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EMP Grappling 10 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Rodney Holzken (ranked 16333 p4p, 597 weight class) and Rickson Kimura (ranked 8883 p4p, 585 weight class). Holzken comes to the cage accompanied by Justin Bieber ft. Ariana Grande - Let Me Think Bout You. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 7 losses; Rodney Holzken! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 6 losses; Rickson Kimura!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Steve Montenegro and Franklyn Lucas.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Kimura pushes Holzken up against the cage in a clinch.
Holzken gets control of Kimura's arms and successfully pulls guard. Holzken will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Holzken trying to keep a closed guard but Kimura is proving a slippery customer.
My spies in EMPIRE BJJ Academy inform me that Kimura has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Holzken can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kimura controls the pace.
Holzken will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kimura trying to control but Holzken is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holzken looking for a guillotine here but Kimura defends easily.
We've been hearing good reports from Holzken'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 trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kimura drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Holzken manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Kimura has Holzken in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Holzken (2) vs (0) Kimura
Kimura trying to control the position.
Holzken looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Kimura seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holzken trying to control the position from guard on top but Kimura is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Holzken's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Holzken won't allow Kimura to sweep him here.
Kimura working a defensive guard here.
Kimura controlling Holzken's posture.
Kimura looking to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kimura can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Holzken controls the pace.
Kimura not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kimura pulls Holzken in close to prevent any damage.
Holzken stands and throws Kimura's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Holzken (5) vs (0) Kimura
Holzken wants to control but Kimura is keeping him busy.
Holzken working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Kimura gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kimura manages to get to full guard.
Kimura trying to control the position.
Holzken has gone for a leg lock! Kimura slips out almost immediately though and dives into Holzken's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Holzken (5) vs (2) Kimura
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Holzken is trying to control the position but Kimura postures up.
Holzken throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kimura trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kimura pushes down on Holzken's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Kimura is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kimura is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Holzken is just riding it out for now. Kimura eventually gives up the hold.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Holzken is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Kimura is tapping! Great win for Holzken!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Rodney Holzken!
A victorious Rodney Holzken thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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