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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 17, 2022 |
#R1#
Kimura sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
King is looking to clinch.
King shoots for a double leg takedown but Kimura sprawls well. He's pushed King's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
King tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
King stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and King wants it to stay on the feet.#TD2#
Kimura shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. King manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
King is trying to hold Kimura in close to prevent damage but Kimura has managed to pass into half guard.
King wants to control but Kimura is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kimura looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
King looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
King is looking to get back to full guard here but Kimura has managed to pass to side control instead.#T1#
King tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Kimura controlling his opponent.
Kimura avoids the attempt from King to control.
King is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
King really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
King tries to hold on but Kimura postures up.
Kimura content just to control the position here.
King is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
King flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Kimura tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T3#
King tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kimura content just to control the position here.
King keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Kimura avoids the attempt from King to control.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
King is working to get back to half guard.
King is working hard here to advance position.
King tries to hold on but Kimura pushes him away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kimura controlling his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kataro Kimura dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Horrible takedown attempt by Kimura or perhaps it was just good defense by King, which made it look bad.
King wants to clinch up but Kimura keeps it at a distance.
King lands a high kick!
#CUT#It looks like Kataro Kimura has been cut.
King lands a head kick!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kimura.
King fails with the takedown.
Kimura dives in for a single leg takedown but King sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Jonathan King has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kataro Kimura.
Kimura swats away the attempt to clinch by King.
Jonathan King is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kimura avoids the head kick by King.
King looks to land a combination but Kimura avoids it well. #TD2#
Kimura closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. King quickly recovers to half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kimura perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Kimura is pressing down on King's thigh, looking to free his foot. King is holding on for now.
Kimura is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! #T1#
Kimura controlling his opponent.
King is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kimura controlling from the full mount. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
King bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Kimura has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
King throwing strikes from guard but Kimura blocks nicely.
King trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kimura is looking to stand up but King isn't so interested in that idea.
King trying to control but Kimura is working from the bottom.
Kimura is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst King is controlling him. #T3#
Kimura is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
King wants to control from the top but Kimura keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Kimura shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and King counters with a series of strikes. Kimura will be more careful next time no doubt.
King fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kimura drops down looking to force a counter takedown but King defends it well.
Kimura shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has King pinned against the cage. King gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kimura shoots in for a takedown but King shows good takedown defense.
King tries to close the distance and clinch but Kimura swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kataro Kimura seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kimura shoots in but no luck this time.
Nice body kick there by King.
Kimura shoots for a double leg takedown but King sprawls well. He's pushed Kimura's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
King tries to counter by clinching up but Kimura breaks away and moves out of range.
King tries to clinch there but Kimura circles away.
Jonathan King is winning the standup battle so far.#TD2#
Kimura feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#SUB#
King looking for subs off his back but Kimura has passed one foot through into half guard.
King tries to get to full guard but Kimura has control of the leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
King trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Kimura manages to pass to mount!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kimura takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jonathan King dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kataro Kimura's cut.
That's time! King's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Nice sprawl there from King as Kimura shoots in.
King stuffs the takedown attempt from Kimura. Kimura gets slowly back to his feet.
King scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
King moves in looking to clinch but Kimura pushes him off.
King fails with the takedown.
King misses with a head kick.
King connects with an inside leg kick.
Kimura dives in for a single leg takedown but King sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Jonathan King has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kataro Kimura.
King throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Kimura.
The fight stays on the outside here - King looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kimura drops down looking to force a counter takedown but King defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kimura takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD2#
Kimura fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging King to the ground. Kimura is now in King's guard.
King is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Kimura dives into side control.
#REVR#
King is trying to escape the position but Kimura is controlling the position. #T1#
King throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
King struggling a bit here.
King is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
King can't do much from the bottom here. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kimura tries to advance to mount but King denies him.
Kimura has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Kimura takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T3#
King doing his best to control the position. Can he escape?
King is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
King wants to hold on but Kimura pushes him away.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
King sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kimura has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
King wants to control but Kimura is having none of it.
Kimura looking to control and managing it successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Let's hope that Kimura has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
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 Jonathan King.
I think King has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jonathan King!
Jonathan King took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 12, 2022 |
#R1#
Vippus tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kimura paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Vippus dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kimura. That did some damage!#TD2#
Vippus gets caught napping as Kimura dives in and scores a takedown. Vippus manages to retain guard.#SUB#
Vippus is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kimura is aware though and is defending well.
Kimura is stalling in the full guard.
