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Event:
TWGC 30 (265+lbs, D1): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jul 09, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Hugo Boss! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 38 wins and 23 losses; Helio Kimura!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Frank Dennis and Chris Downing.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Boss shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Boss (2) vs (0) Kimura
Kimura controlling the position for now.
Boss performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Boss has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Boss trying to control the action but Kimura is working from the bottom.
Kimura is looking for a sweep. Boss is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kimura is controlling Boss's trapped leg to prevent Boss from advancing to side control.
Boss content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Boss definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T2#
Kimura wants to get back to full guard but Boss has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Boss (5) vs (0) Kimura
Boss takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Kimura tries to reverse the position but Boss maintains control.
Kimura is trying to reverse the position but instead Boss has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Boss (8) vs (0) Kimura
Boss controlling the position well here. Kimura rolled but Boss kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
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Boss working for a choke but Kimura is defending well.
Boss just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Boss tries to get the hooks in deep but Kimura pushed the leg off. #T4#
I would not like to be Kimura right now.
Kimura staying busy and making it hard for Boss to control.
Boss is controlling the position but Kimura somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boss seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T5#
Boss is trying to control. Kimura wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Boss is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Kimura controlling the position for now.#T6##SUB#
Boss is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Boss looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Kimura is trying to get back to full guard.#T7#
Kimura has his hands clasped together around Boss's back. He's all about the action.
Boss moves into full mount! Kimura won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Boss (11) vs (0) Kimura
Boss looking to control and managing it successfully. #T8#
Boss seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Kimura for as long as he can get away with.
Boss fails to move to back control.
Kimura is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Boss controlling from the full mount. #T9#
Kimura tries to lock up and control but Boss gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Boss sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T10#
Boss can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kimura is looking to escape.
Boss controlling from mount.
Boss fails to take his opponent's back. #T11#
Boss moves to his opponent's back but Kimura bucks him off and ends up in guard. A bit of a disaster there for Boss. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Boss (11) vs (2) Kimura
Kimura won't allow Boss to sweep him here. #T12#
Boss being controlled here, momentarily.
Boss is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Boss (13) vs (2) Kimura
Boss with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T13#
Boss trying to control the action but Kimura is working from the bottom.
Boss is just content to waste time from the top position. Kimura takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Boss trying to control but Kimura is working from the bottom. #T14#
Boss looking to pass the 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.
Boss trying to control the position from guard on top but Kimura is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Our spies down at at Hell's Balls Gym inform us that Kimura has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Kimura trying to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Boss content to stall in guard here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Boss takes the fight on points by 13 to 2.
Hugo Boss bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
CACC 82
Date: May 02, 2020 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Helio Kimura (ranked 11843 p4p, 580 weight class) and Sven Kristian Nielsen (ranked 6837 p4p, 510 weight class). Nielsen is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Wardruna - Fehu. Sven Kristian Nielsen acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the ring.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 38 wins and 22 losses; Helio Kimura! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 6 losses; Sven Kristian Nielsen!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Excellent takedown into side control there by Nielsen. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Kimura (0) vs (4) Nielsen
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.
Kimura gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Kimura wants to control but Nielsen is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Nielsen seems to be working for a kimura but Kimura defends the submission attempt.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Nielsen in particular looking to stall.
Nielsen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kimura keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nielsen wants to free his trapped foot but Kimura is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nielsen is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kimura won't allow Nielsen to pass to mount.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Nielsen seems to be looking for submissions.
Nielsen prevents Kimura from improving his position.
Nielsen performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nielsen stalling away here and it's allowed Kimura to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Nielsen must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Nielsen tries to free his leg and advance position but Kimura is retaining full guard.
Nielsen trying to control but Kimura is working from the bottom.
Nielsen controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Nielsen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kimura swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We've been hearing good reports from Kimura'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.
Nielsen is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Nielsen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kimura is keeping the position for now.
Nielsen trying to control but Kimura is working from the bottom.
Nielsen is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Nielsen looking to pass the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kimura keeping moving, preventing Nielsen from controlling successfully.
My spies in Catch Wrestling L.A. inform me that Nielsen has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Nielsen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kimura swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kimura keeping moving, preventing Nielsen from controlling successfully.
Nielsen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kimura swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Nielsen wants to control from the top but Kimura keeps moving.
Nielsen looking to pass the guard.
Nielsen trying to control but Kimura is working from the bottom.
Nielsen might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Kimura haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Nielsen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nielsen stands and throws Kimura's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kimura (0) vs (7) Nielsen
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Nielsen wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kimura, who protects the arm well.
Kimura is looking to regain half guard here but Nielsen keeps moving and retains side control.
Nielsen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kimura keeps working.
You can see the frustration on Kimura's face as Nielsen controls the position.
Nielsen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kimura keeps working.
Nielsen takes a little break here. Kimura wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Nielsen tries to advance to mount but can't.
Nielsen is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Nielsen is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kimura knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Nielsen trying to control the action but Kimura is working from the bottom.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Nielsen tries to move into full mount but can't pass Kimura's legs.
Nielsen trying to control the position but Kimura is working away.
Nielsen passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Kimura! Score +2 for reaching mount: Kimura (0) vs (9) Nielsen
Kimura prevents Nielsen from taking his back.
Nielsen wants to control the pace but Kimura is squirming around nicely.
Nielsen jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Kimura is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Kimura and Nielsen has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Kimura sneaks back into half guard.
Kimura wants to improve his position but Nielsen is controlling well.
Nielsen is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kimura defends it well.
Nielsen is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Kimura to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Nielsen wants to control from the top but Kimura keeps moving.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Nielsen looking to pass the guard.
Nielsen has gone for a leg lock! Kimura slips out almost immediately though and dives into Nielsen's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kimura (2) vs (9) Nielsen
Kimura controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Nielsen working a defensive guard but Kimura manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kimura (5) vs (9) Nielsen
Nielsen tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kimura wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Nielsen struggling a bit here.
Nielsen is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kimura staying calm.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Nielsen tries to buck Kimura off but Kimura is having none of it.
Nielsen wants to control but Kimura postures up.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Nielsen is looking to reverse the position.
Nielsen is trying to control Kimura's posture but Kimura avoids it.
Nielsen is not content to let Kimura control the position.
Kimura is really struggling to control Nielsen but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Kimura controls the position.
Nielsen gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Nielsen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Kimura is looking to advance position but Nielsen won't allow it.
Nielsen is positioning himself well to prevent Kimura advancing to mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nielsen has a hand on Kimura's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Kimura takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Kimura (8) vs (9) Nielsen
And that's the end of the fight!
Nielsen wins on points by 9 to 8.
Sven Kristian Nielsen thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
TWGC 29 (265lbs, D1): New York Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Apr 17, 2020 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Helio Kimura (ranked 11728 p4p, 575 weight class) and Hero Galanos (ranked 1288 p4p, 0 weight class). Galanos has chosen oh boy, he's walking out in gladiator trunks as his entrance music. On his way into the cage it seems that Helio Kimura has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Helio Kimura seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 38 wins and 21 losses; Helio Kimura! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 6 losses; Hero Galanos!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Jorge Garcia and Reed Andrews.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Galanos has Kimura up against the cage in a clinch.
Galanos ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Galanos no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Galanos has his hands on Kimura's head, controlling the position.
We've been hearing good reports from Kimura'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 is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Galanos is pulling down on Kimura's head to control his posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kimura is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Galanos is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Galanos 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.
Galanos seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Galanos is continuing to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Galanos is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Galanos bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kimura's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kimura (0) vs (2) Galanos
Galanos 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Galanos wants to control from the top but Kimura keeps moving.
Kimura trying to control the position here.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Galanos showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Galanos's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Galanos wants to pass the guard but Kimura is keeping the position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Galanos advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Kimura (0) vs (5) Galanos
Galanos is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Galanos tries for a kimura but Kimura is defending well.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Galanos trying to control the position but Kimura is working away.
Galanos is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kimura is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Galanos taking a breather here.
Kimura tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Kimura is trying to control Galanos's posture but Galanos avoids it.
Galanos in side control, just content to control the action for now.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Galanos is looking to take a break and control but Kimura is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
A lull in the action here as Galanos stalls from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Kimura looking for a sweep but Galanos has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Kimura (0) vs (7) Galanos
Galanos looking to control but Kimura is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Galanos takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Kimura wants to control but Galanos is having none of it.
Galanos controlling from mount.
Galanos looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kimura tries to reverse the position but Galanos maintains control.
Galanos controlling from the full mount.
Galanos looking to control but Kimura is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Kimura keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Galanos content just to control the position here.
Galanos looking to control but Kimura is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Galanos looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Kimura really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Galanos can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kimura is looking to escape.
Galanos controlling from mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kimura tries to lock up and control but Galanos gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Galanos wins on points by 7 to 0.
After winning the bout, Hero Galanos thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
CACC 72
Date: Mar 29, 2020 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Helio Kimura (ranked 10534 p4p, 457 weight class) and David Allan Coe (ranked 2234 p4p, 216 weight class). Coe has chosen Nothing To Lose as his entrance music. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 38 wins and 20 losses; Helio Kimura! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 5 losses; David Allan Coe!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Coe closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Kimura (0) vs (4) Coe
Coe looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Coe controls the position.
We've been hearing good reports from Kimura'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.
Coe is looking to take a break and control but Kimura is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Coe tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Coe controlling from side mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coe tries for a kimura but Kimura is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coe is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kimura knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Coe trying to control the position but Kimura is working away.
Kimura struggling a bit here.
You can see the frustration on Kimura's face as Coe controls the position.
Coe tries to move into full mount but can't pass Kimura's legs.
Kimura is trying to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coe tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Kimura is trying to escape the position but Coe is controlling the position.
Coe trying to control the action but Kimura is working from the bottom.
Coe controlling the position.
Kimura is not content to let Coe control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coe tries to move into full mount but can't pass Kimura's legs.
Coe wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kimura keeps working.
Coe looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
We've been informed that Coe has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Coe looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Coe wants to control but Kimura is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coe tries to advance to mount but can't.
Kimura might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Coe advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Kimura (0) vs (6) Coe
Coe looking to control but Kimura is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kimura is desperately trying to improve his position but Coe has a good base and remains in mount.
Coe is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Kimura to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Kimura shrugs it off.
Coe looking to control and managing it successfully.
Kimura defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Coe.
Coe can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kimura is looking to escape.
Coe is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kimura is trying desperately to improve position.
Coe jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Kimura manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Coe tries for a kimura but Kimura is defending well.
Kimura can't do much from the bottom here.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Coe wants to control but Kimura is keeping him busy.
Coe tries to advance to mount but can't.
Kimura is not content to let Coe control the position.
Kimura tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Coe wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Coe is looking to take a break and control but Kimura is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kimura is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kimura is not content to let Coe control the position.
Coe tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Coe tries to move to full mount but Kimura actually manages to regain half guard.
Kimura has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Coe is working away from the top position though.
Coe is looking to pass Kimura's guard but actually Kimura recovers to full guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Coe trying to control but Kimura is working from the bottom.
Coe passes into half guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Coe trying to control the pace.
Coe 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. Coe eventually gives up the hold.
Coe keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Coe trying to control from Kimura's half guard. Kimura has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Kimura keeping full guard, as Coe tries to pass.
Coe keeps trying to improve his position.
Kimura keeping moving, preventing Coe from controlling successfully.
Coe pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kimura is keeping the position for now.
Coe is looking to advance position but Kimura has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kimura (4) vs (6) Coe
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Coe bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kimura (4) vs (8) Coe
Coe trying to control but Kimura is working from the bottom.
Coe looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Coe tries to free his leg and advance position but Kimura is retaining full guard.
Coe looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Coe stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kimura swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Coe sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kimura's guard.
Kimura is refusing to be controlled, as Coe sits in half guard.
Kimura trying to control here.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Coe seems to be working for a kimura but Kimura defends the submission attempt.
Coe is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kimura defends it well.
Coe is looking to take a break and control but Kimura is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Coe is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Coe wants to pass to mount but Kimura is defending the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Coe wins on points by 8 to 4.
After the big win, David Allan Coe made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. |
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Event:
CACC 62
Date: Mar 01, 2020 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Helio Kimura (ranked 10448 p4p, 459 weight class) and Pablo Dominguez (ranked 15130 p4p, 502 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Dominguez's choice of entrance music: Change by The Deftones. Pablo Dominguez has the eye of the tiger tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 38 wins and 19 losses; Helio Kimura! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 10 losses; Pablo Dominguez!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Dominguez fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Dominguez closes the distance and clinches up with Kimura, looking for a takedown. Dominguez pushes Kimura against the ropes but Kimura circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Dominguez closes the distance and clinches up with Kimura, looking for a takedown. Dominguez pushes Kimura against the ropes but Kimura circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Helio Kimura has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pablo Dominguez.
Dominguez closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Kimura to the mat! Kimura manages to get full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kimura (0) vs (2) Dominguez
Dominguez works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Kimura wants to improve his position but Dominguez is controlling well.
Dominguez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kimura keeps working.
Dominguez slows the pace down in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kimura is trying to control but can't.
My spies in ~T~ Troid - Gym inform me that Dominguez has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Dominguez not doing much here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dominguez's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Dominguez trying to pass the guard but Kimura defending well.
Still in half guard, Dominguez seems content to control.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Kimura is not content to let Dominguez control the position.
Dominguez 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.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kimura trying to control from the bottom.
Dominguez trying to mount his opponent but Kimura defends it.
Well, if Dominguez 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.
Let's hope that Dominguez has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kimura tries to get to full guard but Dominguez has control of the leg.
Dominguez is trying to control. Kimura wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Dominguez stalling.
Kimura is not content to let Dominguez control the position.
Kimura keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Dominguez is looking to advance position but Kimura won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kimura trying to hold on to Dominguez's head to control him but Dominguez postures up.
Dominguez tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kimura knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kimura is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dominguez wants to control but Kimura is keeping him busy.
We've been hearing good reports from Kimura'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 five minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez trying to control the pace.
Dominguez wants to free his trapped foot but Kimura is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kimura looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Still in half guard, Dominguez seems content to control.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez wants to pass to mount but Kimura is defending the position.
Dominguez is keen to just control but Kimura is a slippery customer.
Dominguez trying to pass the guard but Kimura defending well.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez is keen to just control but Kimura is a slippery customer.
Dominguez wants to pass to mount but Kimura is defending the position.
Kimura holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Dominguez tries to pass to full mount but Kimura defends it.
Dominguez wants to control but Kimura is keeping him busy.
Dominguez is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Dominguez wants to pass to mount but Kimura is defending the position.
Dominguez stalling.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez trying to mount his opponent but Kimura defends it.
Dominguez performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Dominguez prevents Kimura from improving his position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Kimura is refusing to be controlled, as Dominguez sits in half guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez wants to free his trapped foot but Kimura is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kimura is not content to let Dominguez control the position.
Kimura trying to control from the bottom.
Dominguez is looking to advance position but Kimura won't allow it.
Kimura is refusing to be controlled, as Dominguez sits in half guard.
Dominguez passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kimura (0) vs (5) Dominguez
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez is looking to take a break and control but Kimura is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dominguez controls the position.
Kimura stops Dominguez from passing to mount.
Dominguez working away.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez working away.
Dominguez taking a breather here.
Dominguez is looking to take a break and control but Kimura is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kimura tries to bench press Dominguez off him but Dominguez keeps the position.
Kimura seems a little lost for a moment, as Dominguez dominates the positioning.
Kimura is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Dominguez is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Kimura (0) vs (7) Dominguez
Kimura wants to control but Dominguez is having none of it.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez tries to control but Kimura wriggling away.
Dominguez might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Kimura haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Dominguez can't control as he wanted to and Kimura manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kimura manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Dominguez trying to control the position from guard on top but Kimura is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kimura is pulling down on Dominguez's head. It's preventing any offense from Dominguez, at least for the moment.
Dominguez wants to pass the guard but Kimura is keeping the position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez controls from within his opponent's guard.
Kimura is pulling down on Dominguez's head to control his posture.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Dominguez wins on points by 7 to 0.
As Pablo Dominguez got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Train Gracie Jiu-Jitsu by day, Joe Rogan podcast by night. '. |
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Event:
CACC 55
Date: Feb 15, 2020 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Helio Kimura (ranked 10659 p4p, 526 weight class) and Marcelinho Lima (ranked 2741 p4p, 267 weight class). Marcelinho Lima has the eye of the tiger tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 37 wins and 19 losses; Helio Kimura! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Marcelinho Lima!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Kimura drives through and clinches with Lima against the ropes.
Lima manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Lima is trying to control the position but Kimura postures up.
Lima is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kimura defends well.
Lima working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kimura doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kimura manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Lima 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.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lima controlling Kimura's posture.
Lima wants to control the position but Kimura says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kimura is thwarting Lima's attempts to control the position.
Lima is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kimura pulls his head out easily.
Lima trying to control here.
Kimura controlling the action here.
Lima is trying to control but can't.
Lima looking for submissions off his back.
Lima has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Kimura in particular looking to stall.
Lima tries to get to full guard but Kimura has control of the leg.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Lima wants to control the action here but instead Kimura manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kimura (3) vs (0) Lima
We've been hearing good reports from Kimura'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 controlling his opponent.
Lima keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lima is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Kimura is stalling here but it's allowed Lima to get half guard.
Lima wants to get back to full guard.
Lima wants to control but Kimura is keeping busy.
Lima regains full guard. Nicely done.
Lima has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kimura can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kimura slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Kimura looking to pass the guard.
Kimura sitting in guard here, content to control.
Kimura postures up.
Lima throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lima being controlled here, momentarily.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kimura seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Lima for as long as he can get away with.
Kimura trying to control but Lima is working from the bottom.
Lima working for a triangle but Kimura defends it easily.
Lima working for a triangle but Kimura defends it easily.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Lima looking to control.
Kimura stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lima swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kimura slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Kimura got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lima has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kimura has managed to get both his arms back between Lima's legs - danger averted.
Lima is trying to control the position but Kimura postures up.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Lima looking for a guillotine here but Kimura defends easily.
Lima controls Kimura momentarily but Kimura frees himself.
Lima has his foot on Kimura's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kimura works his way back into a safe position though.
Kimura controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Lima 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.
Lima is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lima throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Lima has an active guard here but Kimura has managed to pass into half guard.
Lima wants to improve his position but Kimura is controlling well.
Kimura is thwarting Lima's attempts to control the position.
Lima is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Kimura is staying active.
Kimura not doing much here.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Kimura wants to free his trapped foot but Lima is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Lima wants to control but Kimura is keeping busy.
Kimura is controlling the pace.
Lima is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kimura pulls his head out easily.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Kimura passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kimura (6) vs (0) Lima
Kimura content just to control the position here.
Kimura trying to control but Lima is having none of it.
Lima tries to reverse the position but Kimura maintains control.
Kimura with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Lima is looking to improve his position but Kimura isn't that keen on the idea.
Kimura fails to advance to Lima's back.
Lima tries to control the position but Kimura now has his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Kimura (9) vs (0) Lima
Lima wants to escape the position.
Kimura just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Lima is keeping busy.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Kimura controlling the positon.
Lima is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Lima is really stuck here.
Kimura is trying to stick to Lima's back but Lima is turning into Kimura. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Kimura's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Lima. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kimura (9) vs (2) Lima
Lima pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kimura is keeping the position for now.
Kimura is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Lima tries to free his leg and advance position but Kimura is retaining full guard.
Lima trying to control the position from guard on top but Kimura is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kimura is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kimura (11) vs (2) Lima
Lima had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kimura defends it easily.
Kimura preventing the sweep.
Lima looking for a guillotine here but Kimura defends easily.
Lima looking for a guillotine here but Kimura defends easily.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Kimura is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Lima is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kimura engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Kimura takes the fight on points by 11 to 2. |
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Event:
CACC 47
Date: Jan 25, 2020 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Sven Kristian Nielsen (ranked 4023 p4p, 355 weight class) and Helio Kimura (ranked 11130 p4p, 512 weight class). Nielsen's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Wardruna - Fehu. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 3 losses; Sven Kristian Nielsen! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 37 wins and 18 losses; Helio Kimura!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Kimura instigates a clinch.
Nielsen turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Nielsen manages to end up in side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Nielsen (4) vs (0) Kimura
Kimura trying to remain calm as Nielsen controls from the top position.
Nielsen trying to control the action but Kimura is working from the bottom.
Kimura is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kimura wants to control but Nielsen postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nielsen tries to advance to mount but Kimura denies him.
Nielsen is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kimura is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Kimura wants to control but Nielsen postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nielsen tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Nielsen has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Nielsen trying to control the position but Kimura is working away.
Nielsen working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Nielsen wants to control but Kimura is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nielsen working away.
Nielsen tries to advance to mount but Kimura denies him.
You can see the frustration on Kimura's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Nielsen is looking to take a break and control but Kimura is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nielsen is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kimura has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nielsen tries to move to mount but Kimura blocks the move with his legs.
