PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Megnus Maximus Jr Maximus Jr (ranked 2152 p4p, 4788 weight class) and Tatsuya Kimura (ranked 259 p4p, 493 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Maximus Jr
vs
Kimura

189 cm
20
168
5 - 3 - 0

171 cm
24
160
5 - 6 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Voodoo Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Marcus Megnus Maximus Jr Maximus Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tatsuya Kimura!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Wesley Smith and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kimura is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Good shot there by Maximus Jr.
Maximus Jr looks to land a left hand but Kimura moved out of range nicely.

Kimura forces Maximus Jr back against the cage and clinches.

Kimura has clasped his hands together around Maximus Jr's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Maximus Jr is looking for a sweep.

Kimura thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Kimura thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Maximus Jr is looking for a sweep.

Kimura tries for a kimura but Maximus Jr is defending well.
Maximus Jr holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Maximus Jr is trying to control Kimura's posture but Kimura avoids it.
Kimura tries to move to full mount but Maximus Jr actually manages to regain half guard.
Kimura passes to full mount!
Maximus Jr slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.

Kimura wants to work for an arm triangle but Maximus Jr is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kimura is thwarting Maximus Jr's attempts to control the position.
Maximus Jr controlling the position well.
Kimura prevents Maximus Jr from improving his position.
Maximus Jr is working hard here to advance position.
Maximus Jr regains full guard. Nicely done.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maximus Jr wants to sweep but no luck.
Maximus Jr keeping full guard, as Kimura tries to pass.

Maximus Jr is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Kimura postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Maximus Jr is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Kimura, into his guard.

Kimura looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Kimura is looking for a triangle but Maximus Jr pushes his legs off easily.

Kimura throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Maximus Jr pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kimura is keeping the position for now.
Maximus Jr stopping the sweep attempt from Kimura.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Maximus Jr thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Maximus Jr wants to pass the guard but Kimura is keeping the position.

Kimura is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Maximus Jr trying to control but Kimura is working from the bottom.

Kimura is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Maximus Jr defends well.
Maximus Jr trying to control but Kimura is working from the bottom.

Kimura is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Maximus Jr defends well.
Maximus Jr really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

Kimura has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Maximus Jr can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Maximus Jr lands a couple of elbows.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maximus Jr postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

Kimura looking for subs off his back but Maximus Jr has passed one foot through into half guard.
Maximus Jr is figuring out what he wants to do next.

Kimura looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Kimura is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Maximus Jr pulls his head out easily.
Maximus Jr passes the guard and advances to mount!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Maximus Jr punishing his opponent with strikes.
Kimura is desperately trying to improve his position but Maximus Jr has a good base and remains in mount.
Maximus Jr working the ground and pound effectively.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marcus Megnus Maximus Jr Maximus Jr 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.

Kimura shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Maximus Jr counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Maximus Jr moves out of range as Kimura strikes.
Maximus Jr appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Maximus Jr looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kimura with the counter takedown but Maximus Jr avoids it easily.
Kimura closes the distance and clinches up with Maximus Jr, looking for a takedown. Kimura pushes Maximus Jr against the cage but Maximus Jr circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kimura uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Maximus Jr.
Kimura is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Maximus Jr tries for a takedown but Kimura sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

Maximus Jr moves into the clinch.
Kimura goes for a takedown attempt but Maximus Jr pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Marcus Megnus Maximus Jr Maximus Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tatsuya Kimura.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maximus Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
Kimura swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Maximus Jr is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kimura can do to turn this around?
Maximus Jr swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kimura tries to close the distance and clinch but Maximus Jr swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kimura steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Maximus Jr.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Maximus Jr thows a leg kick but Kimura checks it

and Kimura counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Kimura.
Maximus Jr is trying to keep Kimura in close.

Kimura has gone for a leg lock! Maximus Jr slips out almost immediately though and dives into Kimura's guard.

