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SSG 169 Gerbandi vs Kimura PBP Commentary |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 12 losses; Glen Barnes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Georges Pierre!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Mauricio Rocha and Thiago Cunha.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Barnes looks for a takedown but Pierre sprawls well.#TD2#
Pierre shoots in and bounces Barnes off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Barnes (0) vs (2) Pierre#SUB#
Barnes working for a triangle but Pierre defends it easily.
Pierre passes Barnes's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Pierre seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Barnes is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Georges Pierre! |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 5 losses; Leenart Kuningas! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Jim Marston!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Leandro Rodrigues and Daniel Cesar.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Marston moves into the clinch successfully.
Marston looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kuningas is trying to drag Marston to the mat but Marston just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#TD2#
Marston is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Kuningas can't fight it off and eventually Marston manages to take the fight to the floor. Kuningas looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kuningas (0) vs (2) Marston
Marston controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Marston sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kuningas's guard.
Kuningas wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marston seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T1#
Kuningas gets full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marston is fighting to break Kuningas's control of his arms but Kuningas is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Kuningas working a defensive guard here.
#SUB#
Kuningas has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Marston 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 Kuningas. Score +3 for passing guard: Kuningas (0) vs (5) Marston
Kuningas tries to improve position but can't. #T2#
Marston advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Kuningas (0) vs (7) Marston
Marston is looking to work his way around to Kuningas's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Kuningas tries to hold on but Marston pushes him away.
Kuningas is trying desperately to improve position.
Marston content just to control the position here.
Marston is trying to control here but Kuningas has managed to regain half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Kuningas wants to get back to full guard but Marston has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kuningas (0) vs (10) Marston
Kuningas gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Kuningas tries to get to full guard but Marston has control of the leg.
Marston is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Kuningas wants to get back to full guard.#T4#
Marston is looking to advance position but Kuningas won't allow it.
Kuningas is looking to get back to full guard here but Marston has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Kuningas (0) vs (13) Marston
Marston tries to move into full mount but can't pass Kuningas's legs.
Marston taking a breather here.
Kuningas is looking to regain half guard here but Marston keeps moving and retains side control. #T5#
Marston tries to advance to mount but Kuningas denies him.
Marston working away.
Kuningas is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Marston is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Kuningas (0) vs (15) Marston
Kuningas wants to control but Marston is having none of it.
Marston wants to control the pace but Kuningas is squirming around nicely. #T6#
Kuningas tries to hold on but Marston pushes him away.
Marston controlling the pace for now.
Marston avoids the attempt from Kuningas to control.
Kuningas is controlling an arm, preventing Marston from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Marston takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T7#
Kuningas regains half guard.
Kuningas tries to get to full guard but Marston has control of the leg.
Marston slows the pace down in half guard. #T8#
Kuningas trying to control from the bottom.
Kuningas is holding on to half guard well.
Kuningas gets back to full guard.
Marston pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kuningas is keeping the position for now. #T9#
Marston stopping the sweep attempt from Kuningas.#SUB#
Kuningas is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Marston frees his head nicely. Oh but Kuningas has switched to an armbar! Marston is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Leenart Kuningas! |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 1 losses; Anderson Da Silva! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Lox Sleech!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Felipe Paraventi and Emerson Jorge.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Da Silva. #TD2#
Sleech throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Da Silva was covering up waiting for the punch and Sleech finishes the takedown easily into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Da Silva (0) vs (2) Sleech#SUB#
Da Silva is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sleech defends well.
Da Silva looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Da Silva has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sleech can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Sleech is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Sleech wants to pass the guard but Da Silva is keeping the position.#T1#
Sleech trying to control but Da Silva is working from the bottom.
Sleech stopping the sweep attempt from Da Silva.
Da Silva wants to hit a sweep here but Sleech passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Da Silva there! Score +3 for passing guard: Da Silva (0) vs (5) Sleech
Sleech avoids the attempt from Da Silva to control.
Da Silva working to try and regain half guard.
#SUB2#
Sleech looking to secure an arm triangle but Da Silva defends it well. #T2#
Sleech looking to control but Da Silva is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Da Silva keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#SUB2#
Sleech working for a guillotine from mount but Da Silva is in no mood to give up.
