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Event:
SUPREME 15
Date: Mar 02, 2024 |
#R1#
Panda stuffs the takedown.#TD#
Kimura changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Panda looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Panda has one of Kimura's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.#SUB#
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! #SUB#
Kimura tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Panda is not content to let Kimura control the position.
Panda can't do much from the bottom here. #T1#
Panda is not content to let Kimura control the position.
Panda struggling a bit here.
Panda prevents Kimura from moving into mount.
Kimura looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Panda can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
Kimura working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Kimura is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Panda is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
You can see the frustration on Panda's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
Kimura is trying to get an arm triangle but Panda is defending well. #SUB#
Kimura working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Kimura is trying to get an arm triangle but Panda is defending well. #T3#
Kimura tries to advance position but instead Panda slips a leg back in to half guard. #SUB#
Kimura 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.
Kimura stalling away here and it's allowed Panda to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Kimura trying to control but Panda is working from the bottom. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Panda is controlling Kimura's posture.
Kimura stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Panda swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Kimura is looking to pass into half guard but Panda pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Panda is in guard.#REVB#
Kimura being controlled here, momentarily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Kimura has his foot on Panda's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Panda works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Kimura is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Masahiko Kimura dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Kimura closes this distance looking for a takedown but Panda circles away.
Panda wants to counter the offense by Kimura and move into the clinch position.
Masahiko Kimura seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Panda defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kimura.
Kimura fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Panda avoids it really well and circles away.
Panda wants to counter the offense by Kimura and move into the clinch position.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Masahiko Kimura. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Panda rushes Kimura and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Panda tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kimura just stands there and leans against the cage.#TD#
Kimura tightens his grip and picks Panda up, before dumping him to the ground. Panda manages to land in guard. #T1#
Kimura wants to control from the top but Panda keeps moving.
Kimura is pushing down on Panda's leg trying to pass to half guard. Panda is fighting to maintain full guard but Kimura has managed to sneak the leg through.
Kimura is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Panda can do to turn this around?#SUB#
Panda is defending against the submission attempts here by Kimura.
Kimura is looking to pass Panda's guard but actually Panda recovers to full guard.
Kimura pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Panda is keeping the position for now.
Kimura pushes down on Panda's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Panda keeps control of the position for the meantime. #T2#
Panda is looking to control Kimura's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Panda avoid being mounted?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Panda is holding on to half guard well.
Panda's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#SUB#
Kimura is working for a submission of some sort.
Kimura has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #T3#
Kimura looking to control but Panda is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB#
Kimura moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Panda has worked his arm free - good work by Panda!
#SUB#
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!
Panda prevents Kimura from improving position.
Kimura wants to take a breather but Panda manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Kimura. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Panda has his hands on Kimura's head, controlling the position.
Kimura advances position into side control!#SUB#
Kimura thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Kimura tries to advance to mount but Panda denies him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Kimura tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Masahiko Kimura dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Kimura shoots in for a takedown but Panda shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Grappling Panda has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kimura.
Panda wants to counter the offense by Kimura and move into the clinch position.
Masahiko Kimura is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kimura closes the distance and clinches up with Panda, looking for a takedown. Kimura pushes Panda against the cage but Panda circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Masahiko Kimura. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Kimura bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Kimura trying to control the position but Panda is working away.
Kimura tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Kimura goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Panda has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Kimura but great work by Panda.#T1#
Kimura looking for a sweep but Panda has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Panda controlling the pace for now.
Kimura tries to lock up and control but Panda gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kimura is trying desperately to improve position.
Panda trying to control but Kimura is having none of it.
Kimura is trying to reverse the position but instead Panda has taken his back - oops!
Panda keeps control of the position as Kimura tries to break free.
#T2#
Kimura turns into Panda and is now in his guard.
Kimura sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Kimura wants to pass the guard but Panda is keeping the position.
Panda is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Panda keeping full guard, as Kimura tries to pass. #T3#
Kimura trying to move into half guard but instead Panda has managed to sweep!#REVB##SUB#
Kimura looking for subs off his back but Panda has passed one foot through into half guard.
Kimura is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Panda jumps into side control!
Kimura trying to control but Panda flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Panda controlling the positon.
Kimura tries to break free.
