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Grappling Hype -17- 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; Ciro Tavernelli! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 9 losses; Kazuma Kiryu!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, William Gold and Steven Brown.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Tavernelli tries to sprawl but Kiryu drives through with a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Tavernelli (0) vs (2) Kiryu
Tavernelli is looking to control Kiryu's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Tavernelli avoid being mounted?
Kiryu is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Tavernelli sees it coming and defends easily.
Kiryu is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Tavernelli defends it well.
Kiryu 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.
Kiryu is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Tavernelli sees it coming and defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tavernelli trying to control here.
Tavernelli is looking to improve his position.
Kiryu is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kiryu is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kiryu is working for a kimura but Tavernelli is defending it quite comfortably.
Kiryu is trying to work for a kimura but Tavernelli is defending well.
Kiryu is looking for a kimura but Tavernelli is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kiryu to get the leverage.
Kiryu seems to be working for a kimura but Tavernelli defends the submission attempt.
Tavernelli looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Tavernelli tries to roll over but Kiryu keeps him under control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kiryu is trying to work for a kimura but Tavernelli is defending well.
Kiryu is working for a kimura but Tavernelli is defending it quite comfortably.
Tavernelli tries to get to full guard but Kiryu has control of the leg.
Kiryu 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.
Tavernelli trying to control here.
Tavernelli actively working from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kiryu is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kiryu seems to be looking for submissions.
Tavernelli gets back to full guard.
Kiryu pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tavernelli is keeping the position for now.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Tavernelli is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tavernelli (2) vs (2) Kiryu
Kiryu working for a triangle but Tavernelli defends it easily.
Tavernelli trying to control but Kiryu is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kiryu escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tavernelli gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kiryu throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kiryu is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Tavernelli defends well.
Kiryu working for a triangle but Tavernelli defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tavernelli trying to control but Kiryu is working from the bottom.
Tavernelli has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kiryu working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tavernelli doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tavernelli manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kiryu has his feet on Tavernelli's thighs here. He's pushed Tavernelli off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Tavernelli screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kazuma Kiryu!
After winning the bout, Kazuma Kiryu 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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