Da Silva 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.
Da Silva has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sleech is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sleech is trying to control the action in half guard but Da Silva is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Da Silva trying to control here.
#T3#
Da Silva keeping hold of Sleech's head, controlling as best he can.
Da Silva is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Da Silva wants to control but Sleech is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Da Silva is positioning himself well to prevent Sleech advancing to mount.
Sleech works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Da Silva (0) vs (8) Sleech
Da Silva is looking to improve his position but Sleech isn't that keen on the idea.#T4#
Sleech tries to control but Da Silva wriggling away.
Da Silva manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Sleech looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Sleech is trying to control the action in half guard but Da Silva is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Da Silva wants to improve his position but Sleech is controlling well.
Da Silva makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Da Silva.#T5#
Sleech is fighting to break Da Silva's control of his arms but Da Silva is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Da Silva tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Da Silva is trying to control the position but Sleech postures up.
Da Silva lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Da Silva (2) vs (8) Sleech
Da Silva looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Da Silva postures up.
#T6#
Sleech keeping moving, preventing Da Silva from controlling successfully.
Sleech can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Da Silva controls the pace.
Da Silva postures up.
Sleech is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Da Silva controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Sleech keeping moving, preventing Da Silva from controlling successfully.
Da Silva stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sleech swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Da Silva controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T7#
Da Silva pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sleech is keeping the position for now.
Da Silva stays in close to Sleech's body and controls the position.
Sleech wants to sweep but no luck.
Sleech is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Da Silva pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sleech is keeping the position for now.
Da Silva passes Sleech's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T8#
Sleech is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sleech is refusing to be controlled, as Da Silva sits in half guard.
Da Silva prevents Sleech from improving his position.
Sleech won't allow Da Silva to pass to mount.
Da Silva performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T9#
Da Silva wants to pass the guard but Sleech is defending well.
Da Silva keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Da Silva wants to pass the guard but Sleech is defending well. #SUB#
Da Silva is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Da Silva looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Da Silva frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Da Silva (5) vs (8) Sleech#T10#
Sleech tries to reverse the position but Da Silva maintains control.
Da Silva controlling the position easily from mount. #T11#
Da Silva moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Da Silva (8) vs (8) Sleech
Sleech prevents Da Silva from getting a body triangle.#SUB#
Da Silva patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB#
Sleech is trying to defend against the choke here but Da Silva has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Da Silva Tightens the hold and Sleech taps out furiously! Da Silva displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Anderson Da Silva!
A victorious Anderson Da Silva thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 3 losses; Holy Moly! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 5 losses; Johnny Vilmat!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Edson Gomes and Matheus Silva.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Horrible takedown attempt by Moly or perhaps it was just good defense by Vilmat, which made it look bad.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Moly is defended easily by Vilmat.
Moly dives in and grabs Vilmat's left leg, looking for a takedown. Vilmat pushes down on Moly's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Holy Moly. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Vilmat is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Moly's half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Moly (0) vs (2) Vilmat#SUB2#
Vilmat is working for a kimura but Moly is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Moly looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vilmat works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Moly (0) vs (5) Vilmat#T1#
Moly 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Vilmat is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Moly is looking for a sweep. Vilmat is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Vilmat keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB2#
Vilmat is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Moly sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Vilmat looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB2#
Vilmat is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T2##SUB2#
Vilmat looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB#
Moly looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T3##SUB2#
Vilmat is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Moly doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Vilmat. #SUB2#
Vilmat wants to work for an arm triangle but Moly is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Moly is refusing to be controlled, as Vilmat sits in half guard. #T4##SUB2#
Vilmat is looking for a kimura here.
Moly slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Vilmat is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Moly is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Moly has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Moly (2) vs (5) Vilmat
Moly won't allow Vilmat to sweep him here. #T5#
Moly tries to free his leg and advance position but Vilmat is retaining full guard.
Moly is working hard here to advance position.
Moly won't allow Vilmat to sweep him here.
Moly works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Vilmat regains full guard. Nicely done.
