PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tatsuya Kimura (ranked 3091 p4p, 3256 weight class) and Tayaen Porfirigo (ranked 396 p4p, 414 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Tatsuya Kimura has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Tatsuya Kimura seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Kimura
vs
Porfirigo

171 cm
27
160
8 - 9 - 0

185 cm
22
178
3 - 7 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tatsuya Kimura!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tayaen Porfirigo!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Aafke Stam and Albert Achterberg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Kimura drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Kimura works to advance to full mount. Porfirigo defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Porfirigo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Porfirigo slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.

Porfirigo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kimura tries to pass the half guard into mount. Porfirigo knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kimura is working hard here to advance position.
Kimura is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Porfirigo!

Kimura with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Porfirigo tries to hold on but Kimura postures up.

Kimura working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kimura is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Porfirigo is surviving well by controlling Kimura's body position as best he can.
Porfirigo is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Porfirigo bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Porfirigo wants to control from the top but Kimura keeps moving.
Porfirigo wants to get up but he can't break Kimura's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Porfirigo controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

Kimura is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Porfirigo is aware though and is defending well.

Kimura has his foot on Porfirigo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Porfirigo works his way back into a safe position though.
Porfirigo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kimura might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kimura can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Porfirigo controls the pace.
Porfirigo slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Kimura is trying to improve his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Porfirigo wants to control but Kimura is keeping him busy.
Kimura is trying to get back to half guard.
Porfirigo postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Kimura is trying to get back to half guard.
Kimura trying to remain calm as Porfirigo controls from the top position.
Kimura is looking for a sweep.

Porfirigo looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Kimura is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Porfirigo wants to control but Kimura is keeping him busy.
Kimura manages to get back to half guard.
Porfirigo not doing much here.
Porfirigo is keen to just control but Kimura is a slippery customer.
Kimura is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Kimura is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Porfirigo pulls his head out easily.

Kimura looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Porfirigo throwing shots but Kimura is blocking nicely.
Porfirigo content to control rather than advance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Porfirigo is looking to take a break and control but Kimura is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kimura is looking to improve his position.

Porfirigo decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Porfirigo has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.

Kimura manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Porfirigo on his heels. He'll look to pass Porfirigo's guard now, I'm sure.

Porfirigo is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Kimura presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.

Kimura has Porfirigo pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Kimura pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Porfirigo tumbling to the mat - Kimura dives into Porfirigo's guard.

Porfirigo is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Kimura presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Tayaen Porfirigo will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kimura, as that shot connected.

Porfirigo tries to sprawl but Kimura drives through with a takedown into half guard.

Kimura is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kimura frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Kimura fails to move to back control.
Porfirigo really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

Kimura goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Porfirigo turns into him and now he's in Kimura's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Porfirigo wants to control from the top but Kimura keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Porfirigo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

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

Porfirigo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Tayaen Porfirigo has got the better of the ground game so far.

Kimura escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Porfirigo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Kimura is looking for a triangle but Porfirigo pushes his legs off easily.
Porfirigo passes easily into side control. Nice work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kimura is being controlled here.
Kimura manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Well, if Porfirigo 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.
Porfirigo wants to control but Kimura is keeping him busy.
Kimura is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Porfirigo trying to control from half guard but Kimura is working away.
Kimura works his way to full guard. Good work.
Porfirigo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kimura swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Kimura has his feet on Porfirigo's thighs here. He's pushed Porfirigo off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Porfirigo screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tatsuya Kimura!
In defeat, Tayaen Porfirigo stepped up to the mic, saying 'I like the taste off my blod!!!'.