Nielsen moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Nielsen (6) vs (0) Kimura
Nielsen avoids the attempt from Kimura to control.
Kimura tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Kimura wants to hold on but Nielsen pushes him away.
Nielsen trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Nielsen fails to take his opponent's back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kimura is looking to get to half guard.
Nielsen tries to control but Kimura wriggling away.
Nielsen wants to take Kimura's back here but Kimura is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Nielsen wants to control but Kimura has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Nielsen wants to advance to full mount but Kimura doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Nielsen works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Nielsen works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Nielsen (9) vs (0) Kimura
Kimura is trying to control Nielsen's posture but Nielsen avoids it.
Kimura regains half guard there - taking advantage of Nielsen's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Nielsen is just content to waste time from the top position. Kimura takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Nielsen is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Nielsen wants to control from the top but Kimura keeps moving.
Nielsen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Nielsen passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Nielsen (12) vs (0) Kimura
Nielsen tries to advance to mount but can't.
Nielsen advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Nielsen (14) vs (0) Kimura
Nielsen is stalling here but it's allowed Kimura to get half guard.
Nielsen is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kimura doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Nielsen.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Nielsen trying to control the action but Kimura is working from the bottom.
Nielsen is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Nielsen looking to sit in guard and control but Kimura gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nielsen (14) vs (2) Kimura
Nielsen is looking to sweep but instead, Kimura has passed into half guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Nielsen trying to control from the bottom.
Nielsen wants to get back to full guard.
Nielsen looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kimura slows the pace down in half guard.
Nielsen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Nielsen moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Nielsen looking for a sweep. Not yet Nielsen, not yet.
Nielsen is working hard here to advance position.
Nielsen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kimura manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nielsen (16) vs (2) Kimura
Kimura controlling Nielsen's posture.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Nielsen wants to control from the top but Kimura keeps moving.
Nielsen wants to pass the guard but Kimura is keeping the position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Kimura working a defensive guard here.
Nielsen wants to pass the guard but Kimura is keeping the position.
Nielsen advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Nielsen (19) vs (2) Kimura
Kimura stops Nielsen from passing to mount.
Nielsen wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kimura, who protects the arm well.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Nielsen takes a little break here. Kimura wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Nielsen is looking to take a break and control but Kimura is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nielsen taking a break here but Kimura is having none of it and regains half guard.
Nielsen is looking to take a break and control but Kimura is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Nielsen is really struggling to control Kimura but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Nielsen prevents Kimura from improving his position.
Nielsen is keen to just control but Kimura is a slippery customer.
Nielsen looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nielsen is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kimura defends it well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nielsen takes the fight on points by 19 to 2.
Sven Kristian Nielsen retains his heavyweight title!
Sven Kristian Nielsen decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
CACC 36 Victory Playoffs B
Date: Dec 28, 2019 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Helio Kimura (ranked 11232 p4p, 506 weight class) and Connor Frank (ranked 5391 p4p, 406 weight class). Connor Frank 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 heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 36 wins and 18 losses; Helio Kimura! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 2 losses; Connor Frank!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Frank rushes Kimura and presses him up against the ropes.
Kimura drags the fight down to the ground.
Frank sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Frank trying to control but Kimura is working from the bottom.
Frank controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Kimura has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Frank trying to control the position from guard on top but Kimura is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frank is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Frank trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frank keeps trying to improve his position.
Kimura keeping moving, preventing Frank from controlling successfully.
Frank is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Frank tries to free his leg and advance position but Kimura is retaining full guard.
Frank showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Frank trying to control the position from guard on top but Kimura is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kimura is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Frank trying to control the position from guard on top but Kimura is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Frank slips nicely into half guard.
Frank content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Kimura is refusing to be controlled, as Frank sits in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frank performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Kimura is not content to let Frank control the position.
Frank takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Frank wants to control but Kimura is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Frank trying to control from Kimura's half guard. Kimura has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Frank pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kimura is keeping the position for now.
Frank engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Kimura will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kimura manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Frank manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kimura (2) vs (0) Frank
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kimura is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Frank looking for a guillotine here but Kimura defends easily.
Kimura is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Frank wants to hit a switch here but Kimura passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Frank there! Score +3 for passing guard: Kimura (5) vs (0) Frank
Frank is trying desperately to improve position.
Frank wants to control but Kimura is having none of it.
Frank is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Kimura takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Frank tries to hold on but Kimura pushes him away.
Kimura prevents Frank from getting the reversal.
Frank tries to hold on but Kimura pushes him away.
Frank is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Kimura is staying active.
Kimura controlling from the full mount.
Frank really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Kimura controlling his opponent.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Frank sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Kimura is keen to just control but Frank is a slippery customer.
Frank is trying to get back to full guard.
Frank gets full guard.
Frank pulls Kimura in close to prevent any damage.
Frank keeping moving, preventing Kimura from controlling successfully.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Kimura tries to free his leg and advance position but Frank is retaining full guard.
Frank is pulling down on Kimura's head to control his posture.
Frank wants to sweep here but Kimura controlling him for the moment.
Kimura wants to control from the top but Frank keeps moving.
Our spies down at at London MMA Club inform us that Frank has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Frank not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Frank wants to sweep here but Kimura controlling him for the moment.
Frank has control of Kimura's left arm, preventing Kimura from doing any damage.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Kimura is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Kimura stopping the sweep attempt from Frank.
Kimura is fighting to break Frank's control of his arms but Frank is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Frank controls Kimura momentarily but Kimura frees himself.
Frank can't keep his opponent in guard - Kimura advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Frank wants to improve his position but Kimura is controlling well.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Frank trying to control here.
Kimura is looking to take a break and control but Frank is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Frank is trying to control but Kimura passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Kimura (8) vs (0) Frank
You can see the frustration on Frank's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Frank is looking to reverse the position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Frank is trying to control Kimura's posture but Kimura avoids it.
Frank tries to bench press Kimura off him but Kimura keeps the position.
Frank is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Kimura taking a breather here.
Kimura working away.
Frank is looking for a sweep.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Kimura is staying tight to Frank's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Frank is looking for a sweep.
Frank wants to control but Kimura postures up.
Kimura happy to just control the position for now.
Frank is trying to improve his position.
Frank is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Frank is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kimura is trying to control. Frank wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Frank trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Kimura (11) vs (0) Frank
Frank tries to reverse the position but Kimura maintains control.
Kimura tries to control but Frank wriggling away.
Frank is just holding on here. Kimura manages to take his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Kimura (14) vs (0) Frank
Frank tries to escape the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kimura has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Frank's body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kimura takes the fight on points by 14 to 0. |
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Event:
CACC 26
Date: Dec 07, 2019 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Helio Kimura (ranked 11259 p4p, 486 weight class) and Maxim Bok (ranked 1652 p4p, 187 weight class). Bok comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Give It Revolution kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 35 wins and 18 losses; Helio Kimura! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 8 losses; Maxim Bok!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Kimura has taken the fight to the clinch.
Bok has clasped his hands together around Kimura's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Kimura (0) vs (4) Bok
Kimura is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Bok wants to advance to full mount but Kimura doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Kimura keeping moving, preventing Bok from controlling successfully.
Bok trying to move into half guard but instead Kimura has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kimura (2) vs (4) Bok
Bok looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bok is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Bok controls Kimura momentarily but Kimura frees himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bok keeping full guard, as Kimura tries to pass.
We've been hearing good reports from Kimura'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 stopping the sweep attempt from Bok.
Bok is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bok controlling Kimura's posture.
Bok looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Kimura puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bok wants to get back to full guard.
Kimura is thwarting Bok's attempts to control the position.
Kimura tries to pass to full mount but Bok defends it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Bok manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Bok wants to sweep but no luck.
Bok wants to improve his position but instead Kimura has moved into half guard.
Kimura prevents Bok from improving his position.
Bok has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kimura is working away from the top position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bok slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Bok is trying to control the position but Kimura postures up.
Bok wants to control the position but Kimura says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Bok is looking for a sweep. Kimura is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kimura trying to mount his opponent but Bok defends it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bok tries to roll over but Kimura keeps him under control.
Bok 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: Kimura (2) vs (8) Bok
Kimura prevents Bok from getting a body triangle.
Kimura tries to escape the position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Bok is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Bok looking for the choke from the back.
Bok controlling well, preventing Kimura from escaping the position.
Bok trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Bok has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Kimura has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kimura turns into Bok and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kimura (4) vs (8) Bok
Bok wants to sweep here but Kimura controlling him for the moment.
Bok throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bok is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kimura advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Kimura (7) vs (8) Bok
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Bok is trying to get back to half guard.
Bok manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kimura (7) vs (10) Bok
Bok is looking to take a break and control but Kimura is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kimura wants to get back to full guard.
Bok wants to pass the guard but Kimura is defending well.
Bok is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Kimura reverses the position - he's now on top in Bok's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kimura (9) vs (10) Bok
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Bok trying to control the position.
Bok wants to sweep but no luck.
Bok is still trying to improve position.
Kimura slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Kimura (12) vs (10) Bok
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Bok's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kimura taking a breather here.
Bok tries to bench press Kimura off him but Kimura keeps the position.
Bok is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Bok can't do much from the bottom here.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Bok is looking to regain half guard here but Kimura keeps moving and retains side control.
Bok sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Kimura is just content to waste time from the top position. Bok takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Bok had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kimura defends it easily.
Kimura trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kimura wants to control from the top but Bok keeps moving.
Kimura advances to half guard.
Bok is looking to improve his position.
Bok controlling the position for now.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Bok looking for submissions off his back.
Bok wants to get back to full guard.
Kimura trying to mount his opponent but Bok defends it.
Kimura wants to control but Bok is keeping him busy.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Bok wants to improve his position but Kimura is controlling well.
Bok 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: Kimura (12) vs (14) Bok
Will Bok go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Bok looking for the RNC.
Our spies down at at Mello MMA inform us that Bok has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Kimura prevents Bok from getting a body triangle.
Bok is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Kimura defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Kimura trying to control the position but Bok manages to sink in the hooks.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
I would not like to be Kimura right now.
Let's hope that Bok has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Kimura rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bok is stalling here. Kimura is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Bok seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Kimura has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kimura (16) vs (14) Bok
And that's the end of the fight!
Kimura takes the fight on points by 16 to 14. |
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Event:
CACC 18
Date: Nov 16, 2019 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Helio Kimura (ranked 10999 p4p, 506 weight class) and Cajun Puto (ranked 21699 p4p, 516 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 34 wins and 18 losses; Helio Kimura! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 9 losses; Cajun Puto!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Kimura forces Puto back against the ropes and clinches.
Kimura stops a takedown attempt from Puto.
Kimura is trying to drag Puto to the mat but Puto just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Puto has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Kimura clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Kimura (0) vs (4) Puto
Puto controlling from the back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Puto is looking for the choke from the back position but Kimura is controlling his hands well.
Kimura is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Puto.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Puto is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Puto just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Puto tries to get the hooks in deep but Kimura pushed the leg off.
Kimura is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Puto's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kimura tries to escape but Puto has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Puto biding his time, looking for the opening.
Puto tries to keep control of the position but Kimura is staying busy.
Puto is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Puto keeps control of the position easily here as Kimura tries to buck him off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Puto controlling well, preventing Kimura from escaping the position.
Puto struggling to keep hold of the position.
Kimura is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Puto.
A lull in the action here.
Puto is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Puto doesn't have the hooks in and Kimura manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kimura (2) vs (4) Puto
Puto looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Puto tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Kimura stands and throws Puto's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kimura (5) vs (4) Puto
Kimura trying to control the position but Puto is working away.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Puto can't do much from the bottom here.
We've been hearing good reports from Kimura'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.
Puto tries to bench press Kimura off him but Kimura keeps the position.
Puto keeps trying to improve his position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Puto struggling a bit here.
Puto sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Puto wants to control but Kimura passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kimura (8) vs (4) Puto
Puto tries to buck Kimura off but Kimura is having none of it.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Puto can't do much from the bottom here.
Puto tries to get back to half guard but can't.
You can see the frustration on Puto's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Puto is trying to improve his position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Puto is still trying to improve position.
Kimura wants to lay and pray for a moment but Puto keeps working.
Puto tries to buck Kimura off but Kimura is having none of it.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Puto wants to control but Kimura postures up.
Kimura trying to control the action but Puto is working from the bottom.
Kimura controlling from side mount.
Kimura has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Puto is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Puto tries to get to full guard but Kimura has control of the leg.
Puto is trying is best to control the position here.
Kimura tries to pass to full mount but Puto defends it.
Puto is looking to get back to full guard here but Kimura has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Kimura (11) vs (4) Puto
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Kimura controls the position.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Kimura.
Puto is not content to let Kimura control the position.
Kimura is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Puto is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Puto is trying to get back to half guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Puto manages to get back to half guard.
Kimura is pressing down on Puto's thigh, looking to free his foot. Puto is holding on for now.
Puto trying to control but Kimura postures up.
Puto tries to roll over but Kimura keeps him under control.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Puto is controlling Kimura's trapped leg to prevent Kimura from advancing to side control.
Puto tries to roll over but Kimura keeps him under control.
Kimura is thwarting Puto's attempts to control the position.
Kimura prevents Puto from improving his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kimura trying to control from half guard but Puto is working away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kimura takes the fight on points by 11 to 4. |
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Event:
TWGC 26 (265+lbs, D1): Finals - Round 3
Date: Oct 28, 2019 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Helio Kimura (ranked 11026 p4p, 517 weight class) and Ren Naga-Wing (ranked 2788 p4p, 279 weight class). Ren Naga-Wing 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 super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 33 wins and 18 losses; Helio Kimura! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 9 losses; Ren Naga-Wing!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, William Gold and Richard Clark.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Kimura stuffs the takedown attempt from Naga-Wing. Naga-Wing gets slowly back to his feet.
Naga-Wing moves into the clinch.
Kimura gets underhooks to prevent Naga-Wing's takedown attempt.
Naga-Wing is trying to drag Kimura to the mat but Kimura just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Helio Kimura has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ren Naga-Wing.
Kimura pulls guard successfully.
Naga-Wing looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Naga-Wing tries to free his leg and advance position but Kimura is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Naga-Wing trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Kimura manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kimura (2) vs (0) Naga-Wing
Naga-Wing controlling Kimura's posture.
Naga-Wing wants to sweep but no luck.
Kimura is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Naga-Wing wants to improve his position but instead Kimura has moved into half guard.
Kimura not doing much here.
Naga-Wing wants to get back to full 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.
Kimura trying to control the pace.
Naga-Wing tries to get to full guard but Kimura has control of the leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Naga-Wing keeps trying to improve his position.
Naga-Wing trying to hold on to Kimura's head to control him but Kimura postures up.
We've been hearing good reports from Kimura'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 four minutes gone in the round.
Kimura is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Naga-Wing trying to hold on to Kimura's head to control him but Kimura postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Naga-Wing is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Kimura is staying active.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Naga-Wing has his hands clasped together around Kimura's back. He's all about the action.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kimura controlling the action here.
Naga-Wing is looking to control Kimura's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Naga-Wing avoid being mounted?
Naga-Wing is looking to improve his position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Naga-Wing desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Naga-Wing wants to get back to full guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Kimura perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Kimura looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Naga-Wing is doing well to control the position and prevent Kimura from advancing to side control.
Naga-Wing wants to improve his position but Kimura is controlling well.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Naga-Wing controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Naga-Wing is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Kimura jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Kimura (5) vs (0) Naga-Wing
Kimura taking a breather here.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Naga-Wing is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Kimura's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Kimura looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Naga-Wing is trying to maintain the position but Kimura is very close to passing his half guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Naga-Wing trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Kimura (8) vs (0) Naga-Wing
Naga-Wing wants to control but Kimura is having none of it.
Kimura controlling his opponent.
Kimura has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Naga-Wing is looking to get to half guard.
Kimura takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Naga-Wing wants to hold on but Kimura pushes him away.
Naga-Wing is trying desperately to improve position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Naga-Wing tries to lock up and control but Kimura gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kimura controlling from mount.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Naga-Wing tries to hold on but Kimura postures up.
Naga-Wing really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Kimura trying to control but Naga-Wing is having none of it.
Naga-Wing gets back to half guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Naga-Wing is looking for a sweep. Kimura is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kimura is trying to control. Naga-Wing wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Naga-Wing is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Kimura content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Naga-Wing wants to control but Kimura is keeping busy and won't allow it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kimura takes the fight on points by 8 to 0.
Helio Kimura is the new super heavyweight champion! |
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Event:
TWGC 26 (265+lbs, D1): Finals - Round 2
Date: Oct 27, 2019 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Dido Vicini (ranked 1901 p4p, 248 weight class) and Helio Kimura (ranked 11028 p4p, 481 weight class). Vicini's entrance music is Mother. A fine choice. This should be a great matchup!
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 21 wins and 11 losses; Dido Vicini! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 32 wins and 18 losses; Helio Kimura!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Ackerman and Phil Schofield.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Vicini shoots in and gets a takedown into Kimura's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Vicini (2) vs (0) Kimura
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vicini trying to control the position from guard on top but Kimura is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vicini tries to free his leg and advance position but Kimura is retaining full guard.
Vicini wants to control from the top but Kimura keeps moving.
Vicini controlling from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kimura is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vicini (2) vs (2) Kimura
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vicini is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kimura seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Vicini is trying is best to control the position here.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Vicini wants to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kimura wants to pass to mount but Vicini is defending the position.
Kimura stalling.
Kimura's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Vicini moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Kimura is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vicini looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kimura tries to free his leg and advance position but Vicini is retaining full guard.
Vicini controls Kimura momentarily but Kimura frees himself.
Kimura won't allow Vicini to sweep him here.
Vicini trying to keep a closed guard but Kimura is proving a slippery customer.
Vicini seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Kimura tries to free his leg and advance position but Vicini is retaining full guard.
Vicini seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vicini looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kimura passes Vicini's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Vicini is looking to control Kimura's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Vicini avoid being mounted?
Kimura perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Vicini moves into full guard.
Vicini wants to hit a switch here but Kimura passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Vicini there! Score +3 for passing guard: Vicini (2) vs (5) Kimura
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Vicini keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Kimura controlling the position easily from mount.
Vicini bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vicini (4) vs (5) Kimura
Vicini is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Vicini trying to control but Kimura is working from the bottom.
Vicini wants to pass the guard but Kimura is keeping the position.
Kimura keeping moving, preventing Vicini from controlling successfully.
Vicini wants to pass the guard but Kimura is keeping the position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Vicini wants to control from the top but Kimura keeps moving.
Vicini advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Vicini (7) vs (5) Kimura
Vicini wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kimura keeps working.
Kimura is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Vicini's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Vicini working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Kimura's thigh. Kimura counters though and makes it back to full guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Vicini is looking to pass into half guard but Kimura pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Kimura is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vicini (7) vs (7) Kimura
Kimura won't allow Vicini to sweep him here.
Vicini has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Kimura has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Vicini (7) vs (10) Kimura
Kimura takes a little break here. Vicini wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Vicini is not content to let Kimura control the position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Vicini tries to bench press Kimura off him but Kimura keeps the position.
Vicini is working hard here to advance position.
Vicini is letting Kimura control him for a moment.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Vicini can't do much from the bottom here.
Vicini tries to buck Kimura off but Kimura is having none of it.
Kimura content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Vicini tries to bench press Kimura off him but Kimura keeps the position.
Vicini sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Vicini actively working from the bottom here.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Vicini tries to get to full guard but Kimura has control of the leg.
Kimura wants to pass to mount but Vicini is defending the position.
Kimura prevents Vicini from improving his position.
Kimura is pressing down on Vicini's thigh, looking to free his foot. Vicini is holding on for now.
Vicini is looking for a sweep. Kimura is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Vicini moves into full guard.
Vicini is trying to keep Kimura in close.
Kimura preventing the sweep.
Kimura engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Vicini working for a triangle but Kimura defends it easily.
Kimura stopping the sweep attempt from Vicini.
Kimura sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Vicini is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Vicini is looking for a triangle but Kimura pushes his legs off easily.
Vicini wants to improve his position but instead Kimura has moved into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vicini tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Kimura has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Vicini (7) vs (13) Kimura
And that's the end of the fight!
Kimura wins on points by 13 to 7. |
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Event:
TWGC 26 (265+lbs, D1): Finals - Round 1
Date: Oct 26, 2019 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Jack Blood (ranked 122 p4p, 16 weight class) and Helio Kimura (ranked 10987 p4p, 529 weight class). Blood's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Raining Blood - Slayer. 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 London, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 1 losses; Jack Blood! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 31 wins and 18 losses; Helio Kimura!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Phil Schofield and Sam Margolis.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Blood keeps the fight on the outside.
Blood moves into the clinch.
Blood drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kimura gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Blood has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Blood gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Kimura regains guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Blood (2) vs (0) Kimura
Kimura keeping moving, preventing Blood from controlling successfully.
