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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 11, 2023 |
#R1#
Bompaka stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bompaka wants it to stay on the feet.
Bompaka appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Kimura shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bompaka defends it nicely.
Bompaka tries to counter with a takedown but Kimura is quick to defend against it.
Bompaka slaps away a takedown attempt from Kimura, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Bombo Bompaka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Koji Kimura.
Kimura fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bompaka tries to counter with a takedown but Kimura is quick to defend against it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kimura misses with a body shot.
Nice takedown defense from Bompaka. No joy for Kimura on that attempt.
Bompaka feinted with a counter takedown.
Kimura shoots in but no luck this time.
Bompaka tries to counter with a takedown but Kimura is quick to defend against it.
Nice sprawl there from Bompaka as Kimura shoots in.#T1#
Bompaka defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kimura.
Kimura shoots in but Bompaka avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kimura looks winded!
Kimura is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bompaka sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Bompaka changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Kimura shoots in but Bompaka avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Bompaka stuffs the takedown.
Kimura fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bompaka avoids it really well and circles away.
Kimura looks for a takedown but Bompaka sprawls well.#T2#
No luck for Kimura with that takedown attempt.
Bompaka half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Kimura fails with a takedown attempt.
Bompaka drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kimura sprawls and moves away.
Kimura shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bompaka but Bompaka pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kimura tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bompaka swivels and escapes.
Kimura fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bompaka avoids it really well and circles away.
Bompaka tries to counter with a takedown but Kimura is quick to defend against it.
Kimura goes for a double leg but Bompaka avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bompaka continues to drive forward.
Kimura misses with a leg kick
and Kimura takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T3#
Kimura shoots for a takedown but Bompaka saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bompaka attempts a counter takedown but Kimura avoids it well and moves away.
Kimura looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bompaka is fending him off so far but Kimura persists. Nope, Bompaka circles away and we're back to standing.
Bompaka feinted with a counter takedown.
Kimura fails with a takedown attempt.
Kimura fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kimura tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bompaka swivels and escapes.
Bompaka appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Kimura fails with a takedown attempt.
Kimura goes for a double leg but Bompaka avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bompaka continues to drive forward.
Kimura closes the distance and clinches up with Bompaka, looking for a takedown. Kimura pushes Bompaka against the cage but Bompaka circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kimura closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bompaka circles away.#T4#
No luck for Kimura with that takedown attempt.
Bompaka changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Bompaka defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kimura.
Bompaka attempts a counter takedown but Kimura avoids it well and moves away.
Kimura looks for a takedown but Bompaka sprawls well.
Bompaka stuffs the takedown.
Kimura fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bompaka tries to counter with a takedown but Kimura is quick to defend against it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kimura fails with a takedown attempt.
Bompaka tries to counter with a takedown but Kimura is quick to defend against it.
Kimura fails to land the takedown.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bombo Bompaka 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#
Kimura shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bompaka but Bompaka pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Bompaka attempts a counter takedown but Kimura avoids it well and moves away.
Kimura shoots for a takedown but Bompaka saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kimura shoots in but Bompaka avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Bompaka drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kimura sprawls and moves away.
Bombo Bompaka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Koji Kimura.
Kimura pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kimura tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Bompaka defends well and Kimura ends up having to push Bompaka into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Bompaka drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kimura sprawls and moves away.
Kimura throws a big shot that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kimura changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bompaka tries to avoid it but Kimura manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bompaka to the ground. Bompaka escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bompaka attempts a counter takedown but Kimura avoids it well and moves away.
Bompaka stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bompaka wants it to stay on the feet.
Bompaka tries to counter with a takedown but Kimura is quick to defend against it.
Kimura is breathing heavily.
Kimura tries for a takedown but Bompaka sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Bombo Bompaka is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kimura shoots in for a double leg but Bompaka sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#T1#
Kimura throws a big shot that misses.
Kimura dives in for a single leg takedown but Bompaka sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Koji Kimura seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bompaka showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kimura.
Bompaka feinted with a counter takedown.
Bombo Bompaka is winning the standup battle so far.
Kimura shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bompaka as he jumps to the side.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kimura.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kimura.
