PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joseph Raworth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Franek Kimono (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Franek Kimono acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Raworth
vs
Kimono

186 cm
25
265 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

195 cm
25
260 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
KO power

Good takedowns
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Joseph Raworth!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Franek Kimono!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Andrew Berry and Daniel Bishop.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kimono defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Raworth.

Kimono drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Raworth keeping full guard, as Kimono tries to pass.

Kimono got a little sloppy there for a moment and Raworth has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kimono has managed to get both his arms back between Raworth's legs - danger averted.
Kimono wants to pass the guard but Raworth is keeping the position.

Raworth has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kimono can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raworth striking from the bottom here.
Kimono trying to control but Raworth is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Raworth seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Raworth is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

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

Raworth has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kimono can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Raworth has an active guard here but Kimono has managed to pass into half guard.
Raworth could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.

That's two 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.

Raworth is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kimono pulls his head out easily.
Raworth tries to roll over but Kimono keeps him under control.
Kimono is keen to just control but Raworth is a slippery customer.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Raworth tries to roll over but Kimono keeps him under control.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Kimono throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kimono wants to advance to full mount but Raworth doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kimono wanted to stand there but Raworth had control of the position.
Raworth working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kimono.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

Kimono changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Raworth looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Raworth taking punishment in the form of punches.
The ground and pound from Kimono seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Kimono has control of an arm but Raworth manages to advance to Kimono's back!

Kimono showing good submission defense here.

Kimono defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kimono wants to pass the guard but Raworth is keeping the position.

Raworth working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kimono doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kimono manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Raworth had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kimono defends it easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Raworth is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Franek Kimono dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Raworth misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Raworth swings for the body but Kimono moves out of range.
Raworth will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kimono throws a fast counter high kick but Raworth manages to duck under it in time.
A clash of legs there as Raworth blocks the low kick.
Raworth wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Kimono displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Raworth.
And Kimono tries to counter it with a takedown but Raworth pushes his down on his head and steps out.

Kimono shoots in and gets a takedown into Raworth's guard.
Kimono is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raworth is trying to hold Kimono in close to prevent damage but Kimono has managed to pass into half guard.
Raworth wants to improve his position but Kimono is controlling well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Raworth is refusing to be controlled, as Kimono sits in half guard.
Kimono with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Raworth wants to control but Kimono is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Raworth is looking to improve his position.
Kimono has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The fighters are battling for position here. Raworth manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Raworth keeping moving, preventing Kimono from controlling successfully.

Kimono avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Kimono slips nicely into half guard.
Kimono blocks the strikes from Raworth.
Kimono throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

Raworth actively working from the bottom here.
Kimono is looking to take a break and control but Raworth is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kimono is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kimono thows a huge punch but Raworth dodges it nicely.
Kimono is trying to control. Raworth wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

Kimono closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Raworth to the mat! Raworth manages to get full guard.
Raworth wants to control the position but Kimono says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Kimono not landing any meaningful shots this time.

Raworth looking for subs from the bottom but Kimono mounts him!
Kimono trying to control but Raworth is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Raworth tries to control the position but Kimono now has his back.
Kimono not allowing Raworth to control his hands.
Franek Kimono has got the better of the ground game so far.
Raworth tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Raworth really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Kimono controlling the position easily from mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Raworth is trying to escape the mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Franek Kimono showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Raworth keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

Kimono closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Raworth to the mat! Raworth manages to get full guard.
Raworth has control of Kimono's left arm, preventing Kimono from doing any damage.
Kimono trying to control but Raworth is working from the bottom.

Raworth is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kimono trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kimono wants to control from the top but Raworth keeps moving.
Kimono stays in close to Raworth's body and controls the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Raworth is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Raworth is trying to hold Kimono in close to prevent damage but Kimono has managed to pass into half guard.
Kimono passes to full mount!
Raworth is trying to escape the mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kimono trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Raworth is trying to reverse the position but instead Kimono has taken his back - oops!

Raworth defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Kimono's arms.
Raworth is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Raworth trying to control the hands but Kimono won't let him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Raworth preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Kimono.
Raworth is in bad spot here.

Kimono is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Raworth has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Kimono tries to keep control of the position but Raworth is staying busy.
Well, with Kimono on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Raworth is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Kimono has the hooks in. Raworth is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Raworth trying to control the hands but Kimono breaks the grip.
Raworth is really stuck here.
Raworth covering up well and avoiding damage.
Raworth can't escape the position.
Kimono tries to get the hooks in deep but Raworth pushed the leg off.

Kimono patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
I really don't envy Raworth right now.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.

And that's the end of the fight!
Franek Kimono comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kimono 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Franek Kimono!