Moly stopping the sweep attempt from Vilmat.#SUB2#
Vilmat throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Moly escapes and throws Vilmat's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Moly (5) vs (5) Vilmat
Moly will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Vilmat sneaks back into half guard.#SUB#
Vilmat is defending against the submission attempts here by Moly.
#T6##SUB#
Moly looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Vilmat is pressing down on Moly's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T7#
Vilmat controls Moly momentarily but Moly frees himself. #SUB#
Moly drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Vilmat manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Moly has Vilmat in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Moly (5) vs (7) Vilmat
Vilmat advances to half guard.
Moly is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Vilmat seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Moly has recovered full guard. #SUB#
Moly escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Vilmat gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T8#
Vilmat trying to control but Moly is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Vilmat got a little sloppy there for a moment and Moly has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Vilmat has managed to get both his arms back between Moly's legs - danger averted.
Moly seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Vilmat trying to control the position from guard on top but Moly is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T9#
Vilmat pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Moly is keeping the position for now.
Vilmat stays in close to Moly's body and controls the position.
Moly looking to hit a scissor sweep but Vilmat is one step ahead there.
Vilmat tries to free his leg and advance position but Moly is retaining full guard. #T10#
Vilmat wants to control from the top but Moly keeps moving.
Moly looking to hit a scissor sweep but Vilmat is one step ahead there.
Vilmat pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Moly is keeping the position for now.
Vilmat works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB2#
Moly is defending against the submission attempts here by Vilmat.
Vilmat is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Moly reverses the position - he's now on top in Vilmat's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Moly (7) vs (7) Vilmat#T11#
Moly slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Moly (10) vs (7) Vilmat
Vilmat looks to move to half guard but instead Moly has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Moly (12) vs (7) Vilmat#SUB#
Moly swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Vilmat is now in Moly's guard. A big mistake from Moly there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Moly (12) vs (9) Vilmat
Vilmat trying to control but Moly is working from the bottom.
Vilmat pushing down on Moly's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T12#
Moly is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Vilmat maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Moly could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Vilmat has cracked it and Moly is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Vilmat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Johnny Vilmat! |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 1 losses; Walon Green! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 7 losses; Rafael Souza!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Matheus Silva and Edson Gomes.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Green.
Green fails to land the takedown.#TD2#
Souza shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Souza showed some decent athleticism there. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Green (0) vs (2) Souza
Souza wants to pass the guard but Green is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Souza passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Green (0) vs (5) Souza
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Souza looking to take Green's back but Green rolls and after a scramble, Green ends up on top in guard. Nice escape there from Green to escape a tricky position. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Green (2) vs (5) Souza
Green controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T1##SUB2#
Souza looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Green stopping the sweep attempt from Souza.
Green trying to control but Souza is working from the bottom.
Souza trying to keep a closed guard but Green is proving a slippery customer.
Green might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Green pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Souza is keeping the position for now.
Green wants to control from the top but Souza keeps moving. #T2#
Green wants to pass the guard but Souza is keeping the position.
Souza has his hands on Green's head, controlling the position.
Souza 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.
Souza being controlled here, momentarily. #T3#
Green stopping the sweep attempt from Souza.
Green wants to control from the top but Souza keeps moving.
Souza wants to sweep but no luck.
Green sitting in guard here, content to control.
Souza keeping moving, preventing Green from controlling successfully.
Green looking to pass the guard.
Green trying to control the position from guard on top but Souza is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Souza 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.
Green wants to control from the top but Souza keeps moving.
Green slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Souza not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Souza looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Our spies down at at Alpha Brasil inform us that Souza has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Souza keeping moving, preventing Green from controlling successfully.
Green stopping the sweep attempt from Souza.
Souza keeping full guard, as Green tries to pass. #T5#
Green trying to control but Souza is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Souza is looking for a triangle here but Green uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Green (5) vs (5) Souza
You can see the frustration on Souza's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Souza is looking to reverse the position.
Green trying to control the position but Souza is working away. #SUB#
Green looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T6#
Green working away.
Green controls the position.
Green trying to control the position but Souza is working away. #SUB#
Green tries for a kimura but Souza is defending well.
Green trying to control the action but Souza is working from the bottom.