#T4#
Kimura is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Kimura tries to roll but Panda sticks to his back.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Panda is riding his opponent, not letting Kimura buck him off. #SUB2#
Panda tightening his grip on Kimura, looking for the choke.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Panda controlling the positon.
And that's the end of the fight!
Grappling Panda comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kimura has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Masahiko Kimura! |
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Event:
SSG 262 Cahute vs Hunt
Date: Feb 04, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Paulo Miyao! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Masahiko Kimura!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Steve Montenegro and Columbo Gatti.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Kimura shoots in and drives through. Miyao sprawls well.#TD2#
Kimura changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Miyao looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Miyao (0) vs (4) Kimura
Kimura trying to control the action but Miyao is working from the bottom.
Kimura advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Miyao (0) vs (6) Kimura
Miyao sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#SUB2#
Kimura is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Miyao is just riding it out for now. Kimura eventually gives up the hold.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kimura trying to pass the guard but Miyao defending well. #T1#
Miyao is staying active underneath Kimura, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kimura frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Miyao (0) vs (9) Kimura
Miyao really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#SUB2#
Kimura is working for a guillotine from mount but Miyao frees his head quite easily.
Kimura can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Miyao is looking to escape. #SUB2#
Kimura is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Miyao has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Miyao! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Miyao (2) vs (9) Kimura#T2#
Kimura 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.
Kimura is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kimura keeping moving, preventing Miyao from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Miyao passes Kimura's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Kimura has a hand on Miyao's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Miyao takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Miyao (5) vs (9) Kimura
Miyao with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Miyao avoids the attempt from Kimura to control.
Kimura is trying desperately to improve position.
Kimura wants to hold on but Miyao pushes him away.
Kimura is squirming around, avoiding Miyao's attempts to control the action. #T4#
Kimura wants to control but Miyao is having none of it.
Miyao prevents Kimura from getting the reversal.
Miyao wants to control the pace but Kimura is squirming around nicely.
Kimura is looking to improve his position but Miyao isn't that keen on the idea.#T5#
Kimura wants to hold on but Miyao pushes him away.
Kimura is trying desperately to improve position.
Kimura wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Miyao (8) vs (9) Kimura#SUB#
Kimura fending off the submission attempt from Miyao.
Kimura looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #T6##SUB#
Kimura is trying to roll into a better position but Miyao has get a rear naked choke and Kimura is forced to tap out! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Paulo Miyao!
After winning the bout, Paulo Miyao thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
SSG 258 Grandall vs Hunt
Date: Jan 21, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 2 losses; Ryan Gordon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Masahiko Kimura!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Daniel Franklin and Alan Glass.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Gordon looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gordon (2) vs (0) Kimura
Gordon wants to free his trapped foot but Kimura is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kimura manages to get to full guard.
Gordon controls from within his opponent's guard.
Gordon pushes down on Kimura's leg and manages to get into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kimura trying to control from the bottom.
Gordon controlling the action here.
Gordon is looking to advance position but Kimura won't allow it. #T1#
Gordon keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Gordon is looking to advance position but Kimura won't allow it.
Kimura is trying to control but can't.
Gordon looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Kimura has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Kimura trying to control here.
Gordon content to control rather than advance.
Kimura trying to control from the bottom.
#T2#
Gordon seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Kimura is pressing down on Gordon's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Kimura wants to hit a sweep here but Gordon passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Kimura there! Score +3 for passing guard: Gordon (5) vs (0) Kimura
Kimura tries to improve his position but instead Gordon has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Gordon (8) vs (0) Kimura
Kimura rolls, trying to escape but Gordon keeps control of the position.
Gordon controlling from the back.#T3#
Kimura trying to control but not successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kimura is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Gordon.
Gordon is hanging on to Kimura's back as he tries to escape.
#T4#
Kimura is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Gordon is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Gordon will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Gordon seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Kimura for as long as he can get away with.
Gordon's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Gordon definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kimura trying to control the position but Gordon manages to sink in the hooks. #T5#
Gordon has the hooks in. Kimura is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Gordon has good solid back control here.
Kimura can't escape the position.
#T6#
Gordon controls the position.
