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Event:
TWGC 20 (185lbs, D4): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Feb 11, 2018 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Kenichi Kenji (ranked 21807 p4p, 720 weight class) and Gilbert Valur (ranked 2665 p4p, 316 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Kenji might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Billy Idol - Eyes Without A Face. The crowd seem to be enjoying Valur's choice of entrance music: David Bowie - Let's Dance. Gilbert Valur is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Kenichi Kenji! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Gilbert Valur!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Yuuki Gou and Shigeki Fujiwara.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Valur fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Valur changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kenji tries to avoid it but Valur manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kenji to the ground. Kenji escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Valur stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Valur wants it to stay on the feet.
Kenji shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Valur as he jumps to the side.
Valur gets a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kenji (0) vs (2) Valur
Valur seems to be working for a kimura but Kenji defends the submission attempt.
Kenji looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kenji wants to control but Valur is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Valur slows the pace down in half guard.
Kenji desperately trying to maintain half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valur wants to take a breather but Kenji is having none of it.
Valur seems to be working for a kimura but Kenji defends the submission attempt.
Kenji looking for submissions off his back.
Valur is working for a kimura but Kenji is defending it quite comfortably.
Kenji looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Valur is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kenji defends it well.
Valur is thwarting Kenji's attempts to control the position.
Kenji is staying active underneath Valur, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kenji is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Valur pulls his head out easily.
Kenji wants to control but Valur is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kenji tries to roll over but Valur keeps him under control.
Kenji is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valur is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kenji sees it coming and defends easily.
Kenji tries to get to full guard but Valur has control of the leg.
Valur is working for a kimura but Kenji is defending it quite comfortably.
Valur is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kenji doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Valur.
Kenji is not content to let Valur control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Valur is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kenji sees it coming and defends easily.
Kenji manages to get to full guard.
Kenji looking for a guillotine here but Valur defends easily.
Kenji has his foot on Valur's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Valur works his way back into a safe position though.
Valur slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Kenji (0) vs (5) Valur
Valur trying to control the position but Kenji is working away.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kenji struggling a bit here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kenji is trying to get back to half guard.
Valur happy to just control the position for now.
Valur thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Kenji tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Valur wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Valur controls the position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kenji looks to move to half guard but instead Valur has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Kenji (0) vs (7) Valur
Valur is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Kenji to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Kenji shrugs it off.
Valur controlling the pace for now.
Valur takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Kenji (0) vs (10) Valur
I really don't envy Kenji right now.
Kenji defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Valur is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Kenji with him. Kenji is trying to defend but Valur has an arm under the chin now! Kenji grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Gilbert Valur! |
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Event:
KAMIKAZE 47: New Age
Date: Aug 25, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Kenji drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Bill Two tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SU#
Kenji decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Bill Two is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kenji darts in looking for a takedown but Bill Two gets double underhooks and turns Kenji into the cage.
Bill Two is looking to clinch but Kenji is avoiding it.
Bill Two doesn't manage to clinch there - Kenji circles away.
Bill Two is looking to clinch.
Bill Two displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kenji. #KD#
Kenji bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops Bill Two! He dives into his guard looking to finish!
#ROC#
Bill Two is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kenji with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bill Two is still in real trouble! Can Kenji finish him?
Kenji 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU#
Kenji stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Bill Two seems to have recovered his senses.
Kenji misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#T1#
Kenji dives in for a single leg takedown but Bill Two sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kenichi Kenji. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bill Two fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kenji cracks a nice hook into Bill Two's ribs.
Kenji misses with a head kick.
A head kick misses from Kenji.
Kenji is breathing heavily.
Kenji tries for a takedown but Bill Two sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Bill Two wants to clinch.
Kenji shoots in for a double leg but Bill Two sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bill Two fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bill Two tries to clinch up but Kenji circles away and keeps his distance.
Bill Two fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bill Two is looking to clinch.
Kenji shoots in and drives through. Bill Two sprawls well.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bill Two looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL2#
Bill Two has managed to clinch.