Bompaka attempts a counter takedown but Kimura avoids it well and moves away.
Kimura will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Bompaka attempts a counter takedown but Kimura avoids it well and moves away.
Kimura misses with the body kick
and Bompaka counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T2#
A low kick from Kimura misses
and Bompaka counters with a straight right hand.
Kimura goes for a double leg but Bompaka avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bompaka continues to drive forward.
Kimura shoots in looking for a takedown. Bompaka tries to sprawl out of it but Kimura keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bompaka manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bompaka half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Bompaka leaves Kimura with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kimura shoots in looking for a takedown but Bompaka manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kimura's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Bompaka changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Kimura misses with a takedown attempt - Bompaka sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Bompaka attempts a counter takedown but Kimura avoids it well and moves away.
Kimura throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bompaka's waist but Bompaka gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kimura off to one side.
Bompaka tries to counter with a takedown but Kimura is quick to defend against it.#T3#
Kimura is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bompaka sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Bompaka attempts a counter takedown but Kimura avoids it well and moves away.
Kimura changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bompaka tries to avoid it but Kimura manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bompaka to the ground. Bompaka escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kimura shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bompaka as he avoids it easily.
Bompaka drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kimura sprawls and moves away.
Kimura looks to land a right hand but Bompaka moved out of range.
Bompaka changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Kimura throws a body kick that misses
and Bompaka counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kimura is defended easily by Bompaka.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kimura is defended easily by Bompaka.
Kimura shoots for a takedown but Bompaka saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bompaka appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#T4#
Kimura looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kimura tries to clinch but Bompaka is having none of it.
Bompaka feinted with a counter takedown.
Bompaka stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bompaka wants it to stay on the feet.
Bompaka drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kimura sprawls and moves away.
Kimura goes for a double leg but Bompaka avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bompaka continues to drive forward.
Bompaka tries to counter with a takedown but Kimura is quick to defend against it.
Kimura looks for a takedown but Bompaka sprawls well.
Bompaka feinted with a counter takedown.
Kimura changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bompaka tries to avoid it but Kimura manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bompaka to the ground. Bompaka escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kimura has a takedown stuffed.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kimura or perhaps it was just good defense by Bompaka, which made it look bad.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bombo Bompaka dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Kimura fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bompaka avoids it really well and circles away.
Kimura shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bompaka pinned against the cage. Bompaka gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Bompaka half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Kimura fails with a takedown attempt.
Bombo Bompaka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Koji Kimura.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bompaka defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kimura.
Bompaka appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Kimura takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
No luck for Kimura with that takedown attempt.
Bompaka tries to counter with a takedown but Kimura is quick to defend against it.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Kimura might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Bompaka has got the better of the exchanges.
Bompaka keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T1#
Kimura looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kimura fails to land the takedown.
Kimura shoots in looking for a takedown. Bompaka tries to sprawl out of it but Kimura keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bompaka manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bompaka drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kimura sprawls and moves away.
Kimura misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Bompaka changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Kimura misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Bompaka attempts a counter takedown but Kimura avoids it well and moves away.#T2#
Kimura shoots in but Bompaka avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Bompaka attempts a counter takedown but Kimura avoids it well and moves away.
Kimura dives in for a single leg takedown but Bompaka sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Bompaka slips a jab and a cross from Kimura.
Kimura shoots for a takedown but Bompaka saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kimura fails with a takedown attempt.
Kimura shoots in for a takedown but Bompaka shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Bompaka feinted with a counter takedown.
Kimura shoots in for a takedown but Bompaka shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Bompaka changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Kimura darts in looking for a takedown but Bompaka gets double underhooks and turns Kimura into the cage.
Bompaka tries to counter with a takedown but Kimura is quick to defend against it.#T3#
Kimura shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bompaka appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Kimura fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kimura shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bompaka as he avoids it easily.
Kimura shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bompaka but Bompaka pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Bompaka ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bompaka uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kimura.
Bompaka drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kimura sprawls and moves away.
Kimura tries a head kick but it misses.
Bompaka appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Kimura shoots in for a takedown but Bompaka shows good takedown defense.