Souza is looking to regain half guard here but Green keeps moving and retains side control. #T7#
You can see the frustration on Souza's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Souza seems a little lost for a moment, as Green dominates the positioning.
Green tries to advance to mount but can't.
Green taking a breather here.
Souza stops Green from passing to mount.
You can see the frustration on Souza's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Green advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Green (7) vs (5) Souza#T8#
Green prevents Souza from getting the reversal.
Green controlling the pace for now.
Souza wants to hold on but Green pushes him away.
Souza is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Green is staying active.
Green takes Souza's back. Score +3 for taking back: Green (10) vs (5) Souza#SUB#
Green is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Souza taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Green.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Walon Green!
Walon Green 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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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Shinayaka Totemo ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Gordon Jones!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Paulo Santos and Seu Braga.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Jones misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Totemo misses with a takedown #TD2#
and Jones counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Totemo ! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Totemo (0) vs (4) Jones
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Jones trying to control the action but Totemo is working from the bottom.
Totemo is trying to get back to half guard.
Totemo regains half guard.#SUB#
Totemo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jones pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Jones is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Totemo sees it coming and defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones trying to mount his opponent but Totemo defends it.
Totemo is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Canucks Combat Club that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Jones is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Totemo doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Jones.
Jones is keen to just control but Totemo is a slippery customer.#T1##SUB#
Totemo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jones pulls his head out easily.
Totemo is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Totemo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Jones looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Jones uses his free foot to push down on Totemo 's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Totemo . Score +3 for passing guard: Totemo (0) vs (7) Jones
Jones can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Totemo is looking to escape.
Totemo 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.#SUB#
Totemo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jones pulls his head out easily.
Jones is keen to just control but Totemo is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Totemo actively working from the bottom here.
Jones wants to control but Totemo is keeping him busy. #T2##SUB2#
Jones is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Still in half guard, Jones seems content to control.
Totemo has his hands clasped together around Jones's back. He's all about the action.#SUB#
Totemo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Totemo is trying to control but can't.
Jones looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Totemo is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Jones is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Totemo defends it well.
Jones wants to lay and pray for a moment but Totemo keeps working.
Totemo is looking for a sweep. Jones is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3#
Jones works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Totemo (0) vs (10) Jones
Totemo is trying desperately to improve position.
Totemo regains half guard.#SUB2#
Jones is looking for a kimura here.
Jones moves into full mount! Totemo won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Totemo (0) vs (13) Jones
Totemo is in all sorts of trouble here.
Totemo 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.#SUB#
Totemo looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Jones is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Totemo is looking for a sweep. Jones is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T4##SUB2#
Jones is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Totemo has managed to free his arm - good work.
Jones prevents Totemo from improving his position.
Jones is keen to just control but Totemo is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Jones is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Totemo defends it well.
Jones wants to take a breather but Totemo is having none of it.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Jones in particular looking to stall.
Totemo trying to hold on to Jones's head to control him but Jones postures up.
Jones looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Jones tries to pass the half guard into mount. Totemo knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T5##SUB#
Totemo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Totemo gets full guard.
Jones stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Totemo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Totemo looking to control.
Totemo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jones tries to free his leg and advance position but Totemo is retaining full guard.
Jones trying to control but Totemo is working from the bottom.
Totemo tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Jones is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB2#
Jones drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Jones jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Totemo keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully. #T6##SUB#
Totemo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jones defends well.
Jones wants to control from the top but Totemo keeps moving. #SUB#
Totemo is looking for a triangle but Jones pushes his legs off easily.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Totemo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jones postures up.
Jones won't allow Totemo to sweep him here.
Jones trying to control but Totemo is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Totemo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jones gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Jones looking to pass the guard. #T7#
Jones wants to control from the top but Totemo keeps moving.
Totemo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jones trying to control but Totemo is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Totemo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jones trying to control but Totemo is working from the bottom.
Jones is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#SUB#
Totemo is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Jones frees his head nicely. Oh but Totemo has switched to an armbar! Jones is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Shinayaka Totemo ! |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Robert Cap! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 6 losses; Fiddle Sticks!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Seu Braga and Thiago Cunha.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Cap pushes Sticks up against the cage in a clinch.