You can see the frustration on Kimura's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Gordon controlling from the back.#T7#
Kimura tries to escape but Gordon has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Gordon biding his time, looking for the opening.
#T8##T9#
Kimura tries to escape the position.
Gordon is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Gordon is hanging on to Kimura's back as he tries to escape.
Gordon controlling from the back.#T10#
Gordon doesn't have the hooks in and Kimura manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gordon (8) vs (2) Kimura
Gordon wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Kimura wants to control from the top but Gordon keeps moving.
Gordon is pulling down on Kimura's head to control his posture. #T11#
Kimura is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB2#
Kimura 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 trying to control but Gordon is working from the bottom.
Gordon pulls Kimura in to control the position.
Gordon keeping moving, preventing Kimura from controlling successfully.
Gordon 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: Gordon (10) vs (2) Kimura#T12#
Gordon content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Further stalling from Gordon.
Kimura tries to roll over but Gordon keeps him under control.
Kimura is trying to maintain the position but Gordon is very close to passing his half guard.#T13#
Kimura tries to roll over but Gordon keeps him under control.
Gordon moves into full mount! Kimura won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Gordon (13) vs (2) Kimura
Gordon sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Gordon is stinking the place up with his stalling.#T14#
Kimura is looking to improve his position but Gordon isn't that keen on the idea.
Kimura is squirming around, avoiding Gordon's attempts to control the action.
Kimura tries to reverse the position but Gordon maintains control.
Gordon controlling the pace for now.
Kimura is trying desperately to improve position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Gordon takes the fight on points by 13 to 2.
A victorious Ryan Gordon thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
SSG 247 Chai vs Jones
Date: Dec 31, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Masahiko Kimura! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 4 losses; Thomas Engine!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, John Roberts and John Kavanagh.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Kimura misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kimura shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Engine as he avoids it easily. #TD#
Kimura feints and as Engine raises his hands in defense, Kimura changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kimura (2) vs (0) Engine
Kimura is looking to pass into half guard but Engine pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Engine is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kimura (2) vs (2) Engine
Kimura is trying to keep Engine in close.
Engine 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Kimura is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Kimura looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Engine is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Kimura can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Engine controls the pace.#T1#
Kimura is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Engine tries to free his leg and advance position but Kimura is retaining full guard.
Kimura being controlled here, momentarily.
Engine stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kimura swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Engine 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. #T2#
Engine pushing down on Kimura's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Kimura is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at London MMA Club, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Kimura won't allow Engine to pass to mount.
Kimura wants to improve his position but Engine is controlling well.
Engine controlling the action here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Kimura is trying to maintain the position but Engine is very close to passing his half guard.
Engine uses his free foot to push down on Kimura's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Kimura. Score +3 for passing guard: Kimura (2) vs (5) Engine
Kimura is wriggling around trying to escape.
Kimura is working hard here to advance position.#T4#
Engine tries to control but Kimura wriggling away.
Engine content just to control the position here.
Engine trying to control but Kimura is having none of it.
Engine content just to control the position here. #T5#
Kimura 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.
Kimura slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Engine's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Engine sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kimura's guard.
Engine is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kimura (2) vs (8) Engine
Engine looking to control but Kimura is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Engine is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Kimura tries to reverse the position but Engine maintains control.#T6#
Engine takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Kimura is looking to get to half guard.
Kimura bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kimura (4) vs (8) Engine
Kimura trying to control the position from guard on top but Engine is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kimura forces his way into half guard.
Kimura is pressing down on Engine's thigh, looking to free his foot. Engine is holding on for now. #T7#
Kimura trying to advance position but Engine counters by regaining guard.
Kimura trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kimura wants to control from the top but Engine keeps moving.
Kimura tries to free his leg and advance position but Engine is retaining full guard.
Kimura might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Engine keeping moving, preventing Kimura from controlling successfully. #T8#
Engine keeping full guard, as Kimura tries to pass.
Engine working a defensive guard here.
Kimura is looking to advance position but Engine has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kimura (4) vs (12) Engine
Engine controlling his opponent.
Engine wants to control the pace but Kimura is squirming around nicely.
Engine looking to control and managing it successfully. #T9#
Kimura slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Kimura wants to get back to full guard.
