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TWGC 23 (185lbs, D1): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Gustav Grimwald (ranked 4212 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fernando Diaz (ranked 16236 p4p, 0 weight class). Grimwald comes to the cage accompanied by NoMeansNo - Mr. In Between. Diaz comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Boombastic (Mr Lover Lover) by Shaggy kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Gustav Grimwald! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Fernando Diaz!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Gwen Towbar and Stewart Dunkirk.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Diaz moves into range and clinches up with Grimwald.
Diaz prevents a takedown attempt there.
Grimwald wants a takedown but no success here.
Grimwald drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Diaz gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gustav Grimwald. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Grimwald has Diaz pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Diaz manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Diaz gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Grimwald.
Grimwald drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Diaz gets control of Grimwald's arms and successfully pulls guard. Diaz will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Grimwald gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Grimwald controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grimwald is fighting to break Diaz's control of his arms but Diaz is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Diaz's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Grimwald is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Diaz wants to sweep but no luck.
Grimwald pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Diaz is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grimwald stopping the sweep attempt from Diaz.
Grimwald controls from within his opponent's guard.
Grimwald trying to control the position from guard on top but Diaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diaz is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Grimwald seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Diaz is trying to keep Grimwald in close.
Grimwald looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Diaz working for a triangle but Grimwald defends it easily.
Grimwald postures up.
Grimwald trying to control the position from guard on top but Diaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Grimwald trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diaz wants to sweep here but Grimwald controlling him for the moment.
Diaz throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Grimwald sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Grimwald wants to control from the top but Diaz keeps moving.
Diaz pulls Grimwald in close to prevent any damage.
Grimwald trying to control the position from guard on top but Diaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Grimwald 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.
Grimwald stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Diaz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Diaz working for a triangle but Grimwald defends it easily.
Diaz not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Grimwald trying to control but Diaz is working from the bottom.
Diaz pulls Grimwald in to control the position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Grimwald stopping the sweep attempt from Diaz.
Grimwald stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Diaz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Diaz wants to control the position but Grimwald says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Diaz is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Grimwald pulls his head out easily.
Grimwald is looking for a kimura but Diaz is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Grimwald to get the leverage.
Diaz tries to roll over but Grimwald keeps him under control.
Grimwald stalling.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Diaz trying to control from the bottom.
Grimwald trying to mount his opponent but Diaz defends it.
Diaz tries to roll over but Grimwald keeps him under control.
Grimwald is trying to control the action in half guard but Diaz is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Diaz regains full guard. Nicely done.
Grimwald postures up.
Grimwald is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Diaz wants to sweep here but Grimwald controlling him for the moment.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Diaz seems keen to control Grimwald's posture.
Diaz working a defensive guard here.
Grimwald pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Diaz is keeping the position for now.
Diaz keeping moving, preventing Grimwald from controlling successfully.
Grimwald showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Grimwald is looking to advance position but Diaz has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Grimwald (0) vs (4) Diaz
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Diaz tries to control but Grimwald wriggling away.
Grimwald is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Grimwald gets back to half guard.
Grimwald is trying to get back to full guard.
Grimwald is working hard here to advance position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Grimwald keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Diaz is working for a submission of some sort.
Diaz is trying to work for a kimura but Grimwald is defending well.
Diaz is looking to stall here but Grimwald recovers full guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Grimwald managing to control the position.
Grimwald continues to stall.
Diaz trying to control the position from guard on top but Grimwald is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Grimwald working a defensive guard here.
Grimwald keeping moving, preventing Diaz from controlling successfully.
Grimwald wants to sweep but no luck.
Grimwald looking to control.
Diaz sitting in guard here, content to control.
Diaz wants to pass the guard but Grimwald is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Grimwald is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Diaz engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Grimwald seems keen to control Diaz's posture.
Diaz wants to pass the guard but Grimwald is keeping the position.
Diaz wants to control from the top but Grimwald keeps moving.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Diaz advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Grimwald (0) vs (7) Diaz
Grimwald tries to buck Diaz off but Diaz is having none of it.
Diaz taking a breather here.
Grimwald is looking for a sweep.
Grimwald manages to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Diaz is stalling here. Grimwald is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Diaz seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Grimwald has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Grimwald (4) vs (7) Diaz
Grimwald tries to advance to mount but can't.
And that's the end of the fight!
Diaz wins on points by 7 to 4.
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Fernando Diaz made sure he mentioned KAISER, along with how happy he was to win his fight. |
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Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Thatcher Halverson (ranked 2263 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrey Eremeev (ranked 3924 p4p, 0 weight class). Halverson kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Enter Sandman. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Thatcher Halverson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Andrey Eremeev!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Chris Downing and George Francis.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
No luck for Eremeev with that takedown attempt.
Eremeev drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Halverson (0) vs (4) Eremeev
Eremeev tries to advance to mount but can't.
Eremeev controls the position.
Halverson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Halverson is trying to control Eremeev's posture but Eremeev avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halverson regains half guard.