Kimura is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Blood (2) vs (2) Kimura
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blood trying to hold on to Kimura's head to control him but Kimura postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blood is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kimura pulls his head out easily.
Blood is trying to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blood is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kimura performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Blood is trying to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blood trying to control here.
Blood is trying to get back to full guard.
Kimura slows the pace down in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blood actively working from the bottom here.
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.
Blood tries to get to full guard but Kimura has control of the leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blood is positioning himself well to prevent Kimura advancing to mount.
Blood wants to get back to full guard.
Blood is positioning himself well to prevent Kimura advancing to mount.
Blood is trying to get back to full guard.
Blood gets full guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Blood bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kimura's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Blood (4) vs (2) Kimura
Blood wants to pass the guard but Kimura is keeping the position.
Blood trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Kimura manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Blood (4) vs (4) Kimura
Blood 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.
Blood controls Kimura momentarily but Kimura frees himself.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Blood looking for a sweep. Not yet Blood, not yet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Blood is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Blood (6) vs (4) Kimura
Kimura looking to hit a scissor sweep but Blood is one step ahead there.
Blood stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kimura swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kimura being controlled here, momentarily.
Kimura not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Blood won't allow Kimura to sweep him here.
Blood stays in close to Kimura's body and controls the position.
Blood stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kimura swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Blood is stalling in the full guard.
Blood looking to sit in guard and control but Kimura gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Blood (6) vs (6) Kimura
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Blood looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Kimura passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Blood (6) vs (9) Kimura
Blood manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Blood (8) vs (9) Kimura
Kimura is refusing to be controlled, as Blood sits in half guard.
Kimura won't allow Blood to pass to mount.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Blood trying to advance position but Kimura counters by regaining guard.
Kimura keeping moving, preventing Blood from controlling successfully.
Blood controls from within his opponent's guard.
Blood looking to pass the guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Blood not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kimura trying to control the position.
Blood trying to control the position from guard on top but Kimura is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Blood looking to pass the guard.
Kimura has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Blood trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Blood is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Blood stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kimura swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Blood trying to control but Kimura is working from the bottom.
Blood stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kimura swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Blood trying to control but Kimura is working from the bottom.
Blood stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kimura swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kimura seems keen to control Blood's posture.
Blood trying to control the position from guard on top but Kimura is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Blood wants to pass the guard but Kimura is keeping the position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Kimura keeping moving, preventing Blood from controlling successfully.
Kimura has control of Blood's left arm, preventing Blood from doing any damage.
Blood stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kimura swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kimura keeping moving, preventing Blood from controlling successfully.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Kimura pulls Blood in to control the position.
Blood trying to control but Kimura is working from the bottom.
Blood looking to sit in guard and control but Kimura gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Blood (8) vs (11) Kimura
Kimura engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Blood looking for a sweep. Not yet Blood, not yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kimura wins on points by 11 to 8. |
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Event:
TWGC 26 (265+lbs, D1): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Oct 18, 2019 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ultime Fauchelevent (ranked 3973 p4p, 0 weight class) and Helio Kimura (ranked 10964 p4p, 507 weight class). Fauchelevent's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Rue des Cascades. Helio Kimura has the eye of the tiger tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 6 losses; Ultime Fauchelevent! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 30 wins and 18 losses; Helio Kimura!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Fauchelevent tries to clinch up but Kimura circles away and keeps his distance.
Kimura drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Fauchelevent defends it well.
Fauchelevent forces Kimura back against the cage and clinches.
Kimura successfully pulls guard.
Fauchelevent is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Kimura is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Kimura has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fauchelevent (0) vs (2) Kimura
Kimura being controlled here momentarily.
Fauchelevent wants to sweep here but Kimura controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kimura got a little sloppy there for a moment and Fauchelevent has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kimura has managed to get both his arms back between Fauchelevent's legs - danger averted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kimura pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fauchelevent is keeping the position for now.
Fauchelevent wants to sweep here but Kimura controlling him for the moment.
Fauchelevent working for submissions but it's allowed Kimura to get to half guard.
Fauchelevent looking for submissions off his back.
Fauchelevent is trying to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fauchelevent is working hard here to advance position.
Fauchelevent is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Kimura jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Fauchelevent (0) vs (5) Kimura
Fauchelevent is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Fauchelevent's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Fauchelevent tries to buck Kimura off but Kimura is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kimura controlling from side mount.
Fauchelevent tries to buck Kimura off but Kimura is having none of it.
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!
A lull in the action here.
It looks like Kimura might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fauchelevent gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Fauchelevent is trying to get back to full guard.
Fauchelevent tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Kimura has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Fauchelevent (0) vs (8) Kimura
Fauchelevent is looking to get to half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Fauchelevent'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 five minutes gone in the round.
Fauchelevent tries to hold on but Kimura postures up.
Kimura controlling from the full mount.
Kimura's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Fauchelevent keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Fauchelevent is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kimura tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Fauchelevent is looking to improve his position but Kimura isn't that keen on the idea.
Kimura can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Fauchelevent is looking to escape.
Fauchelevent really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Fauchelevent doing his best to control the position. Can he escape?
Kimura tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Fauchelevent is in all sorts of trouble here.
Kimura sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Kimura fails to advance to Fauchelevent's back.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Fauchelevent is desperately trying to improve his position but Kimura has a good base and remains in mount.
Fauchelevent wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Fauchelevent (0) vs (11) Kimura
Kimura gets his hands free as Fauchelevent looks to control.
I really don't envy Fauchelevent right now.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Fauchelevent is trying to break free.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Kimura is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Fauchelevent tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fauchelevent wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Fauchelevent (0) vs (14) Kimura
Fauchelevent trying to control the position but Kimura manages to sink in the hooks.
A lull in the action here.
Fauchelevent is really stuck here.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Fauchelevent wants to control his opponent's hands but Kimura gets his hands free.
Kimura is hanging on to Fauchelevent's back as he tries to escape.
Fauchelevent turns into Kimura and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fauchelevent (2) vs (14) Kimura
Fauchelevent looking to sit in guard and control but Kimura gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fauchelevent (2) vs (16) Kimura
Fauchelevent is trying to hold Kimura in close to prevent damage but Kimura has managed to pass into half guard.
Kimura content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Fauchelevent tries to roll over but Kimura keeps him under control.
Fauchelevent is in trouble now - Kimura has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Fauchelevent (2) vs (19) Kimura
Kimura controlling from mount.
Fauchelevent tries to lock up and control but Kimura gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Fauchelevent sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Fauchelevent wants to control but Kimura is keeping busy.
Fauchelevent wants to get back to full guard.
Well,Fauchelevent is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Kimura sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Fauchelevent is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Kimura seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Fauchelevent manages to get to full guard.
Kimura pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fauchelevent is keeping the position for now.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Kimura sitting in guard here, content to control.
Fauchelevent throws his legs up looking for a submission but Kimura uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Fauchelevent (2) vs (22) Kimura
Fauchelevent gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Fauchelevent wants to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fauchelevent moves into full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kimura wins on points by 22 to 2. |
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Event:
TWGC 26 (265+lbs, D1): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Oct 17, 2019 |
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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Event:
TWGC 25 (265lbs, D1): Finals - Round 3
Date: Aug 06, 2019 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Helio Kimura (ranked 11143 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dido Vicini (ranked 1794 p4p, 0 weight class). Vicini has chosen Mother as his entrance music. Dido Vicini acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 18 losses; Helio Kimura! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 10 losses; Dido Vicini!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Donald Grub and Steven Brown.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Vicini. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Kimura (0) vs (4) Vicini
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.
Vicini advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Kimura (0) vs (6) Vicini
Vicini with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Kimura wants to control but Vicini is having none of it.
Vicini looking to control and managing it successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vicini is trying to take his opponent's back.
Vicini controlling the pace for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kimura reaches up and holds on to Vicini to control the position.
Kimura slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Vicini is looking to advance position but Kimura won't allow it.
Vicini is stalling here. Kimura is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Vicini seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Kimura has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kimura (4) vs (6) Vicini
Kimura controlling the position from side mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vicini tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kimura controlling from side mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vicini is looking to reverse the position.
Kimura controls the position from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vicini tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kimura wants to control but Vicini is keeping him busy.
Vicini is trying to improve his position.
Kimura controls the position.
You can see the frustration on Vicini's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Vicini is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kimura is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Kimura wants to control but Vicini is keeping him busy.
I wouldn't like to be where Vicini is right now.
Vicini is looking for a sweep.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Vicini is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Kimura passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kimura (7) vs (6) Vicini
Kimura takes Vicini's back. Score +3 for taking back: Kimura (10) vs (6) Vicini
Vicini tries to break free.
Vicini breaks Kimura's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kimura (10) vs (8) Vicini
Kimura keeping moving, preventing Vicini from controlling successfully.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Kimura has his hands on Vicini's head, controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vicini stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kimura swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kimura wants to sweep here but Vicini controlling him for the moment.
Vicini stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kimura swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Vicini is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Vicini trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Vicini trying to control the position from guard on top but Kimura is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vicini trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Kimura keeping moving, preventing Vicini from controlling successfully.
Kimura is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kimura keeping full guard, as Vicini tries to pass.
Kimura can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Vicini controls the pace.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Vicini tries to free his leg and advance position but Kimura is retaining full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kimura is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kimura (12) vs (8) Vicini
Vicini trying to keep a closed guard but Kimura is proving a slippery customer.
Vicini has his foot on Kimura's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kimura works his way back into a safe position though.
Kimura wants to control from the top but Vicini keeps moving.
Vicini is trying to control the position but Kimura postures up.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Vicini working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kimura doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kimura manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Vicini wants to sweep but no luck.
Vicini keeps trying to improve his position.
Vicini lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kimura (12) vs (10) Vicini
Vicini wants to pass the guard but Kimura is keeping the position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Vicini's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Vicini trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Vicini is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Kimura trying to keep a closed guard but Vicini is proving a slippery customer.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Vicini trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kimura keeping moving, preventing Vicini from controlling successfully.
Vicini advances to half guard.
Vicini is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kimura has managed to free his arm - good work.
Vicini is trying to control the action in half guard but Kimura is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Vicini wants to pass to mount but Kimura is defending the position.
Kimura manages to get to full guard.
Vicini pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kimura is keeping the position for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vicini wants to control from the top but Kimura keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kimura takes the fight on points by 12 to 10.
Helio Kimura is the new heavyweight champion! |
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Event:
TWGC 25 (265lbs, D1): Finals - Round 2
Date: Aug 05, 2019 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Helio Kimura (ranked 11146 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sven Svensson (ranked 2409 p4p, 0 weight class). Svensson has chosen Hells Bells - ACDC as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 18 losses; Helio Kimura! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 1 losses; Sven Svensson!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Sam Margolis and Colin Fotheringham.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Kimura gets the takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Kimura (4) vs (0) Svensson
Svensson is looking to regain half guard here but Kimura keeps moving and retains side control.
Svensson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
A lull in the action here.
Svensson is looking for a sweep.
We've been hearing that Kimura has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Svensson is letting Kimura control him for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Svensson tries to buck Kimura off but Kimura is having none of it.
Kimura taking a breather here.
Svensson is trying to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Svensson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Svensson gets back to half guard.
Kimura is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Svensson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Svensson keeps trying to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kimura is thwarting Svensson's attempts to control the position.
Kimura tries to pass to full mount but Svensson defends it.
Svensson wants to improve his position but Kimura is controlling well.
Svensson trying to control but Kimura postures up.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kimura content to control rather than advance.
Svensson tries to get to full guard but Kimura has control of the leg.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Svensson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Svensson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kimura is aware though and is defending well.
Svensson looking for subs off his back but Kimura has passed one foot through into half guard.
Svensson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kimura will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kimura wants to pass the guard but Svensson is defending well.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Svensson is trying to get back to full guard.
Svensson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kimura is controlling the pace.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Svensson gets back to full guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Svensson controls Kimura momentarily but Kimura frees himself.
Svensson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kimura controls from within his opponent's 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.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Svensson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kimura preventing the sweep.
Kimura not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Kimura preventing the sweep.
Svensson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kimura controls the pace.
Svensson wants to sweep but no luck.
Svensson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Kimura stopping the sweep attempt from Svensson.
Svensson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Svensson looking for a guillotine here but Kimura defends easily.
Kimura sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Kimura advances to half guard.
Svensson is looking for a sweep. Kimura is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kimura is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Svensson trying to control here.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Svensson might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Kimura haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Svensson is looking to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kimura takes the fight on points by 4 to 0. |
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Event:
TWGC 25 (265lbs, D1): Finals - Round 1
Date: Aug 04, 2019 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Alejandro Scott (ranked 2147 p4p, 263 weight class) and Helio Kimura (ranked 11134 p4p, 0 weight class). Scott comes into the arena with Alejandro - Lady Gaga blaring out of the sound system. Alejandro Scott is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 2 losses; Alejandro Scott! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 18 losses; Helio Kimura!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Glass and Donald Grub.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Kimura has taken the fight to the clinch.
Scott is working for takedown but Kimura is calmly controlling the position for now.
Kimura stops a takedown attempt from Scott.
Kimura has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Scott uses from the top position.
Kimura controlling Scott's posture.
Kimura being controlled here, momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scott trying to control but Kimura is working from the bottom.
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.
Kimura seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Kimura keeping moving, preventing Scott from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Scott controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kimura pulls Scott in to control the position.
Scott wants to control from the top but Kimura keeps moving.
Scott is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Kimura is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Kimura has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Scott (0) vs (2) Kimura
Scott is pulling down on Kimura's head. It's preventing any offense from Kimura, at least for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kimura is stalling in the full guard.
Scott working for a triangle but Kimura defends it easily.
Kimura avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scott looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Scott working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kimura doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kimura manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kimura stopping the sweep attempt from Scott.
Scott is trying to control the position but Kimura postures up.
Kimura avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Scott looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Kimura passes into half guard.
Kimura sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Scott tries to get to full guard but Kimura has control of the leg.
Scott moves into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Scott looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Scott is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Scott (2) vs (2) Kimura
Kimura is staying active underneath Scott, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Scott wants to pass to mount but Kimura is defending the position.
Scott wants to control but Kimura is keeping him busy.
Scott is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kimura doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Scott.
Scott is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kimura sees it coming and defends easily.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Kimura is positioning himself well to prevent Scott advancing to mount.
Kimura trying to control from the bottom.
Kimura is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Scott is staying active.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Scott wants to take a breather but Kimura is having none of it.
Scott is looking to advance position but Kimura won't allow it.
Scott trying to control the action but Kimura is working from the bottom.
Scott is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kimura trying to control from the bottom.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Kimura is staying active underneath Scott, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kimura slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Scott trying to control the position from guard on top but Kimura is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Our spies down at at JAG Battle Gym inform us that Kimura has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Kimura has his hands on Scott's head, controlling the position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Scott trying to control but Kimura is working from the bottom.
Kimura pulls Scott in close to his closed guard and prevents Scott from doing any damage or advancing position.
Kimura tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Kimura keeping full guard, as Scott tries to pass.
Scott being controlled here momentarily.
Kimura not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kimura looking to hit a scissor sweep but Scott is one step ahead there.
Scott trying to control but Kimura is working from the bottom.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Kimura is pulling down on Scott's head to control his posture.
Scott stopping the sweep attempt from Kimura.
Kimura pulls Scott in close to prevent any damage.
Let's hope that Kimura has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Scott tries to free his leg and advance position but Kimura is retaining full guard.
Scott drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Kimura manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Scott has Kimura in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Scott (2) vs (4) Kimura
Scott had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kimura defends it easily.
Scott is looking for a triangle here but Kimura uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Scott (2) vs (7) Kimura
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Scott tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kimura controls the position.
Scott gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Scott looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Scott 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: Scott (6) vs (7) Kimura
And that's the end of the fight!
Kimura wins on points by 7 to 6. |
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Event:
TWGC 25 (265lbs, D1): Rio de Janeiro Qu - R2
Date: Jul 27, 2019 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Padraig McNamara (ranked 1524 p4p, 0 weight class) and Helio Kimura (ranked 11047 p4p, 0 weight class). McNamara comes to the cage accompanied by Kung liligaya ka sa piling ng iba. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Padraig McNamara! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 18 losses; Helio Kimura!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Alexandre Firmino and Edson Gomes.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Kimura clinches with his opponent.
Kimura is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Kimura jumps into guard, dragging McNamara to the mat.
Kimura keeping full guard, as McNamara tries to pass.
McNamara slips nicely into half guard.
Kimura 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.
McNamara is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
McNamara seems to be looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McNamara is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Kimura as he works his way to full guard.
McNamara trying to move into half guard but instead Kimura has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McNamara (0) vs (2) Kimura
That's one minute gone in the round.
McNamara looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Kimura passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: McNamara (0) vs (5) Kimura
McNamara tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kimura wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Kimura moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
McNamara tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kimura wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
McNamara is being controlled here.
McNamara is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kimura just content to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McNamara is looking to reverse the position.
Kimura controlling the position.
McNamara manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
McNamara tries to get to full guard but Kimura has control of the leg.
McNamara looking for subs from the bottom but Kimura mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: McNamara (0) vs (8) Kimura
Kimura content just to control the position here.
McNamara is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kimura is looking to work his way around to McNamara's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Kimura manages to capitalize on a mistake by McNamara to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: McNamara (0) vs (11) Kimura
Kimura controls the position.
Kimura is hanging on to McNamara's back as he tries to escape.
McNamara turns into Kimura and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McNamara (2) vs (11) Kimura
McNamara stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kimura swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McNamara has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McNamara passes Kimura's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Kimura controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Kimura is looking to control McNamara's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kimura avoid being mounted?
McNamara wants to advance to full mount but Kimura doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
McNamara trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McNamara trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Kimura manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McNamara (2) vs (13) Kimura
That's five minutes gone in the round.
McNamara can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kimura controls the pace.
Kimura got a little sloppy there for a moment and McNamara has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kimura has managed to get both his arms back between McNamara's legs - danger averted.
McNamara is looking for a triangle but Kimura pushes his legs off easily.
McNamara is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McNamara (4) vs (13) Kimura
McNamara is working for a kimura but Kimura is defending it quite comfortably.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kimura manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kimura wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
McNamara tries to free his leg and advance position but Kimura is retaining full guard.
McNamara has gone for a leg lock! Kimura slips out almost immediately though and dives into McNamara's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McNamara (4) vs (15) Kimura
McNamara is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kimura defends well.
McNamara 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 not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
McNamara tries to land a sweep but no joy.
McNamara isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Kimura stacks McNamara on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Kimura! Score +3 for passing guard: McNamara (4) vs (18) Kimura
McNamara sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
McNamara actively working from the bottom here.
McNamara gets back to full guard.
Kimura not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kimura passes McNamara's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
McNamara is looking for a sweep. Kimura is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Kimura not doing much here.
McNamara looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kimura uses his free foot to push down on McNamara's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for McNamara. Score +3 for passing guard: McNamara (4) vs (21) Kimura
McNamara can't escape the position.
Kimura controlling the position easily from mount.
McNamara wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: McNamara (4) vs (24) Kimura
Good control from Kimura.
Kimura's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
McNamara tries to escape but Kimura has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
McNamara manages to reverse the position and now he's in Kimura's guard. Nice work there by McNamara.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McNamara (6) vs (24) Kimura
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Kimura is pulling down on McNamara's head to control his posture.
McNamara trying to move into half guard but instead Kimura has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McNamara (6) vs (26) Kimura
McNamara is looking for a triangle here but Kimura uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: McNamara (6) vs (29) Kimura
You can see the frustration on McNamara's face as Kimura controls the position.
McNamara is looking to reverse the position.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
McNamara is looking to regain half guard here but Kimura keeps moving and retains side control.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Kimura happy to just control the position for now.
McNamara is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Kimura off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: McNamara (10) vs (29) Kimura
McNamara is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Kimura defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
McNamara working for a choke but Kimura is defending well.
McNamara is breathing heavily.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Kimura just looking to survive in the bad position.
Kimura defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of McNamara's arms.
Kimura wants to control his opponent's hands but McNamara gets his hands free.
McNamara looking for the choke but no joy.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
McNamara is persistently looking for the submission but Kimura is defending it well.
Kimura trying to control but not successfully.
McNamara has got his arm under Kimura's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Kimura has spun round into McNamara's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McNamara (10) vs (31) Kimura
McNamara 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 controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
McNamara has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Kimura is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for McNamara. Score +3 for passing guard: McNamara (10) vs (34) Kimura
Kimura is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt McNamara will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
McNamara tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kimura wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McNamara tries to bench press Kimura off him but Kimura keeps the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kimura wins on points by 34 to 10.
Padraig McNamara spoke after the fight, saying 'yooo!!! How do you say "I'm sad" in ur own
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Event:
TWGC 25 (265lbs, D1): Rio de Janeiro Qu - Round 1
Date: Jul 26, 2019 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Olaf Frost (ranked 2369 p4p, 0 weight class) and Helio Kimura (ranked 11085 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Olaf Frost! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 18 losses; Helio Kimura!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Felipe Paraventi and Emerson Jorge.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Kimura gets a clinch.
