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Event:
TWGC 35 (145lbs, D4): Finals - Round 2
Date: Sep 21, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Frank Froggly! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Naked Kimura!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Daniel Bishop and William Gold.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Kimura drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Froggly (0) vs (2) Kimura
Kimura told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Kimura stands and throws Froggly's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Froggly (0) vs (5) Kimura#SUB2#
Kimura working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Kimura working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Kimura goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Froggly rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Kimura's guard! Nice work there by Froggly! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Froggly (2) vs (5) Kimura
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Kimura looking for subs off his back but Froggly has passed one foot through into half guard.
Froggly sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T1#
Kimura is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Kimura is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Froggly pulls his head out easily.
Froggly takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T2#
Froggly'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.#SUB2#
Kimura looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kimura manages to get to full guard.
#SUB2#
Kimura is looking for a triangle here but Froggly uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Froggly (5) vs (5) Kimura
Froggly gets to mount! Kimura was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Froggly (7) vs (5) Kimura
Kimura is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T3#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Froggly is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Kimura is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Froggly (10) vs (5) Kimura
Kimura tries to escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Froggly trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Kimura doesn't escape.
Froggly has the hooks in. Kimura is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Froggly biding his time, looking for the opening.
Kimura is really stuck here.
Kimura is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Froggly.
Kimura is in bad spot here.
Kimura keeps trying to improve his position.
Froggly keeps control of the position easily here as Kimura tries to buck him off.
#T5#
Kimura can't escape the position.
Kimura manages to reverse the position and now he's in Froggly's guard. Nice work there by Kimura.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Froggly (10) vs (7) Kimura
Froggly looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #SUB2#
Kimura has gone for a leg lock! Froggly slips out almost immediately though and dives into Kimura's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Froggly (12) vs (7) Kimura
Froggly content to stall in guard here. #T6#
Kimura looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Kimura looking for a guillotine here but Froggly defends easily.
Kimura is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#SUB2#
Kimura throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Froggly escapes and throws Kimura's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Froggly (15) vs (7) Kimura
Kimura is trying to get back to half guard.#T7#
Froggly moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Froggly (17) vs (7) Kimura
Kimura is trying desperately to improve position.
Froggly manages to capitalize on a mistake by Kimura to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Froggly (20) vs (7) Kimura
Kimura manages to reverse the position and now he's in Froggly's guard. Nice work there by Kimura.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Froggly (20) vs (9) Kimura
Froggly lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Froggly (22) vs (9) Kimura#SUB2#
Kimura is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Froggly is aware though and is defending well.
Froggly sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB2#
Kimura looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Froggly passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Froggly (25) vs (9) Kimura#T8#
Froggly just content to control the position.
Kimura gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Froggly (27) vs (9) Kimura
Kimura is trying to escape the mount.
#T9#
Froggly controlling from the full mount.
Kimura tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Froggly content just to control the position here.
Froggly prevents Kimura from getting the reversal.#T10#
Kimura has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Froggly (30) vs (9) Kimura
Kimura is trying to break free.
Kimura looks winded!#SUB#
Kimura preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Froggly.
Froggly is hanging on to Kimura's back as he tries to escape.
#T11#
Froggly has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Kimura's body.
Kimura is really stuck here.
Froggly controls the position.
Froggly keeps control of the position as Kimura tries to break free.
Kimura is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Kimura is still trying to improve position.#T12#
Froggly has good solid back control here.
Further stalling from Froggly.
Kimura tries to escape but Froggly has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Froggly just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Kimura is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Kimura is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Froggly.
Kimura tries to roll but Froggly sticks to his back.
#T13#
What can Kimura do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Froggly is hanging on to Kimura's back as he tries to escape.
Good control from Froggly.
Kimura is trying to break free.
Good control from Froggly.#T14#
Kimura turns into Froggly and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Froggly (30) vs (11) Kimura#SUB2#
Kimura drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Froggly dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Froggly (32) vs (11) Kimura#SUB2#
Kimura looking for subs off his back but Froggly has passed one foot through into half guard.