#T2#
Bill Two throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kenji blocks it with crossed arms.
Bill Two with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Bill Two tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Bill Two's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bill Two tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kenji can't get the takedown.
Bill Two tries to land a knee to the head but Kenji blocks with his arms.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kenji is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Bill Two misses with a knee strike.
Bill Two tries to land a knee to the head but Kenji blocks with his arms.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Kenji.
Bill Two tries to land knees in the clinch but Kenji avoids the damage to the body. #T3#
Bill Two misses with a knee strike.
Bill Two tries a body shot but Kenji blocks it.
Bill Two using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kenji has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kenji goes for a takedown in the clinch but Bill Two prevents it.
Bill Two tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Bill Two misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bill Two tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Bill Two misses with a knee strike.
Kenji stalls.
Kenji is trying to drag Bill Two to the mat but Bill Two just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#T4#
Kenji is stalling here.
Come on Kenji - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
#TD#
Kenji jumps guard.
#SUB#
Kenji is looking for a triangle but Bill Two pushes his legs off easily.
Bill Two trying to control the position from guard on top but Kenji is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Kenji had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bill Two defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kenichi Kenji dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Kenji shoots in but Bill Two avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Bill Two is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kenji avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kenji looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kenichi Kenji is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice takedown defense from Bill Two. No joy for Kenji on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kenichi Kenji. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kenji looks for a takedown but Bill Two sprawls well.
Bill Two tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kenji paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kenji goes for a double leg but Bill Two avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bill Two continues to drive forward.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bill Two doesn't manage to clinch there - Kenji circles away.
Kenji feinted with a counter takedown.
Bill Two doesn't manage to clinch there - Kenji circles away.
Kenji avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kenji fails to land the takedown.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kenji keeps the fight on the outside.#T1#
Bill Two tries to clinch but Kenji is having none of it.
Kenji shoots in looking for a takedown but Bill Two manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kenji's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Bill Two fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bill Two fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bill Two tries to clinch but Kenji moves out of range.
Kenji circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bill Two tries to clinch but Kenji moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bill Two looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kenji swats away the attempt to clinch by Bill Two.
Kenji is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bill Two can do to turn this around?
Bill Two tries to clinch there but Kenji circles away.
Kenji circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bill Two is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Bill Two tries to close the distance and clinch but Kenji swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kenji circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kenji looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bill Two is fending him off so far but Kenji persists. Nope, Bill Two circles away and we're back to standing.
Bill Two fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dollar Bill Two is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bill Two tries to close the distance and clinch but Kenji swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T2#
Bill Two tries to clinch but Kenji moves out of range.
Bill Two tries to clinch but Kenji moves out of range.
Bill Two tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kenji manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kenji changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bill Two tries to avoid it but Kenji manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bill Two to the ground. Bill Two escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bill Two tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kenji appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Bill Two tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kenji swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bill Two leaves Kenji with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Bill Two tries to clinch there but Kenji circles away.
Kenji avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kenji avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kenji keeps the fight on the outside.
Kenji shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bill Two as he avoids it easily.
Kenji circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bill Two wants to clinch up but Kenji keeps it at a distance.
Kenji swats away the attempt to clinch by Bill Two.#T3#
Kenji shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bill Two but Bill Two pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Bill Two tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bill Two moves in looking to clinch but Kenji pushes him off.
Kenji avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bill Two is looking to clinch.
Kenji avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kenji feinted with a counter takedown.
Bill Two tries to clinch but Kenji moves out of range.
Bill Two tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kenji manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kenji shoots for a double leg takedown but Bill Two sprawls well. He's pushed Kenji's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Bill Two is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bill Two tries to clinch but Kenji moves out of range.
Kenji fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bill Two tries to close the distance and clinch but Kenji swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T4#
Bill Two fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bill Two tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kenji manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kenji avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kenji circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kenji connects with a single shot there.
Kenji circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Bill Two. No joy for Kenji on that attempt.
Bill Two is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Kenji avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kenji keeps the fight on the outside.
Bill Two doesn't manage to clinch there - Kenji circles away.
