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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kyle Scissors (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ishi Kiki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Scissors comes to the cage accompanied by Paper Cut - Linkin Park. Ishi Kiki told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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185 lbs
11 - 5 - 1 |
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167 lbs
13 - 9 - 1 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
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Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
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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
11 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kyle Scissors!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ishi Kiki!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Daniel Franklin and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kiki shoots and misses
and Scissors counters with a shoot takedown. Kiki fights it but they end up in guard.
Kiki looking to hit a scissor sweep but Scissors is one step ahead there.
Kiki keeping full guard, as Scissors tries to pass.
Scissors preventing the sweep.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kiki is on top in guard.
Kiki trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kiki stopping the sweep attempt from Scissors.
Kiki trying to control but Scissors is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scissors is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Scissors trying to control the position.
Kiki stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Scissors swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Scissors looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kiki stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Scissors swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Scissors is trying to keep Kiki in close.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kiki is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Kiki doesn't succeed with the takedown
so Scissors counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Kiki wants to sweep here but Scissors controlling him for the moment.
Kiki lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Scissors!
Scissors regains half guard.
Kiki trying to pass the guard but Scissors defending well.
Kiki seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scissors is defending against the submission attempts here by Kiki.
Kiki wants to control but Scissors is keeping him busy.
Kiki wants to work for an arm triangle but Scissors is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kiki wants to control but Scissors is keeping him busy.
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.
Kiki is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Scissors doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kiki.
Kiki blocks the strikes from Scissors.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Scissors makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Scissors.
Scissors can't keep his opponent in guard - Kiki advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Kiki wants to take a breather but Scissors is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kyle Scissors dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Scissors moves into the clinch.
Scissors doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Scissors misses with a body punch.
Kiki is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Scissors can't fight it off and eventually Kiki manages to take the fight to the floor. Scissors looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Kiki trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Scissors controls Kiki momentarily but Kiki frees himself.
Scissors bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kiki's guard.
Kiki trying to keep a closed guard but Scissors is proving a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kiki has his foot on Scissors's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Scissors works his way back into a safe position though.
Kiki is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kiki looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Scissors puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Kiki wants to improve his position but Scissors is controlling well.
Kiki trying to hold on to Scissors's head to control him but Scissors postures up.
Kiki is staying active underneath Scissors, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Scissors stands up from half guard.
Scissors avoids the body shot from Kiki.
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.
Kiki lands a nice shot to the body.
Kyle Scissors is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kiki stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kiki wants it to stay on the feet.
Kiki misses with a wild body shot.
Scissors throws a series of punches but Kiki moves out of range.
Scissors throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kiki.
Scissors on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kiki misses with a takedown
and Scissors counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kiki wants to get back to full guard.
Kiki is staying active underneath Scissors, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kiki is pressing down on Scissors's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Scissors passes easily into side control. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scissors misses with the ground and pound.
Kiki is trying to improve his position.
You can see the frustration on Kiki's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kiki is not content to let Scissors control the position.
Scissors working the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kiki regains half guard.
Kiki moves into full guard.
Scissors trying to control but Kiki is working from the bottom.
Scissors preventing the sweep.
Kiki is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Kiki keeping full guard, as Scissors tries to pass.
Scissors with a nice head shot there.
Kiki throws his legs up looking for a submission but Scissors uses it to pass to side control.
Kiki is looking for a sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kyle Scissors dominated that second round.
That's time! Scissors's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
Kiki decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Kiki wants to work for an arm triangle but Scissors is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Scissors tries to get to full guard but Kiki has control of the leg.
Kiki wants to pass to mount but Scissors is defending the position.
Kiki trying to control the action but Scissors is working from the bottom.
Scissors trying to control but Kiki postures up.
Kiki seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Scissors does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kiki is looking for a kimura here.
Kiki is pressing down on Scissors's thigh, looking to free his foot. Scissors is holding on for now.
Kiki takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Scissors has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kiki is working away from the top position though.
Scissors is looking to improve his position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Kiki in particular looking to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Scissors shoots in for a takedown but Kiki shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ishi Kiki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kiki throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Scissors was covering up waiting for the punch and Kiki finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Kiki pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Scissors is keeping the position for now.
Scissors manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Kiki tries to hold on but Scissors postures up.
Ishi Kiki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kiki is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Scissors in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Kyle Scissors overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Scissors prevents Kiki from getting the reversal.
A nice elbow there by Scissors.
Kiki is desperately trying to improve his position but Scissors has a good base and remains in mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scissors wants to control the pace but Kiki is squirming around nicely.
Scissors dominating with strikes here.
Kiki keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Scissors with good strikes from the mount here!
Kyle Scissors is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kiki is in all sorts of trouble here.
Scissors working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Kyle Scissors.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Scissors, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kyle Scissors!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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