#SUB2#
Kimura has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Froggly escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Froggly! Score +3 for passing guard: Froggly (35) vs (11) Kimura
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Froggly is staying tight to Kimura's torso, preventing him from escaping.
And that's the end of the fight!
Froggly takes the fight on points by 35 to 11.
Frank Froggly seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Naked Kimura was interviewed post fight and said 'AYE MAN GIMME A REMATCH'. |
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Event:
TWGC 35 (145lbs, D4): Finals - Round 1
Date: Sep 20, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Rickson Penn! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Naked Kimura!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Phil Schofield and Donald Grub.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
The fight stays on the outside here - Penn looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#TD2#
Kimura shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Kimura showed some decent athleticism there. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Penn (0) vs (2) Kimura#SUB#
Penn looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Kimura is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Kimura is looking for a kimura but Penn is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kimura to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Kimura looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Kimura is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T1##SUB2#
Kimura maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Penn could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Kimura has cracked it and Penn is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Naked Kimura!
Naked Kimura was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
Rickson Penn was interviewed post fight and said 'this wasn't a loss, this was a lesson! back to the drawing board!'. |
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Event:
TWGC 35 (145lbs, D4): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Sep 11, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Jon Gallagher! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Naked Kimura!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Frank Dennis and George Francis.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Kimura stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kimura wants it to stay on the feet.
Kimura tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Gallagher shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kimura sprawls well. Kimura wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gallagher gets slowly back to his feet.
Gallagher sets himself, and Kimura steps forward looking for the clinch! Gallagher avoids it this time.
Gallagher shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jon Gallagher. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kimura or perhaps it was just good defense by Gallagher, which made it look bad.
Gallagher has his takedown stuffed#CL2#
and Kimura moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Gallagher gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gallagher (2) vs (0) Kimura#SUB#
Gallagher seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Kimura looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Gallagher wants to work for an arm triangle but Kimura is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T1#
Kimura tries to roll over but Gallagher keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Kimura looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Gallagher is looking for a kimura but Kimura is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gallagher to get the leverage. #SUB#
Gallagher is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Kimura looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kimura told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Gallagher knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kimura on the ground.#SUB2#
Kimura looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Kimura looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T2#
Still in half guard, Gallagher seems content to control.
Gallagher trying to control from half guard but Kimura is working away.
Kimura wants to get back to full guard but Gallagher has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Gallagher (5) vs (0) Kimura
Kimura is desperately trying to improve his position but Gallagher has a good base and remains in mount.#SUB#
Gallagher looking for a guillotine from mount but Kimura is having none of it.
Gallagher can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kimura is looking to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kimura is looking to improve his position but Gallagher isn't that keen on the idea.#T3#
Kimura is trying to reverse the position but instead Gallagher has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Gallagher (8) vs (0) Kimura
Gallagher has the hooks in. Kimura is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB#
Kimura is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#SUB#
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 Gallagher gets his way!
Gallagher doesn't have the hooks in and Kimura manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gallagher (8) vs (2) Kimura
Gallagher trying to control the position here. #SUB2#
Kimura drops back looking for a leg! Gallagher is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gallagher manages to kick Kimura off! Kimura jumps back into Gallagher's guard.
Gallagher looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T4#
Kimura pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gallagher is keeping the position for now.
Gallagher pulls Kimura in close to his closed guard and prevents Kimura from doing any damage or advancing position.#SUB2#
Kimura drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Gallagher manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Kimura has Gallagher in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gallagher (10) vs (2) Kimura
Kimura wants to sweep here but Gallagher controlling him for the moment.
Gallagher might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Gallagher seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T5#
Gallagher sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kimura's guard. #SUB2#
Kimura is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gallagher pulls his head out easily.
Kimura is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#SUB2#
Kimura looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Kimura is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gallagher pulls his head out easily.
Gallagher looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Kimura actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Gallagher wants to work for an arm triangle but Kimura is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T6##SUB2#
Kimura actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Gallagher is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kimura has managed to free his arm - good work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Gallagher seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Kimura is defending against the submission attempts here by Gallagher.
#SUB#
Kimura is defending against the submission attempts here by Gallagher.
