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TWGC 35 (145lbs, D4): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Jon Gallagher! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Naked Kimura!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Frank Dennis and George Francis.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Kimura stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kimura wants it to stay on the feet.
Kimura tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Gallagher shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kimura sprawls well. Kimura wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gallagher gets slowly back to his feet.
Gallagher sets himself, and Kimura steps forward looking for the clinch! Gallagher avoids it this time.
Gallagher shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jon Gallagher. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kimura or perhaps it was just good defense by Gallagher, which made it look bad.
Gallagher has his takedown stuffed
and Kimura moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gallagher gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gallagher (2) vs (0) Kimura
Gallagher seems to be looking for submissions.
Kimura looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gallagher wants to work for an arm triangle but Kimura is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kimura tries to roll over but Gallagher keeps him under control.
Kimura looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gallagher is looking for a kimura but Kimura is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gallagher to get the leverage.
Gallagher is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kimura looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kimura told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Gallagher knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kimura on the ground.
Kimura looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kimura looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Gallagher seems content to control.
Gallagher trying to control from half guard but Kimura is working away.
Kimura wants to get back to full guard but Gallagher has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Gallagher (5) vs (0) Kimura
Kimura is desperately trying to improve his position but Gallagher has a good base and remains in mount.
Gallagher looking for a guillotine from mount but Kimura is having none of it.
Gallagher can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kimura is looking to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kimura is looking to improve his position but Gallagher isn't that keen on the idea.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kimura is trying to reverse the position but instead Gallagher has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Gallagher (8) vs (0) Kimura
Gallagher has the hooks in. Kimura is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Kimura is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Kimura is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Gallagher gets his way!
Gallagher doesn't have the hooks in and Kimura manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gallagher (8) vs (2) Kimura
Gallagher trying to control the position here.
Kimura drops back looking for a leg! Gallagher is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gallagher manages to kick Kimura off! Kimura jumps back into Gallagher's guard.
Gallagher looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kimura pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gallagher is keeping the position for now.
Gallagher pulls Kimura in close to his closed guard and prevents Kimura from doing any damage or advancing position.
Kimura drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Gallagher manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Kimura has Gallagher in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gallagher (10) vs (2) Kimura
Kimura wants to sweep here but Gallagher controlling him for the moment.
Gallagher might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Gallagher seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Gallagher sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kimura's guard.
Kimura is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gallagher pulls his head out easily.
Kimura is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Kimura looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kimura is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gallagher pulls his head out easily.
Gallagher looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Kimura actively working from the bottom here.
Gallagher wants to work for an arm triangle but Kimura is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kimura actively working from the bottom here.
Gallagher is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kimura has managed to free his arm - good work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gallagher seems to be looking for submissions.
Kimura is defending against the submission attempts here by Gallagher.
Kimura is defending against the submission attempts here by Gallagher.
Kimura actively working from the bottom here.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Gallagher is trying to work for a kimura but Kimura is defending well.
Kimura tries to get to full guard but Gallagher has control of the leg.
Gallagher is working for a submission of some sort.
Kimura tries to get to full guard but Gallagher has control of the leg.
Kimura looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gallagher moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Kimura. Score +3 for passing guard: Gallagher (13) vs (2) Kimura
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Kimura is looking to regain half guard here but Gallagher keeps moving and retains side control.
Kimura gets back to half guard.
Kimura is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gallagher is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kimura is just riding it out for now. Gallagher eventually gives up the hold.
Gallagher controlling the action here.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Gallagher seems to be looking for submissions.
Kimura manages to get to full guard.
Kimura is looking for a triangle here but Gallagher uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Gallagher (16) vs (2) Kimura
Kimura is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Gallagher off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Gallagher (16) vs (6) Kimura
Gallagher just trying to survive but Kimura is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Kimura looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Gallagher is controlling Kimura 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gallagher (18) vs (6) Kimura
Gallagher trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Gallagher controls from within his opponent's guard.
Gallagher is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Kimura has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Gallagher is looking to defend but Kimura has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Gallagher! Kimura pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Gallagher taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Naked Kimura!
Naked Kimura decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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