Frost pulls Kimura into guard.
Kimura got a little sloppy there for a moment and Frost has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kimura has managed to get both his arms back between Frost's legs - danger averted.
Frost controlling the position.
Kimura got a little sloppy there for a moment and Frost has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kimura has managed to get both his arms back between Frost's legs - danger averted.
Frost can't keep his opponent in guard - Kimura advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frost is trying to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kimura controlling the action here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Frost is looking to control Kimura's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Frost avoid being mounted?
Kimura with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Frost wants to improve his position but Kimura is controlling well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frost trying to hold on to Kimura's head to control him but Kimura postures up.
Frost is trying to get back to full guard.
Frost is trying to control but can't.
Frost wants to get back to full guard but Kimura has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Frost (0) vs (3) Kimura
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Kimura working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Frost tries to lock up and control but Kimura gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Frost is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frost is working hard here to advance position.
Kimura controlling from the full mount.
Frost is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kimura takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Frost is working to get back to half guard.
Kimura avoids the attempt from Frost to control.
Kimura content just to control the position here.
Frost reaches up to try and control the position but Kimura seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Frost rolls and tries to escape and now Kimura has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Frost (0) vs (6) Kimura
That's six minutes gone in the round.
What can Frost do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Frost trying to control the hands but Kimura breaks the grip.
Kimura has good solid back control here.
Kimura is not going to allow Frost to sit and survive in this position.
Kimura controls the position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Frost tries to escape the position.
I would not like to be Frost right now.
Frost is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Kimura controls the action.
Kimura is hanging on to Frost's back as he tries to escape.
Frost trying to control but not successfully.
Kimura is riding his opponent, not letting Frost buck him off.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
It looks like Kimura might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Frost is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Kimura is riding his opponent, not letting Frost buck him off.
Frost is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Kimura just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Kimura's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Frost is in bad spot here.
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.
Frost manages to reverse the position and now he's in Kimura's guard. Nice work there by Frost.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Frost (2) vs (6) Kimura
Frost sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Frost wants to control from the top but Kimura keeps moving.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Kimura wants to sweep here but Frost controlling him for the moment.
Frost looking to pass the guard.
Frost wants to control from the top but Kimura keeps moving.
Frost 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.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Kimura pulls Frost in close to his closed guard and prevents Frost from doing any damage or advancing position.
Frost looking to sit in guard and control but Kimura gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Frost (2) vs (8) Kimura
Frost throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Kimura escapes and throws Frost's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Frost (2) vs (11) Kimura
Kimura happy to just control the position for now.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Frost is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Frost is looking to improve his position.
Kimura passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Frost (2) vs (14) Kimura
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kimura takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kimura wins on points by 14 to 2. |
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Event:
WVTSW S01 WK5B
Date: Jul 07, 2019 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Tyrone Sparxx (ranked 1366 p4p, 164 weight class) and Helio Kimura (ranked 11212 p4p, 460 weight class). Sparxx comes to the cage accompanied by Thug Life - Lugz. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 7 losses; Tyrone Sparxx! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 18 losses; Helio Kimura!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Cecil Peabody and Stewart Dunkirk.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Sparxx shoots in looking for a takedown. Kimura tries to sprawl out of it but Sparxx keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kimura manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kimura clinches up with Sparxx and pushes him back against the cage.
Sparxx turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Sparxx (4) vs (0) Kimura
Sparxx is looking to take a break and control but Kimura is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sparxx controls the position from side control.
Kimura is looking for a sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sparxx wants to control but Kimura is keeping him busy.
Sparxx is trying to get an arm triangle but Kimura is defending well.
Sparxx tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Sparxx goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Kimura has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Sparxx but great work by Kimura. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Sparxx (4) vs (4) Kimura
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kimura content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Sparxx tries to bench press Kimura off him but Kimura keeps the position.
Kimura controls the position.
It looks like Kimura might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Sparxx tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kimura wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Sparxx is working hard here to advance position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kimura is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
You can see the frustration on Sparxx's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Sparxx 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 four minutes gone in the round.
Sparxx is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Kimura controlling the pace.
Sparxx is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sparxx is pressing down on Kimura's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Sparxx is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at 3Band MMA ($800/week) that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sparxx 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 is stalling in the full guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Sparxx working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Kimura has passed into half guard!
Sparxx is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kimura is pressing down on Sparxx's thigh, looking to free his foot. Sparxx is holding on for now.
Sparxx is looking to control Kimura's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sparxx avoid being mounted?
Sparxx looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Sparxx is trying to get back to full guard.
Kimura performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Sparxx makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Sparxx.
Sparxx looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Kimura has picked Sparxx up and slammed him! Sparxx can't keep hold of the triangle and Kimura manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Sparxx (4) vs (7) Kimura
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Sparxx wants to control but Kimura postures up.
Kimura moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Sparxx is trying to get back to half guard.
Sparxx manages to get back to half guard.
Sparxx regains full guard. Nicely done.
Sparxx trying to control the position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Kimura sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Kimura stopping the sweep attempt from Sparxx.
Sparxx looking for subs off his back but Kimura has passed one foot through into half guard.
Sparxx looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sparxx makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Sparxx.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Sparxx is looking to sweep but instead, Kimura has passed into half guard.
Kimura not doing much here.
Kimura frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Sparxx (4) vs (10) Kimura
Kimura avoids the attempt from Sparxx to control.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Sparxx is wriggling around trying to escape.
Kimura controlling from mount.
Sparxx tries to improve his position but instead Kimura has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Sparxx (4) vs (13) Kimura
I really don't envy Sparxx right now.
Kimura doesn't have the hooks in and Sparxx manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sparxx (6) vs (13) Kimura
Sparxx drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Kimura dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sparxx (6) vs (15) Kimura
Sparxx can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kimura controls the pace.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Sparxx is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kimura is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Kimura pushes down on Sparxx's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Sparxx trying to control from the bottom.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Sparxx is trying to control but Kimura passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Sparxx (6) vs (18) Kimura
Sparxx is looking for a sweep.
A lull in the action here.
Kimura is continuing to stall.
Well,Sparxx is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Sparxx is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Sparxx struggling a bit here.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Kimura controls the position.
Sparxx is looking to regain half guard here but Kimura keeps moving and retains side control.
Sparxx gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Sparxx is trying to maintain the position but Kimura is very close to passing his half guard.
Sparxx is looking for a sweep. Kimura is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sparxx tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Kimura has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Sparxx (6) vs (21) Kimura
Sparxx is trying to escape the mount.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Kimura content just to control the position here.
Sparxx bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sparxx (8) vs (21) Kimura
Sparxx trying to control but Kimura is working from the bottom.
Kimura looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kimura has his hands on Sparxx's head, controlling the position.
Sparxx looking to pass the guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kimura wins on points by 21 to 8.
The defeated Tyrone Sparxx had this to say: 'Taking a couple days off, and I'm back training my skillz'. |
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Event:
WVTSW S01 WK4B
Date: Jul 01, 2019 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Helio Kimura (ranked 11266 p4p, 434 weight class) and Ushat Belov (ranked 2997 p4p, 269 weight class). Ushat Belov 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 heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 18 losses; Helio Kimura! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Ushat Belov!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Stewart Dunkirk and Tiny Johnson.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Belov has Kimura up against the ropes in a clinch.
Belov tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kimura just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Belov drags the fight down to the ground.
Belov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kimura doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kimura manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Belov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kimura doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kimura manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Belov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Belov wants to improve his position but instead Kimura has moved into half guard.
Kimura frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Kimura (3) vs (0) Belov
Kimura wants to control the pace but Belov is squirming around nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Belov working to try and regain half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Kimura avoids the attempt from Belov to control.
Belov is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Kimura controlling his opponent.
Belov wants to control but Kimura is having none of it.
Kimura wants to take his opponent's back but Belov doesn't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Belov can't escape the position.
Kimura trying to control but Belov is having none of it.
Belov is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Belov keeps trying to improve his position.
Kimura controlling from the full mount.
Belov wants to hold on but Kimura pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kimura controlling the position easily from mount.
Kimura can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Belov is looking to escape.
Belov can't escape the position.
Kimura sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Belov looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Kimura (6) vs (0) Belov
Kimura controls the action.
Belov tries to break free.
Belov manages to reverse the position and now he's in Kimura's guard. Nice work there by Belov.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kimura (6) vs (2) Belov
Belov passes Kimura's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Belov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kimura does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Belov not doing much here.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Belov is looking to take a break and control but Kimura is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Belov in particular looking to stall.
Belov 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. Belov eventually gives up the hold.
Belov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Belov is trying to control. Kimura wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Belov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kimura has managed to free his arm - good work.
Belov is thwarting Kimura's attempts to control the position.
Kimura is refusing to be controlled, as Belov sits in half guard.
Belov might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Kimura haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Kimura gets back to full guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Belov controls from within his opponent's guard.
Belov wants to control from the top but Kimura keeps moving.
Belov looking to pass the guard.
Kimura wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Belov wants to control from the top but Kimura keeps moving.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Kimura working a defensive guard here.
Kimura is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Belov has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at DOG HOUSE!!. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Belov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Kimura keeping moving, preventing Belov from controlling successfully.
Belov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kimura swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Belov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Kimura keeping moving, preventing Belov from controlling successfully.
Kimura is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kimura looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kimura managing to control the position.
Belov controlling from the top position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Kimura keeping moving, preventing Belov from controlling successfully.
Belov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kimura trying to control the position here.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Belov's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Belov trying to control the position from guard on top but Kimura is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Belov tries to free his leg and advance position but Kimura is retaining full guard.
Kimura is trying to control the position but Belov postures up.
Belov trying to control but Kimura is working from the bottom.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Belov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kimura is keeping the position for now.
Kimura keeping moving, preventing Belov from controlling successfully.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Belov stopping the sweep attempt from Kimura.
Belov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Kimura trying to control the position.
Kimura controlling Belov's posture.
Belov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kimura is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kimura (8) vs (2) Belov
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Belov has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Kimura has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kimura (11) vs (2) Belov
Kimura controls the position from side control.
Belov is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kimura trying to control the position but Belov is working away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kimura working away.
And that's the end of the fight!
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Event:
WVTSW S01 WK3B
Date: Jun 23, 2019 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Dick Black (ranked 3100 p4p, 287 weight class) and Helio Kimura (ranked 11342 p4p, 446 weight class). Black comes to the cage accompanied by The Dicks - Rich Daddy. Dick Black has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Dick Black! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 18 losses; Helio Kimura!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Chris Downing and Robert Twigg.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Black goes for a double leg but Kimura avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kimura continues to drive forward.
Kimura pushes Black up against the cage in a clinch.
Black fails to pull guard.
Black is working for takedown but Kimura is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dick Black. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Black is trying to trip Kimura. He has hold of a leg but Kimura is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Black persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Black (2) vs (0) Kimura
Black stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kimura swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Black trying to control but Kimura is working from the bottom.
Black wants to pass the guard but Kimura is keeping the position.
Kimura keeping moving, preventing Black from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Black drops back, looking for a kneebar! Kimura looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Kimura looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Kimura! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Black (2) vs (4) Kimura
Black tries to buck Kimura off but Kimura is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kimura happy to just control the position for now.
Black tries to buck Kimura off but Kimura is having none of it.
Black struggling a bit here.
Black is trying to improve his position.
Black is working hard here to advance position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Black has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Black is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Black has a hand on Kimura's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Kimura takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Black (2) vs (7) Kimura
Black is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Black is desperately trying to improve his position but Kimura has a good base and remains in mount.
Kimura takes Black's back. Score +3 for taking back: Black (2) vs (10) Kimura
Well, with Kimura on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Black is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Kimura trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Black doesn't escape.
Kimura keeps control of the position as Black tries to break free.
Kimura really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Black.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Black wants to escape the position.
Kimura biding his time, controlling Black.
Black trying to control the hands but Kimura won't let him.
Kimura just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Black looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Kimura is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Black can't escape the position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kimura is not going to allow Black to sit and survive in this position.
Kimura is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Black can't escape the position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kimura has good solid back control here.
Black tries to escape but Kimura has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Kimura not allowing Black to control his hands.
You can see the frustration on Black's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Black trying to control but not successfully.
Black wants to escape the position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Black tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Kimura avoids the attempt from Black to control.
Kimura takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Kimura manages to capitalize on a mistake by Black to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Black (2) vs (13) Kimura
Black is trying to break free.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Kimura controlling well, preventing Black from escaping the position.
Kimura has good solid back control here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Let's hope that Kimura has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Kimura not allowing Black to control his hands.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Black's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Kimura is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Kimura keeps control of the position as Black tries to break free.
Kimura trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Black doesn't escape.
Black tries to break free.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Kimura biding his time, controlling Black.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Kimura.
Black wants to control his opponent's hands but Kimura gets his hands free.
Black tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Black has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Black (2) vs (16) Kimura
Black just trying to survive but Kimura is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Kimura is riding his opponent, not letting Black buck him off.
Kimura has the hooks in. Black is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Kimura is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Black is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Kimura really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Black.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Black rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Kimura content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Black actively working from the bottom here.
Black tries to get to full guard but Kimura has control of the leg.
Black looking for submissions off his back.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Black has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Kimura escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Kimura! Score +3 for passing guard: Black (2) vs (19) Kimura
Kimura content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Black is looking to reverse the position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Kimura happy to just control the position for now.
Black tries to buck Kimura off but Kimura is having none of it.
The referee asks Kimura politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Kimura prefers to stall for the moment though.
Kimura's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Black is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kimura happy to just control the position for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
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Event:
WVTSW S01 WK2B
Date: Jun 16, 2019 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Mike Haggar (ranked 3821 p4p, 321 weight class) and Helio Kimura (ranked 11103 p4p, 426 weight class). Helio Kimura has the eye of the tiger tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Mike Haggar! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 18 losses; Helio Kimura!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Stewart Dunkirk and Gwen Towbar.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Kimura darts in and clinches Haggar up against the cage.
Haggar has Kimura pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kimura manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Haggar is working for takedown but Kimura is calmly controlling the position for now.
Haggar drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kimura pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Haggar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kimura has managed to clinch.
Haggar drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kimura pulls his leg out and moves away.
Haggar fails to land the takedown.
Kimura closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haggar is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kimura pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Kimura gets underhooks to prevent Haggar's takedown attempt.
Haggar goes for a takedown attempt but Kimura pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Kimura takes the fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kimura jumps guard and drags Haggar to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Haggar passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Haggar (3) vs (0) Kimura
Haggar tries for a kimura but Kimura is defending well.
Kimura keeping his opponent close.
Haggar goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Kimura rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Haggar's guard! Nice work there by Kimura! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Haggar (3) vs (2) Kimura
Haggar trying to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kimura passes Haggar's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Haggar trying to get back to full guard but Kimura takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Haggar (3) vs (5) Kimura
Kimura controlling from the full mount.
Haggar tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kimura sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haggar wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Haggar (3) vs (8) Kimura
Haggar tries to break free.
What can Haggar do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Haggar is in bad spot here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kimura keeps control of the position easily here as Haggar tries to buck him off.
Kimura keeps control of the position as Haggar tries to break free.
Kimura controls the position.
Haggar tries to break free.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kimura just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Haggar can't escape the position.
Kimura controlling the position well here. Haggar rolled but Kimura kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Haggar rolls, trying to escape but Kimura keeps control of the position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kimura controls the action.
Kimura is hanging on to Haggar's back as he tries to escape.
Haggar just trying to survive but Kimura is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Haggar can't escape the position.
Kimura controls the position.
I really don't envy Haggar right now.
Kimura controls the action.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Kimura's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Haggar wants to control his opponent's hands but Kimura gets his hands free.
Haggar tries to break free.
Kimura is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
I really don't envy Haggar right now.
Kimura is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Haggar tries to roll but Kimura sticks to his back.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Haggar trying to control the action but Kimura just sinks the hooks in.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Kimura controlling the positon.
Haggar can't escape the position.
Kimura keeps control of the position easily here as Haggar tries to buck him off.
Haggar is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Kimura controlling from the back.
Haggar tries to break free.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Haggar manages to reverse the position and now he's in Kimura's guard. Nice work there by Haggar.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Haggar (5) vs (8) Kimura
Haggar being controlled here momentarily.
Kimura keeping moving, preventing Haggar from controlling successfully.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Kimura has his hands on Haggar's head, controlling the position.
Haggar will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Haggar looking to sit in guard and control but Kimura gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Haggar (5) vs (10) Kimura
We've been hearing good reports from Haggar'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.
Haggar trying to keep a closed guard but Kimura is proving a slippery customer.
Kimura pushes down on Haggar's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Kimura perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Kimura wants to free his trapped foot but Haggar is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Well,Haggar is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Haggar is trying to control but Kimura passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Haggar (5) vs (13) Kimura
A lull in the action here.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Haggar tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kimura wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Kimura moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Haggar is looking to reverse the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kimura taking a breather here.
Haggar is looking for a sweep.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kimura wins on points by 13 to 5. |
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Event:
WVTSW S01 WK1B
Date: Jun 09, 2019 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Diyorbek Nurudinov (ranked 2361 p4p, 235 weight class) and Helio Kimura (ranked 11122 p4p, 434 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Diyorbek Nurudinov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 18 losses; Helio Kimura!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Cecil Peabody and Robert Twigg.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Kimura takes the fight into the clinch.
Nurudinov tries for a takedown but Kimura manages to get underhooks.
Nurudinov has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kimura after a bit of a struggle.
Kimura is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Diyorbek Nurudinov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kimura jumps guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nurudinov drops back, looking for a kneebar! Kimura looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Kimura looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Kimura! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Nurudinov (0) vs (4) Kimura
Nurudinov is looking for a sweep.
Kimura controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurudinov is looking to reverse the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kimura is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Nurudinov will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Nurudinov is looking to regain half guard here but Kimura keeps moving and retains side control.
Kimura is staying tight to Nurudinov's torso, preventing him from escaping.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nurudinov tries to improve position but can't.
Nurudinov gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Kimura stalling.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nurudinov tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Kimura has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Nurudinov (0) vs (7) Kimura
Nurudinov is trying to reverse the position but instead Kimura has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Nurudinov (0) vs (10) Kimura
Kimura keeps control of the position as Nurudinov tries to break free.
Nurudinov is working hard here to advance position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kimura controls the position.
Nurudinov is really stuck here.
Well, with Kimura on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Nurudinov is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Nurudinov tries to escape the position.
Nurudinov is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nurudinov tries to roll but Kimura sticks to his back.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kimura controls the action.
Nurudinov rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Nurudinov trying to get back to full guard but Kimura takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Nurudinov (0) vs (13) Kimura
Nurudinov is in all sorts of trouble here.
Nurudinov wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Nurudinov (0) vs (16) Kimura
Kimura has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Nurudinov's body.
Nurudinov wants to escape the position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Nurudinov breaks Kimura's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nurudinov (2) vs (16) Kimura
Nurudinov trying to move into half guard but instead Kimura has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nurudinov (2) vs (18) Kimura
Nurudinov wants to hit a switch here but Kimura passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Nurudinov there! Score +3 for passing guard: Nurudinov (2) vs (21) Kimura
Kimura tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Nurudinov can't escape the position.
Kimura sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Nurudinov is trying to reverse the position but instead Kimura has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Nurudinov (2) vs (24) Kimura
Nurudinov turns into Kimura and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nurudinov (4) vs (24) Kimura
Nurudinov is looking to pass into half guard but Kimura pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Kimura is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nurudinov (4) vs (26) Kimura
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Nurudinov throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Kimura escapes and throws Nurudinov's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Nurudinov (4) vs (29) Kimura
Nurudinov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kimura wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Kimura controlling the position from side mount.
Kimura's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Nurudinov is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Nurudinov is pressing down on Kimura's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Kimura is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Nurudinov is looking to sweep but instead, Kimura has passed into half guard.
Kimura controlling the action here.
Nurudinov with the active half guard here but Kimura passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Nurudinov (4) vs (32) Kimura
Nurudinov is looking to reverse the position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Kimura takes a little break here. Nurudinov wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Nurudinov on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Nurudinov tries to get out of the position.
Let's hope that Kimura has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Nurudinov is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kimura is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Nurudinov is looking for a sweep.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Kimura happy to just control the position for now.
Nurudinov is looking to reverse the position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Nurudinov is breathing heavily.
Nurudinov seems a little lost for a moment, as Kimura dominates the positioning.
Nurudinov is trying to improve his position.
Kimura is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Nurudinov will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Nurudinov is looking for a sweep.
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 Nurudinov's shoulder. That is not cool.
Nurudinov is looking for a sweep.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Nurudinov is looking for a sweep.
Kimura moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Nurudinov tries to bench press Kimura off him but Kimura keeps the position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Kimura moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Nurudinov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kimura wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Kimura controlling the position from side mount.