Kimura slips nicely into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vippus trying to control from the bottom.
#T1#
Kimura wants to free his trapped foot but Vippus is holding on for dear life with his legs.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Vippus trying to control but Kimura postures up.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Vippus is looking for a sweep. Kimura is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Vippus looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Vippus is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kimura pulls his head out easily. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kimura displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Vippus. #TD2#
Kimura drives through with a takedown into Vippus's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Kimura is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Kimura passes Vippus's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Kimura is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Vippus reverses the position - he's now on top in Kimura's guard. #T3#
Kimura is looking to stand up but Vippus isn't so interested in that idea.
Vippus trying to control the position from guard on top but Kimura is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kimura wants to get back to his feet but Vippus is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Vippus tries to free his leg and advance position but Kimura is retaining full guard.
Vippus stops Kimura from standing up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kimura is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kimura can do anything to dispel that myth.
Vippus wants to pass the guard but Kimura is keeping the position.
Kimura wants to stand but Vippus is controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kimura has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Vippus.
Nice takedown defense from Vippus. No joy for Kimura on that attempt.
Vippus scores with a shot to the body.
Vippus cracks Kimura with a good jab.
Kimura will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kimura tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Vippus defends well and Kimura ends up having to push Vippus into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Dk Vippus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kataro Kimura.
Vippus lands a head kick!
#CUT#It looks like Kataro Kimura has been cut.
Vippus connects with a leg kick.
Vippus lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Kimura misses with a takedown attempt - Vippus sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Vippus is looking for a counter combo.#TD2#
Kimura shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kimura perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dk Vippus dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kataro Kimura's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Vippus fails with the takedown.
Kimura shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Vippus pinned against the cage. Vippus gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kimura swats away the attempt to clinch by Vippus.#TD2#
Kimura drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on Vippus's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vippus looking for a sweep but Kimura has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Kimura controlling his opponent.
Kataro Kimura has got the better of the ground game so far.#T1#
Kimura is continuing to stall.
Vippus is working to get back to half guard.
#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Vippus is working hard here to advance position.
Kimura looking to control and managing it successfully. #T3#
Vippus tries to reverse the position but Kimura maintains control.
Kimura content just to control the position here.
Vippus is trying desperately to improve position.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kimura looking to control and managing it successfully.
The adventures of Kimura the control monster continue. Boring.
Vippus is looking to improve his position but Kimura isn't that keen on the idea.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kataro Kimura showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kataro Kimura's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Kimura looking to score a takedown here. Vippus is defending well but Kimura drives through and ends up in Vippus's guard.#SUB#
Vippus working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Kimura has passed into half guard!
Kimura trying to control the pace. #T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kimura works his foot free and advances to mount.
Vippus is in all sorts of trouble here.
Kimura controlling the pace for now.
Vippus tries to reverse the position but Kimura maintains control.
Kimura controlling the pace for now. #T2#
Vippus tries to hold on but Kimura pushes him away.
Kimura tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T3#
Vippus is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Kimura controlling from mount. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Let's hope that Kimura has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vippus is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kataro Kimura comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kimura 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 Skip Squint scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kataro Kimura!
A very excited looking Kataro Kimura made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 06, 2022 |
#R1##TD#
Kimura tries to sprawl but Harlem drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Kimura is trying to stand back up but Harlem is controlling him
#SUB#
Harlem is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kimura sees it coming and defends easily.
Harlem trying to control the action but Kimura is working from the bottom.
Kimura looks like he's trying to stand up.
Kimura is refusing to be controlled, as Harlem sits in half guard. #SUB#
Harlem seems to be looking for submissions.
Kimura is trying to stand back up but Harlem is controlling him
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harlem is looking to take a break and control but Kimura is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kimura is trying to stand back up but Harlem is controlling him
It looks like Harlem is going to stand back up.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Kimura pushes Harlem off looking to stand but Harlem dives back in and keeps control.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T1#
Kimura leaves Harlem with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kimura tries for a takedown but Harlem sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#TD2#
Kimura decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Harlem tries to kick Kimura off in order to stand up. Kimura Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Kimura has knee on belly and moves into mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Harlem is looking to get to half guard.
Harlem is working hard here to advance position.
Kimura sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T2#
Harlem swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Kimura tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
It looks like Kimura might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#T3#
Kimura is continuing to stall.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Harlem is looking to get to half guard.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Harlem tries to hold on but Kimura postures up.
Kimura controlling his opponent.
