
Kimber pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Viden is keeping the position for now.
Kimber wants to control from the top but Viden keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kimber accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kimber being controlled here momentarily.
Viden tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kimber stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Viden swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kimber has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at EFC Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Kimber with a flurry of punches that miss. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL#
Viden pushes Kimber up against the cage in a clinch.
Kimber is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kimber has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Viden avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Kimber gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Viden.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Billy Kimber.
I think Kimber has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Illya Tyunina scores the fight for Billy Kimber!
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight for Billy Kimber!
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight for Billy Kimber!

Billy Kimber wins by unanimous decision!
An intense looking Billy Kimber took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'Thank you to my loyal fans and thank you MKFC much love to you'll. Good bye.'.

Event: BLAZE 4 - ERUPT
Date: Dec 03, 2020

#R1#
Meccini looks for a takedown but Kimber sprawls well.#TD#
Kimber closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Meccini tries to buck Kimber off but Kimber is having none of it.
Meccini felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Meccini can't do much from the bottom here.
Meccini is not content to let Kimber control the position. #SUB#
Kimber working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Kimber is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Meccini is trying to escape and Kimber transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Meccini is forced to tap! Nice work there by Kimber! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Billy Kimber!
Billy Kimber took some time post fight to say the following; 'Thank you to my loyal fans and thank you MKFC much love to you'll. Good bye.'.

Event: BLAZE 2 - TAKEOFF
Date: Nov 17, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mhiaolov thumps Kimber with a low kick.
Mhiaolov throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Kimber counters with a nice double leg into side control. Mhiaolov won't be happy with that.
Kimber trying to control the action but Mhiaolov is working from the bottom.
Kimber cracks Mhiaolov with an elbow. That is naaassty.#SUB#
Kimber looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Kimber tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kimber has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Mhiaolov pushes Kimber away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Kimber gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#SUB#
Kimber has hold of Mhiaolov's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Mhiaolov seems comfortable defending it but Kimber has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Mhiaolov is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Mhiaolov is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Kimber couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Billy Kimber!
After winning the bout, Billy Kimber thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: QFC Tournament 1017 Round 4
Date: Nov 01, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cren will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kimber changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Cren throws a one two combo.
Kimber slips a jab and a cross from Cren.
Kimber fails to land the takedown.
Cren swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kimber slips a jab and a cross from Cren.
Walter Cren seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kimber takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Cren moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cren throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kimber stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T1##TD#
Cren gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Kimber to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Kimber trying to control but Cren is working from the bottom.
Kimber advances position into side control!
Kimber is looking to take a break and control but Cren is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2##SUB#
Kimber has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Cren is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Kimber yanks on the arm and Cren is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Kimber.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Billy Kimber!

Event: QFC Tournament 1017 Round 3
Date: Oct 31, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Name connects with a solid leg kick.
Name is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kimber sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Name connects with a right hand. Kimber shakes it off.
Kimber slaps away a takedown attempt from Name, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kimber with the counter takedown but Name avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Name connects with the punch.#T1#
Name scores with a shot to the body.
Name looks to throw the jab but Kimber is out of range.
Kimber feints the counter takedown.
Name misses with a straight left.
Name shoots in looking for a takedown but Kimber manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Name's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kimber tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nick Name. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Name throws a body kick that misses #TD2#
and Kimber counters with a nice double leg into side control. Name won't be happy with that.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kimber working away.#T2#
Kimber tries to move to mount but Name blocks the move with his legs.
Name tries to bench press Kimber off him but Kimber keeps the position.
Kimber wants to control but Name is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Kimber tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kimber has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
Kimber working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Name can't do much from the bottom here. #T3##SUB2#
Kimber thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
You can see the frustration on Name's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB2#
Kimber is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Name is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Name is looking for a sweep.
Name struggling a bit here.
Name tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Kimber is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Name is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Kimber is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Name is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Name is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Name wants to control but Kimber postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Billy Kimber 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##TD#
Name drives through with a takedown into Kimber's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#SUB2#
Kimber looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
Kimber is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kimber looking for a sweep. Not yet Kimber, not yet. #SUB2#
Kimber is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Name defends well.#SUB2#
Kimber throws his legs up looking for a submission but Name uses it to pass to side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kimber is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Name seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kimber does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T1##SUB2#
Kimber looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kimber is breathing heavily.
Name sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Kimber has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB#
Name is trying to work for a kimura but Kimber is defending well. #SUB2#
Kimber looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kimber wants to control but Name is keeping busy.
Kimber wants to get back to full guard but Name has passed into side control.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kimber tries to bench press Name off him but Name keeps the position. #SUB#
Name is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kimber knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Name is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kimber is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Kimber is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Name tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Name has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T3#
Kimber is looking to reverse the position.#SUB#
Name is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kimber knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Kimber sneaks back into half guard.#SUB2#
Kimber looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Name seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kimber does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kimber wants to get back to full guard but Name has passed into side control.
Kimber is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Name looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Kimber is trying to get back to half guard.
Kimber struggling a bit here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Name lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
You can see the frustration on Kimber's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Name dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Name throws a leg kick which misses Kimber's front leg but catches the back leg as Kimber tries to avoid it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Name.
Kimber tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Name closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kimber circles away.#T1##TD#
Name closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Name lands in his opponent's guard.#SUB2#
Name is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Kimber has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Name is looking to defend but Kimber has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Name! Kimber pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Name taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Billy Kimber!

