PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jun Kimura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sudaf Mendal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Kimura
vs
Mendal

175 cm
22
167 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

175 cm
19
160 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Prefers ground

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Intelligent

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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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jun Kimura!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Sudaf Mendal!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Ren Mimura.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Kimura scores a takedown into full mount!
Kimura moves to back control.
Kimura slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Mendal trying to control the position but Kimura manages to sink in the hooks.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Kimura is working hard for the rear naked choke here.

Kimura is looking for the choke from the back position but Mendal is controlling his hands well.

Kimura tightening his grip on Mendal, looking for the choke.

Kimura is looking for the choke from the back position but Mendal is controlling his hands well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mendal is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Mendal trying to control but not successfully.
I really don't envy Mendal right now.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.

Mendal is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
I really don't envy Mendal right now.
Kimura just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.

Mendal is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Kimura gets his way!
Mendal wants to control his opponent's hands but Kimura gets his hands free.
Kimura keeps control of the position as Mendal tries to break free.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Mendal is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Kimura gets his way!

Kimura looking for the choke but no joy.
Kimura is breathing heavily.
Kimura controls the position.
Kimura seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Mendal for as long as he can get away with.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Kimura has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Excellent takedown into side control there by Kimura.
Mendal is trying to escape the position but Kimura is controlling the position.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Jun Kimura just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Mendal misses with a takedown attempt

and Kimura counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

Kimura seems to be looking for submissions.
Kimura trying to control the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mendal is trying to get back to full guard.

Kimura is working for a kimura but Mendal is defending it quite comfortably.
Mendal trying to control from the bottom.
Kimura sitting and controlling from the half guard.

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

That's two 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.
Mendal is trying to control but can't.
Kimura not doing much here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mendal has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kimura is working away from the top position though.
Kimura content to control rather than advance.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Jun Kimura just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.

Kimura scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Kimura is figuring out what he wants to do next.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kimura is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Mendal!
Kimura controlling from the full mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jun Kimura dominated that second round.
That's time! Kimura's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Mendal with a lazy takedown attempt

and Kimura counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Kimura trying to advance position but Mendal counters by regaining guard.
Kimura looking to pass the guard.
Kimura controls from within his opponent's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kimura won't allow Mendal to sweep him here.
Mendal can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kimura controls the pace.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Jun Kimura just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.

Kimura shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Mendal's 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.

Kimura drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Mendal manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Kimura has Mendal in his guard.
Sudaf Mendal has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kimura keeping moving, preventing Mendal from controlling successfully.
Kimura has Mendal pulled in close to control his posture.
Mendal must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kimura wants to sweep but no luck.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kimura controlling Mendal's posture.
Mendal pushes down on Kimura's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Kimura is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kimura is working hard here to advance position.
Kimura gets full guard.

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 looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kimura pulls Mendal in close to prevent any damage.
Mendal trying to control but Kimura is working from the bottom.
Mendal being controlled here momentarily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jun Kimura showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kimura 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jun Kimura!