Kimura blocks Harlem's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kimura controlling the position easily from mount.
Harlem is trying to escape the mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kataro Kimura dominated that round.
That's time! Harlem's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Kimura shoots in looking for a takedown but Harlem manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kimura's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
As Kimura looks to move away, Harlem throws a big counter combo but Kimura just gets out of the way.
Kimura fails to land the takedown.#TD2#
Kimura bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kimura happy to just control the position for now.
Harlem trying his best to control but Kimura has mounted him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harlem is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kimura tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Kataro Kimura has got the better of the ground game so far.
Harlem is working to get back to half guard.
#T1#
Kimura looking to control and managing it successfully.
Harlem can't escape the position.
#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Harlem wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Kimura controlling from the full mount.
The adventures of Kimura the control monster continue. Boring.
Harlem is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T3#
Harlem is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kimura has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Harlem is trying to escape the mount.
Harlem wants to control but Kimura is having none of it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kimura controlling the position easily from mount.
Harlem is working to get back to half guard.
#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kimura takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Harlem working to try and regain half guard.
Kimura takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Harlem tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kimura controlling from mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kataro Kimura showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Harlem's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Kimura decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Harlem throws a strike from the bottom but Kimura passes into side control!
Harlem can't do much from the bottom here.
Kimura works to advance to full mount. Harlem defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Harlem tries to lock up and control but Kimura gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harlem sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Still in half guard, Kimura seems content to control.
Harlem is striking from the bottom but he's now found himself mounted! Oh dear - not enough focus on defense there.
#T1#
Harlem is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kimura sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Harlem is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Kimura controlling from mount. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Harlem tries to lock up and control but Kimura gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kimura controlling from mount.
Harlem keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kimura controlling his opponent. #T3#
Harlem really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Kimura controlling the position easily from mount. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Harlem is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kimura controlling from the full mount.
Spanish Harlem has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
And that's the end of the fight!
Kataro Kimura comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kimura winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 27:30
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kataro Kimura!
An out of breath Kataro Kimura thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 01, 2022 |
#R1##TD#
Kimura decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Kimura wants to pass to mount but Brown is defending the position.
Kimura knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Brown on the ground.
Brown trying to hold on to Kimura's head to control him but Kimura postures up.
Brown is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Brown looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown is trying to control but can't.
#T1#
Brown tries to roll over but Kimura keeps him under control.
Brown wants to control but Kimura is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Brown tries to roll over but Kimura keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Kimura looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Brown is looking for a sweep. Kimura is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2##SUB2#
Brown actively working from the bottom here.
Brown tries to roll over but Kimura keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Brown actively working from the bottom here.
Kimura seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T3#
Brown is looking for a sweep. Kimura is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Brown is still trying to improve position.
Brown trying to control but Kimura postures up.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD#
Brown gets caught napping as Kimura dives in and scores a takedown. Brown manages to retain guard.#SUB2#
Brown looking for subs off his back but Kimura has passed one foot through into half guard.
#T4#
Brown wants to get back to full guard.
Kimura is taking a breather. Brown says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Brown wants to control but Kimura is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kimura looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Brown makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Brown.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kataro Kimura 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##TD#
Kimura feints and as Brown raises his hands in defense, Kimura changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Kimura avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kataro Kimura overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kimura pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Brown is keeping the position for now.
Brown looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#SUB2#
Brown has his foot on Kimura's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kimura works his way back into a safe position though.
Brown is trying to control the position but Kimura postures up. #T1#
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Brown looking for a sweep. Not yet Brown, not yet. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
We've been told by Kimura's head coaches at Simply The Best that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#TD#
Kimura closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Brown did well to prevent Kimura getting side control.
Brown is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kimura controlling the action here.
Brown wants to get back to full guard.#T2##SUB2#
Brown is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kimura pulls his head out easily.
Kimura looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Kimura is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Brown can do to turn this around?
Brown is in trouble now - Kimura has advanced to mount!
Brown is trying to escape the mount.
Kimura controlling the position easily from mount.
Brown is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T3#
Brown tries to lock up and control but Kimura gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Brown is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Kimura is staying active.
Kimura tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Brown wants to hold on but Kimura pushes him away.
Kimura controlling his opponent.
Kimura prevents Brown from getting the reversal.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Brown wants to control but Kimura is having none of it.
Brown tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Brown is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Brown is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kataro Kimura dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Brown pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #TD#
Kimura drives through with a takedown into Brown's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Brown controls Kimura momentarily but Kimura frees himself.