Bompaka feinted with a counter takedown.
Bompaka is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kimura can do to turn this around?
Kimura shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bompaka as he avoids it easily.
Bompaka tries to counter with a takedown but Kimura is quick to defend against it.
Kimura shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bompaka defends it nicely.#T4#
Kimura fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bompaka attempts a counter takedown but Kimura avoids it well and moves away.
Bompaka stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bompaka wants it to stay on the feet.
Kimura shoots in looking for a takedown. Bompaka tries to sprawl out of it but Kimura keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bompaka manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Koji Kimura has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kimura shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bompaka as he avoids it easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kimura tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bompaka swivels and escapes.
Bompaka tries to counter with a takedown but Kimura is quick to defend against it.
Bompaka staying out of range there.
Bompaka feinted with a counter takedown.
Kimura misses with a wild combination.
Bompaka attempts a counter takedown but Kimura avoids it well and moves away.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bombo Bompaka showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bompaka has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:26
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:26
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bombo Bompaka!
Our winner, Bombo Bompaka, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
The Island Season 14, 265 lbs, Round 2
Date: Jul 03, 2023 |
#R1#
Wilson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#TD2#
Wilson dives in and scores a takedown into Kimura's guard.#SUB#
Kimura working for a triangle but Wilson defends it easily.
Wilson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Wilson slips nicely into half guard.
Ground and pound from Wilson.
Wilson slips a nice elbow through Kimura's hands, connecting with Kimura's forehead.
Wilson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilson is keen to just control but Kimura is a slippery customer.
Kimura 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.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Wilson lands a nice short elbow.
Kimura trying to hold on to Wilson's head to control him but Wilson postures up.
Wilson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Wilson sitting in half guard here. He lands a big elbow that has hurt Kimura! Oh, Kimura is in big trouble! Wilson lands more strikes and the ref dives in to save him! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). The Wilson!
A pretty intense looking The Wilson took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title. |
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Event:
The Island Season 14, 265 lbs, Round 1
Date: Jul 02, 2023 |
#R1#
Kimura fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kimura swings widly with a right hand
and Pappalardi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT#It looks like Koji Kimura has been cut.
Kimura tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Pappalardi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kimura takes a shot to the body in his stride.
#TD2#
Kimura closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Pappalardi did well to prevent Kimura getting side control.
Kimura throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Kimura is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Pappalardi has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kimura is working away from the top position though.
Pappalardi keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Kimura wants to work for an arm triangle but Pappalardi is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Pappalardi on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Pappalardi tries to get out of the position.#T1#
Kimura scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Pappalardi keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Kimura throwing shots but Pappalardi is blocking nicely.
Pappalardi avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kimura.
Ground and pound from Kimura.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pappalardi avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kimura. #SUB2#
Pappalardi is defending against the submission attempts here by Kimura.
#SUB2#
Kimura is working for a submission of some sort.
#T2#
Kimura wants to pass the guard but Pappalardi is defending well.
Kimura wants to control but Pappalardi is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Kimura is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Pappalardi is just riding it out for now. Kimura eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Kimura is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Pappalardi sees it coming and defends easily.
Pappalardi controlling the position for now.#T3##SUB2#
Kimura is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
My spies in Elite Island Training inform me that Kimura has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB2#
Kimura is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Pappalardi has managed to free his arm - good work.
Pappalardi definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kimura has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kimura throwing shots but Pappalardi is blocking nicely.
Pappalardi knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kimura on the ground.
Kimura missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Pappalardi is looking to improve his position.
Kimura thows a huge punch but Pappalardi dodges it nicely.
#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Kimura is working for a kimura but Pappalardi is defending it quite comfortably.
Kimura looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Pappalardi with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Pappalardi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Kimura is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Pappalardi is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Koji Kimura!
A determined Koji Kimura didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it! |
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Event:
KIFC 78
Date: Jun 03, 2023 |
#R1#
Kimura shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kimura misses with a wild combination.
Kimura shoots in looking for a takedown. Faletau tries to sprawl out of it but Kimura keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Faletau manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kimura is trying hard to land a takedown here. Faletau sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Koji Kimura. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice straight punches there by Faletau. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Faletau.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Good exchange - Faletau coming out on top.
