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TWGC 14 (265lbs, D1): London Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Helio Kimura and Santiago Gracie. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Helio Kimura! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Santiago Gracie!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Daniel Bishop and William Gold.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Kimura clinches with his opponent.
Gracie jumps into guard, dragging Kimura to the mat.
Gracie looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie being controlled here, momentarily.
Kimura tries to free his leg and advance position but Gracie is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kimura gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kimura engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Gracie is adopting a defensive guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie working a defensive guard here.
Gracie wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Kimura looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Gracie has Kimura pulled in close to control his posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kimura content to stall in guard here.
Gracie is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Kimura is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at England Fight Club MMA that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Kimura from controlling successfully.
Gracie has control of Kimura's left arm, preventing Kimura from doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kimura advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Kimura (3) vs (0) Gracie
Kimura is looking to take a break and control but Gracie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gracie seems a little lost for a moment, as Kimura dominates the positioning.
Kimura thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kimura tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kimura trying to control the action but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Kimura tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Kimura working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Gracie is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kimura trying to control the action but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Gracie tries to buck Kimura off but Kimura is having none of it.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Gracie manages to work his way to half guard, despite Kimura's best efforts.
Kimura trying to control from half guard but Gracie is working away.
Gracie has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Gracie makes his way to full guard, as Kimura worked for a kimura.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Gracie trying to control the position here.
Kimura content to stall in guard here.
Gracie trying to keep a closed guard but Kimura is proving a slippery customer.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kimura defends well.
Gracie working for a triangle but Kimura defends it easily.
Kimura not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Gracie has an active guard here but Kimura has managed to pass into half guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Kimura is looking to take a break and control but Gracie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kimura is looking for a kimura but Gracie is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kimura to get the leverage.
Kimura passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kimura (6) vs (0) Gracie
Gracie tries to improve position but can't.
Gracie struggling a bit here.
Gracie is looking for a sweep.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Gracie 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 (6) vs (4) Gracie
Gracie avoiding Kimura 's attempts to control his hands.
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 Gracie gets his way!
Kimura breaks Gracie's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kimura (8) vs (4) Gracie
Kimura looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Kimura drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kimura jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Gracie looking to control.
Kimura wants to pass the guard but Gracie is keeping the position.
Gracie is pulling down on Kimura's head. It's preventing any offense from Kimura, at least for the moment.
Gracie is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kimura forces his way into half guard.
Kimura is thwarting Gracie's attempts to control the position.
Kimura is looking to stall here but Gracie recovers full guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Kimura trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gracie is adopting a defensive guard.
Gracie trying to keep a closed guard but Kimura is proving a slippery customer.
Kimura trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Kimura controlling from the top position.
Gracie seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Gracie is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Gracie can't keep his opponent in guard - Kimura advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Gracie is trying to get back to full guard.
Kimura is looking to advance position but Gracie won't allow it.
Kimura is working hard here to advance position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Kimura wants to control but Gracie is keeping him busy.
Gracie wants to control but Kimura is keeping busy.
Kimura prevents Gracie from improving his position.
Kimura wants to free his trapped foot but Gracie is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Gracie is looking to improve his position.
Kimura wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gracie keeps working.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Gracie wants to get back to full guard.
Kimura wants to take a breather but Gracie is having none of it.
Gracie gets back to full guard.
Kimura is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Gracie trying to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kimura trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Gracie is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kimura takes the fight on points by 8 to 4.
Santiago Gracie was interviewed post fight and said 'You just beat a red belt. That is no easy feat. Congrats buddy. '. |
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