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ADWGC 9 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Rickson Kimura (ranked 8705 p4p, 466 weight class) and John Eugemia (ranked 7535 p4p, 450 weight class). Rickson Kimura had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 9 losses; Rickson Kimura! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; John Eugemia!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Trevor Gratis and William Peck.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Kimura fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Eugemia avoids it really well and circles away.
Eugemia tries to keep at a distance but Kimura has taken the fight into the clinch.
Eugemia drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Eugemia drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kimura gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Kimura is looking for a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eugemia has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kimura avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Rickson Kimura has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Eugemia.
Eugemia has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kimura is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Eugemia gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kimura (0) vs (2) Eugemia
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eugemia prevents Kimura from improving his position.
Kimura looking for submissions off his back.
Eugemia tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kimura knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kimura is not content to let Eugemia control the position.
Well, if Eugemia 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.
Kimura controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kimura looking for submissions off his back.
Eugemia perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Kimura has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Eugemia is working away from the top position though.
We've been hearing good reports from Kimura'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.
Eugemia wants to take a breather but Kimura is having none of it.
Eugemia tries to pass to full mount but Kimura defends it.
Kimura is staying active underneath Eugemia, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kimura wants to control but Eugemia is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kimura tries to roll over but Eugemia keeps him under control.
Eugemia with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eugemia's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Eugemia wants to pass the guard but Kimura is defending well.
Eugemia stalling away here and it's allowed Kimura to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Kimura has his hands on Eugemia's head, controlling the position.
Kimura 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: Kimura (2) vs (2) Eugemia
Kimura wants to control but Eugemia is keeping him busy.
Eugemia wants to control but Kimura is keeping busy.
Kimura is looking for a kimura here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eugemia makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Eugemia.
Eugemia trying to control the position here.
Eugemia trying to keep a closed guard but Kimura is proving a slippery customer.
Eugemia keeping moving, preventing Kimura from controlling successfully.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kimura tries to free his leg and advance position but Eugemia is retaining full guard.
Kimura passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Kimura (5) vs (2) Eugemia
Eugemia trying to control but Kimura flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Kimura (8) vs (2) Eugemia
Kimura is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Eugemia is defending well though. Kimura let's go of the attempt for now.
Eugemia showing good submission defense here.
Eugemia wants to control his opponent's hands but Kimura gets his hands free.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
I really don't envy Eugemia right now.
Kimura is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Eugemia is defending well though. Kimura let's go of the attempt for now.
Kimura is looking for the choke from the back position but Eugemia is controlling his hands well.
Eugemia defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Kimura's arms.
Kimura working for the choke.
Kimura is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Eugemia is defending well though. Kimura let's go of the attempt for now.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Eugemia tries to escape the position.
Eugemia fending off the submission attempt from Kimura.
Eugemia tries to break free.
Kimura has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Kimura working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Eugemia trying to control the position but Kimura manages to sink in the hooks.
Eugemia preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Kimura.
Eugemia trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Eugemia is trying to break free.
Kimura is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Eugemia taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Kimura.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rickson Kimura!
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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