Nurudinov manages to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kimura is taking a breather. Nurudinov 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.
Kimura frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Nurudinov (4) vs (35) Kimura
And that's the end of the fight!
Kimura wins on points by 35 to 4. |
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Event:
ADWGC Tokyo 4
Date: Mar 24, 2019 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ewen Davis (ranked 739 p4p, 105 weight class) and Helio Kimura (ranked 11599 p4p, 537 weight class). Davis comes to the cage accompanied by Atreyu-Ex's and oh's. Helio Kimura is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 6 losses; Ewen Davis! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 17 losses; Helio Kimura!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Ren Mimura and Kenichi Hosakawa.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Davis shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kimura as he jumps to the side.
Davis closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Kimura's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Davis (2) vs (0) Kimura
Kimura keeping full guard, as Davis tries to pass.
Davis forces his way into half guard.
Davis is pressing down on Kimura's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kimura is holding on for now.
Davis is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kimura sees it coming and defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Davis wants to free his trapped foot but Kimura is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Davis works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Davis (5) vs (0) Kimura
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kimura is squirming around, avoiding Davis's attempts to control the action.
Davis has hold of Kimura's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Kimura manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Davis working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Davis can't control as he wanted to and Kimura manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kimura moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Davis trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davis postures up.
Davis being controlled here momentarily.
Davis tries to free his leg and advance position but Kimura is retaining full guard.
Davis trying to control the position from guard on top but Kimura is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Davis tries to free his leg and advance position but Kimura is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kimura is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kimura seems keen to control Davis's posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davis pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kimura is keeping the position for now.
Davis looking to sit in guard and control but Kimura gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Davis (5) vs (2) Kimura
Kimura controls from within his opponent's guard.
Davis looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kimura is one step ahead there.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kimura avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kimura won't allow Davis to sweep him here.
We've been hearing good reports from Davis'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 control but Davis is working from the bottom.
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!
Kimura is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Kimura preventing the sweep.
Davis looking for a guillotine here but Kimura defends easily.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kimura stopping the sweep attempt from Davis.
Kimura controlling from the top position.
Davis has his foot on Kimura's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kimura works his way back into a safe position though.
Kimura stopping the sweep attempt from Davis.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kimura looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Davis looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kimura is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Kimura stopping the sweep attempt from Davis.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Davis is trying to keep Kimura in close.
Davis is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Kimura frees his head nicely. Oh but Davis has switched to an armbar! Kimura is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Ewen Davis!
Ewen Davis retains his heavyweight title!
As Ewen Davis got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: I am in no rush to destroy anyone in my way.'. |
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Event:
ADWGC 6
Date: Mar 08, 2019 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Helio Kimura (ranked 11755 p4p, 566 weight class) and Stan Judea (ranked 707 p4p, 103 weight class). Judea is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: I want to be a woman - Monty Python. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 17 losses; Helio Kimura! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Stan Judea!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Ian Loll and Trevor Gratis.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Kimura moves into the clinch.
Judea tries for a takedown but Kimura manages to get underhooks.
Kimura is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Kimura is fighting off a takedown attempt but Judea 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. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kimura (0) vs (2) Judea
Kimura keeping full guard, as Judea tries to pass.
Kimura wants to sweep here but Judea controlling him for the moment.
Kimura is trying to keep Judea in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Judea advances to half guard.
Judea is thwarting Kimura's attempts to control the position.
Kimura moves into full guard.
Kimura has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kimura manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Judea manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kimura (2) vs (2) Judea
Kimura trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Judea wants to sweep here but Kimura controlling him for the moment.
Kimura advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Kimura (5) vs (2) Judea
Kimura trying to control the action but Judea is working from the bottom.
Kimura thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Judea tries to buck Kimura off but Kimura is having none of it.
Judea seems a little lost for a moment, as Kimura dominates the positioning.
Judea is not content to let Kimura control the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kimura laying and praying for a moment but Judea takes advantage and regains half guard.
Kimura prevents Judea from improving his position.
Kimura is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Judea is looking for a sweep. Kimura is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Judea wants to control but Kimura passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kimura (8) vs (2) Judea
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Judea is not content to let Kimura control the position.
Kimura working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Kimura has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Judea is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Kimura yanks on the arm and Judea is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Kimura.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Helio Kimura! |
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Event:
ADWGC Tokyo 2
Date: Mar 03, 2019 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Helio Kimura (ranked 11647 p4p, 512 weight class) and Ultime Fauchelevent (ranked 2325 p4p, 270 weight class). Fauchelevent comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Rue des Cascades kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 17 losses; Helio Kimura! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 4 losses; Ultime Fauchelevent!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Taro Takaoka and Hirohito Nitta.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Fauchelevent.
Kimura gets the takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Kimura (4) vs (0) Fauchelevent
Fauchelevent gets back to half guard.
Fauchelevent actively working from the bottom here.
Kimura is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Fauchelevent is looking to improve his position.
Kimura has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fauchelevent is still trying to improve position.
Fauchelevent looking for submissions off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kimura is trying to control the action in half guard but Fauchelevent is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kimura moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kimura (7) vs (0) Fauchelevent
You can see the frustration on Fauchelevent's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Fauchelevent's face as Kimura controls the position.
Kimura working away.
Fauchelevent tries to buck Kimura off but Kimura is having none of it.
Kimura wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fauchelevent keeps working.
Fauchelevent sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Fauchelevent is staying active underneath Kimura, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fauchelevent is trying to get back to full guard.
Kimura seems to be looking for submissions.
Kimura is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Kimura is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kimura (10) vs (0) Fauchelevent
Kimura wants to control the pace but Fauchelevent is squirming around nicely.
Fauchelevent regains half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fauchelevent looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kimura seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Fauchelevent does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Fauchelevent actively working from the bottom here.
Kimura is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Fauchelevent! Score +3 for passing guard: Kimura (13) vs (0) Fauchelevent
Kimura looking to control but Fauchelevent is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Fauchelevent is working to get back to half guard.
Kimura fails to advance to Fauchelevent's back.
Fauchelevent is desperately trying to improve his position but Kimura has a good base and remains in mount.
Fauchelevent is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kimura wants to control the pace but Fauchelevent is squirming around nicely.
Fauchelevent tries to hold on but Kimura pushes him away.
Kimura can't control as he wanted to and Fauchelevent manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Fauchelevent actively working from the bottom here.
Fauchelevent trying to control but Kimura postures up.
Fauchelevent tries to get to full guard but Kimura has control of the leg.
Kimura is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Fauchelevent is refusing to be controlled, as Kimura sits in half guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kimura is really struggling to control Fauchelevent but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Fauchelevent actively working from the bottom here.
Kimura seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Fauchelevent is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kimura works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kimura (16) vs (0) Fauchelevent
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kimura is looking to take a break and control but Fauchelevent is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fauchelevent gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Fauchelevent tries to get to full guard but Kimura has control of the leg.
Fauchelevent is trying to maintain the position but Kimura is very close to passing his half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Kimura is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Fauchelevent still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Fauchelevent has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kimura (16) vs (4) Fauchelevent
You can see the frustration on Kimura's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kimura is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Fauchelevent is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Kimura (16) vs (6) Fauchelevent
Kimura is wriggling around trying to escape.
Fauchelevent sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Fauchelevent looking to secure an arm triangle but Kimura defends it well.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Fauchelevent fails to take his opponent's back.
Fauchelevent working for a submission but Kimura is keeping him at bay.
Kimura is trying to escape the mount.
Fauchelevent is working for a guillotine from mount but Kimura frees his head quite easily.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Kimura sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Kimura is trying is best to control the position here.
Kimura is trying to maintain the position but Fauchelevent is very close to passing his half guard.
Fauchelevent trying to mount his opponent but Kimura defends it.
Kimura slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Kimura is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kimura keeping moving, preventing Fauchelevent from controlling successfully.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Fauchelevent is fighting to break Kimura's control of his arms but Kimura is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Fauchelevent slips nicely into half guard.
Kimura tries to roll over but Fauchelevent keeps him under control.
Fauchelevent passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Kimura! Score +3 for passing guard: Kimura (16) vs (9) Fauchelevent
Fauchelevent fails to advance to Kimura's back.
Kimura is trying to escape the mount but Fauchelevent keeps good control and instead manages to take Kimura's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Kimura (16) vs (12) Fauchelevent
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Kimura is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Kimura breaks Fauchelevent's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kimura (18) vs (12) Fauchelevent
Fauchelevent is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Fauchelevent is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Fauchelevent is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kimura is aware though and is defending well.
Kimura works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Fauchelevent is trying to get back to full guard.
Kimura is looking to advance position but Fauchelevent won't allow it.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Fauchelevent moves into full guard.
Fauchelevent working for a triangle but Kimura defends it easily.
Kimura stands and throws Fauchelevent's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kimura (21) vs (12) Fauchelevent
Fauchelevent is trying to control Kimura's posture but Kimura avoids it.
Fauchelevent tries to improve position but can't.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Kimura is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Fauchelevent has escaped the position, nice work there.
Fauchelevent struggling a bit here.
Fauchelevent tries to bench press Kimura off him but Kimura keeps the position.
A lull in the action here as Kimura stalls from top position.
Fauchelevent wants to control but Kimura postures up.
Fauchelevent manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kimura (21) vs (14) Fauchelevent
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kimura is looking for a sweep. Fauchelevent is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kimura gets back to full guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Kimura looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Fauchelevent advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Kimura (21) vs (17) Fauchelevent
Kimura is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Fauchelevent off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kimura (25) vs (17) Fauchelevent
Fauchelevent defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Fauchelevent tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fauchelevent tries to lock up and control but Kimura gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kimura working for a submission but Fauchelevent is keeping him at bay.
Kimura takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kimura takes the fight on points by 25 to 17. |
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Event:
ADWGC 4
Date: Feb 24, 2019 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Brodie Grundy (ranked 6721 p4p, 479 weight class) and Helio Kimura (ranked 11648 p4p, 538 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 7 losses; Brodie Grundy! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 17 losses; Helio Kimura!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Yves DeLean and William Peck.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Grundy drives through and clinches with Kimura against the cage.
Kimura is fighting off a takedown attempt but Grundy 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. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Grundy (2) vs (0) Kimura
Kimura trying to keep a closed guard but Grundy is proving a slippery customer.
Grundy has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Grundy passes Kimura's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Kimura is looking for a sweep. Grundy is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kimura actively working from the bottom here.
Grundy wants to free his trapped foot but Kimura is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Grundy wants to work for an arm triangle but Kimura is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kimura is controlling Grundy's trapped leg to prevent Grundy from advancing to side control.
Kimura tries to get to full guard but Grundy has control of the leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kimura is trying to maintain the position but Grundy is very close to passing his half guard.
Grundy controlling the action here.
Grundy looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Kimura is staying active underneath Grundy, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grundy is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kimura has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kimura is trying to control but Grundy manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Grundy (5) vs (0) Kimura
Grundy controlling the pace for now.
Grundy has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Kimura is squirming around, avoiding Grundy's attempts to control the action.
Grundy controlling from mount.
Kimura is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grundy trying to control but Kimura is having none of it.
Kimura is looking to get to half guard.
Grundy looking to control but Kimura is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kimura is trying to reverse the position but instead Grundy has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Grundy (8) vs (0) Kimura
Kimura wants to control his opponent's hands but Grundy gets his hands free.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grundy working for the choke.
Kimura turns into Grundy and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Grundy (8) vs (2) Kimura
Kimura is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Grundy 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.
Kimura slips nicely into half guard.
Grundy trying to hold on to Kimura's head to control him but Kimura postures up.
Grundy is pressing down on Kimura's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Kimura trying to control but Grundy is working from the bottom.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Grundy looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Grundy looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
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!
Grundy trying to keep a closed guard but Kimura is proving a slippery customer.
Kimura trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kimura showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Grundy looking to control.
Kimura looking to pass the guard.
Grundy is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kimura stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Grundy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kimura is pushing down on Grundy's leg trying to pass to half guard. Grundy is fighting to maintain full guard but Kimura has managed to sneak the leg through.
Kimura works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Grundy (8) vs (5) Kimura
Kimura staying calm.
Kimura wants to lay and pray for a moment but Grundy keeps working.
Grundy tries to bench press Kimura off him but Kimura keeps the position.
Kimura looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Kimura wants to control but Grundy is keeping him busy.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Grundy is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Grundy trying to control but Kimura postures up.
Kimura wants to work for an arm triangle but Grundy is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kimura is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Grundy is trying to get back to full guard.
Grundy is trying to maintain the position but Kimura is very close to passing his half guard.
Kimura is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Grundy doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kimura.
Grundy wants to get back to full guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Kimura wants to free his trapped foot but Grundy is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Grundy wants to improve his position but Kimura is controlling well.
Grundy wants to control but Kimura is keeping busy.
Kimura prevents Grundy from improving his position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Grundy manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Grundy is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kimura pushing down on Grundy's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Kimura wants to lay and pray for a moment but Grundy keeps working.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Kimura is looking for a kimura here.
Grundy wants to get back to full guard.
Kimura is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Grundy sees it coming and defends easily.
Grundy has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kimura is working away from the top position though.
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.
Grundy trying to control from the bottom.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Grundy holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Kimura is looking for a kimura here.
Grundy is looking to improve his position.
Kimura looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Grundy controlling the position well.
Kimura wants to take a breather but Grundy is having none of it.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Grundy is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Grundy trying to control but Kimura postures up.
Grundy wants to get back to full guard.
Kimura is keen to just control but Grundy is a slippery customer.
Grundy is trying to maintain the position but Kimura is very close to passing his half guard.
Kimura is keen to just control but Grundy is a slippery customer.
Grundy is looking to control Kimura's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Grundy avoid being mounted?
Kimura trying to control the action but Grundy is working from the bottom.
Grundy moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Grundy is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Kimura trying to control but Grundy is working from the bottom.
Grundy is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kimura is aware though and is defending well.
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.
Kimura trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kimura slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Grundy (8) vs (8) Kimura
Kimura has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Grundy is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Kimura yanks on the arm and Grundy is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Kimura.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Helio Kimura! |
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Event:
ADWGC 1
Date: Feb 16, 2019 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Helio Kimura (ranked 11725 p4p, 533 weight class) and Jim Duggan (ranked 2791 p4p, 300 weight class). Duggan comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Five Finger Death Punch- Bad Company kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Jim Duggan acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 17 losses; Helio Kimura! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Jim Duggan!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Ian Loll and Trevor Gratis.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Duggan tries for a takedown. No joy.
Duggan gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Kimura regains guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kimura (0) vs (2) Duggan
Duggan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've been hearing good reports from Kimura'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.
Duggan lying in Kimura's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Kimura decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Duggan taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Helio Kimura! |
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Event:
EMP Grappling 10
Date: Jan 25, 2019 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Helio Kimura (ranked 11879 p4p, 594 weight class) and Brock Gracie (ranked 11910 p4p, 595 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 17 losses; Helio Kimura! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 10 losses; Brock Gracie!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, John Kavanagh and Jonathan Paton.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Kimura has taken the fight to the clinch.
Gracie drags the fight down to the ground.
Gracie is pulling down on Kimura's head to control his posture.
Gracie is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kimura stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gracie swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kimura is one step ahead there.
Kimura trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie managing to control the position.
Kimura trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kimura stays in close to Gracie's body and controls the position.
Kimura trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kimura is fighting to break Gracie's control of his arms but Gracie is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
We've been hearing good reports from Kimura'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 is stalling in the full guard.
Kimura passes Gracie's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Kimura wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gracie keeps working.
Kimura is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kimura is taking a breather. Gracie 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.
Kimura is trying to control the action in half guard but Gracie is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Gracie tries to get to full guard but Kimura has control of the leg.
Kimura is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Kimura is trying to control the action in half guard but Gracie is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kimura is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kimura wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gracie keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kimura seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Gracie has recovered full guard.
Kimura is pushing down on Gracie's leg trying to pass to half guard. Gracie is fighting to maintain full guard but Kimura has managed to sneak the leg through.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kimura prevents Gracie from improving his position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kimura is trying to control. Gracie wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kimura content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Gracie is pressing down on Kimura's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Kimura tries to free his leg and advance position but Gracie is retaining full guard.
Kimura stands and throws Gracie's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kimura (3) vs (0) Gracie
Gracie struggling a bit here.
Gracie is looking for a sweep.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kimura wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gracie keeps working.
Gracie tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gracie is not content to let Kimura control the position.
Kimura tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kimura has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Kimura thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Kimura is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Gracie knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Kimura wants to control but Gracie is keeping him busy.
Kimura tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Gracie is not content to let Kimura control the position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
The referee asks Kimura politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Kimura prefers to stall for the moment though.
Gracie can't do much from the bottom here.
Kimura in side control, just content to control the action for now.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Kimura tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kimura has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Kimura is looking to take a break and control but Gracie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kimura wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Gracie, who protects the arm well.
Kimura tries for a kimura but Gracie is defending well.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is trying to improve his position.
The referee asks Kimura politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Kimura prefers to stall for the moment though.
Gracie holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Gracie sneaks back into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kimura is working for a submission of some sort.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is not content to let Kimura control the position.
Kimura controlling the action here.
Kimura is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kimura is looking to take a break and control but Gracie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
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.
Gracie is trying is best to control the position here.
Kimura wants to control but Gracie is keeping him busy.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Kimura is just content to waste time from the top position. Gracie takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Kimura trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie being controlled here, momentarily.
Kimura is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Gracie is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Gracie has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kimura (3) vs (2) Gracie
Kimura working a defensive guard but Gracie passes into half guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Kimura wants to improve his position but Gracie is controlling well.
Gracie wants to free his trapped foot but Kimura is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kimura is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Still in half guard, Gracie seems content to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kimura takes the fight on points by 3 to 2. |
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Event:
EMP Grappling 9
Date: Jan 13, 2019 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Jiu Jitsu (ranked 3185 p4p, 339 weight class) and Helio Kimura (ranked 11965 p4p, 603 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Jiu Jitsu has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Jiu Jitsu seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 12 losses; Jiu Jitsu! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 16 losses; Helio Kimura!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Jonathan Paton and Alyssa Summers.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Kimura tries to clinch there but Jitsu circles away.
Jitsu is looking to counter the offense by Kimura and move into the clinch.
Jitsu throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Kimura tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Jitsu is in Kimura's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jitsu (2) vs (0) Kimura
Jitsu is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Jitsu wants to control from the top but Kimura keeps moving.
Kimura working for a triangle but Jitsu defends it easily.
Jitsu passes Kimura's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kimura looking for submissions off his back.
Kimura is trying to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kimura is not content to let Jitsu control the position.
Jitsu tries to pass to full mount but Kimura defends it.
Jitsu wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kimura keeps working.
Kimura is looking for a sweep. Jitsu is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jitsu is trying to control. Kimura wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kimura wants to improve his position but Jitsu is controlling well.
Kimura is holding on to half guard well.
Kimura tries to get to full guard but Jitsu has control of the leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well, if Jitsu 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.
Jitsu trying to control the action but Kimura is working from the bottom.
Kimura trying to control but Jitsu postures up.
We've been hearing good reports from Jitsu'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.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Jitsu prevents Kimura from improving his position.
Jitsu controlling the action here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jitsu wants to pass to mount but Kimura is defending the position.
Kimura is looking to control Jitsu's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kimura avoid being mounted?
Jitsu stalling.
Jitsu is looking to stall here but Kimura recovers full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kimura looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Jitsu wants to pass the guard but Kimura is keeping the position.
Kimura wants to sweep here but Jitsu controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jitsu controlling from the top position.
Kimura not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kimura pulls Jitsu in close to prevent any damage.
Jitsu tries to free his leg and advance position but Kimura is retaining full guard.
Kimura is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kimura isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Jitsu stacks Kimura on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Jitsu! Score +3 for passing guard: Jitsu (5) vs (0) Kimura
Jitsu wants to control but Kimura is keeping him busy.
Jitsu 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 six minutes gone in the round.
Jitsu is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kimura is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Jitsu wants to control but Kimura is keeping him busy.
Jitsu working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Jitsu takes a little break here. Kimura wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Kimura is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Jitsu off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Jitsu (5) vs (4) Kimura
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Will Kimura go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Kimura looking for the RNC.
Jitsu prevents Kimura from getting a body triangle.
Kimura controlling well, preventing Jitsu from escaping the position.
Jitsu turns into Kimura and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jitsu (7) vs (4) Kimura
Jitsu wants to control from the top but Kimura keeps moving.
Jitsu is really struggling to control Kimura but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Jitsu is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Kimura wants to sweep here but Jitsu controlling him for the moment.
Jitsu wants to control from the top but Kimura keeps moving.
Jitsu 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.
Jitsu tries to free his leg and advance position but Kimura is retaining full guard.
Kimura keeping moving, preventing Jitsu from controlling successfully.