Cap drops down looking for an ankle pick but Sticks pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL#
Cap clinches up against the cage.#TD#
Sticks is fighting off a takedown attempt but Cap is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Sticks to the mat. Sticks regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cap (2) vs (0) Sticks
Cap is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Sticks wants to sweep here but Cap controlling him for the moment.
Sticks manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cap manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cap (2) vs (2) Sticks
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sticks stopping the sweep attempt from Cap.
Cap wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T1#
Cap is trying to control the position but Sticks postures up.
Cap looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sticks is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Sticks drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Cap manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Sticks has Cap in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cap (4) vs (2) Sticks
Cap content to stall in guard here.
Cap seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Sticks for as long as he can get away with.#T2#
Sticks looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Cap pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sticks is keeping the position for now.
Sticks being controlled here, momentarily.
Cap advances to half guard.
Sticks is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cap is trying to control. Sticks wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cap keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Cap tries to pass the half guard into mount. Sticks knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Cap prevents Sticks from improving his position.
Cap is trying to control. Sticks wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Cap prevents Sticks from improving his position.#T4##SUB2#
Sticks looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Cap looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB#
Cap is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sticks sees it coming and defends easily.
Cap wants to pass the guard but Sticks is defending well.
Cap prevents Sticks from improving his position.#T5#
Cap trying to control the action but Sticks is working from the bottom.
Cap is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Sticks is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Sticks gets full guard.
Cap 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.
Cap trying to control but Sticks is working from the bottom.
Cap stays in close to Sticks's body and controls the position. #T6#
Cap forces his way into half guard.
Cap works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Cap (7) vs (2) Sticks
Sticks is looking to improve his position but Cap isn't that keen on the idea.
Sticks keeps trying to improve his position.
Cap trying to control but Sticks is having none of it. #T7#
Sticks is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Cap wants to take Sticks's back but he can't do it this time.
Sticks is squirming around, avoiding Cap's attempts to control the action.
Cap wants to take Sticks's back here but Sticks is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Cap content just to control the position here. #T8#
Sticks is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Cap fails to advance to Sticks's back.
Cap looking to control and managing it successfully.
Sticks is desperately trying to improve his position but Cap has a good base and remains in mount.
Cap controlling from the full mount.
Sticks is squirming around, avoiding Cap's attempts to control the action. #T9#
Sticks regains half guard.
Cap trying to control the action but Sticks is working from the bottom.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Cap in particular looking to stall.
Cap has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Cap (10) vs (2) Sticks
Cap trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T10#
Sticks keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Cap fails to take his opponent's back.
Sticks is looking to improve his position but Cap isn't that keen on the idea.#SUB#
Cap looking to secure an arm triangle but Sticks defends it well.
Sticks is desperately trying to improve his position but Cap has a good base and remains in mount.
Cap trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T11#
Cap controlling his opponent.
Cap looking to control but Sticks is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Sticks really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Sticks looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Cap (13) vs (2) Sticks
Sticks is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
#T12#
Sticks tries to roll but Cap sticks to his back.
Cap trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Cap is really struggling to control Sticks but he's trying to hold on to the position.#SUB#
Cap looking for the choke but no joy. #T13#
Sticks tries to escape the position.
Cap is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Cap tries to get the hooks in deep but Sticks pushed the leg off. #T14#
Sticks rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Sticks gets back to full guard.
Cap 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.
Our spies down at at Oblivion Gate inform us that Sticks has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Cap pushes down on Sticks's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB2#
Sticks is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cap pulls his head out easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cap is controlling the pace.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cap takes the fight on points by 13 to 2. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 23 losses; Thammy Jagonoy! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Legend Debonaire!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Leandro Rodrigues and Felipe Paraventi.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Debonaire moves into the clinch.
Jagonoy is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Debonaire is trying to pull guard but Jagonoy turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Debonaire fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Debonaire is trying to pull guard but Jagonoy turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Thammy Jagonoy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Legend Debonaire.
Jagonoy is looking to take this one to the mat.#TD2#
Debonaire drags the fight down to the ground.
