PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Vlad Impaler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Masahiko Kimura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Impaler
vs
Kimura

174 cm
37
160 lbs
27 - 19 - 0

170 cm
29
160 lbs
16 - 6 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
Decent boxing
Fast

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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 27 - 19 - 0, fighting out of London, Vlad Impaler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Masahiko Kimura!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Impaler avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Impaler looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!

Impaler darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.

Kimura looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Impaler is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Impaler is thwarting Kimura's attempts to control the position.
Kimura tries to get to full guard but Impaler has control of the leg.
Kimura is refusing to be controlled, as Impaler sits in half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kimura is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Impaler's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Impaler's back!
Kimura is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Kimura is trying to control but Impaler is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Impaler is looking to get to 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.
Impaler working to try and regain half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kimura tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Kimura can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Impaler is looking to escape.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

The ref stands the fighters back up. Masahiko Kimura was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Horrible takedown by Kimura or perhaps it was just good defense by Impaler which made him look bad.
Kimura ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Vlad Impaler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Kimura gets caught flat footed, as Impaler shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kimura trying to control the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kimura is on top in guard.
Kimura trying to control the position from guard on top but Impaler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Impaler can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kimura controls the pace.
Kimura trying to control the position from guard on top but Impaler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Masahiko Kimura wasn't active enough on the ground.

Kimura gets caught flat footed, as Impaler shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Kimura is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Kimura working for a triangle but Impaler defends it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kimura is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Kimura escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Impaler gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Impaler avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kimura not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Masahiko Kimura dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Kimura has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Impaler finds it's way round the side to connect with Kimura's head.

Impaler shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Kimura wants to get back to full guard.
Kimura slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Kimura tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Impaler got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kimura has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Impaler has managed to get both his arms back between Kimura's legs - danger averted.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kimura is on top in guard.
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.
Impaler looking for a sweep. Not yet Impaler, not yet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kimura sitting in guard here, content to control.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Impaler is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kimura stays in close to Impaler's body and controls the position.

Kimura drops back looking for a leg! Impaler is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Impaler manages to kick Kimura off! Kimura jumps back into Impaler's guard.
Impaler keeping moving, preventing Kimura from controlling successfully.
Kimura pushes down on Impaler's leg and manages to get into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Kimura is trying to work for a kimura but Impaler is defending well.
Kimura wants to control but Impaler is keeping him busy.

Kimura is looking for a kimura but Impaler is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kimura to get the leverage.
Impaler tries to get to full guard but Kimura has control of the leg.

Impaler is defending against the submission attempts here by Kimura.
My spies in GTi Boot Camp inform me that Kimura has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!

Impaler actively working from the bottom here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kimura wants to pass to mount but Impaler is defending the position.
Kimura trying to control from half guard but Impaler is working away.
Kimura is taking a breather. Impaler 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.
Masahiko Kimura has got the better of the ground game so far.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Masahiko Kimura hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Kimura misses with a wild body shot.
Impaler bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kimura misses with a wild body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kimura tries for a takedown but Impaler sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kimura ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Impaler moves away.
Kimura misses with a body shot.
Kimura throws a combination. Impaler tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Impaler tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kimura was well out of range. Poor timing from Impaler.

Kimura closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Impaler did well to prevent Kimura getting side control.
Kimura stalling.
Kimura is looking to take a break and control but Impaler is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Impaler looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Impaler is in trouble now - Kimura has advanced to mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Masahiko Kimura showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Impaler shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Kimura is trying to defend but Impaler finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Kimura slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Impaler postures up.
Kimura managing to control the position.

Kimura working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Impaler doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Impaler manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kimura trying to keep a closed guard but Impaler is proving a slippery customer.
Impaler wants to control from the top but Kimura keeps moving.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Impaler won't allow Kimura to sweep him here.

Kimura had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Impaler defends it easily.
Kimura is trying to keep Impaler in close.

Kimura is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Impaler defends well.
Impaler trying to control but Kimura is working from the bottom.
Impaler postures up.
Kimura looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Masahiko Kimura is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Kimura has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Impaler can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We've been hearing good reports from Impaler's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.

Kimura had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Impaler defends it easily.
Kimura is trying to control the position but Impaler postures up.
Impaler won't allow Kimura to sweep him here.

Kimura is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Impaler defends well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Impaler scoring with punches to the head and body.
Kimura looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Impaler won't allow Kimura to sweep him here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Impaler keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kimura's head.
Kimura looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Impaler lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Kimura managing to control the position.
Kimura not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Kimura is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Impaler is aware though and is defending well.
Kimura seems keen to control Impaler's posture.
Kimura trying to control the position.

Impaler avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Vlad Impaler has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kimura is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Kimura working for submissions but it's allowed Impaler to get to half guard.
Impaler slips a nice elbow through Kimura's hands, connecting with Kimura's forehead.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kimura is trying to get back to full guard.
Kimura is looking to control Impaler's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kimura avoid being mounted?
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nice strikes from Impaler there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Masahiko Kimura comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kimura has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Masahiko Kimura!
Post fight, Masahiko Kimura stared into the camera and said '(Kimi pulls out a HMMA title belt)I now declare myself the UNDISPUTED HMMA LIGHTWEIGHT Champion. If your fucking champion is going to hide from me Wilson then this is how things are going to happen. '.