Event: QFC Tournament 1017 Round 2
Date: Oct 30, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kimber gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Vip looks to land a left hand but Kimber moved out of range nicely.
Kimber is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Vip throws a lazy right hand but Kimber sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Vip throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD2#
and Kimber counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Vip looks like he's trying to stand up.
Kimber controlling the pace.
Vip knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kimber on the ground.
Kimber is trying to control. Vip wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vip is trying to stand. #SUB2#
Kimber is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Vip is trying to stand. #T1##SUB2#
Kimber is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Kimber trying to control from half guard but Vip is working away.
Vip wants to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Kimber looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #SUB2#
Kimber is looking for a kimura but Vip is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kimber to get the leverage. #T2##SUB2#
Vip is defending against the submission attempts here by Kimber.
Vip pushes Kimber off looking to stand but Kimber dives back in and keeps control. #SUB2#
Kimber is working for a submission of some sort.
Kimber stops Vip from getting back to his feet. #SUB2#
Kimber is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Vip sees it coming and defends easily.#T3##SUB2#
Kimber seems to be working for a kimura but Vip defends the submission attempt.
Kimber trying to control from half guard but Vip is working away.
Kimber prevents Vip from improving his position.
Kimber is trying to control the action in half guard but Vip is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Vip pushes Kimber off looking to stand but Kimber dives back in and keeps control.
Vip is looking for a sweep. Kimber is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vip is looking to escape.
Kimber is trying to control. Vip wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Kimber is trying to work for a kimura but Vip is defending well. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Kimber is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Vip tries to kick Kimber off but Kimber keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SUB2#
Kimber is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB2#
Kimber is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Vip has managed to free his arm - good work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Kimber is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Vip defends it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Billy Kimber dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Vip misses with an uppercut.
Kimber with the counter takedown but Vip avoids it easily.
Vip fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kimber looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kimber ducks under a wild hook from Vip.
Vip misses with an uppercut.
Kimber steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Vip.
Vip misses with a jab to the body #TD2#
and Kimber counters with a takedown into side control.
Vip tries to escape but Kimber is in control.
Kimber controlling the position. #SUB2#
Kimber is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Vip is trying to escape and Kimber transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Vip is forced to tap! Nice work there by Kimber! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Billy Kimber!

Event: QFC Tournament 1017 Round 1
Date: Oct 29, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Karabulut misses with a takedown attempt - Kimber sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Karabulut tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kimber defends well and Karabulut ends up having to push Kimber into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#CL2#
Karabulut darts in and clinches Kimber up against the cage.
Kimber drops down looking for an ankle pick but Karabulut pulls his leg out and moves away.
Karabulut attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kimber drops down looking for a counter takedown but Karabulut sprawls and moves away.
Karabulut shoots in for a takedown but Kimber shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Billy Kimber has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Deniz Karabulut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Karabulut shoots in and gets a takedown into Kimber's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Kimber has his feet on Karabulut's thighs here. He's pushed Karabulut off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Karabulut screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Billy Kimber!

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