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OC! Grappling 8 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Rickson Kimura (ranked 9094 p4p, 593 weight class) and Rodney Holzken (ranked 16536 p4p, 609 weight class). Holzken has chosen Justin Bieber ft. Ariana Grande - Let Me Think Bout You as his entrance music. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 6 losses; Rickson Kimura! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 6 losses; Rodney Holzken!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Glass and Colin Fotheringham.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Kimura clinches with his opponent.
Holzken jumps into guard, dragging Kimura to the mat.
Kimura wants to pass the guard but Holzken is keeping the position.
Holzken is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kimura defends well.
Holzken working a defensive guard here.
Kimura engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holzken seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Holzken is trying to control the position but Kimura postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kimura wants to control from the top but Holzken keeps moving.
Kimura preventing the sweep.
Kimura controlling from the top position.
Holzken throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kimura tries to free his leg and advance position but Holzken is retaining full guard.
Kimura slips nicely into half guard.
Holzken is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kimura pulls his head out easily.
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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kimura seems to be working for a kimura but Holzken defends the submission attempt.
Holzken is not content to let Kimura control the position.
Holzken tries to roll over but Kimura keeps him under control.
Holzken makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Holzken.
Holzken controls Kimura momentarily but Kimura frees himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kimura engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Holzken is pulling down on Kimura's head to control his posture.
Holzken keeping moving, preventing Kimura from controlling successfully.
Holzken is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Holzken wants to sweep but no luck.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holzken keeping moving, preventing Kimura from controlling successfully.
Kimura advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Kimura (3) vs (0) Holzken
Kimura wants to lay and pray for a moment but Holzken keeps working.
Holzken is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Holzken wants to control but Kimura postures up.
Holzken regains half guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Kimura is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Holzken is just riding it out for now. Kimura eventually gives up the hold.
Kimura seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Holzken is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Rickson Kimura!
Our winner, Rickson Kimura, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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