The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maximus Jr trying to control but Kimura is working from the bottom.
Maximus Jr stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kimura swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Maximus Jr stands up from Kimura's guard - Maximus Jr perhaps looking for a knockout.
Maximus Jr works Kimura's body with a nice hook.
Kimura fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Maximus Jr avoids it really well and circles away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kimura tries to score a power double leg takedown but Maximus Jr sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kimura somewhat.
A slow jab from Kimura misses its intended target.
Maximus Jr shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Kimura eats them both and turns towards Maximus Jr to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maximus Jr throws a chopping leg kick but Kimura manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Maximus Jr does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kimura. Maximus Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Marcus Megnus Maximus Jr Maximus Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kimura blocks a jab.
Kimura slips under a jab from Maximus Jr.
Maximus Jr throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Maximus Jr misses with an uppercut. Kimura saw that one coming.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good exchange - Maximus Jr coming out on top.
Kimura has a takedown stuffed.
Kimura takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Maximus Jr misses with a wild body shot.
Kimura feints the counter takedown.
Maximus Jr cracks Kimura with an open hand slap.

Kimura takes the fight into the clinch.
Kimura is looking to take this one to the mat.
Maximus Jr working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kimura avoids the elbow strike from Maximus Jr, against the cage.
Kimura tries for a takedown but Maximus Jr manages to get underhooks.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kimura as Maximus Jr tries to tie him up.
Maximus Jr prevents a body shot from Kimura.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kimura has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Maximus Jr after a bit of a struggle.
Maximus Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.

Kimura turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Kimura manages to end up in side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maximus Jr manages to work his way to half guard, despite Kimura's best efforts.
Maximus Jr misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Maximus Jr is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kimura's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kimura's back!

Maximus Jr looking for the RNC.

Maximus Jr is looking for the choke from the back position but Kimura is controlling his hands well.
Maximus Jr is hanging on to Kimura's back as he tries to escape.
Kimura manages to reverse the position and now he's in Maximus Jr's guard. Nice work there by Kimura.
Kimura preventing the sweep.

Kimura drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Maximus Jr dives on top into guard.

Kimura is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kimura is breathing heavily.
Maximus Jr chips away with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marcus Megnus Maximus Jr Maximus Jr dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Nice straight punches there by Maximus Jr. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Maximus Jr.
Kimura shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kimura throws a lazy right hand but Maximus Jr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Maximus Jr was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kimura is defended easily by Maximus Jr.
Kimura slips under a jab from Maximus Jr.
Maximus Jr lands with a straight right. Kimura didn't see that one coming.
Maximus Jr scores with a hook to the body. Kimura takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kimura fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Maximus Jr avoids it really well and circles away.
Kimura shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Maximus Jr's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Maximus Jr duly obliges.
Maximus Jr takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kimura keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Maximus Jr.
Maximus Jr walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kimura checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Kimura feints the counter takedown.
Kimura wants to clinch.
Kimura cracks Maximus Jr with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Maximus Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kimura moves away.
Tatsuya Kimura has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kimura tries to clinch there but Maximus Jr circles away.
The fighters circle momentarily. Maximus Jr darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Maximus Jr throws a right and a left that Kimura avoids nicely.
Kimura looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A punch combination from Maximus Jr misses.
Kimura walks into a stiff left hand from Maximus Jr.

Kimura takes the fight into the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maximus Jr gets underhooks to prevent Kimura's takedown attempt.
Marcus Megnus Maximus Jr Maximus Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tatsuya Kimura.

Kimura gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Maximus Jr wants to control but Kimura is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kimura stops Maximus Jr from getting back to his feet.
Maximus Jr is controlling Kimura's position as best he can from this difficult position.

Kimura is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maximus Jr is looking for a sweep. Kimura is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Kimura looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Maximus Jr is trying to control but can't.
Maximus Jr is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Kimura is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Maximus Jr wants to get back to his feet.

Kimura looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

Maximus Jr is defending against the submission attempts here by Kimura.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.

Kimura is trying to work for a kimura but Maximus Jr is defending well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Maximus Jr manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Marcus Megnus Maximus Jr Maximus Jr is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Maximus Jr has Kimura pulled in close to control his posture.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Maximus Jr wants to sweep but no luck.

And that's the end of the fight!
Marcus Megnus Maximus Jr Maximus Jr showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Maximus Jr has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcus Megnus Maximus Jr Maximus Jr!
After winning the bout, Marcus Megnus Maximus Jr Maximus Jr thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.