Kimura looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Jitsu trying to control but Kimura is working from the bottom.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Jitsu looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Kimura controls Jitsu momentarily but Jitsu frees himself.
Jitsu stopping the sweep attempt from Kimura.
Jitsu pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kimura is keeping the position for now.
Jitsu trying to control the position from guard on top but Kimura is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Our spies down at at EMPIRE BJJ Academy inform us that Kimura has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Jitsu is fighting to break Kimura's control of his arms but Kimura is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Kimura throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kimura looking to control.
Jitsu advances to half guard.
Jitsu wants to free his trapped foot but Kimura is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Jitsu 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. Jitsu eventually gives up the hold.
Jitsu looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Kimura wants to improve his position but Jitsu is controlling well.
Jitsu trying to control the action but Kimura is working from the bottom.
Kimura is trying to maintain the position but Jitsu is very close to passing his half guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Jitsu wants to control but Kimura is keeping him busy.
Kimura regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kimura controls Jitsu momentarily but Jitsu frees himself.
Kimura is pulling down on Jitsu's head. It's preventing any offense from Jitsu, at least for the moment.
Kimura keeping moving, preventing Jitsu from controlling successfully.
Kimura is trying to keep Jitsu in close.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Jitsu trying to control but Kimura is working from the bottom.
Jitsu's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Jitsu trying to control the position from guard on top but Kimura is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kimura is trying to keep Jitsu in close.
Jitsu is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Kimura looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Kimura not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kimura is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jitsu (7) vs (6) Kimura
Kimura wants to pass the guard but Jitsu is keeping the position.
Jitsu is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kimura is aware though and is defending well.
Kimura stopping the sweep attempt from Jitsu.
Kimura passes Jitsu's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Kimura wants to work for an arm triangle but Jitsu is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jitsu looking for submissions off his back.
Jitsu has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kimura is working away from the top position though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jitsu takes the fight on points by 7 to 6.
Our winner, Jiu Jitsu, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
Amateur League 103
Date: Jan 04, 2019 |
#R1#
Kimura tries to land a front kick but Halo steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kimura throws a lazy body kick #TD2#
and Halo counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Kimura!
Kimura seems a little lost for a moment, as Halo dominates the positioning.
Kimura keeps Halo under control for a moment.#SUB2#
Halo looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Halo wants to control but Kimura is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halo is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T1#
Halo controls the position.
Kimura has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#SUB2#
Halo working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Halo working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Halo is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kimura is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The referee asks Halo politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Halo prefers to stall for the moment though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
You can see the frustration on Kimura's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kimura is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Halo's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Halo passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Kimura!
My spies in Lucky Liam's MMA Academy inform me that Halo has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Kimura is looking to improve his position but Halo isn't that keen on the idea.
Halo wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Halo takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T3#
Kimura sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Halo is keen to just control but Kimura is a slippery customer.
Kimura is looking for a sweep. Halo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Halo is working for a kimura but Kimura is defending it quite comfortably.
Kimura is looking for a sweep. Halo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kimura has a hand on Halo's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Halo takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!#T4#
Kimura is looking to get to half guard.
Kimura is just holding on here. Halo manages to take his back.
#SUB2#
Halo has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Kimura is defending well but eventually Halo manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Kimura has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Prana Halo!
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Event:
OC! Grappling 5
Date: Dec 15, 2018 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Richard Kuklinski (ranked 4071 p4p, 369 weight class) and Helio Kimura (ranked 12260 p4p, 556 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 29 wins and 10 losses; Richard Kuklinski! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 15 losses; Helio Kimura!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Andrew Berry and Colin Fotheringham.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Kimura rushes Kuklinski and presses him up against the cage.
Kuklinski has hold of one of Kimura's legs. Kimura is fighting the takedown attempt but Kuklinski gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kuklinski (2) vs (0) Kimura
Kimura looking to control.
Kuklinski is stalling in the full guard.
Kuklinski'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.
Kimura has control of Kuklinski's left arm, preventing Kuklinski from doing any damage.
Kimura tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kimura looking to control.
Kimura has his foot on Kuklinski's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kuklinski works his way back into a safe position though.
Kuklinski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kimura swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kimura keeping moving, preventing Kuklinski from controlling successfully.
Kuklinski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kuklinski forces his way into half guard.
Kuklinski prevents Kimura from improving his position.
Kimura slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Kuklinski wants to control from the top but Kimura keeps moving.
Kimura not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kimura working for a triangle but Kuklinski defends it easily.
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.
Kuklinski wants to control from the top but Kimura keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kimura has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Kimura keeping full guard, as Kuklinski tries to pass.
Kimura working for a triangle but Kuklinski defends it easily.
Kuklinski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kimura swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kimura has his hands on Kuklinski's head, controlling the position.
Kuklinski is pushing down on Kimura's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kimura is fighting to maintain full guard but Kuklinski has managed to sneak the leg through.
Kuklinski moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kuklinski (5) vs (0) Kimura
Kimura sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Kuklinski wants to pass the guard but Kimura is defending well.
Kimura is trying to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuklinski trying to control the pace.
Kuklinski wants to pass to mount but Kimura is defending the position.
Kimura moves into full guard.
Kuklinski trying to control but Kimura is working from the bottom.
Kimura has his foot on Kuklinski's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kuklinski works his way back into a safe position though.
Kuklinski advances to half guard.
Kuklinski is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kuklinski (8) vs (0) Kimura
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kimura regains half guard.
Kimura won't allow Kuklinski to pass to mount.
Kuklinski seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Kimura has recovered full guard.
Kuklinski wants to control from the top but Kimura keeps moving.
Kimura pulls Kuklinski in close to his closed guard and prevents Kuklinski from doing any damage or advancing position.
Kuklinski is pushing down on Kimura's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kimura is fighting to maintain full guard but Kuklinski has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kuklinski trying to control the action but Kimura is working from the bottom.
Kuklinski controlling the action here.
Kuklinski is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kimura sees it coming and defends easily.
Kuklinski has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Kuklinski is trying to control the action in half guard but Kimura is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kuklinski wants to work for an arm triangle but Kimura is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kimura makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kimura.
Kuklinski controlling from the top position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Kuklinski pushes down on Kimura's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Kimura makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kimura.
Kuklinski trying to control the position from guard on top but Kimura is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kimura has Kuklinski pulled in close to control his posture.
Kimura manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kuklinski manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kuklinski (8) vs (2) Kimura
Kuklinski is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Kimura won't allow Kuklinski to sweep him here.
Kuklinski keeping moving, preventing Kimura from controlling successfully.
Kuklinski wants to sweep here but Kimura controlling him for the moment.
Kimura slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Kuklinski (8) vs (5) Kimura
Kuklinski is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Kimura off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kuklinski (12) vs (5) Kimura
Kimura breaks Kuklinski's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kuklinski (12) vs (7) Kimura
Kimura wants to control from the top but Kuklinski keeps moving.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Kimura stopping the sweep attempt from Kuklinski.
Kimura looking to pass the guard.
Kuklinski looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kimura is one step ahead there.
Kimura trying to control but Kuklinski is working from the bottom.
Kimura pushing down on Kuklinski's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Kuklinski is trying to control but can't.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Kimura in particular looking to stall.
Kimura seems to be looking for submissions.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Kuklinski gets back to full guard.
Kimura looking to sit in guard and control but Kuklinski gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kuklinski (14) vs (7) Kimura
Kuklinski sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Kuklinski is looking to advance position but Kimura has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kuklinski (14) vs (11) Kimura
Kimura wants to take Kuklinski's back but he can't do it this time.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Kuklinski wants to hold on but Kimura pushes him away.
Kimura has hold of Kuklinski's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Kuklinski manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Kuklinski sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Kuklinski is looking to control Kimura's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kuklinski avoid being mounted?
Kuklinski is staying active underneath Kimura, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kuklinski won't allow Kimura to pass to mount.
My spies in ~T~ Troid - Gym inform me that Kimura has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Kuklinski looking for submissions off his back.
Kuklinski is pressing down on Kimura's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Kimura preventing the sweep.
Kimura is looking to pass into half guard but Kuklinski pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Kuklinski is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kuklinski (16) vs (11) Kimura
Kuklinski trying to control the position from guard on top but Kimura is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kuklinski slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Kuklinski (19) vs (11) Kimura
Kuklinski tries to advance to mount but Kimura denies him.
Kuklinski looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Kimura tries to bench press Kuklinski off him but Kuklinski keeps the position.
Kimura is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Kuklinski's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Kuklinski wants to pass the guard but Kimura is defending well.
Kimura trying to control but Kuklinski postures up.
Kuklinski trying to pass the guard but Kimura defending well.
Kuklinski is working hard here to advance position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Kimura trying to control here.
Kuklinski with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Kimura tries to roll over but Kuklinski keeps him under control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kuklinski is looking to advance position but Kimura won't allow it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kuklinski takes the fight on points by 19 to 11.
Richard Kuklinski seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
OC! Grappling 3
Date: Nov 28, 2018 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Helio Kimura (ranked 12401 p4p, 569 weight class) and Ultime Fauchelevent (ranked 2449 p4p, 255 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Fauchelevent's choice of entrance music: Rue des Cascades. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 15 losses; Helio Kimura! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Ultime Fauchelevent!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Richard Clark and Daniel Bishop.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Kimura has managed to clinch.
Kimura prevents the takedown attempt.
Fauchelevent is working for takedown but Kimura is calmly controlling the position for now.
Kimura pulls guard successfully.
We've been hearing good reports from Kimura'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 wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Fauchelevent wants to control from the top but Kimura keeps moving.
Kimura being controlled here, momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kimura working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Fauchelevent doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Fauchelevent manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kimura has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Fauchelevent can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kimura has his foot on Fauchelevent's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Fauchelevent works his way back into a safe position though.
Fauchelevent wants to control from the top but Kimura keeps moving.
Fauchelevent tries to free his leg and advance position but Kimura is retaining full guard.
Fauchelevent trying to control the position from guard on top but Kimura is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fauchelevent 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.
Fauchelevent pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kimura is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kimura working for a triangle but Fauchelevent defends it easily.
Kimura wants to sweep but no luck.
Kimura keeping full guard, as Fauchelevent tries to pass.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Fauchelevent working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kimura is looking to sweep but instead, Fauchelevent has passed into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kimura is looking to control Fauchelevent's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kimura avoid being mounted?
Fauchelevent seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Fauchelevent is looking for a kimura here.
Fauchelevent seems to be working for a kimura but Kimura defends the submission attempt.
Kimura is refusing to be controlled, as Fauchelevent sits in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kimura gets full guard.
Kimura has his hands on Fauchelevent's head, controlling the position.
Fauchelevent trying to control the position from guard on top but Kimura is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kimura being controlled here, momentarily.
Kimura keeping moving, preventing Fauchelevent from controlling successfully.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kimura is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fauchelevent thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Kimura keeping moving, preventing Fauchelevent from controlling successfully.
Kimura looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fauchelevent is one step ahead there.
Kimura is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kimura has his hands on Fauchelevent's head, controlling the position.
Kimura 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.
Kimura has his hands on Fauchelevent's head, controlling the position.
Fauchelevent avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Fauchelevent postures up.
Fauchelevent stopping the sweep attempt from Kimura.
Fauchelevent forces his way into half guard.
Kimura looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Fauchelevent passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kimura (0) vs (3) Fauchelevent
Kimura bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kimura (2) vs (3) Fauchelevent
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Kimura got a little sloppy there for a moment and Fauchelevent has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kimura has managed to get both his arms back between Fauchelevent's legs - danger averted.
Fauchelevent is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kimura defends well.
Fauchelevent trying to keep a closed guard but Kimura is proving a slippery customer.
Kimura wants to control from the top but Fauchelevent keeps moving.
Fauchelevent wants to sweep but no luck.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Fauchelevent had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kimura defends it easily.
Kimura stays in close to Fauchelevent's body and controls the position.
Fauchelevent is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Fauchelevent has his foot on Kimura's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kimura works his way back into a safe position though.
Fauchelevent 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.
Kimura drops back looking for a leg! Fauchelevent is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Fauchelevent manages to kick Kimura off! Kimura jumps back into Fauchelevent's guard.
Kimura pushing down on Fauchelevent's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Fauchelevent trying to control here.
Fauchelevent controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Kimura has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Kimura (5) vs (3) Fauchelevent
Fauchelevent is desperately trying to improve his position but Kimura has a good base and remains in mount.
Fauchelevent is squirming around, avoiding Kimura's attempts to control the action.
Kimura controlling the position easily from mount.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Fauchelevent wants to hold on but Kimura pushes him away.
Kimura moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Fauchelevent has worked his arm free - good work by Fauchelevent!
A lull in the action here.
Fauchelevent is trying to control Kimura's posture but Kimura avoids it.
Fauchelevent is looking to regain half guard here but Kimura keeps moving and retains side control.
Fauchelevent wants to control but Kimura postures up.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Fauchelevent is not content to let Kimura control the position.
Fauchelevent is letting Kimura control him for a moment.
Kimura tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kimura has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Fauchelevent tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kimura trying to control the action but Fauchelevent is working from the bottom.
Fauchelevent can't do much from the bottom here.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Kimura trying to control the position but Fauchelevent is working away.
Fauchelevent can't do much from the bottom here.
Kimura swings around for an armbar but Fauchelevent sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Kimura's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kimura (5) vs (5) Fauchelevent
Fauchelevent looking to pass the guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Fauchelevent is pushing down on Kimura's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kimura is fighting to maintain full guard but Fauchelevent has managed to sneak the leg through.
Fauchelevent trying to pass the guard but Kimura defending well.
Fauchelevent wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kimura keeps working.
Fauchelevent tries to pass to full mount but Kimura defends it.
Fauchelevent is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kimura sees it coming and defends easily.
Fauchelevent is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kimura sees it coming and defends easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kimura controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Kimura gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
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Event:
OC! Grappling 1
Date: Nov 10, 2018 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Michel Teló (ranked 2434 p4p, 256 weight class) and Helio Kimura (ranked 12465 p4p, 583 weight class). Teló comes to the cage accompanied by Michel Telo - Ai se eu te pego. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 4 losses; Michel Teló! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 14 losses; Helio Kimura!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Glass and Daniel Bishop.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Teló pushes Kimura up against the cage in a clinch.
Teló tries to pull guard but Kimura holds him up against the cage and eventually Teló drops back down to his feet.
Teló is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Teló ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Teló no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Kimura stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Teló swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Teló controls Kimura momentarily but Kimura frees himself.
Teló throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Teló keeping full guard, as Kimura tries to pass.
Kimura controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kimura trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kimura forces his way into half guard.
Kimura trying to mount his opponent but Teló defends it.
Teló trying to control from the bottom.
Teló is trying to get back to full guard.
Kimura is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Teló! Score +3 for passing guard: Teló (0) vs (3) Kimura
Kimura controlling from the full mount.
Kimura seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Teló is holding on tight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Teló regains half guard.
Teló is defending against the submission attempts here by Kimura.
Teló is trying to maintain the position but Kimura is very close to passing his half guard.
Kimura seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Kimura is trying to work for a kimura but Teló is defending well.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kimura slows the pace down in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Teló is not content to let Kimura control the position.
Teló is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kimura is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Kimura trying to mount his opponent but Teló defends it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Teló trying to hold on to Kimura's head to control him but Kimura postures up.
Kimura trying to control from half guard but Teló is working away.
Kimura looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Kimura content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
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 is trying to control the action in half guard but Teló is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Teló looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kimura is looking for submissions but instead, Teló has regained full guard.
Kimura wants to pass the guard but Teló is keeping the position.
Kimura is pushing down on Teló's leg trying to pass to half guard. Teló is fighting to maintain full guard but Kimura has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kimura is looking for a kimura but Teló is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kimura to get the leverage.
Teló wants to control but Kimura is keeping busy.
Kimura content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Kimura is pressing down on Teló's thigh, looking to free his foot. Teló is holding on for now.
Kimura is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kimura prevents Teló from improving his position.
My spies in Kalashnikov ELITE MMA Gym inform me that Kimura has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Teló works his way to full guard. Good work.
Kimura postures up.
Kimura looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Kimura trying to control but Teló is working from the bottom.
Teló is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kimura controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Teló pulls Kimura in to control the position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Teló keeping full guard, as Kimura tries to pass.
We've been hearing good reports from Teló'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 is still trying to improve position.
Kimura sitting in guard here, content to control.
Kimura pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Teló is keeping the position for now.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Teló not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kimura wants to control from the top but Teló keeps moving.
Teló is trying to keep Kimura in close.
Kimura wants to pass the guard but Teló is keeping the position.
Kimura slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Teló (0) vs (6) Kimura
Kimura laying and praying for a moment but Teló takes advantage and regains half guard.
Kimura is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Teló defends it well.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Kimura is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Teló reverses the position - he's now on top in Kimura's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Teló (2) vs (6) Kimura
Teló trying to control the position from guard on top but Kimura is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Teló not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Kimura holds on and takes a little breather.
Teló sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kimura's guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Teló trying to control from half guard but Kimura is working away.
Kimura tries to get to full guard but Teló has control of the leg.
Teló is trying to control the action in half guard but Kimura is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Teló is working for a kimura but Kimura is defending it quite comfortably.
Teló looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Kimura looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kimura slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Teló trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kimura throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Well,Teló is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Kimura is pulling down on Teló's head. It's preventing any offense from Teló, at least for the moment.
Kimura is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Teló tries to free his leg and advance position but Kimura is retaining full guard.
Teló is working hard here to advance position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kimura is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Teló (2) vs (8) Kimura
Kimura is looking to advance position but Teló has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Teló (6) vs (8) Kimura
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Kimura tries to control Teló's body but Teló pushes him off. Kimura squirms to his side and now Teló has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Teló (9) vs (8) Kimura
Kimura just trying to survive but Teló is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Kimura tries to break free.
Kimura looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Kimura is keeping busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Teló takes the fight on points by 9 to 8. |
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Event:
GRAPPLEMANIA 1
Date: Oct 19, 2018 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Helio Kimura (ranked 12228 p4p, 241 weight class) and Tribbiani Joey (ranked 2580 p4p, 111 weight class). Tribbiani Joey 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 super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 14 losses; Helio Kimura! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 7 losses; Tribbiani Joey!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Gwen Towbar and Frank Dennis.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Joey gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kimura has picked Joey up - he's going for a ride! Kimura dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kimura (2) vs (0) Joey
Joey is trying to maintain the position but Kimura is very close to passing his half guard.
Kimura is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Joey doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kimura.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kimura perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Kimura has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Kimura seems to be working for a kimura but Joey defends the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joey is trying to control but can't.
Joey is defending against the submission attempts here by Kimura.
Kimura is looking for a kimura but Joey is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kimura to get the leverage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joey regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kimura is fighting to break Joey's control of his arms but Joey is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Joey trying to keep a closed guard but Kimura is proving a slippery customer.
Joey can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kimura controls the pace.
Joey keeping moving, preventing Kimura from controlling successfully.
Kimura stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Joey swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kimura postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kimura looking to pass the guard.
Kimura trying to control the position from guard on top but Joey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Joey holds on and takes a little breather.
Kimura trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Joey controls Kimura momentarily but Kimura frees himself.
Kimura trying to control the position from guard on top but Joey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Joey working a defensive guard here.
Joey keeping moving, preventing Kimura from controlling successfully.
Joey is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kimura looking to pass the guard.
Joey has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Joey's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Kimura slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Joey 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 pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Joey is keeping the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Joey can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kimura controls the pace.
Kimura stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Joey swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Joey looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kimura showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Joey wants to sweep but no luck.
Joey trying to control the position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kimura looking to sit in guard and control but Joey gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kimura (2) vs (2) Joey
Kimura being controlled here, momentarily.
Kimura is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kimura is trying to hold Joey in close to prevent damage but Joey has managed to pass into half guard.
Joey is trying to control. Kimura wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Joey controlling the action here.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kimura works his way to full guard. Good work.
My spies in HELLCADEMY (Ground Training) inform me that Joey has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Kimura keeping moving, preventing Joey from controlling successfully.
Kimura has Joey pulled in close to control his posture.
Kimura looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Joey passes into half guard.
Kimura is looking to control Joey's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kimura avoid being mounted?
Kimura tries to get to full guard but Joey has control of the leg.
Joey is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Kimura is controlling Joey's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Joey is thwarting Kimura's attempts to control the position.
Joey is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kimura defends it well.
Kimura wants to get back to full guard.
Joey is trying to control the action in half guard but Kimura is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kimura trying to control from the bottom.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Kimura is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Joey is looking to stall here but Kimura recovers full guard.
Kimura working for submissions but it's allowed Joey to get to half guard.
Kimura preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Kimura trying to control here.
Kimura wants to improve his position but Joey is controlling well.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Joey trying to control the action but Kimura is working from the bottom.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Joey is keen to just control but Kimura is a slippery customer.
Kimura trying to control here.
Kimura slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Kimura keeping moving, preventing Joey from controlling successfully.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Kimura looking for a guillotine here but Joey defends easily.