#SUB2#
Kimura actively working from the bottom here.#T7##SUB#
Gallagher is trying to work for a kimura but Kimura is defending well.
Kimura tries to get to full guard but Gallagher has control of the leg. #SUB#
Gallagher is working for a submission of some sort.
Kimura tries to get to full guard but Gallagher has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Kimura looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Gallagher moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Kimura. Score +3 for passing guard: Gallagher (13) vs (2) Kimura#T8#
Kimura is looking to regain half guard here but Gallagher keeps moving and retains side control.
Kimura gets back to half guard.
Kimura is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Gallagher is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kimura is just riding it out for now. Gallagher eventually gives up the hold.
Gallagher controlling the action here.#T9##SUB#
Gallagher seems to be looking for submissions.
Kimura manages to get to full guard.
#SUB2#
Kimura is looking for a triangle here but Gallagher uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Gallagher (16) vs (2) Kimura
Kimura is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Gallagher off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Gallagher (16) vs (6) Kimura
Gallagher just trying to survive but Kimura is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #SUB2#
Kimura looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Gallagher is controlling Kimura 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gallagher (18) vs (6) Kimura
Gallagher trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T10#
Gallagher controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB2#
Gallagher is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Kimura has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Gallagher is looking to defend but Kimura has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Gallagher! Kimura pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Gallagher taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Naked Kimura!
Naked Kimura decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1058 Round 4
Date: Aug 11, 2021 |
#R1#
Funny with a poor takedown #CL2#
and Kimura counters by clinching up. #TD#
Funny has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Kimura regains guard immediately.
Kimura keeping full guard, as Funny tries to pass. #SUB2#
Kimura looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kimura can't keep his opponent in guard - Funny advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Kimura is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Kimura taking some punishment here, with Funny in his half guard.
Funny scoring with strikes to the body and head. #ROC#Kimura is rocked!
Kimura wants to improve his position but Funny is controlling well.
Kimura is not content to let Funny control the position.
Kimura wants to improve his position but Funny is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Kimura looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T1#
Kimura tries to roll over but Funny keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Kimura looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Funny trying to control the pace.
Kimura regains full guard. Nicely done.
Funny makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Funny pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kimura is keeping the position for now.
Funny working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kimura's head.
Kimura is still in real trouble! Can Funny finish him?#SUB2#
Kimura is looking for a triangle but Funny pushes his legs off easily.
Funny controls from within his opponent's guard.
Funny working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Funny postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Kimura covers up, he's hurt! Funny keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Funny and the ref steps in to end the fight! Funny can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Doug Funny!
As Doug Funny got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Thank you Subway, you brought out the best in me. I wish you the best with your career as a sammich artist. Go make me a sammich ya Jared wanna be.'.
Naked Kimura was interviewed post fight and said 'AYE MAN GIMME A REMATCH, HE BARELY HIT ME. THAT WAS NOTHING'. |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1058 Round 3
Date: Aug 10, 2021 |
#R1#
Shinster tries to clinch up but Kimura circles away and keeps his distance.#TD#
Shinster scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Kimura is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kimura trying to remain calm as Shinster controls from the top position.
Kimura regains half guard.
Kimura gets full guard.#SU#
Shinster stands and steps away. Kimura gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Kimura is looking to clinch.
Shinster throws a counter high kick but Kimura was just alert enough to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kimura checks a leg kick.
Kimura tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Shinster tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kimura was well out of range. Poor timing from Shinster.#CL#
Shinster closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T1##TD#
Shinster drags the fight down to the ground.
Kimura wants to pass the guard but Shinster is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Kimura drops back, looking for a kneebar! Shinster looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Shinster looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Shinster! #REVR#
Kimura sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Kimura is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Shinster's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Shinster's back!#SUB2#
Kimura is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#SUB2#
Kimura is persistently looking for the submission but Shinster is defending it well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shinster just trying to survive but Kimura is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Kimura is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T2#
Shinster tries to roll but Kimura sticks to his back.
#SUB2#
Kimura is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#SUB2#
Kimura looking for the RNC. #SUB2#
Kimura is looking for the choke from the back position but Shinster is controlling his hands well.