Kimura changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Faletau tries to avoid it but Kimura manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Faletau to the ground. Faletau escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A little jabbing left from Faletau on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#TD#
Kimura closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Faletau did well to prevent Kimura getting side control.
Kimura is thwarting Faletau's attempts to control the position.
Kimura 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#
Kimura is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Faletau sees it coming and defends easily.
Faletau tries to get to full guard but Kimura has control of the leg.
Kimura wants to free his trapped foot but Faletau is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Faletau is doing well to control the position and prevent Kimura from advancing to side control.#T1#
Kimura trying to control from Faletau's half guard. Faletau has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Kimura cracks Faletau with a solid left hand.
Kimura scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Kimura throws a big elbow that misses.
Faletau is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Faletau is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Kimura is staying active underneath Faletau, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kimura misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Kimura is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Faletau's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Faletau's back!#T2#
Kimura punches the canvas rather than the man.
Kimura gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Faletau is trapped and Kimura is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Faletau looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kimura missing with punches from the back.
Kimura is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Faletau up.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Faletau covers up after that shot from Kimura.
#SUB#
Kimura looking for the choke from the back.
Faletau rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Faletau tries to roll over but Kimura keeps him under control.#SUB#
Kimura seems to be looking for submissions.
#T3#
Faletau gets back to full guard.
Kimura is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB#
Kimura drops back, looking for a kneebar! Faletau looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Faletau looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Faletau! #REVB#
Faletau wants to control but Kimura is keeping him busy.
Kimura tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.#T4#
Kimura tries to get back to half guard but can't.
You get the feeling that Kimura really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Faletau trying to control but Kimura is having none of it.
Kimura really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Faletau trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Faletau thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kai Faletau will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Faletau lands with an overhand left.
Faletau works the jab nicely.
Faletau drops Kimura with a naaaaasty hook - Kimura is in real trouble here! Faletau dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kai Faletau! |
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Event:
KIFC 65
Date: May 13, 2023 |
#R1#
Loco connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kimura. Kimura circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kimura fails with a takedown attempt.
Kimura takes one to the side of the head.
Kimura with a poor takedown
and Loco counters with a straight right hand.
Kimura looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Loco is fending him off so far but Kimura persists. Nope, Loco circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Koji Kimura. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kimura walks into a left hand.
Kimura shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Loco but Loco pushes him off and we're back to square one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kimura looks for a takedown but Loco sprawls well.
Kimura closes the distance and clinches up with Loco, looking for a takedown. Kimura pushes Loco against the cage but Loco circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kimura takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
#T1#
Loco throws a combination. Kimura tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Loco slaps away a takedown attempt from Kimura, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Loco!
Koji Kimura seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kimura fails with the takedown
and Loco counters with a three punch combo that has Kimura backing up. Kimura nods at Loco to acknowledge the strikes.
Loco thuds his right hand into Kimura's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kimura shoots in but no luck this time.
Loco swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kimura is breathing heavily.
Loco stuffs the takedown.
Kimura shoots and misses
and Kimura takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Loco stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Loco connects with a single shot there.
Kimura shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T2#
Kimura doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Loco is really turning it up, unleashing another crisp combination which drops Kimura like a ton of bricks! The referee dives in to stop the fight, saving Kimura from another fist facial!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Xolo Loco!
A very excited looking Xolo Loco rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 02, 2023 |
#R1#
Kimura throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#TD#
Kimura closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Balaski quickly recovers to half guard.
Balaski wants to get back to full guard.
Balaski makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Balaski.
Balaski looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kimura is one step ahead there.
Balaski trying to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Balaski working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Kimura has passed into half guard!
Kimura looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Kimura has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kimura seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Balaski trying to control here.
#T1##SUB#
Kimura is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Kimura is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Balaski is looking to control Kimura's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Balaski avoid being mounted?
Kimura is trying to control. Balaski wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Balaski is looking to control Kimura's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Balaski avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Kimura is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Kimura is trying to work for a kimura but Balaski is defending well.