Debonaire not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jagonoy wants to control from the top but Debonaire keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Debonaire trying to keep a closed guard but Jagonoy is proving a slippery customer.
Debonaire keeping moving, preventing Jagonoy from controlling successfully.
Jagonoy might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T1#
Debonaire looking to control.
#SUB#
Jagonoy drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Debonaire manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Jagonoy has Debonaire in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jagonoy (0) vs (2) Debonaire#SUB2#
Debonaire drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Jagonoy manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Debonaire has Jagonoy in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jagonoy (2) vs (2) Debonaire
Jagonoy wants to control from the top but Debonaire keeps moving. #T2##SUB#
Jagonoy drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Debonaire manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Jagonoy has Debonaire in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jagonoy (2) vs (4) Debonaire
Jagonoy working a defensive guard here.
Debonaire sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Jagonoy keeping moving, preventing Debonaire from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3##SUB#
Jagonoy looking for a guillotine here but Debonaire defends easily.
Debonaire 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.
Jagonoy seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#T4#
Debonaire trying to control but Jagonoy is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Debonaire drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Jagonoy manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Debonaire has Jagonoy in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jagonoy (4) vs (4) Debonaire
Jagonoy trying to control but Debonaire is working from the bottom.
Our spies down at at Thib's Sweat Shoppe inform us that Debonaire has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#T5#
Debonaire wants to sweep but no luck.
Jagonoy trying to control but Debonaire is working from the bottom.
Jagonoy 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.
Jagonoy trying to control but Debonaire is working from the bottom.
Jagonoy trying to move into half guard but instead Debonaire has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jagonoy (4) vs (6) Debonaire
Debonaire wants to control from the top but Jagonoy keeps moving. #T6#
Jagonoy working a defensive guard but Debonaire manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Jagonoy (4) vs (9) Debonaire
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Jagonoy prevents Debonaire from moving into mount.
Jagonoy is looking for a sweep.
Jagonoy struggling a bit here.#T7#
Debonaire wants to control but Jagonoy is keeping him busy.
Jagonoy looking for a sweep but Debonaire has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Jagonoy (4) vs (11) Debonaire
Jagonoy tries to hold on but Debonaire postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T8#
Jagonoy manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Jagonoy manages to get to full guard.
Debonaire wants to pass the guard but Jagonoy is keeping the position.
Debonaire must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Debonaire slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Jagonoy (4) vs (14) Debonaire
Jagonoy prevents Debonaire from improving position. #T9#
Jagonoy is trying to improve his position.
Jagonoy can't do much from the bottom here.
Jagonoy manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jagonoy (6) vs (14) Debonaire#T10#
Jagonoy is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Jagonoy looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Jagonoy wants to control from the top but Debonaire keeps moving.
Jagonoy preventing the sweep.
Debonaire keeping full guard, as Jagonoy tries to pass.
Jagonoy stopping the sweep attempt from Debonaire.#T11#
Debonaire controls Jagonoy momentarily but Jagonoy frees himself.
Jagonoy showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB2#
Debonaire has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Jagonoy doesn't defend quickly enough and Debonaire has managed to lock this one up! Can Jagonoy escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Debonaire on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Legend Debonaire!
During a confident post fight interview, Legend Debonaire thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
The defeated Thammy Jagonoy had this to say: 'Once Again I ded Tried my Best but I Guess it's not good enough or might be it's just his body's too slippery'. |
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Co-main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 5 losses; Krister Soderberg! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 17 losses; Henri Laulhere!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Mauricio Rocha and Daniel Cesar.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Laulhere fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Soderberg to the ground. Laulhere is now in Soderberg's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Soderberg (0) vs (2) Laulhere#SUB#
Soderberg looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Soderberg is looking for a triangle but Laulhere pushes his legs off easily.
Laulhere controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB#
Laulhere got a little sloppy there for a moment and Soderberg has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Laulhere has managed to get both his arms back between Soderberg's legs - danger averted.
Laulhere sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Soderberg looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Soderberg escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Laulhere gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Laulhere stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Soderberg swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Soderberg is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Laulhere is aware though and is defending well.
Laulhere works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Soderberg is trying to control but can't.