Joey's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Kimura will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kimura escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Joey gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kimura lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kimura (4) vs (2) Joey
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Joey is trying to control the position but Kimura postures up.
Kimura 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.
Joey is trying to control the position but Kimura postures up.
Kimura trying to control the position from guard on top but Joey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kimura pushing down on Joey's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Joey is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Kimura wants to pass to mount but Joey is defending the position.
Kimura is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Joey has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kimura wants to take a breather but Joey is having none of it.
Kimura is pressing down on Joey's thigh, looking to free his foot. Joey is holding on for now.
Kimura is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Joey doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kimura.
Joey tries to roll over but Kimura keeps him under control.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Kimura wants to work for an arm triangle but Joey is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Joey is looking to control Kimura's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Joey avoid being mounted?
Kimura tries to pass to full mount but Joey defends it.
Kimura is looking to take a break and control but Joey is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kimura looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Joey is trying to maintain the position but Kimura is very close to passing his half guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Kimura is trying to work for a kimura but Joey is defending well.
Kimura perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Kimura trying to pass the guard but Joey defending well.
Joey looking for submissions off his back.
Kimura works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Kimura (7) vs (2) Joey
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Joey manages to regain half guard. Good work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kimura takes the fight on points by 7 to 2. |
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Event:
Fright Night Final 4
Date: Oct 12, 2018 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Helio Kimura (ranked 12213 p4p, 254 weight class) and Michel Teló (ranked 2329 p4p, 94 weight class). Teló is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Michel Telo - Ai se eu te pego. Michel Teló has the eye of the tiger tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 13 losses; Helio Kimura! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 4 losses; Michel Teló!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Tiny Johnson and Wesley Smith.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Teló tries to keep at a distance but Kimura has taken the fight into the clinch.
Teló pulls guard effortlessly.
Our spies down at at HELLCADEMY (Ground Training) inform us that Teló has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Kimura trying to control but Teló is working from the bottom.
Teló looking to control.
Kimura trying to control the position from guard on top but Teló is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kimura's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Teló looking for a triangle here. Kimura is fighting it but it looks tight! Teló pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Kimura is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Michel Teló! |
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Event:
Halloween Havoc Elite 8
Date: Oct 01, 2018 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Rickson Kimura (ranked 9139 p4p, 236 weight class) and Helio Kimura (ranked 12146 p4p, 231 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 4 losses; Rickson Kimura! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 13 losses; Helio Kimura!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Daniel Franklin and Gwen Towbar.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Rickson Kimura rushes Helio Kimura and presses him up against the cage.
Rickson Kimura has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Rickson Kimura wants to take the fight to the mat but Helio Kimura manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Helio Kimura has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Rickson Kimura uses from the top position.
Rickson Kimura passes Helio Kimura's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Rickson Kimura is working for a submission of some sort.
Helio Kimura looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rickson Kimura is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rickson Kimura is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Helio Kimura looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Rickson Kimura trying to control from half guard but Helio Kimura is working away.
Rickson Kimura is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Helio Kimura is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rickson Kimura pulls his head out easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Helio Kimura is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rickson Kimura is looking for a kimura but Helio Kimura is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Rickson Kimura to get the leverage.
Helio Kimura moves into full guard.
Rickson 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.
Helio Kimura has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rickson Kimura can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Helio Kimura is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rickson Kimura wants to control from the top but Helio Kimura keeps moving.
Helio Kimura throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Helio Kimura working for a triangle but Rickson Kimura defends it easily.
Helio Kimura is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rickson Kimura defends well.
Rickson Kimura advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Rickson Kimura (3) vs (0) Helio Kimura
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rickson Kimura trying to control the action but Helio Kimura is working from the bottom.
Helio Kimura is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Rickson Kimura's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Rickson Kimura is looking for a kimura but Helio Kimura is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Rickson Kimura to get the leverage.
Rickson Kimura is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Helio Kimura looking for submissions off his back.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Helio Kimura tries to get to full guard but Rickson Kimura has control of the leg.
Rickson Kimura is trying to control. Helio Kimura wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Helio Kimura trying to control here.
Rickson Kimura seems to be looking for submissions.
Rickson Kimura passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Helio Kimura! Score +3 for passing guard: Rickson Kimura (6) vs (0) Helio Kimura
Helio Kimura is looking to improve his position but Rickson Kimura isn't that keen on the idea.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Rickson Kimura trying to control but Helio Kimura is having none of it.
Helio Kimura really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Rickson Kimura goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Helio Kimura turns into him and now he's in Rickson Kimura's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rickson Kimura (6) vs (2) Helio Kimura
Helio Kimura trying to control but Rickson Kimura is working from the bottom.
Rickson Kimura has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Helio Kimura sitting in guard here, content to control.
Helio Kimura postures up.
Helio Kimura drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Helio Kimura jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Rickson Kimura has his foot on Helio Kimura's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Helio Kimura works his way back into a safe position though.
Rickson Kimura looking for a sweep. Not yet Rickson Kimura, not yet.
Helio Kimura not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Rickson Kimura is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Helio Kimura trying to control the position from guard on top but Rickson Kimura is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Helio Kimura looking to pass the guard.
Helio Kimura forces his way into half guard.
Helio Kimura trying to control from Rickson Kimura's half guard. Rickson Kimura has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Helio Kimura trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rickson Kimura trying to keep a closed guard but Helio Kimura is proving a slippery customer.
Rickson Kimura pulls Helio Kimura in close to prevent any damage.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Rickson Kimura is trying to keep Helio Kimura in close.
Rickson Kimura keeping moving, preventing Helio Kimura from controlling successfully.
Rickson Kimura working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Helio Kimura doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Helio Kimura manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Rickson Kimura is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Helio Kimura is aware though and is defending well.
Helio Kimura controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Helio Kimura postures up.
Helio Kimura won't allow Rickson Kimura to sweep him here.
Rickson Kimura is trying to control the position from the bottom.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Rickson Kimura holds on and takes a little breather.
Helio Kimura wants to pass the guard but Rickson Kimura is keeping the position.
Helio Kimura slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Rickson Kimura is trying to keep Helio Kimura in close.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Helio Kimura looking to pass the guard.
Rickson Kimura keeping moving, preventing Helio Kimura from controlling successfully.
Rickson Kimura working a defensive guard but Helio Kimura manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Rickson Kimura (6) vs (5) Helio Kimura
Rickson Kimura is looking to regain half guard here but Helio Kimura keeps moving and retains side control.
Helio Kimura working away.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Helio Kimura tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Helio Kimura has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Helio Kimura in the domination position with Rickson Kimura hanging on.
Rickson Kimura is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Helio Kimura is keen to just control but Rickson Kimura is a slippery customer.
Rickson Kimura is looking for a sweep. Helio Kimura is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Helio Kimura not doing much here.
Helio Kimura prevents Rickson Kimura from improving his position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Helio Kimura wants to control but Rickson Kimura is keeping him busy.
Rickson Kimura wants to improve his position but Helio Kimura is controlling well.
Rickson Kimura wants to control but Helio Kimura is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Rickson Kimura is controlling Helio Kimura's trapped leg to prevent Helio Kimura from advancing to side control.
Rickson Kimura is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Helio Kimura pulls his head out easily.
Helio Kimura has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Rickson Kimura (6) vs (8) Helio Kimura
Helio Kimura tries to control but Rickson Kimura wriggling away.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Rickson Kimura working to try and regain half guard.
Rickson Kimura sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Helio Kimura not doing much here.
Rickson Kimura gets full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rickson Kimura trying to control the position.
Rickson Kimura is really struggling to control Helio Kimura but he's trying to hold on to the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
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Event:
HBCC 2
Date: Sep 11, 2018 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Pablo Dominguez (ranked 16954 p4p, 260 weight class) and Helio Kimura (ranked 12245 p4p, 264 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Dominguez might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Change by The Deftones. This should be a great matchup!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 2 losses; Pablo Dominguez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 12 losses; Helio Kimura!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Wesley Smith and Cecil Peabody.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Kimura gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Dominguez turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Dominguez manages to end up in side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Dominguez (4) vs (0) Kimura
Kimura gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Dominguez (6) vs (0) Kimura
Dominguez controlling from mount.
Kimura is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Dominguez'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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dominguez controlling from mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kimura tries to lock up and control but Dominguez gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dominguez sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kimura is trying desperately to improve position.
Kimura is still trying to improve position.
Dominguez sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Dominguez looking to control but Kimura is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Dominguez controlling his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kimura keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Dominguez looking to control and managing it successfully.
Kimura is looking to get to half guard.
Dominguez tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Dominguez looking to control but Kimura is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Dominguez takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Kimura sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kimura is trying to get back to full guard.
Kimura has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dominguez is working away from the top position though.
Dominguez trying to pass the guard but Kimura defending well.
Dominguez is thwarting Kimura's attempts to control the position.
Kimura is refusing to be controlled, as Dominguez sits in half guard.
Dominguez 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.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Dominguez (9) vs (0) Kimura
Dominguez trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kimura is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Dominguez can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kimura is looking to escape.
Dominguez controlling from the full mount.
Kimura tries to hold on but Dominguez pushes him away.
Dominguez controlling from the full mount.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kimura wants to control but Dominguez is having none of it.
Dominguez controlling from the full mount.
Kimura wants to hold on but Dominguez pushes him away.
Dominguez takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Kimura tries to reverse the position but Dominguez maintains control.
Dominguez controlling his opponent.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Kimura slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Kimura is trying to control but can't.
Dominguez controlling the pace.
Kimura is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dominguez seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Kimura trying to control from the bottom.
Kimura is in trouble now - Dominguez has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Dominguez (12) vs (0) Kimura
Dominguez avoids the attempt from Kimura to control.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kimura is looking to escape.
Dominguez controlling from the full mount.
Dominguez trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kimura tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kimura is squirming around, avoiding Dominguez's attempts to control the action.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez controlling from the full mount.
Dominguez has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Dominguez can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kimura is looking to escape.
Dominguez looking to control and managing it successfully.
Kimura is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Dominguez sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Kimura wants to hold on but Dominguez pushes him away.
Kimura is desperately trying to improve his position but Dominguez has a good base and remains in mount.
Kimura is squirming around, avoiding Dominguez's attempts to control the action.
Dominguez content just to control the position here.
Kimura regains half guard.
Kimura wants to get back to full guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Kimura is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Kimura moves into full guard.
Kimura throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Dominguez sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Dominguez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dominguez slips nicely into half guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Dominguez trying to mount his opponent but Kimura defends it.
Kimura is looking to control Dominguez's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kimura avoid being mounted?
Dominguez passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Dominguez (15) vs (0) Kimura
Dominguez avoids the attempt from Kimura to control.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Kimura working to try and regain half guard.
Kimura tries to lock up and control but Dominguez gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Dominguez controlling from mount.
Dominguez wants to control the pace but Kimura is squirming around nicely.
Dominguez controlling the position easily from mount.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Kimura tries to hold on but Dominguez postures up.
Dominguez controlling the pace for now.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Dominguez.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dominguez tries to control but Kimura wriggling away.
Kimura tries to hold on but Dominguez pushes him away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dominguez takes the fight on points by 15 to 0.
Post fight, Pablo Dominguez stared into the camera and said 'Train Gracie Jiu-Jitsu by day, Joe Rogan podcast by night. '. |
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Event:
TWGC 22 (265lbs, D1): Finals - Round 1
Date: Aug 11, 2018 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Helio Kimura (ranked 12610 p4p, 0 weight class) and Martez Lopez (ranked 2903 p4p, 412 weight class). Martez Lopez 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 heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 11 losses; Helio Kimura! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Martez Lopez!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, William Peck and Elvis Blanc.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Lopez circles away from the clinch attempt.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kimura is looking for a takedown.
Lopez jumps guard and drags Kimura to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Lopez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lopez lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kimura (0) vs (2) Lopez
Kimura is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Lopez passes Kimura's left leg - he's now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lopez trying to control from half guard but Kimura is working away.
Lopez is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kimura trying to control from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lopez tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kimura knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kimura wants to get back to full guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Lopez in particular looking to stall.
Lopez is keen to just control but Kimura is a slippery customer.
Lopez is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kimura (0) vs (5) Lopez
Kimura is looking to get to half guard.
Lopez looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kimura can't escape the position.
Lopez looking to secure an arm triangle but Kimura defends it well.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Lopez goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Kimura turns into him and now he's in Lopez's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kimura (2) vs (5) Lopez
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kimura engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Lopez wants to improve his position but instead Kimura has moved into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lopez wants to get back to full guard.
Kimura tries to pass the half guard into mount. Lopez knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
We've been hearing good reports from Kimura'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.
Lopez has his hands clasped together around Kimura's back. He's all about the action.
Kimura tries to pass to full mount but Lopez defends it.
Lopez is trying to maintain the position but Kimura is very close to passing his half guard.
Lopez wants to get back to full guard but Kimura has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Kimura (5) vs (5) Lopez
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lopez is looking to improve his position but Kimura isn't that keen on the idea.
Kimura wants to control but Lopez has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Lopez looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kimura wants to pass the guard but Lopez is defending well.
Kimura is just content to waste time from the top position. Lopez takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Kimura looking to sit in guard and control but Lopez gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kimura (5) vs (7) Lopez
Lopez trying to control the position from guard on top but Kimura is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Lopez looking to pass the guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kimura is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kimura (7) vs (7) Lopez
Kimura sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Lopez's guard.
Kimura will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Lopez makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Lopez.
Kimura passes Lopez's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Kimura seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lopez does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Lopez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lopez 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.
Lopez gets back to full guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Lopez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lopez is still trying to improve position.
Lopez keeping moving, preventing Kimura from controlling successfully.
Lopez controls Kimura momentarily but Kimura frees himself.
Kimura pushes down on Lopez's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Lopez is looking to improve his position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Lopez is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Kimura is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Lopez is not content to let Kimura control the position.
Lopez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lopez moves into full guard.
Kimura 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.
Lopez looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Kimura preventing the sweep.
Kimura trying to control the position from guard on top but Lopez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kimura stopping the sweep attempt from Lopez.
Kimura controlling from the top position.
Kimura trying to control the position from guard on top but Lopez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lopez manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kimura manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kimura (7) vs (9) Lopez
Lopez won't allow Kimura to sweep him here.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Lopez is pushing down on Kimura's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kimura is fighting to maintain full guard but Lopez has managed to sneak the leg through.
Lopez tries to pass to full mount but Kimura defends it.
Kimura is not content to let Lopez control the position.
Kimura works his way to full guard. Good work.
Lopez controls from within his opponent's guard.
Kimura is trying to control the position but Lopez postures up.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Lopez wants to control from the top but Kimura keeps moving.
Lopez must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Lopez forces his way into half guard.
Kimura looking for submissions off his back.
Lopez tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kimura knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kimura is controlling Lopez's trapped leg to prevent Lopez from advancing to side control.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Kimura wants to control but Lopez is keeping busy.
Lopez is keen to just control but Kimura is a slippery customer.
Lopez is working for a submission of some sort.
Lopez wants to free his trapped foot but Kimura is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Lopez passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Kimura! Score +3 for passing guard: Kimura (7) vs (12) Lopez
Kimura sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Kimura won't allow Lopez to pass to mount.
Kimura is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lopez pulls his head out easily.
Lopez wants to pass to mount but Kimura is defending the position.
Lopez is working for a kimura but Kimura is defending it quite comfortably.
Kimura won't allow Lopez to pass to mount.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Kimura wants to control but Lopez is keeping busy.
Lopez seems to be working for a kimura but Kimura defends the submission attempt.
Kimura moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Kimura seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Kimura is trying to control the position but Lopez postures up.
Kimura is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Lopez trying to control but Kimura is working from the bottom.
Lopez tries to free his leg and advance position but Kimura is retaining full guard.
Kimura tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kimura is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lopez defends well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kimura has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Kimura looking to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lopez wins on points by 12 to 7.
Martez Lopez seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
TWGC 22 (265lbs, D1): Montreal Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Aug 03, 2018 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Helio Kimura (ranked 12589 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michel Teló (ranked 1438 p4p, 219 weight class). Teló is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Michel Telo - Ai se eu te pego. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 11 losses; Helio Kimura! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Michel Teló!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Ian Loll and Robert Douchet.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Kimura forces Teló back against the cage and clinches.
Kimura has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Teló has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Kimura uses from the top position.
Kimura is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Kimura trying to control the position from guard on top but Teló is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Teló has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Kimura tries to free his leg and advance position but Teló is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Teló can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kimura controls the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kimura trying to control but Teló is working from the bottom.
Kimura is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Teló is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Teló not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kimura engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Teló keeping moving, preventing Kimura from controlling successfully.
Teló is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Teló is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kimura (0) vs (2) Teló
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kimura keeping full guard, as Teló tries to pass.
Kimura is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kimura seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Kimura looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kimura keeping full guard, as Teló tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Teló trying to control but Kimura is working from the bottom.
Kimura trying to keep a closed guard but Teló is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kimura lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kimura (2) vs (2) Teló
Kimura slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Kimura (5) vs (2) Teló
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kimura slows the pace down.
Kimura wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Teló, who protects the arm well.
Teló is not content to let Kimura control the position.
Teló can't do much from the bottom here.
Kimura is looking to take a break and control but Teló is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kimura controls the position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Teló is not content to let Kimura control the position.
Kimura tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Kimura thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Kimura is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Teló knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Teló manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Kimura is looking to advance position but Teló won't allow it.
Kimura seems to be looking for submissions.
Kimura trying to control the action but Teló is working from the bottom.
Kimura is looking to advance position but Teló won't allow it.
Kimura is controlling the pace.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Kimura seems to be working for a kimura but Teló defends the submission attempt.
Teló tries to get to full guard but Kimura has control of the leg.
Kimura seems to be looking for submissions.
Teló is pressing down on Kimura's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Kimura trying to control the position from guard on top but Teló is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kimura forces his way into half guard.
Teló is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kimura pulls his head out easily.
Kimura is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Teló doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kimura.
Kimura is trying to work for a kimura but Teló is defending well.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Teló wants to get back to full guard.
Kimura trying to control from half guard but Teló is working away.
Kimura wants to work for an arm triangle but Teló is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kimura passes into side control, despite Teló's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kimura (8) vs (2) Teló
Teló seems a little lost for a moment, as Kimura dominates the positioning.
Teló 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 ten minutes gone in the round.
Kimura wants to control but Teló is keeping him busy.
Teló is trying to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Teló can't do much from the bottom here.
Kimura is trying to get an arm triangle but Teló is defending well.
Teló is trying to get back to half guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Kimura is looking to take a break and control but Teló is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Teló tries to improve position but can't.
Kimura wants to lay and pray for a moment but Teló keeps working.
Teló struggling a bit here.
Kimura tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kimura has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Kimura is looking to take a break and control but Teló is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Kimura wants to lay and pray for a moment but Teló keeps working.
Teló is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Kimura controlling the position from side mount.
Kimura wants to lay and pray for a moment but Teló keeps working.
You can see the frustration on Teló's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Teló tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kimura wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Kimura is looking to take a break and control but Teló is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kimura wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Teló, who protects the arm well.
Kimura thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Kimura tries for a kimura but Teló is defending well.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Teló tries to buck Kimura off but Kimura is having none of it.
You can see the frustration on Teló's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kimura tries for a kimura but Teló is defending well.
Teló struggling a bit here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Kimura takes the fight on points by 8 to 2. |
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Event:
TWGC 22 (265lbs, D1): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Aug 02, 2018 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between John Gites (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Helio Kimura (ranked 12571 p4p, 0 weight class). Gites comes to the cage accompanied by Eminem - Above The Law . Helio Kimura told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 12 losses; John Gites! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 11 losses; Helio Kimura!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, William Peck and Alec Ball.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Kimura stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kimura wants it to stay on the feet.
Gites shoots for a takedown but Kimura saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kimura has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kimura pulls guard successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kimura is looking to cinch up a triangle. Gites throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Kimura's body to avoid the submission. Kimura has instead reached around Gites's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Kimura arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Helio Kimura!
The defeated John Gites had this to say: 'Time for me to call it quits and become a spar bot.'. |
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Event:
ORC Submission Grappling 8
Date: Jun 29, 2018 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Helio Kimura (ranked 12777 p4p, 618 weight class) and Police Officer (ranked 4691 p4p, 439 weight class). Police Officer has the eye of the tiger tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 10 losses; Helio Kimura! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 4 losses; Police Officer!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Saam Ante and Paul Aken.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Officer shoots in looking for a takedown but Kimura manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Officer's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Officer has taken the fight to the clinch.
Officer lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kimura (0) vs (2) Officer
Kimura has a hand on Officer's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Officer takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Kimura (0) vs (5) Officer
Kimura tries to hold on but Officer postures up.
Officer prevents Kimura from getting the reversal.
Officer controlling from the full mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kimura regains half guard.
Kimura is looking for a sweep. Officer is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've been hearing good reports from Kimura'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.