Halverson tries to roll over but Eremeev keeps him under control.
Eremeev takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eremeev prevents Halverson from improving his position.
Eremeev is trying to control. Halverson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Eremeev controlling the action here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Halverson tries to roll over but Eremeev keeps him under control.
Eremeev is taking a breather. Halverson 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.
Halverson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eremeev perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Halverson works his way to full guard. Good work.
Halverson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Eremeev is one step ahead there.
Eremeev has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Skulls house of pain. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Halverson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Halverson (2) vs (4) Eremeev
Halverson trying to pass the guard but Eremeev defending well.
Eremeev tries to roll over but Halverson keeps him under control.
Halverson controlling the action here.
Halverson wants to free his trapped foot but Eremeev is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eremeev is staying active underneath Halverson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Eremeev is looking to improve his position.
Halverson uses his free foot to push down on Eremeev's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Eremeev. Score +3 for passing guard: Halverson (5) vs (4) Eremeev
Eremeev stops Halverson from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Eremeev is trying desperately to improve position.
Halverson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Eremeev sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Halverson controlling the action here.
Eremeev is looking to control Halverson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Eremeev avoid being mounted?
Eremeev actively working from the bottom here.
Halverson stalling away here and it's allowed Eremeev to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Halverson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Eremeev swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Eremeev has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Halverson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Halverson is pushing down on Eremeev's leg trying to pass to half guard. Eremeev is fighting to maintain full guard but Halverson has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Eremeev trying to hold on to Halverson's head to control him but Halverson postures up.
Halverson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Eremeev keeps working.
Halverson is pressing down on Eremeev's thigh, looking to free his foot. Eremeev is holding on for now.
Eremeev is staying active underneath Halverson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Eremeev makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Eremeev.
Eremeev looking to control.
Halverson passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Halverson (8) vs (4) Eremeev
Eremeev is trying to control Halverson's posture but Halverson avoids it.
Halverson trying to control the position but Eremeev is working away.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Eremeev is looking for a sweep.
Halverson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
We've been hearing good reports from Halverson'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.
Eremeev regains half guard.
Eremeev trying to hold on to Halverson's head to control him but Halverson postures up.
Halverson moves into full mount! Eremeev won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Halverson (11) vs (4) Eremeev
Halverson fails to advance to Eremeev's back.
Eremeev is looking to get to half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Eremeev is controlling an arm, preventing Halverson from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Eremeev is working to get back to half guard.
Eremeev prevents Halverson from taking his back.
Halverson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Eremeev is looking to escape.
Halverson takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Halverson (14) vs (4) Eremeev
Eremeev is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Halverson is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Eremeev defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Halverson wants to control but Eremeev is keeping busy.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Eremeev manages to reverse the position and now he's in Halverson's guard. Nice work there by Eremeev.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Halverson (14) vs (6) Eremeev
Halverson keeping moving, preventing Eremeev from controlling successfully.
Halverson 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.
Eremeev passes Halverson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Halverson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Halverson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Eremeev's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Halverson (16) vs (6) Eremeev
Eremeev is trying to control the position but Halverson postures up.
Eremeev keeping moving, preventing Halverson from controlling successfully.
Eremeev is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Halverson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Eremeev has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Halverson has managed to get both his arms back between Eremeev's legs - danger averted.
Halverson trying to control but Eremeev is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Halverson advances to half guard.
Halverson is trying to control. Eremeev wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Eremeev won't allow Halverson to pass to mount.
Halverson prevents Eremeev from improving his position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Halverson moves into full mount! Eremeev won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Halverson (19) vs (6) Eremeev
Halverson is trying to take his opponent's back.
Halverson looking to control and managing it successfully.
Eremeev is wriggling around trying to escape.
Eremeev manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Halverson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Eremeev is looking to control Halverson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Eremeev avoid being mounted?
Halverson maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Eremeev could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Halverson has cracked it and Eremeev is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Halverson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Thatcher Halverson!
Thatcher Halverson took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'I'M THE BEST. The greatest fighter on the planet.'. |
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Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Bob Backlund (ranked 11342 p4p, 0 weight class) and Percy Schmeiser (ranked 3262 p4p, 0 weight class). Schmeiser has chosen David vs Monsanto as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 8 losses; Bob Backlund! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 6 losses; Percy Schmeiser!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Robert Twigg and Alan Glass.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Schmeiser gets caught flat footed, as Backlund shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Backlund (2) vs (0) Schmeiser
Schmeiser looking to hit a scissor sweep but Backlund is one step ahead there.
Schmeiser looking to control.
Backlund will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Schmeiser has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Backlund has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Backlund (5) vs (0) Schmeiser
Schmeiser manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Backlund is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Schmeiser has managed to free his arm - good work.
Schmeiser wants to improve his position but Backlund is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Backlund seems to be working for a kimura but Schmeiser defends the submission attempt.
Schmeiser actively working from the bottom here.
Backlund has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Schmeiser is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Backlund's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Backlund's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Backlund (5) vs (4) Schmeiser
Backlund is really stuck here.