Brown looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kimura is one step ahead there.
Brown working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Kimura haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB2#
Brown looking for a guillotine here but Kimura defends easily.
#T1#
Kimura slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SUB2#
Brown isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Kimura stacks Brown 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 Kimura!
Brown tries to improve position but can't.
Kimura gets to mount! Brown was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Brown is trying desperately to improve position.
Kimura controlling from the full mount.
Brown is trying desperately to improve position.
Kimura content just to control the position here. #T3#
Brown is trying desperately to improve position.
Tyson Brown has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kimura sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Brown is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Brown tries to hold on but Kimura postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Brown really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Kimura looking to control and managing it successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kataro Kimura showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kimura, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kataro Kimura!
A very excited looking Kataro Kimura made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
TWGC 36 (205lbs, D3): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Dec 30, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Minato Tokugawa! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Kataro Kimura!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Sosuke Kotani and Yuuki Gou.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Tokugawa clinches up against the cage.
Kimura is trying to drag Tokugawa to the mat but Tokugawa just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Kimura is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Tokugawa gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#TD#
Tokugawa pulls guard successfully.
Tokugawa seems keen to control Kimura's posture.
Tokugawa continues to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tokugawa wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kimura is fighting to break Tokugawa's control of his arms but Tokugawa is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Tokugawa'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#
Tokugawa lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tokugawa (2) vs (0) Kimura
Tokugawa looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Tokugawa looking to pass the guard. #T2#
Kimura looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tokugawa is one step ahead there.
Tokugawa sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kimura's guard.
Kimura is positioning himself well to prevent Tokugawa advancing to mount.
Tokugawa is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Further stalling from Tokugawa.
Tokugawa will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kimura is looking to control Tokugawa's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kimura avoid being mounted?
Still in half guard, Tokugawa seems content to control.
Tokugawa has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Kimura trying to control here.
Kimura is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Tokugawa is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Kimura! Score +3 for passing guard: Tokugawa (5) vs (0) Kimura
Kimura tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Tokugawa tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Kimura slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#T4#
Tokugawa controlling the action here.
Kimura is trying is best to control the position here.
Tokugawa not doing much here.
Tokugawa passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Kimura! Score +3 for passing guard: Tokugawa (8) vs (0) Kimura
Tokugawa tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Tokugawa tries to control but Kimura wriggling away.
Kimura is trying to escape the mount.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kimura can do anything to dispel that myth.
Tokugawa content just to control the position here. #T5#
Kimura gets back to half guard.
Kimura trying to control here.
Kimura won't allow Tokugawa to pass to mount.
Tokugawa prevents Kimura from improving his position.
Tokugawa is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Tokugawa is thwarting Kimura's attempts to control the position.
Well, if Tokugawa 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.
#T6#
More hug and hope from Tokugawa.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kimura manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Tokugawa controls from within his opponent's guard.
Kimura trying to keep a closed guard but Tokugawa is proving a slippery customer.
Tokugawa won't allow Kimura to sweep him here.
Kimura wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Tokugawa is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Kimura not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T7#
Tokugawa passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Tokugawa (11) vs (0) Kimura
Tokugawa controls the position.
Tokugawa working away.
Kimura gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Tokugawa (13) vs (0) Kimura
Kimura is in all sorts of trouble here.
Tokugawa looking to control and managing it successfully.
Tokugawa looking to control but Kimura is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kimura is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Tokugawa controlling his opponent. #T8#
Kimura keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Tokugawa takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Kimura tries to hold on but Tokugawa postures up.
Kimura is looking to get to half guard.
Kimura wants to hold on but Tokugawa pushes him away.#T9#
Tokugawa controlling from mount.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Tokugawa is stinking the place up with his stalling.
Kimura really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Tokugawa sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Tokugawa.#T10#
Tokugawa continues to hold on tight.
Kimura is in all sorts of trouble here.
Kimura wants to hold on but Tokugawa pushes him away.
Kimura is looking to improve his position but Tokugawa isn't that keen on the idea.
Tokugawa takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Kimura is wriggling around trying to escape.
Tokugawa sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T11#
Tokugawa tries to control but Kimura wriggling away.
Tokugawa controlling his opponent.
Kimura tries to hold on but Tokugawa pushes him away.
Kimura is trying to escape the mount.
Tokugawa sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T12#
Kimura working to try and regain half guard.
Tokugawa content just to control the position here.
Kimura is working to get back to half guard.
#T13#
Tokugawa controlling from mount.