Balaski regains full guard. Nicely done. #T2##SUB2#
Balaski looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kimura connects with a couple of short punches.
Kimura connects with a couple of short punches.
Balaski trying to strike off his back.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kimura accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB#
Kimura 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.
Kimura preventing the sweep.
Balaski keeping full guard, as Kimura tries to pass.
Kimura postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Balaski looking for a sweep. Not yet Balaski, not yet. #T3#
Kimura scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Kimura wants to pass the guard but Balaski is keeping the position.
Kimura is in close to Balaski's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Kimura preventing the sweep.
Balaski managing to control the position.
Balaski bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kimura's guard. #REVB#
Kimura working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Balaski. #SUB#
Kimura looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Balaski is posturing up here but Kimura has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Balaski tries to roll out but it's too tight and Balaski has to tap! Slick submission there by Kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Koji Kimura!
Koji Kimura opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 29, 2023 |
#R1##TD2#
Mannen shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Kimura is trying to defend but Mannen finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#SUB#
Kimura is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mannen pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Kimura is defending against the submission attempts here by Mannen.
#SUB2#
Mannen is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Kimura to slip a leg under and get back to full guard. #SUB#
Kimura looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Mannen is defending well. Kimura quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Mannen has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Kimura celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Koji Kimura!
A determined Koji Kimura didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 24, 2023 |
#R1##TD#
Tyson scores with a takedown into Kimura's guard.#SUB2#
Tyson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Kimura is looking for a triangle here but Tyson uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Tyson tries to move to mount but Kimura blocks the move with his legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tyson wants to control but Kimura is keeping him busy.
Kimura is trying to improve his position.#T1#
Kimura wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Tyson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kimura keeps working. #SUB#
Tyson is trying to get an arm triangle but Kimura is defending well.
Kimura manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#SUB2#
Kimura is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Kimura is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Tyson has managed to free his arm - good work. #T2##SUB2#
Kimura is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Tyson has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Kimura is working for a kimura but Tyson is defending it quite comfortably.
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. Kimura connects with a nice short shot to Tyson's temple. #SUB2#
Kimura is working for a kimura but Tyson is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Kimura wants to work for an arm triangle but Tyson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T3##SUB2#
Kimura is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Tyson has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Kimura is trying to work for a kimura but Tyson is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tyson is trying to get back to full guard.
Kimura is keen to just control but Tyson is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Kimura is working for a kimura but Tyson is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Kimura is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T4##SUB2#
Kimura seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Kimura is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Tyson has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Tyson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Kimura is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Tyson sees it coming and defends easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Kimura is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Tyson has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Tyson is defending against the submission attempts here by Kimura.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Koji Kimura dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Evander Tyson's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Kimura takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Tyson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD2#
and Kimura counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Kimura looking to sit in guard and control but Tyson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Tyson chips away with some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tyson trying to control the position from guard on top but Kimura is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1##SUB2#
Kimura is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Koji Kimura has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kimura is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Kimura keeping moving, preventing Tyson from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Kimura throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kimura preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T2##SUB2#
Kimura had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Tyson defends it easily.
Tyson is looking to stand up but Kimura won't let him.
Tyson preventing the sweep.
Kimura wants to stand and escape but Tyson is having none of it. #SUB2#
Kimura working for a triangle but Tyson defends it easily.
Tyson trying to control but Kimura is working from the bottom. #T3#
Tyson is looking to stand up but Kimura won't let him.
Tyson throws an elbow that misses. Kimura uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Tyson's guard. Nice move by Kimura!#REVB#
Kimura scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Kimura lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB2#
Kimura drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Kimura as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Tyson screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Kimura! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Koji Kimura!
A determined Koji Kimura didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 21, 2023 |
#R1#
Bison scores with a decent looking hook.
Bison scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Bison lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kimura walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Bison with a jab.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Kimura.
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.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Kimura tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Kimura looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Kimura trying to control the action but Bison is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Kimura wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Bison, who protects the arm well. #T1##SUB2#
Kimura is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Bison is trying to escape and Kimura transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Bison is forced to tap! Nice work there by Kimura! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Koji Kimura!
Koji Kimura opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see. |
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