Backlund staying busy and making it hard for Schmeiser to control.
Backlund showing good submission defense here.
Schmeiser is trying to stick to Backlund's back but Backlund is turning into Schmeiser. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Schmeiser's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Backlund. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Backlund (7) vs (4) Schmeiser
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Backlund controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Schmeiser tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Schmeiser looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Schmeiser is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Backlund (7) vs (6) Schmeiser
Schmeiser trying to control but Backlund is working from the bottom.
Backlund is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Schmeiser rolls with it to try and escape but Backlund cranks on the arm and Schmeiser is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bob Backlund!
After the fight, Bob Backlund was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Rickson Kimura (ranked 9261 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricardo Gracie (ranked 1976 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 5 losses; Rickson Kimura! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Ricardo Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Gwen Towbar and George Francis.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Gracie shoots in but no luck this time.
Gracie moves into the clinch successfully.
Gracie is trying to pull guard but Kimura turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Kimura wants to take the fight to the mat but Gracie manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Kimura is trying to drag Gracie to the mat but Gracie just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Gracie drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rickson Kimura has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricardo Gracie.
Gracie looking for a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kimura is looking for a takedown.
Gracie gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kimura.
Gracie manages to pull guard.
Kimura trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie has an active guard here but Kimura has managed to pass into half guard.
Gracie is looking for a sweep. Kimura is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kimura is thwarting Gracie's attempts to control the position.
Kimura wants to pass the guard but Gracie is defending well.
Kimura has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Kimura is working for a kimura but Gracie is defending it quite comfortably.
Gracie looking for submissions off his back.
Gracie is defending against the submission attempts here by Kimura.
Kimura wants to take a breather but Gracie is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie regains full guard. Nicely done.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Kimura from controlling successfully.
Gracie is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kimura is aware though and is defending well.
Gracie trying to keep a closed guard but Kimura is proving a slippery customer.
Gracie is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gracie isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Kimura stacks Gracie on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Kimura! Score +3 for passing guard: Kimura (3) vs (0) Gracie
Kimura trying to control the position but Gracie is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie tries to bench press Kimura off him but Kimura keeps the position.
Gracie prevents Kimura from improving position.
Kimura wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Gracie, who protects the arm well.
Gracie is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kimura trying to control the position but Gracie is working away.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kimura tries for a kimura but Gracie is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kimura working away.
Gracie felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Kimura is trying to get an arm triangle but Gracie is defending well.
Gracie is looking to reverse the position.
Gracie is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Kimura off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kimura (3) vs (4) Gracie
Kimura tries to roll but Gracie sticks to his back.
Gracie goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Kimura escapes and is now in half guard on top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kimura (5) vs (4) Gracie
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kimura works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kimura (8) vs (4) Gracie
Kimura working away.
Gracie is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Kimura off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kimura (8) vs (8) Gracie
Kimura trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Kimura defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kimura (10) vs (8) Gracie
Kimura pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gracie is keeping the position for now.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Gracie looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Kimura from controlling successfully.
Gracie keeping full guard, as Kimura tries to pass.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Gracie has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Kimura is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Gracie. Score +3 for passing guard: Kimura (13) vs (8) Gracie
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie struggling a bit here.
Kimura looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Kimura tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kimura has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Kimura tries for a kimura but Gracie is defending well.
Kimura is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Gracie has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Gracie tries to buck Kimura off but Kimura is having none of it.
Kimura working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Kimura tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Gracie manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kimura (13) vs (10) Gracie
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Gracie trying to advance position but Kimura counters by regaining guard.
Kimura has his foot on Gracie's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gracie works his way back into a safe position though.
Gracie trying to control but Kimura is working from the bottom.
Gracie won't allow Kimura to sweep him here.
Gracie tries to free his leg and advance position but Kimura is retaining full guard.
Kimura keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
Kimura not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kimura looking for a sweep. Not yet Kimura, not yet.
Kimura is looking to sweep but instead, Gracie has passed into half guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Gracie trying to control from Kimura's half guard. Kimura has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Gracie preventing the sweep.
Kimura is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kimura controlling Gracie's posture.
Kimura wants to sweep here but Gracie controlling him for the moment.
Kimura is working hard here to advance position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Kimura is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gracie stands and throws Kimura's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kimura (13) vs (13) Gracie
Kimura wants to control but Gracie postures up.
Gracie tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
You can see the frustration on Kimura's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Gracie has control of an arm but Kimura manages to advance to Gracie's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kimura (17) vs (13) Gracie
Kimura is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Gracie is defending well though. Kimura let's go of the attempt for now.
Gracie is really stuck here.
Gracie preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Kimura.
Gracie trying to control the hands but Kimura breaks the grip.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Kimura has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Gracie has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Gracie trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Gracie preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Kimura.
Gracie just trying to survive but Kimura is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Kimura working for a choke but Gracie is defending well.
Kimura trying to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kimura takes the fight on points by 17 to 13.
Rickson Kimura seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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