Shinster can't escape the position.
Kimura doesn't have the hooks in and Shinster manages to turn into his guard.
Shinster slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SU#
Shinster stands up.
Kimura tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Shinster paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T3##TD#
Shinster shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Shinster was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Kimura manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Kimura is not content to let Shinster control the position.
Shinster prevents Kimura from improving his position.#SUB2#
Kimura looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Kimura actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Kimura looking for submissions off his back.#T4#
Shinster not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Shinster landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #SUB2#
Kimura looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Kimura looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Shinster with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB2#
Kimura actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Kimura looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Joe Shinster will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Shinster misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kimura drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Shinster defends it well.#CL#
Shinster clinches up against the cage.
Kimura fails to pull guard.
#TD#
Shinster pulls guard.
Kimura passes into half guard.
Shinster blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kimura.
Kimura prevents Shinster from improving his position.
Naked Kimura has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Kimura is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Shinster is just riding it out for now. Kimura eventually gives up the hold.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shinster moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T1#
Shinster has Kimura pulled in close to control his posture.
Shinster has momentary wrist control but Kimura slips an elbow through the middle.
Kimura with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB#
Kimura got a little sloppy there for a moment and Shinster has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kimura has managed to get both his arms back between Shinster's legs - danger averted.
Shinster is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shinster controls Kimura momentarily but Kimura frees himself.
Kimura lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Shinster wants to sweep here but Kimura controlling him for the moment.
Kimura passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB2#
Kimura goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Shinster has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Kimura but great work by Shinster.
Kimura tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Shinster working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Kimura regains half guard.
Kimura slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Kimura bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Shinster's guard. #REVB##SUB2#
Kimura thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Shinster is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T3#
Kimura is pushing down on Shinster's leg trying to pass to half guard. Shinster is fighting to maintain full guard but Kimura has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB2#
Kimura is working for a submission of some sort.
Shinster wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Kimura wants to work for an arm triangle but Shinster is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Kimura is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Shinster knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kimura on the ground.#SUB2#
Kimura wants to work for an arm triangle but Shinster is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T4##SUB2#
Kimura is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Shinster doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kimura.
Kimura looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#SUB2#
Kimura is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Shinster defends it well. #SUB2#
Kimura is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Shinster sees it coming and defends easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Kimura is working for a submission of some sort.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Naked Kimura showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3##CL#
Shinster moves into range and clinches up with Kimura.#TD#
Kimura is fighting off a takedown attempt but Shinster is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Kimura to the mat. Kimura regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Shinster trying to control the position from guard on top but Kimura is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Kimura looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Shinster has picked Kimura up and slammed him! Kimura can't keep hold of the triangle and Shinster manages to pass to side control!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kimura tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Shinster wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Shinster tries to move into full mount but can't pass Kimura's legs.
Sloppy strikes there by Shinster.#SUB#
Shinster is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kimura has escaped the position, nice work there. #T1#
Shinster in side control, throwing shots but Kimura defends.
Kimura is trying to improve his position.
Kimura striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
#SU#
Shinster stands up and beckons Kimura to his feet.
Shinster tries to close the distance and clinch but Kimura swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL#
Shinster has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kimura jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Shinster walks away with a smile on his face. Kimura gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Shinster tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kimura manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Shinster closes the distance and clinches.#T2#
Kimura jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Shinster walks away with a smile on his face. Kimura gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #TD#
Shinster shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Shinster was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Kimura regains half guard.
Kimura is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Shinster performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB2#
Kimura actively working from the bottom here.
Shinster is taking a breather. Kimura says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T3#
Kimura gets full guard.#SUB2#
Kimura has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Shinster can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Shinster missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Shinster wants to control from the top but Kimura keeps moving. #SUB2#
Kimura is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Shinster rolls with it to try and escape but Kimura cranks on the arm and Shinster is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Naked Kimura!
Naked Kimura tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. |
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QFC Tournament 1058 Round 2
Date: Aug 09, 2021 |
#R1#
Parker checks the leg kick nicely there.