Bill Two tries to clinch up.
Kenji shoots in for a takedown but Bill Two shows good takedown defense.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kenji keeps the fight on the outside.
Bill Two tries to clinch up.
Kenji circles away from the clinch attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kenichi Kenji dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Bill Two tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kenji paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kenji drops down looking for a counter takedown but Bill Two sprawls and moves away.
Kenji darts in looking for a takedown but Bill Two gets double underhooks and turns Kenji into the cage.
Bill Two tries to clinch but Kenji moves out of range.
Kenji shoots in for a takedown but Bill Two shows good takedown defense.
Bill Two steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Kenji.
Bill Two tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kenji swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kenji avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bill Two fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bill Two wants to clinch up but Kenji keeps it at a distance.
Kenji is looking for a counter combo.
Kenji swats away the attempt to clinch by Bill Two.
Kenji tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Bill Two manages to circle out of the way.
Bill Two tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kenji paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kenji drops down looking for a counter takedown but Bill Two sprawls and moves away.
Bill Two tries to clinch up but Kenji circles away and keeps his distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kenji shoots for a double leg takedown but Bill Two sprawls well. He's pushed Kenji's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kenichi Kenji. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bill Two wants to clinch up but Kenji keeps it at a distance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bill Two wants to clinch.
Kenji half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T1#
Bill Two moves in looking to clinch but Kenji pushes him off.
Bill Two is looking to clinch.
Kenichi Kenji seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bill Two tries to clinch but Kenji is having none of it.
Kenji's corner calls for a 1-2. Kenji obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kenji fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bill Two avoids it really well and circles away.
Kenji keeps the fight on the outside.
Kenji shoots in for a double leg but Bill Two sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bill Two wants to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bill Two looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bill Two looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kenji closes the distance and clinches up with Bill Two, looking for a takedown. Kenji pushes Bill Two against the cage but Bill Two circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#T2#
Bill Two moves in looking to clinch but Kenji pushes him off.#CL2#
Bill Two clinches.
Kenji pushes off an throws an elbow but Bill Two leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Kenji missing with knees to the body.
Bill Two is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kenji is defending well for now.
Kenji avoiding damage as Bill Two throws knees to the body.
Bill Two tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Bill Two trying to land knees to the body.
Bill Two misses with a body punch.
#BC#
Kenji manages to break the clinch.
Bill Two wants to clinch up but Kenji keeps it at a distance.
Bill Two fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bill Two tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kenji swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kenji looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Bill Two steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Kenji.#T3#
Kenji keeps the fight on the outside.
Kenji shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bill Two but Bill Two pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Bill Two tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bill Two wants to clinch.
Kenichi Kenji is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bill Two tries to clinch up.
Bill Two tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kenji swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bill Two fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bill Two slaps away a takedown attempt from Kenji, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kenji avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kenji keeps the fight on the outside.
Kenji circles away from the clinch attempt.
#T4#
Kenji shoots for a takedown but Bill Two saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bill Two tries to clinch but Kenji is having none of it.
Bill Two tries to clinch but Kenji is having none of it.
Kenji circles away from the clinch attempt
and Kenji counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Bill Two fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bill Two fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bill Two is looking to clinch but Kenji is avoiding it.
Kenji fails to land the takedown.
Bill Two unleashes a big counter combination but Kenji bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kenji circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kenji keeps the fight on the outside.
Bill Two moves in looking to clinch but Kenji pushes him off.
Dollar Bill Two has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kenji changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bill Two tries to avoid it but Kenji manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bill Two to the ground. Bill Two escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bill Two unleashes a big counter combination but Kenji bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kenichi Kenji showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kenji, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kenichi Kenji!
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Event:
KAMIKAZE 34: Chance
Date: Jul 01, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Kenji feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Kenji sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Kenji won't allow Helmut to sweep him here.
Kenji tries to stand but Helmut is controlling from the bottom.
Helmut looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Kenji controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Helmut preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T1##SUB#
Helmut throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Helmut is looking for a triangle but Kenji pushes his legs off easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kenji landing some decent shots from guard.