Laulhere sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB#
Soderberg looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Laulhere pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Soderberg (0) vs (5) Laulhere#T2#
Soderberg regains half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Laulhere in particular looking to stall.#SUB#
Soderberg looking for submissions off his back.
Laulhere passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Soderberg (0) vs (8) Laulhere
Laulhere tries to control but Soderberg wriggling away.
Laulhere looking to control and managing it successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Soderberg tries to reverse the position but Laulhere maintains control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Laulhere takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Soderberg tries to lock up and control but Laulhere gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Laulhere is looking to work his way around to Soderberg's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Laulhere content just to control the position here.
Soderberg has given up his back here. Will Laulhere look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Soderberg (0) vs (11) Laulhere
Laulhere is hanging on to Soderberg's back as he tries to escape.
Laulhere trying to control.
Laulhere controlling from the back.#T4#
Soderberg tries to roll but Laulhere sticks to his back.
Soderberg is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Laulhere.
#SUB2#
Laulhere has got one arm under Soderberg's chin. This could be trouble... Soderberg trying to control the other hand but Laulhere gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Soderberg has tapped out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Henri Laulhere! |
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Main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 12 losses; Dani Gerbandi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 8 losses; Daijiro Kimura!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Seu Braga and Emerson Jorge.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Gerbandi shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Kimura napping and manages to drive through into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Gerbandi (4) vs (0) Kimura
Gerbandi controls the position.
Kimura struggling a bit here.
Gerbandi laying and praying for a moment but Kimura takes advantage and regains half guard.
Well, if Gerbandi is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Kimura trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kimura is looking for a sweep. Gerbandi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kimura wants to control but Gerbandi is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Gerbandi wants to control but Kimura is keeping him busy.
Gerbandi tries to pass to full mount but Kimura defends it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Gerbandi is trying to work for a kimura but Kimura is defending well.
Kimura tries to get to full guard but Gerbandi has control of the leg. #T2#
Gerbandi trying to control the action but Kimura is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Gerbandi is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Kimura wants to control but Gerbandi is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Gerbandi moves into full mount! Kimura won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Gerbandi (7) vs (0) Kimura
Kimura tries to hold on but Gerbandi pushes him away.
Gerbandi can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kimura is looking to escape.
Kimura is looking to get to half guard.#T3##SUB#
Gerbandi goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Kimura turns into him and now he's in Gerbandi's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gerbandi (7) vs (2) Kimura
Gerbandi looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Gerbandi is trying to keep Kimura in close.
Kimura is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Gerbandi is trying to control the position but Kimura postures up. #T4##SUB#
Gerbandi is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gerbandi controls Kimura momentarily but Kimura frees himself.
Kimura trying to move into half guard but instead Gerbandi has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gerbandi (9) vs (2) Kimura
Gerbandi wants to control from the top but Kimura keeps moving. #SUB2#
Kimura had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gerbandi defends it easily.#SUB#
Gerbandi is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Kimura is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T5##SUB2#
Kimura is looking for a triangle but Gerbandi pushes his legs off easily.
Gerbandi trying to control but Kimura is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Kimura had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gerbandi defends it easily.
Gerbandi passes into half guard.
Gerbandi is pressing down on Kimura's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kimura is holding on for now. #T6#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Gerbandi in particular looking to stall.
Kimura makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kimura.#SUB2#
Kimura looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gerbandi looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Kimura is looking for a triangle but Gerbandi pushes his legs off easily.
Gerbandi stopping the sweep attempt from Kimura.#T7##SUB2#
Kimura has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gerbandi can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gerbandi's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Gerbandi has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Kimura working for a triangle but Gerbandi defends it easily.
Kimura keeping moving, preventing Gerbandi from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Gerbandi avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gerbandi looking to sit in guard and control but Kimura gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gerbandi (9) vs (4) Kimura#T8#
Kimura wants to control from the top but Gerbandi keeps moving.
Kimura preventing the sweep.
Gerbandi pulls Kimura in to control the position. #SUB#
Gerbandi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Gerbandi looking to control but Kimura passes into half guard.
#SUB2#
Kimura seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Gerbandi is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Daijiro Kimura! |
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