Engine uses his free foot to push down on Kimura's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Kimura. Score +3 for passing guard: Kimura (4) vs (15) Engine
Engine tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
It looks like Engine might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#T10#
Kimura slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Engine trying to pass the guard but Kimura defending well. #SUB#
Kimura looking for a kimura from the bottom but Engine passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Kimura (4) vs (18) Engine
Engine is looking to take a break and control but Kimura is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Engine taking a breather here.
Engine's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T11#
Kimura gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Kimura (4) vs (20) Engine
Engine takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Engine trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kimura is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T12#
Engine looking to control and managing it successfully.
Kimura is looking to improve his position but Engine isn't that keen on the idea.
Engine can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kimura is looking to escape. #T13#
Engine looking to control and managing it successfully. #SUB2#
Engine is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Kimura to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Kimura shrugs it off.
Kimura bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kimura (6) vs (20) Engine#T14#
Engine controlling the position.
Kimura tries to free his leg and advance position but Engine is retaining full guard.
Kimura passes Engine's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Kimura wants to lay and pray for a moment but Engine keeps working.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Engine manages to get to full guard.
Kimura stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Engine swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Engine wins on points by 20 to 6. |
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Event:
SSG 235 One vs Chai
Date: Dec 03, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Carl McDonald Jr! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Masahiko Kimura!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, John Kavanagh and David Schapiro.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
McDonald Jr forces Kimura back against the cage and clinches.#TD#
McDonald Jr tightens his grip and picks Kimura up, before dumping him to the ground. Kimura manages to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: McDonald Jr (2) vs (0) Kimura
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McDonald Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Kimura is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kimura keeping full guard, as McDonald Jr tries to pass.
McDonald Jr trying to control but Kimura is working from the bottom.
McDonald Jr passes Kimura's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Kimura wants to get back to full guard.
Kimura is refusing to be controlled, as McDonald Jr sits in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kimura wants to get back to full guard.
McDonald Jr looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
McDonald Jr wants to pass to mount but Kimura is defending the position.
McDonald Jr perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T1#
McDonald Jr is looking to take a break and control but Kimura is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
McDonald Jr is really struggling to control Kimura but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Kimura is looking to improve his position.
McDonald Jr trying to mount his opponent but Kimura defends it. #SUB2#
Kimura actively working from the bottom here.
Kimura is looking to improve his position.
McDonald Jr looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
McDonald Jr wants to take a breather but Kimura is having none of it. #T2#
McDonald Jr controlling the pace.
Kimura is looking for a sweep. McDonald Jr is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
McDonald Jr trying to control the pace.
McDonald Jr is trying to control the action in half guard but Kimura is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kimura tries to get to full guard but McDonald Jr has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Kimura looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
McDonald Jr content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T3#
Kimura is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
McDonald Jr seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kimura does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
McDonald Jr is controlling the pace.
#SUB2#
Kimura looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
McDonald Jr wants to pass the guard but Kimura is defending well.
Kimura wants to improve his position but McDonald Jr is controlling well.
#T4#
Kimura is not content to let McDonald Jr control the position.
Kimura wants to improve his position but McDonald Jr is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Kimura is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McDonald Jr pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Kimura actively working from the bottom here.
Kimura regains full guard. Nicely done.
McDonald Jr trying to control but Kimura is working from the bottom.
McDonald Jr tries to free his leg and advance position but Kimura is retaining full guard.
Kimura 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.#T5#
McDonald Jr is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
McDonald Jr pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kimura is keeping the position for now.
McDonald Jr 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. #SUB2#
Kimura has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but McDonald Jr can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
McDonald Jr is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T6#
Kimura keeping moving, preventing McDonald Jr from controlling successfully.
Kimura looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McDonald Jr content to stall in guard here.
Kimura keeping full guard, as McDonald Jr tries to pass.
Kimura 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.
McDonald Jr tries to free his leg and advance position but Kimura is retaining full guard.
McDonald Jr stopping the sweep attempt from Kimura.#T7#
McDonald Jr trying to control but Kimura is working from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kimura is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McDonald Jr (2) vs (2) Kimura
McDonald Jr keeping moving, preventing Kimura from controlling successfully. #SUB#
McDonald Jr throws his legs up looking for a submission but Kimura uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: McDonald Jr (2) vs (5) Kimura
McDonald Jr is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kimura trying to control the action but McDonald Jr is working from the bottom.
