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TWGC 19 (155lbs, D2): Rio de Janeiro Qu - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Nicky Ryan (ranked 5153 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Kimura (ranked 4231 p4p, 376 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Nicky Ryan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Michael Kimura!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Felipe Paraventi and Edson Gomes.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Kimura stuffs the takedown.
Kimura gets a double leg takedown into Ryan's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ryan (0) vs (2) Kimura
Ryan 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 postures up.
Ryan is looking for a triangle here but Kimura uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Ryan (0) vs (5) Kimura
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryan wants to control but Kimura postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kimura tries to move into full mount but can't pass Ryan's legs.
Ryan is looking for a sweep.
Ryan is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Kimura's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Kimura! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Ryan has tapped! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Michael Kimura! |
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