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TWGC 13 (205lbs, D1): New York Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Helio Kimura and Matthew Godbolt. Godbolt is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Trenches by Pop Evil. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Helio Kimura! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Matthew Godbolt!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Reed Andrews and David Schapiro.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Godbolt keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kimura tries to clinch up but Godbolt circles away and keeps his distance.
Kimura tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kimura moves into the clinch.
Godbolt tries for a takedown but Kimura manages to get underhooks.
Godbolt wants the takedown. Kimura is fighting it off but Godbolt persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Kimura's guard against the cage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kimura (0) vs (2) Godbolt
Godbolt pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kimura is keeping the position for now.
Kimura has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Godbolt can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Godbolt controlling from the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kimura working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Godbolt doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Godbolt manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kimura looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kimura throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Godbolt pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kimura is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Godbolt sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Godbolt trying to control but Kimura is working from the bottom.
Godbolt is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Kimura looking to control.
Godbolt thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Godbolt trying to control but Kimura is working from the bottom.
Kimura looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Godbolt wants to control from the top but Kimura keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kimura is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kimura (2) vs (2) Godbolt
Godbolt managing to control the position.
Godbolt is continuing to stall.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
Kimura looking to pass the guard.
Kimura trying to control the position from guard on top but Godbolt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Godbolt trying to keep a closed guard but Kimura is proving a slippery customer.
Godbolt can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kimura controls the pace.
Kimura wants to control from the top but Godbolt keeps moving.
Kimura stands and throws Godbolt's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kimura (5) vs (2) Godbolt
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kimura goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Godbolt has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Kimura but great work by Godbolt. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kimura (5) vs (6) Godbolt
Godbolt is looking to take a break and control but Kimura is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kimura is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Godbolt off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kimura (9) vs (6) Godbolt
Godbolt 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 Kimura gets his way!
Kimura looking to break Godbolt's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Godbolt remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Kimura will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Kimura looking to break Godbolt's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Godbolt remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Kimura will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Godbolt fending off the submission attempt from Kimura.
Kimura is persistently looking for the submission but Godbolt is defending it well.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Godbolt just trying to survive but Kimura is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Kimura is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Godbolt defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Kimura patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Godbolt breaks Kimura's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kimura (9) vs (8) Godbolt
Kimura looking for a guillotine here but Godbolt defends easily.
Godbolt stays in close to Kimura's body and controls the position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Kimura keeping moving, preventing Godbolt from controlling successfully.
Kimura looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kimura working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Godbolt doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Godbolt manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Godbolt sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Godbolt must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Godbolt passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Kimura (9) vs (11) Godbolt
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Godbolt advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Kimura (9) vs (13) Godbolt
Godbolt looking to control but Kimura is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Godbolt controlling from mount.
Godbolt is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Kimura has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Godbolt looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Kimura regains half guard.
Kimura makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kimura.
Godbolt has gone for a leg lock! Kimura slips out almost immediately though and dives into Godbolt's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kimura (11) vs (13) Godbolt
Kimura trying to control the position from guard on top but Godbolt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Godbolt trying to control the position.
Kimura drops back, looking for a kneebar! Godbolt looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Godbolt looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Godbolt! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kimura (11) vs (17) Godbolt
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Kimura wants to control but Godbolt postures up.
Kimura tries to improve position but can't.
Godbolt is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kimura knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Godbolt looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
We've been hearing good reports from Kimura's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Kimura prevents Godbolt from moving into mount.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Kimura is looking for a sweep.
Godbolt is trying to get an arm triangle but Kimura is defending well.
Kimura gets back to half guard.
Godbolt passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Kimura! Score +3 for passing guard: Kimura (11) vs (20) Godbolt
Godbolt looking to control but Kimura is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Godbolt is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Kimura is surviving well by controlling Godbolt's body position as best he can.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Kimura is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Godbolt looking to control and managing it successfully.
Kimura regains half guard.
Godbolt stalling away here and it's allowed Kimura to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Kimura is trying to control the position but Godbolt postures up.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Godbolt drops back looking for a leg! Kimura is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kimura manages to kick Godbolt off! Godbolt jumps back into Kimura's guard.
Kimura pulls Godbolt in close to his closed guard and prevents Godbolt from doing any damage or advancing position.
Godbolt trying to control but Kimura is working from the bottom.
Godbolt thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Godbolt wants to control from the top but Kimura keeps moving.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Kimura working for a triangle but Godbolt defends it easily.
Godbolt avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kimura 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: Kimura (13) vs (20) Godbolt
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Godbolt wants to control but Kimura is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Godbolt wants to improve his position but Kimura is controlling well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Godbolt wins on points by 20 to 13.
Jumping up and down and very excited, Matthew Godbolt waved his t-shirt featuring Milwaukee's Best 160's logo in front of the cameras. |
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