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TWGC 26 (265+lbs, D1): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Tyrano Jackson (ranked 20194 p4p, 0 weight class) and Helio Kimura (ranked 10957 p4p, 504 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Tyrano Jackson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 29 wins and 18 losses; Helio Kimura!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Percy O'Donnell and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Kimura moves into the clinch.
Kimura prevents the takedown attempt.
Jackson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kimura after a bit of a struggle.
Kimura pulls guard.
Jackson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Kimura pulls Jackson in close to prevent any damage.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson wants to pass the guard but Kimura is keeping the position.
Jackson trying to control but Kimura is working from the bottom.
We've been hearing good reports from Jackson'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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson is really struggling to control Kimura but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Jackson tries to free his leg and advance position but Kimura is retaining full guard.
Jackson wants to control from the top but Kimura keeps moving.
Kimura wants to sweep but no luck.
Jackson trying to control but Kimura is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Jackson (3) vs (0) Kimura
Jackson trying to control the action but Kimura is working from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Kimura's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Jackson goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Kimura rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Jackson's guard! Nice work there by Kimura! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jackson (3) vs (2) Kimura
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson pulls Kimura in to control the position.
Jackson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jackson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kimura is aware though and is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackson throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Kimura escapes and throws Jackson's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Jackson (3) vs (5) Kimura
Kimura is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Jackson's shoulder. That is not cool.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kimura's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Jackson is looking for a sweep.
Kimura controls the position.
You can see the frustration on Jackson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Jackson is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Kimura is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Jackson seems a little lost for a moment, as Kimura dominates the positioning.
Jackson tries to buck Kimura off but Kimura is having none of it.
Kimura working away.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kimura controls the position from side control.
Jackson is looking to reverse the position.
Jackson is working hard here to advance position.
Jackson wants to control but Kimura postures up.
Jackson is looking to regain half guard here but Kimura keeps moving and retains side control.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Jackson regains half guard.
Jackson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kimura is working away from the top position though.
Jackson tries to roll over but Kimura keeps him under control.
Kimura trying to control the pace.
Jackson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kimura is working away from the top position though.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Jackson wants to improve his position but Kimura is controlling well.
My spies in MMA Academy inform me that Kimura has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Jackson won't allow Kimura to pass to mount.
Jackson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Jackson trying to hold on to Kimura's head to control him but Kimura postures up.
Kimura is looking to advance position but Jackson won't allow it.
Jackson is looking to control Kimura's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jackson avoid being mounted?
Kimura passes into side control, despite Jackson's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Jackson (3) vs (8) Kimura
Jackson is looking to reverse the position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Jackson can't do much from the bottom here.
Jackson gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Kimura wants to free his trapped foot but Jackson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Jackson wants to get back to full guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Well, if Kimura is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Kimura moves into full mount! Jackson won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Jackson (3) vs (11) Kimura
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is looking to get to half guard.
Jackson gets back to half guard.
Jackson is looking to improve his position.
Jackson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kimura's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kimura's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Jackson (7) vs (11) Kimura
Jackson working for a choke but Kimura is defending well.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is trying to stick to Kimura's back but Kimura is turning into Jackson. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Jackson's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Kimura. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jackson (7) vs (13) Kimura
Kimura slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Jackson working a defensive guard here.
Kimura stands and throws Jackson's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Jackson (7) vs (16) Kimura
You can see the frustration on Jackson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jackson is being controlled here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kimura wins on points by 16 to 7. |
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