McDonald Jr is looking for a sweep.#T8#
McDonald Jr regains half guard.
Kimura wants to lay and pray for a moment but McDonald Jr keeps working.
The fighters are battling for position here. McDonald Jr manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
We've been informed that Kimura has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#SUB#
McDonald Jr is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
McDonald Jr tries to land a sweep but no joy.
McDonald Jr keeping full guard, as Kimura tries to pass.
McDonald Jr can't keep his opponent in guard - Kimura advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Kimura tries to pass the half guard into mount. McDonald Jr knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T9#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Kimura in particular looking to stall.
McDonald Jr regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kimura passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: McDonald Jr (2) vs (8) Kimura
McDonald Jr tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Kimura presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: McDonald Jr (2) vs (10) Kimura
Kimura can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as McDonald Jr is looking to escape.
McDonald Jr slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
McDonald Jr moves into full guard.
#T10#
Kimura wants to control from the top but McDonald Jr keeps moving.
Kimura trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
McDonald Jr is looking for a triangle but Kimura pushes his legs off easily.
Kimura wants to pass the guard but McDonald Jr is keeping the position.
McDonald Jr can't keep his opponent in guard - Kimura advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Kimura is looking to advance position but McDonald Jr won't allow it.
McDonald Jr is trying to get back to full guard.#T11##SUB#
McDonald Jr looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
McDonald Jr is looking for a sweep. Kimura is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kimura uses his free foot to push down on McDonald Jr's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for McDonald Jr. Score +3 for passing guard: McDonald Jr (2) vs (13) Kimura
McDonald Jr is working to get back to half guard.
Kimura wants to control the pace but McDonald Jr is squirming around nicely.
McDonald Jr is in all sorts of trouble here.
Kimura wants to take his opponent's back but McDonald Jr doesn't allow it.
Kimura sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T12#
McDonald Jr is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Kimura takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: McDonald Jr (2) vs (16) Kimura
Kimura trying to control momentarily.
Kimura controlling well, preventing McDonald Jr from escaping the position.
#T13#
Kimura tries to keep control of the position but McDonald Jr is staying busy.
Kimura might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control McDonald Jr haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB2#
Kimura has managed to slip his arm under McDonald Jr's chin. This could be all over... yep, McDonald Jr is tapping out! Submission win for Kimura.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Masahiko Kimura! |
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Event:
SSG 228 Hunt vs Kersikov
Date: Nov 12, 2023 |
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 1 wins and 0 losses; Masahiko Kimura! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Magnus Herlin!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Wesley Smith and Stewart Dunkirk.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Herlin decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kimura (0) vs (2) Herlin
Herlin is thwarting Kimura's attempts to control the position.
Herlin trying to control from Kimura's half guard. Kimura has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Herlin wants to pass the guard but Kimura is keeping the position.
Herlin wants to control from the top but Kimura keeps moving.
Herlin slips nicely into half guard.#SUB2#
Herlin is looking for a kimura here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Herlin moves into full mount! Kimura won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Kimura (0) vs (5) Herlin#T1##SUB2#
Herlin has control of Kimura's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Kimura regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Herlin avoids the attempt from Kimura to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kimura is looking to improve his position but Herlin isn't that keen on the idea.
Kimura is squirming around, avoiding Herlin's attempts to control the action. #SUB2#
Herlin looking to secure an arm triangle but Kimura defends it well. #T2##SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Herlin wants to finish this one by submission but Kimura is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Herlin. #SUB2#
Herlin jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Kimura is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Kimura and Herlin has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
#SUB2#
Herlin wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kimura, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Herlin is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kimura knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Kimura is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T3#
Kimura wants to control but Herlin is keeping busy.
Herlin wants to pass the guard but Kimura is defending well. #SUB2#
Herlin is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Kimura wants to improve his position but Herlin is controlling well.
Kimura is staying active underneath Herlin, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kimura looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Kimura gets full guard.#SUB2#
Herlin drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Kimura dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kimura (2) vs (5) Herlin
Herlin keeping full guard, as Kimura tries to pass. #T4#
Kimura works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Herlin makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Herlin.