Parker tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Kimura really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Parker throws a head kick that misses #CL#
and Kimura counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Kimura. #BC2#
Parker pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kimura darts in looking for a takedown but Parker gets double underhooks and turns Kimura into the cage. #TD2#
Parker jumps guard and drags Kimura to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Kimura postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kimura is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Parker tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Parker is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kimura is aware though and is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Parker not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Kimura is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Parker seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T1#
Kimura keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Parker's head.
Parker throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Kimura trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kimura landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB#
Kimura has gone for a leg lock! Parker slips out almost immediately though and dives into Kimura's guard.#REVB#
Parker has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Kimura is proving hard to escape from.
Parker with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB#
Kimura is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Parker defends well.#T2##SUB#
Kimura is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Parker wants to pass the guard but Kimura is keeping the position.
Parker working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kimura's head.
Parker stopping the sweep attempt from Kimura.
Parker must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Parker stops Kimura from standing up.
Parker is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Parker wants to control from the top but Kimura keeps moving. #T3#
Kimura wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Kimura is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Parker defends well.
Kimura has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SUB#
Kimura has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Parker can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Kimura is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Parker defends well.#SUB#
Kimura looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T4#
Parker trying to control the position from guard on top but Kimura is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Parker is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#SUB#
Kimura looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Parker should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Kimura keeping moving, preventing Parker from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Kimura is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Parker defends well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Parker seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Naked Kimura dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Kimura throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Parker's waist but Parker gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kimura off to one side.
Parker counters with a body kick.#TD2#
Kimura gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Parker showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Parker wants to control from the top but Kimura keeps moving. #SUB#
Kimura working for a triangle but Parker defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Kimura throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T1#
Parker forces his way into half guard.
Parker tries to stand but can't do so whilst Kimura controls his leg.
Parker thows a huge punch but Kimura dodges it nicely.
Parker seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
#SUB#
Kimura looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kimura is looking to improve his position.
#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Kimura looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Parker wants to control but Kimura is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Parker is looking for a kimura here.
Parker content to control rather than advance. #SUB2#
Parker seems to be working for a kimura but Kimura defends the submission attempt.#T3#
Parker is keen to just control but Kimura is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Kimura actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Kimura looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Kimura is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Parker pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Kimura looking for submissions off his back.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Kimura is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Parker pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Kimura has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Parker escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Parker!
Kimura tries to improve position but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kimura is working hard here to advance position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Parker showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Parker throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Parker works over Kimura's head and body with a nice combination.#ROC2#Kimura is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Naked Kimura has been cut.#CL#
Kimura rushes Parker and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Oh Kimura is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kimura letting Parker take a breather here.
Kimura dodges an elbow strike from Parker.
#TD2#
Parker ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Parker no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Parker looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kimura seems to have got his legs back now.
Kimura scoring with punches to the head and body.
Parker looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Parker not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Parker trying to control the position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kimura lands a couple of digs.
Kimura pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Parker is keeping the position for now. #T1#
Parker avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kimura makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Kimura passes into half guard. #SUB#
Kimura is working for a kimura but Parker is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Kimura is looking for a kimura but Parker is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kimura to get the leverage.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kimura lands a nice short elbow.
Kimura prevents Parker from standing back up.
#T2##SUB#
Kimura looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Kimura stops Parker from getting back to his feet.
#SUB#
Kimura seems to be working for a kimura but Parker defends the submission attempt.
Parker has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kimura is working away from the top position though.#T3#
Kimura drops an elbow to the side of Parker's head. #SUB#
Kimura looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB#
Kimura is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Parker is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Naked Kimura!
Naked Kimura was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1058 Round 1
Date: Aug 08, 2021 |
#R1#
Villunen throws a head kick that misses.
Kimura tries to counter with a takedown but Villunen is quick to defend against it.#TD2#
Kimura gets caught flat footed, as Villunen shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
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.
Villunen preventing the sweep.
Villunen trying to control but Kimura is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Kimura has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Villunen should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Kimura has tightened it up now! Villunen should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Naked Kimura!
Naked Kimura decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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