Kimura is wriggling around trying to escape.
Tokugawa takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Kimura is squirming around, avoiding Tokugawa's attempts to control the action.
Kimura holds on for dear life.
Tokugawa controlling his opponent.
Tokugawa looking to control but Kimura is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Tokugawa takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Kimura is desperately trying to improve his position but Tokugawa has a good base and remains in mount.
Tokugawa takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Kimura tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T14#
Tokugawa content just to control the position here.
Kimura can't escape the position.
Kimura is still trying to improve position.
Tokugawa content just to control the position here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kimura is trying to escape the mount.
Tokugawa controlling the position easily from mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tokugawa takes the fight on points by 13 to 0.
Minato Tokugawa seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
TWGC 36 (205lbs, D3): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Dec 29, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Kataro Kimura! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Leandro Ribeiro!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Yuuki Gou and Hirohito Nitta.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Ribeiro shoots in but no luck this time. #TD#
Kimura shoots in and bounces Ribeiro off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kimura (2) vs (0) Ribeiro
Ribeiro looks winded!#SUB2#
Kimura avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ribeiro being controlled here, momentarily.
Kimura has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kimura'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#
Kimura passes into half guard.
Ribeiro wants to get back to full guard.#T2#
Kimura seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Ribeiro has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kimura is working away from the top position though.
Well, if Kimura is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#SUB2#
Ribeiro looking for submissions off his back.#T3#
Kimura looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Kimura knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ribeiro on the ground.
Ribeiro has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kimura is working away from the top position though.
Kimura looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Kimura looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T4#
Kimura looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Ribeiro has a hand on Kimura's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Kimura takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Kimura (5) vs (0) Ribeiro
Ribeiro tries to hold on but Kimura postures up.
Ribeiro might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Kimura haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Kimura content just to control the position here. #T5#
This is a sustained period of stalling by Kimura.
Ribeiro is working to get back to half guard.
Kimura controlling his opponent.
Ribeiro is in all sorts of trouble here.
Ribeiro keeps trying to improve his position.#T6#
Kimura controlling the position easily from mount.
Ribeiro tries to lock up and control but Kimura gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Ribeiro is wriggling around trying to escape.
Kimura controlling the position easily from mount. #T7#
Further stalling from Kimura.
Ribeiro wants to control but Kimura is having none of it.
Kimura controlling from mount.
Kimura continues to hold on tight.#T8#
Ribeiro sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Ribeiro wants to improve his position but Kimura is controlling well.
Well, if Kimura is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T9#
Kimura seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Ribeiro for as long as he can get away with.
Ribeiro wants to improve his position but Kimura is controlling well.
Ribeiro is looking to control Kimura's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ribeiro avoid being mounted?#T10#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Kimura in particular looking to stall.
Ribeiro wants to improve his position but Kimura is controlling well.
Kimura keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Ribeiro won't allow Kimura to pass to mount.
Ribeiro is looking to control Kimura's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ribeiro avoid being mounted?
Kimura trying to mount his opponent but Ribeiro defends it. #T11#
Ribeiro slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Ribeiro wants to sweep but no luck.
Kimura stands and throws Ribeiro's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kimura (8) vs (0) Ribeiro
Kimura in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Ribeiro tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kimura wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T12#
Kimura is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Ribeiro is trying to control Kimura's posture but Kimura avoids it.
Ribeiro tries to improve position but can't. #T13#
Ribeiro is trying to escape the position but Kimura is controlling the position.
Kimura continues to stall.
Kimura moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Kimura (10) vs (0) Ribeiro
Kimura tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T14#
And that's the end of the fight!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 21, 2021 |
#R1#
Kimura tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Navrat defends well and Kimura ends up having to push Navrat into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Despite the aggression on Navrat's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#BC2#
Navrat breaks from the clinch.
Navrat displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kimura. #TD#
Kimura drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Navrat is looking to regain half guard here but Kimura keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB#
Kimura is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Navrat is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Kimura is trying to ground and pound but Navrat uses the momentary lack of control by Kimura to regain half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Navrat is trying to stand.
Kimura looks to land a strike but Navrat avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Navrat throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kimura slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T1#
Navrat is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kimura won't allow Navrat to sweep him here.
Kimura seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Kimura wants to pass the guard but Navrat is keeping the position.
Kimura cracks Navrat with a solid left hand.
Kimura preventing the sweep.
Kimura is stalling in the full guard. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Navrat looking to control.