Helmut is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Shinto Elite MMA Academy that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Helmut is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Helmut utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SU2#
Kenji gets to his feet - Helmut follows without any prompting. #TD2#
Kenji drives through with a takedown into Helmut's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#T2#
Helmut seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #SUB#
Helmut has his foot on Kenji's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kenji works his way back into a safe position though.
Kenji in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB#
Helmut working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kenji doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Helmut is tightening it up a little... Kenji has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Kenji reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Kenji taps out! Nice BJJ there by Helmut!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Luigi Helmut!
Luigi Helmut thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
TWGC 16 (185lbs, D4): Rio de Janeiro Qu - Round 1
Date: Apr 23, 2017 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between George Arias and Kenichi Kenji. The crowd seem to be enjoying Kenji's choice of entrance music: Billy Idol - Eyes Without A Face. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; George Arias! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Kenichi Kenji!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Emerson Jorge and Seu Braga.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Arias gets a clinch.
Kenji gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Arias (0) vs (2) Kenji
Arias looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kenji trying to control the position from guard on top but Arias is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arias has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kenji can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kenji trying to control the position from guard on top but Arias is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Arias is trying to keep Kenji in close.
Arias keeping moving, preventing Kenji from controlling successfully.
Kenji not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kenji avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kenji trying to control the position from guard on top but Arias is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arias looking for a sweep. Not yet Arias, not yet.
Kenji wants to control from the top but Arias keeps moving.
Arias manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kenji manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Arias (2) vs (2) Kenji
Kenji has his foot on Arias's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Arias works his way back into a safe position though.
Arias stays in close to Kenji's body and controls the position.
Arias looking to pass the guard.
Kenji is trying to control the position but Arias postures up.
Kenji working for submissions but it's allowed Arias to get to half guard.
Kenji looks winded!
Arias is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kenji tries to get to full guard but Arias has control of the leg.
Arias controlling the action here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arias passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Arias (5) vs (2) Kenji
Arias is staying tight to Kenji's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Arias has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Arias trying to control the action but Kenji is working from the bottom.
Kenji felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Arias takes a little break here. Kenji wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Kenji can't do much from the bottom here.
Kenji is trying to escape the position but Arias is controlling the position.
Kenji tries to improve position but can't.
You can see the frustration on Kenji's face as Arias controls the position.
Kenji is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Arias is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Kenji will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Arias working away.
Kenji is trying to escape the position but Arias is controlling the position.
Kenji is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Arias 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 Kenji's shoulder. That is not cool.
Kenji is trying to improve his position.
Arias is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Kenji will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Arias is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kenji knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Kenji is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Arias off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Arias (5) vs (6) Kenji
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Arias's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Despite being in a bad position, Arias is controlling the hands, preventing any submission attempts.
Arias manages to reverse the position and now he's in Kenji's guard. Nice work there by Arias.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Arias (7) vs (6) Kenji
Arias controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Arias looking to pass the guard.
Arias passes Kenji's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Arias is pressing down on Kenji's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kenji is holding on for now.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Kenji looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Well, if Arias 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.
Arias wants to free his trapped foot but Kenji is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Arias is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Arias moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Kenji. Score +3 for passing guard: Arias (10) vs (6) Kenji
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Arias thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Arias moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Arias.
Kenji tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kenji trying to remain calm as Arias controls from the top position.
Arias continues to hold on tight.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Arias tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Arias controls the position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Kenji tries to bench press Arias off him but Arias keeps the position.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Arias's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Further stalling from Arias.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Kenji's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kenji seems a little lost for a moment, as Arias dominates the positioning.
Kenji is looking for a sweep.
Arias is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kenji has escaped the position, nice work there.
Arias moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Arias wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kenji keeps working.
Arias controls the position from side control.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Kenji tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Arias wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Arias slows the pace down.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kenji is trying to get back to half guard.
The referee asks Arias politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Arias prefers to stall for the moment though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Arias takes the fight on points by 10 to 6. |
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