Kimura has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kimura trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kimura is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Herlin looking for a guillotine here but Kimura defends easily.
Herlin keeping moving, preventing Kimura from controlling successfully. #T5#
Kimura preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kimura pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Herlin is keeping the position for now.
Herlin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kimura is one step ahead there.
Herlin working a defensive guard here.
Kimura pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Herlin is keeping the position for now.
Herlin working a defensive guard but Kimura manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kimura (5) vs (5) Herlin
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. #T6#
Herlin is looking for a sweep.
Kimura wants to control but Herlin is keeping him busy.
Herlin tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kimura tries to advance to mount but Herlin denies him.
Herlin tries to bench press Kimura off him but Kimura keeps the position.
Kimura wants to control but Herlin is keeping him busy.
Herlin prevents Kimura from moving into mount.
Kimura trying to control the action but Herlin is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Kimura is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Herlin has escaped the position, nice work there. #T7#
Herlin struggling a bit here.#SUB#
Kimura working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Herlin is looking for a sweep.
Kimura in the domination position with Herlin hanging on.
Herlin is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Kimura is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Herlin is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T8##SUB#
Kimura is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Herlin knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Herlin 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 (5) vs (9) Herlin#SUB2#
Herlin has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Kimura is in real trouble here. Herlin gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Kimura is tapping out! Herlin wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Magnus Herlin! |
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Event:
SSG 216 Ibrahim vs Ieyasu
Date: Oct 22, 2023 |
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 0 wins and 0 losses; Masahiko Kimura! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Hastala Vista!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Daniel Cesar and Luis Engracia.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Vista gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kimura (2) vs (0) Vista#SUB2#
Vista escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kimura gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kimura tries to free his leg and advance position but Vista is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Kimura got a little sloppy there for a moment and Vista has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kimura has managed to get both his arms back between Vista's legs - danger averted.
Kimura wants to control from the top but Vista keeps moving.
Kimura slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Vista trying to keep a closed guard but Kimura is proving a slippery customer.
Kimura could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kimura slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Kimura (5) vs (0) Vista
Kimura has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Vista! Score +2 for reaching mount: Kimura (7) vs (0) Vista
Vista manages to regain half guard. Good work. #T1#
Kimura tries to pass the half guard into mount. Vista knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Kimura is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Vista is looking for a sweep. Kimura is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Vista trying to hold on to Kimura's head to control him but Kimura postures up.
Kimura is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB#
Kimura 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.
Vista keeping hold of Kimura's head, controlling as best he can. #T2#
Vista wants to get back to full guard but Kimura has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Kimura (10) vs (0) Vista
Kimura is looking to work his way around to Vista's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Vista is wriggling around trying to escape.
Vista is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Vista looks winded!
Vista has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Kimura (13) vs (0) Vista
Kimura not allowing Vista to control his hands. #SUB#
Vista preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Kimura.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vista is really stuck here.
#SUB#
Kimura looking for the RNC.
Kimura struggling to keep hold of the position.
#SUB#
Vista defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Kimura's arms. #SUB#
Kimura is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Kimura just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
#SUB#
Kimura is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#SUB#
Kimura is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Vista with him. Vista is trying to defend but Kimura has an arm under the chin now! Vista grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Masahiko Kimura!
Hastala Vista was interviewed post fight and said 'Hasta La Vista Baby'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 15, 2023 |
#R1##TD2#
Kimura shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Kimura is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Kimura stopping the sweep attempt from Silvers.
Kimura controlling from the top position.
Kimura tries to free his leg and advance position but Silvers is retaining full guard.
Silvers being controlled here, momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kimura trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#T1#
Silvers really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Silvers will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kimura works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Well, if Kimura 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.
Silvers trying to hold on to Kimura's head to control him but Kimura postures up.
#SUB2#
Kimura is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Kimura wants to pass to mount but Silvers is defending the position. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Kimura is controlling the pace.
#SUB2#
Kimura is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Silvers doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kimura.
Silvers slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T3#
Kimura advances position into side control!#SUB2#
Kimura is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Silvers is trying to escape and Kimura transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Silvers is forced to tap! Nice work there by Kimura! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Masahiko Kimura! |
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