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Grappling Hype -6- 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Salomon Mukunzi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 6 losses; Kazuma Kiryu!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, John Roberts and Dean Styles.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Mukunzi fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Mukunzi shoots for a takedown but Kiryu saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kiryu shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mukunzi as he avoids it easily.
Mukunzi misses with a takedown attempt - Kiryu sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Salomon Mukunzi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mukunzi looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kiryu shoots in for a takedown but Mukunzi shows good takedown defense.
Mukunzi displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kiryu.
Kiryu tries for a takedown but Mukunzi sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kiryu stuffs the takedown.
Kiryu tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mukunzi sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kiryu somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kiryu fails with a takedown attempt.
Mukunzi shoots for a takedown but Kiryu saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Mukunzi shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kiryu as he avoids it easily.
Kiryu tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Mukunzi defends well and Kiryu ends up having to push Mukunzi into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Kiryu defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mukunzi.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mukunzi shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kiryu sprawls well. Kiryu wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mukunzi gets slowly back to his feet.
Mukunzi stuffs the takedown attempt from Kiryu. Kiryu gets slowly back to his feet.
Mukunzi looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kiryu stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kiryu wants it to stay on the feet.
Mukunzi shoots in for a takedown but Kiryu shows good takedown defense.
Mukunzi is breathing heavily.
Nice takedown defense from Kiryu. No joy for Mukunzi on that attempt.
Kiryu shoots in for a takedown but Mukunzi shows good takedown defense.
Mukunzi shoots in for a double leg but Kiryu sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Mukunzi fails with a takedown attempt.
Kiryu slaps away a takedown attempt from Mukunzi, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Mukunzi displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kiryu.
Mukunzi fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kiryu drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Mukunzi defends it well.
Kiryu dives in and grabs Mukunzi's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mukunzi pushes down on Kiryu's head and hops out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kiryu fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kiryu tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Mukunzi defends well and Kiryu ends up having to push Mukunzi into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Kiryu shoots in looking for a takedown but Mukunzi manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kiryu's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kiryu tries for a takedown but Mukunzi sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Mukunzi closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kiryu circles away.
Kiryu fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Mukunzi shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kiryu sprawls well. Kiryu wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mukunzi gets slowly back to his feet.
Mukunzi fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Mukunzi shoots in but no luck this time.
Mukunzi slaps away a takedown attempt from Kiryu, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Mukunzi stuffs the takedown.
Mukunzi stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mukunzi wants it to stay on the feet.
Mukunzi tries to counter with a takedown but Kiryu is quick to defend against it.
Mukunzi changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kiryu tries to avoid it but Mukunzi manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kiryu to the ground. Kiryu escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Mukunzi tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kiryu defends well and Mukunzi ends up having to push Kiryu into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mukunzi is looking to take this one to the mat.
Kiryu wants a takedown but no success here.
Mukunzi is trying to pull guard but Kiryu has him pressed against the cage.
Kiryu is trying to drag Mukunzi to the mat but Mukunzi just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Mukunzi jumps guard but Kiryu turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Mukunzi prevents the takedown attempt.
Mukunzi gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kiryu.
Kiryu is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Mukunzi is defending well.
Kiryu is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Kiryu is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Kiryu tries to score a body lock takedown but Mukunzi shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
I was talking to Mukunzi's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Mukunzi has Kiryu pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kiryu manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Mukunzi gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kiryu.
Kiryu drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Mukunzi gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mukunzi tries to pull guard but Kiryu forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Kiryu is trying to drag Mukunzi to the mat but Mukunzi just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Mukunzi prevents the takedown attempt.
Mukunzi manages to pull guard.
Kiryu 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.
Kiryu 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.
Mukunzi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mukunzi is looking for a triangle but Kiryu pushes his legs off easily.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kiryu drops back looking for a leg! Mukunzi is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Mukunzi manages to kick Kiryu off! Kiryu jumps back into Mukunzi's guard.
Mukunzi knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kiryu on the ground.
Kiryu drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kiryu jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kiryu drops back looking for a leg! Mukunzi is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Mukunzi manages to kick Kiryu off! Kiryu jumps back into Mukunzi's guard.
Mukunzi is trying to keep Kiryu in close.
Mukunzi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Mukunzi looking for a guillotine here but Kiryu defends easily.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kiryu 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.
Kiryu 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.
Kiryu works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Kiryu is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Mukunzi is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kiryu's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kiryu's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Mukunzi (4) vs (0) Kiryu
Kiryu tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Mukunzi with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Kiryu slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Kiryu actively working from the bottom here.
Kiryu is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mukunzi pulls his head out easily.
Kiryu slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Kiryu keeping moving, preventing Mukunzi from controlling successfully.
Kiryu is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mukunzi is aware though and is defending well.
Kiryu is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mukunzi defends well.
Mukunzi avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Mukunzi looking to pass the guard.
Kiryu escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mukunzi gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kiryu keeping moving, preventing Mukunzi from controlling successfully.
Kiryu has his foot on Mukunzi's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mukunzi works his way back into a safe position though.
Kiryu is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mukunzi defends well.
Mukunzi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kiryu swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kiryu working for a triangle but Mukunzi defends it easily.
Mukunzi trying to control but Kiryu is working from the bottom.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Kiryu is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kiryu looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kiryu is looking for a triangle but Mukunzi pushes his legs off easily.
Kiryu keeping full guard, as Mukunzi tries to pass.
Kiryu is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mukunzi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kiryu swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Mukunzi advances to half guard.
Kiryu looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kiryu is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mukunzi pulls his head out easily.
Kiryu actively working from the bottom here.
Mukunzi content to control rather than advance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kiryu is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mukunzi pulls his head out easily.
Mukunzi is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Kiryu actively working from the bottom here.
Mukunzi trying to pass the guard but Kiryu defending well.
Mukunzi is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Kiryu looking for submissions off his back.
Kiryu is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mukunzi pulls his head out easily.
Mukunzi trying to control from half guard but Kiryu is working away.
Mukunzi slows the pace down in half guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Kiryu looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kiryu looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mukunzi content to control rather than advance.
Kiryu looking for submissions off his back.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Mukunzi is looking to advance position but Kiryu won't allow it.
Kiryu is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mukunzi pulls his head out easily.
Mukunzi is looking to take a break and control but Kiryu is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kiryu looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kiryu looking for submissions off his back.
Kiryu is defending against the submission attempts here by Mukunzi.
Mukunzi content to control rather than advance.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Kiryu looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kiryu looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kiryu looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kiryu looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mukunzi trying to control the action but Kiryu is working from the bottom.
Mukunzi with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mukunzi takes the fight on points by 4 to 0.
A very excited looking Salomon Mukunzi made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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