Kimura trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kimura postures up.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Kimura trying to control but Navrat is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kimura tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Navrat swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kataro Kimura. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kimura doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#TD2#
Navrat shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Navrat trying to control but Kimura is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Kimura looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Navrat has picked Kimura up and slammed him! Kimura can't keep hold of the triangle and Navrat manages to pass to side control!
Navrat wants to control but Kimura is keeping him busy.
Kimura tries to buck Navrat off but Navrat is having none of it.#T3#
Navrat cracks Kimura with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Navrat trying to control the position but Kimura is working away.
Navrat working the ground and pound.
Navrat wants to stand but Kimura is controlling his arm.
Kimura tries to buck Navrat off but Navrat is having none of it.#SUB2#
Navrat tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Kimura is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kimura manages to work his way to half guard, despite Navrat's best efforts.#SUB#
Kimura looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T4#
Navrat seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kimura does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kimura wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Kimura looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Kimura looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Navrat working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #SUB#
Kimura looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kimura is staying active underneath Navrat, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vasclav Navrat dominated that round.
That's time! Kimura's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##TD#
Kimura fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Navrat sprawls well initially but Kimura persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Kimura performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Kimura is pressing down on Navrat's thigh, looking to free his foot. Navrat is holding on for now.
Navrat tries to roll over but Kimura keeps him under control.
Kimura perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Navrat is trying to get back to full guard.
Kimura is trying to control. Navrat 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.
Navrat avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kimura.
Kimura is looking to take a break and control but Navrat is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Navrat won't allow Kimura to pass to mount.
Kimura takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T1#
Kimura wants to take a breather but Navrat is having none of it.
Navrat won't allow Kimura to pass to mount.
Kimura perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Kimura is thwarting Navrat's attempts to control the position.
Navrat wants to improve his position but Kimura is controlling well.
Kimura throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Navrat is looking for a sweep. Kimura is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kimura is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Navrat drives through with a takedown into Kimura's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#T2#
Navrat trying to control the position from guard on top but Kimura is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Kimura is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Kimura is looking for a triangle but Navrat pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Kimura throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Kimura had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Navrat defends it easily.#SUB#
Kimura is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Navrat trying to control but Kimura is working from the bottom. #T3#
Navrat stands up over Kimura, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Navrat must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Kimura looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Kimura is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Navrat passes into half guard. #SUB#
Kimura is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Navrat pulls his head out easily.
Kimura is looking for a sweep. Navrat is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Kimura looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T4##SUB#
Kimura looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Navrat with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Navrat wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kimura keeps working.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kimura manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Navrat trying to stand up but can't free himself from Kimura's guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Kimura looking for subs off his back but Navrat has passed one foot through into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Kataro Kimura will probably get the nod.
That's time! Kimura's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Navrat tries to clinch there but Kimura circles away.
#TD#
Kimura gets a takedown into half guard.
Kimura keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Kimura stalling away here and it's allowed Navrat to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Kimura showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kimura trying to control the position from guard on top but Navrat is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kimura engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T1#
Navrat working a defensive guard here.
Kimura slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Navrat 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.
Kimura sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Navrat's guard. #SUB#
Navrat is defending against the submission attempts here by Kimura.
Kimura is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Kataro Kimura overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Navrat manages to regain half guard. Good work. #T2#
Navrat wants to get back to full guard.
Kimura trying to control the pace.
Navrat is refusing to be controlled, as Kimura sits in half guard.
Kimura wants to pass to mount but Navrat is defending the position.
Navrat wants to improve his position but Kimura is controlling well.
Kimura is thwarting Navrat's attempts to control the position.
Kimura lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Kimura prevents Navrat from standing back up.
Navrat takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T3#
Navrat wants to get back to full guard.
Kimura controlling the action here.
Navrat throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Navrat wants to control but Kimura is keeping busy.
Kimura seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kimura shoots in looking for a takedown. Navrat tries to sprawl out of it but Kimura keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Navrat manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#TD#
Kimura dives in and scores a takedown into Navrat's guard.
Kimura is looking to work some ground and pound but Navrat has wrist control.
Kimura not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Navrat has control of Kimura's left arm, preventing Kimura from doing any damage.
Kimura trying to control but Navrat is working from the bottom.
Kimura trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kimura throws a big elbow that misses.
Navrat controls Kimura momentarily but Kimura frees himself.
Navrat being controlled here, momentarily.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kataro Kimura showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kimura has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 29:29
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Kataro Kimura! |
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