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SSG 228 Hunt vs Kersikov PBP Commentary |
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?
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.
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
That's one minute gone in the round.
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.
Herlin looking to secure an arm triangle but Kimura defends it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
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.
Herlin wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kimura, who protects the arm well.
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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kimura wants to control but Herlin is keeping busy.
Herlin wants to pass the guard but Kimura is defending well.
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.
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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
Herlin looking for a guillotine here but Kimura defends easily.
Herlin keeping moving, preventing Kimura from controlling successfully.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
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.
Kimura is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Herlin has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Herlin struggling a bit here.
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.
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.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
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
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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