Kimura is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Officer controlling the pace.
Kimura has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Officer is working away from the top position though.
Kimura tries to get to full guard but Officer has control of the leg.
Kimura is working hard here to advance position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kimura keeping hold of Officer's head, controlling as best he can.
Kimura is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kimura is looking to get back to full guard here but Officer has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Kimura (0) vs (8) Officer
Kimura holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Kimura is looking to reverse the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Officer working away.
Kimura tries to bench press Officer off him but Officer keeps the position.
Kimura wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Officer has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Kimura's far side arm and it looks like he's got an Americana. Ohh! Ohhhh! OOOOOOOOOH! A human being's arm is not meant to bend like that! Kimura is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Officer!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Police Officer!
Police Officer managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Humanoid Nutrition (160Q for 180$), into his post fight interview. |
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Event:
ORC Submission Grappling 7
Date: Jun 22, 2018 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Andrey Lapis (ranked 5640 p4p, 503 weight class) and Helio Kimura (ranked 12788 p4p, 664 weight class). Lapis comes to the ring accompanied by Once Solemn . I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Helio Kimura was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 4 losses; Andrey Lapis! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 10 losses; Helio Kimura!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Wagner Zegers and Daniel Blasius.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Kimura darts in and clinches Lapis up against the ropes.
Lapis gets control of Kimura's arms and successfully pulls guard. Lapis will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Lapis is trying to control the position but Kimura postures up.
Kimura not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Lapis looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Lapis has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Kimura has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Lapis (0) vs (3) Kimura
Kimura is looking to take a break and control but Lapis is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've been hearing good reports from Lapis'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.
Lapis is looking to regain half guard here but Kimura keeps moving and retains side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kimura has hold of Lapis's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Lapis tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Kimura cranks the arm and Lapis screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Lapis, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Helio Kimura! |
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Event:
ORC Submission Grappling 4
Date: Jun 08, 2018 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Helio Kimura (ranked 12851 p4p, 675 weight class) and Mr Steel Penn (ranked 3534 p4p, 362 weight class). Mr Steel Penn 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 heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 10 losses; Helio Kimura! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 3 losses; Mr Steel Penn!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Radbod Blank and Albert Achterberg.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Kimura clinches up with Steel Penn and pushes him back against the ropes.
Steel Penn pulls guard effortlessly.
Steel Penn keeping full guard, as Kimura tries to pass.
Steel Penn keeping moving, preventing Kimura from controlling successfully.
Steel Penn controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel Penn wants to sweep here but Kimura controlling him for the moment.
Kimura pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Steel Penn is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kimura looking to sit in guard and control but Steel Penn gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kimura (0) vs (2) Steel Penn
Kimura is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kimura looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Steel Penn puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Kimura looking for submissions off his back.
Kimura tries to get to full guard but Steel Penn has control of the leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Kimura is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kimura trying to get back to full guard but Steel Penn takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kimura (0) vs (5) Steel Penn
Steel Penn trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kimura tries to improve his position but instead Steel Penn has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Kimura (0) vs (8) Steel Penn
Kimura tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Kimura really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Steel Penn trying to control but Kimura is having none of it.
Kimura wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Kimura (0) vs (11) Steel Penn
Kimura trying to control but not successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn keeps control of the position as Kimura tries to break free.
Steel Penn is riding his opponent, not letting Kimura buck him off.
Kimura trying to control the action but Steel Penn just sinks the hooks in.
Steel Penn has the hooks in. Kimura is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kimura is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Steel Penn gets his hands free as Kimura looks to control.
Kimura tries to roll but Steel Penn sticks to his back.
Steel Penn has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Kimura's body.
Kimura rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Steel Penn prevents Kimura from improving his position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Kimura wants to control but Steel Penn is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Steel Penn controlling the action here.
Steel Penn is thwarting Kimura's attempts to control the position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Kimura makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kimura.
Steel Penn wants to pass the guard but Kimura is keeping the position.
Kimura wants to sweep here but Steel Penn controlling him for the moment.
Kimura wants to control the position but Steel Penn says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Kimura wants to control the action here but instead Steel Penn manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kimura (0) vs (14) Steel Penn
Kimura regains half guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Kimura is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Steel Penn's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Steel Penn's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kimura (4) vs (14) Steel Penn
Steel Penn looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Kimura looking for the RNC.
Kimura is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Steel Penn defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Kimura struggling to keep hold of the position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Kimura is persistently looking for the submission but Steel Penn is defending it well.
Kimura is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Steel Penn is defending well though. Kimura let's go of the attempt for now.
Will Kimura go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Kimura has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Steel Penn has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn is in bad spot here.
Will Kimura go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Steel Penn tries to break free.
Kimura just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Kimura keeps control of the position as Steel Penn tries to break free.
Steel Penn defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Kimura's arms.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn looking very determined here, making life difficult for Kimura.
Kimura is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Steel Penn is tapping out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Helio Kimura! |
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Event:
SNCC 1
Date: Mar 31, 2018 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Frank Damozzi (ranked 5186 p4p, 498 weight class) and Helio Kimura (ranked 13245 p4p, 683 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Frank Damozzi has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Frank Damozzi seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 4 losses; Frank Damozzi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 10 losses; Helio Kimura!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Steven Brown and Daniel Bishop.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Damozzi dives in for a single leg takedown but Kimura sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Kimura shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Kimura showed some decent athleticism there. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Damozzi (0) vs (2) Kimura
Kimura is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Damozzi has managed to free his arm - good work.
Damozzi is looking to improve his position.
Damozzi looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kimura takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Damozzi wants to control but Kimura is keeping busy.
Damozzi has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Damozzi manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Damozzi controls Kimura momentarily but Kimura frees himself.
Damozzi wants to control position but Kimura is using a can opener to pass guard... He's turned it into a full on guillotine from mount now! Big trouble for Damozzi here! He's turning a lovely shade of purple and yep! He's tapping out! I would say world class Jiu Jitsu but is it really? It was nice but let's not get silly about it.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Helio Kimura! |
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Event:
EMP 6
Date: Mar 10, 2018 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Frank Damozzi (ranked 5163 p4p, 501 weight class) and Helio Kimura (ranked 13724 p4p, 762 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 4 losses; Frank Damozzi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 9 losses; Helio Kimura!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, James Ackerman and Daniel Bishop.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Kimura moves into the clinch successfully.
Damozzi tries to pull guard but Kimura holds him up against the cage and eventually Damozzi drops back down to his feet.
Damozzi is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Kimura to keep the fight standing.
Kimura manages to pull guard.
Kimura is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Damozzi 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.
Damozzi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Damozzi wants to control from the top but Kimura keeps moving.
Damozzi wants to pass the guard but Kimura is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kimura looking for a sweep. Not yet Kimura, not yet.
Damozzi controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Damozzi got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kimura has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Damozzi has managed to get both his arms back between Kimura's legs - danger averted.
Damozzi trying to control but Kimura is working from the bottom.
Kimura is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Damozzi 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.
Kimura trying to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Damozzi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kimura swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kimura trying to keep a closed guard but Damozzi is proving a slippery customer.
Damozzi wants to control from the top but Kimura keeps moving.
Kimura not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Damozzi advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Damozzi (3) vs (0) Kimura
Damozzi thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Kimura is looking for a sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Damozzi is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kimura has escaped the position, nice work there.
Kimura is looking to regain half guard here but Damozzi keeps moving and retains side control.
Damozzi swings around for an armbar but Kimura sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Damozzi's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Damozzi (3) vs (2) Kimura
Kimura trying to control but Damozzi is working from the bottom.
Damozzi looking to control.
Damozzi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Damozzi working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kimura doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kimura manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Damozzi can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kimura controls the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kimura trying to control but Damozzi is working from the bottom.
Damozzi is pulling down on Kimura's head to control his posture.
Damozzi has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Kimura controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Damozzi trying to keep a closed guard but Kimura is proving a slippery customer.
Kimura slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Damozzi (3) vs (5) Kimura
Kimura trying to control the position but Damozzi is working away.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Damozzi is looking to regain half guard here but Kimura keeps moving and retains side control.
Damozzi is trying to control Kimura's posture but Kimura avoids it.
Damozzi tries to get back to half guard but can't.
A lull in the action here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Damozzi is not content to let Kimura control the position.
Damozzi manages to work his way to half guard, despite Kimura's best efforts.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kimura is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Damozzi sees it coming and defends easily.
Damozzi has his hands clasped together around Kimura's back. He's all about the action.
Kimura content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Kimura is keen to just control but Damozzi is a slippery customer.
Damozzi regains full guard. Nicely done.
Damozzi trying to control the position.
Damozzi has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Kimura doesn't defend quickly enough and Damozzi has managed to lock this one up! Can Kimura escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Damozzi on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Frank Damozzi!
During a confident post fight interview, Frank Damozzi thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
WAR GAMES
Date: Feb 24, 2018 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Richard Kuklinski (ranked 3535 p4p, 366 weight class) and Helio Kimura (ranked 13653 p4p, 724 weight class). Richard Kuklinski has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 6 losses; Richard Kuklinski! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 8 losses; Helio Kimura!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, James Atkins and Steven Brown.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Kuklinski shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Kuklinski showed some decent athleticism there. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kuklinski (2) vs (0) Kimura
Kimura looking for a kimura from the bottom but Kuklinski passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Kuklinski (5) vs (0) Kimura
Kimura manages to get back to half guard.
Kuklinski wants to pass the guard but Kimura is defending well.
Kimura tries to roll over but Kuklinski keeps him under control.
Kuklinski is looking to advance position but Kimura won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuklinski 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 wants to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuklinski is looking to pass Kimura's guard but actually Kimura recovers to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kuklinski trying to control but Kimura is working from the bottom.
Kuklinski preventing the sweep.
Kuklinski looking to pass the guard.
Kimura escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kuklinski gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kuklinski tries to free his leg and advance position but Kimura is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kimura is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kuklinski (5) vs (2) Kimura
Kuklinski's coaches at Jed's Gym have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kimura is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kuklinski wants to improve his position but Kimura is controlling well.
Kuklinski actively working from the bottom here.
Kuklinski wants to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kuklinski is working hard here to advance position.
Kimura passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kuklinski (5) vs (5) Kimura
My spies in AREA 51 inform me that Kimura has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Kuklinski is looking to improve his position but Kimura isn't that keen on the idea.
Kuklinski tries to lock up and control but Kimura gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kimura can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kuklinski is looking to escape.
Kuklinski working to try and regain half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kimura controlling from the full mount.
Kimura fails to move to back control.
Kuklinski is desperately trying to improve his position but Kimura has a good base and remains in mount.
Kimura tries to control but Kuklinski wriggling away.
Kimura controlling the position easily from mount.
Kuklinski tries to hold on but Kimura postures up.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kuklinski is squirming around, avoiding Kimura's attempts to control the action.
Kimura has control of Kuklinski's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Kuklinski regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Kuklinski working to try and regain half guard.
Kimura sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Kuklinski bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kuklinski (7) vs (5) Kimura
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kimura trying to control the position.
Kuklinski pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kimura is keeping the position for now.
Kuklinski drops back looking for a leg! Kimura is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kimura manages to kick Kuklinski off! Kuklinski jumps back into Kimura's guard.
Kuklinski sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kimura's guard.
Kuklinski wants to pass the guard but Kimura is defending well.
Kimura is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Kimura makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kimura.
Kuklinski wants to pass the guard but Kimura is keeping the position.
Kuklinski slips nicely into half guard.
Kuklinski looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Kimura is not content to let Kuklinski control the position.
Kimura is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kuklinski pulls his head out easily.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Kuklinski is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kimura looking for submissions off his back.
Kuklinski passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kuklinski (10) vs (5) Kimura
Kimura is looking to get to half guard.
Kuklinski fails to take his opponent's back.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Kuklinski controlling the pace for now.
Kuklinski trying to control but Kimura is having none of it.
Kimura tries to lock up and control but Kuklinski gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kuklinski trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kuklinski wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Kuklinski looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Kimura is trying to escape the mount.
Kuklinski tries to control but Kimura wriggling away.
Kimura manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Kuklinski looking for a submission but Kimura manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Kuklinski trying to control the position from guard on top but Kimura is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Kimura wants to sweep but no luck.
Kimura looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Kuklinski passes into half guard.
Kuklinski is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kimura doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kuklinski.
Kuklinski tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kimura knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kimura trying to control but Kuklinski postures up.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Kuklinski trying to pass the guard but Kimura defending well.
Kuklinski wants to work for an arm triangle but Kimura is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kuklinski seems to be looking for submissions.
Kimura actively working from the bottom here.
Kuklinski trying to control the pace.
Kuklinski is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Kuklinski wants to take a breather but Kimura is having none of it.
Kuklinski wants to pass to mount but Kimura is defending the position.
Kimura wants to get back to full guard but Kuklinski has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kuklinski (13) vs (5) Kimura
Kuklinski passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Kimura! Score +2 for reaching mount: Kuklinski (15) vs (5) Kimura
Kimura tries to hold on but Kuklinski postures up.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Kuklinski fails to move to back control.
Kimura is in all sorts of trouble here.
Kimura sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Kuklinski is pressing down on Kimura's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kimura is holding on for now.
Kimura has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kuklinski is working away from the top position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kuklinski trying to control the action but Kimura is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kuklinski takes the fight on points by 15 to 5.
Richard Kuklinski retains his heavyweight title!
A very excited looking Richard Kuklinski made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
EMPIRE Tap Out
Date: Feb 11, 2018 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Kenuichio Harada (ranked 5416 p4p, 534 weight class) and Helio Kimura (ranked 13427 p4p, 721 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 heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Kenuichio Harada! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 8 losses; Helio Kimura!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Andrew Berry and Paul Tew.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Kimura closes the distance and clinches.
Harada goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kimura prevents it.
Harada is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kimura pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Kimura is trying to pull guard but Harada turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Harada lands a takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Harada (2) vs (0) Kimura
Kimura pulls Harada in close to prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kimura working for a triangle but Harada defends it easily.
Harada stopping the sweep attempt from Kimura.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kimura is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kimura is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kimura pulls Harada in close to his closed guard and prevents Harada from doing any damage or advancing position.
Our spies down at at AREA 51 inform us that Kimura has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Harada preventing the sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kimura looking for a guillotine here but Harada defends easily.
Kimura has his foot on Harada's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Harada works his way back into a safe position though.
Kimura controls Harada momentarily but Harada frees himself.
Kimura looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kimura is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Harada trying to control the position from guard on top but Kimura is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kimura is trying to control the position but Harada postures up.
Kimura wants to sweep here but Harada controlling him for the moment.
Kimura not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Harada is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Kimura is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kimura pulls Harada in close to prevent any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kimura has his foot on Harada's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Harada works his way back into a safe position though.
Kimura working for a triangle but Harada defends it easily.
Kimura is trying to control the position but Harada postures up.
Kimura working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Harada doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Harada manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kimura is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Harada defends well.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Harada 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. Harada is looking to defend but Kimura has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Harada! Kimura pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Harada taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Helio Kimura! |
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Event:
TWGC 19 (265+lbs, D1): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Nov 24, 2017 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Helio Kimura (ranked 13203 p4p, 0 weight class) and Poto Tupu (ranked 2328 p4p, 79 weight class). Tupu has chosen Youth Of The Nation as his entrance music. Man, I cannot wait for 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 London, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 7 losses; Helio Kimura! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Poto Tupu!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Chris Downing and Alan Glass.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Tupu tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kimura defends well and Tupu ends up having to push Kimura into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Kimura darts in and clinches Tupu up against the cage.
Tupu lands a takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kimura (0) vs (2) Tupu
We've been hearing good reports from Kimura'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.
Tupu slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Kimura is looking for a triangle but Tupu pushes his legs off easily.
Tupu wants to control from the top but Kimura keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tupu pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kimura is keeping the position for now.
Tupu sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kimura is trying to control the position but Tupu postures up.
Kimura wants to control but Tupu passes easily into half guard.
Tupu is looking to advance position but Kimura won't allow it.
Kimura is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kimura is trying to maintain the position but Tupu is very close to passing his half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tupu tries to pass to full mount but Kimura defends it.
Kimura is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Tupu's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Tupu's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kimura (4) vs (2) Tupu
Tupu rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Kimura wants to control but Tupu is keeping him busy.
Tupu has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kimura is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Tupu is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Tupu manages to get to full guard.
Tupu tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tupu looking to control.
Tupu working for a triangle but Kimura defends it easily.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Tupu holds on and takes a little breather.
Tupu looking for subs off his back but Kimura has passed one foot through into half guard.
Tupu is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tupu manages to get to full guard.
Kimura controlling from the top position.
Tupu is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kimura trying to control but Tupu is working from the bottom.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Tupu looking to control.
Tupu can't keep his opponent in guard - Kimura advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tupu tries to roll over but Kimura keeps him under control.
Kimura is keen to just control but Tupu is a slippery customer.
Kimura is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Tupu wants to get back to full guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Tupu keeps trying to improve his position.
Kimura performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Tupu is pressing down on Kimura's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Kimura looking to pass the guard.
Tupu working a defensive guard here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Tupu is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kimura (4) vs (4) Tupu
Tupu pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kimura is keeping the position for now.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Tupu looking to sit in guard and control but Kimura gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kimura (6) vs (4) Tupu
Kimura pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tupu is keeping the position for now.
Tupu is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Tupu pulls Kimura in to control the position.
Tupu is trying to keep Kimura in close.
Tupu keeping moving, preventing Kimura from controlling successfully.
Kimura is looking to advance position but Tupu has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kimura (6) vs (8) Tupu
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Tupu mounts Kimura! Really nice guard pass there!
Tupu controlling from the full mount.
Kimura is squirming around, avoiding Tupu's attempts to control the action.
Kimura keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Tupu tries to control but Kimura wriggling away.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Kimura tries to reverse the position but Tupu maintains control.
Tupu avoids the attempt from Kimura to control.
Kimura is working to get back to half guard.
Tupu wants to control the pace but Kimura is squirming around nicely.
Tupu wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Tupu looking to control but Kimura is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Tupu fails to advance to Kimura's back.
Tupu controlling the position easily from mount.
Tupu can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kimura is looking to escape.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Kimura tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Tupu sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Kimura is trying to escape the mount.
Tupu content just to control the position here.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Kimura tries to hold on but Tupu pushes him away.
Tupu controlling his opponent.
Kimura tries to hold on but Tupu postures up.
Tupu can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kimura is looking to escape.
Kimura tries to hold on but Tupu postures up.
Tupu fails to move to back control.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Tupu wants to control the pace but Kimura is squirming around nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kimura prevents Tupu from taking his back.
Kimura is trying to reverse the position but instead Tupu has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Kimura (6) vs (11) Tupu
Kimura tries to escape the position.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Tupu controlling the positon.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Tupu looking for the RNC.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Tupu's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Tupu biding his time, looking for the opening.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kimura manages to reverse the position and now he's in Tupu's guard. Nice work there by Kimura.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kimura (8) vs (11) Tupu
Kimura wants to pass the guard but Tupu is keeping the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tupu wins on points by 11 to 8.
An out of breath Poto Tupu thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
TWGC 18 (265lbs, D1): St Petersburg Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Sep 18, 2017 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Johan Farfy Iii (ranked 440 p4p, 0 weight class) and Helio Kimura (ranked 14182 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Johan Farfy Iii! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 6 losses; Helio Kimura!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Dmitry Maklakov and Valeri Chadov.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kimura looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Farfy Iii clinches with his opponent.
Farfy Iii gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Farfy Iii (2) vs (0) Kimura
Farfy Iii pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kimura is keeping the position for now.
Kimura working a defensive guard but Farfy Iii manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Farfy Iii (5) vs (0) Kimura
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A lull in the action here as Farfy Iii stalls from top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kimura sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Kimura is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kimura manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Farfy Iii pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kimura is keeping the position for now.
Kimura can't keep his opponent in guard - Farfy Iii advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Farfy Iii is keen to just control but Kimura is a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kimura is trying to maintain the position but Farfy Iii is very close to passing his half guard.
Kimura tries to roll over but Farfy Iii keeps him under control.
Farfy Iii is trying to control. Kimura wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kimura is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Well, if Farfy Iii 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Farfy Iii uses his free foot to push down on Kimura's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Kimura. Score +3 for passing guard: Farfy Iii (8) vs (0) Kimura
Kimura tries to hold on but Farfy Iii pushes him away.
Kimura is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Farfy Iii fails to take his opponent's back.
Farfy Iii sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Kimura is trying to reverse the position but instead Farfy Iii has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Farfy Iii (11) vs (0) Kimura
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.
Kimura tries to escape but Farfy Iii has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Farfy Iii controlling the position well here. Kimura rolled but Farfy Iii kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Kimura tries to break free.
Farfy Iii avoiding Kimura 's attempts to control his hands.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Farfy Iii controlling the positon.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kimura tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Farfy Iii trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kimura working to try and regain half guard.
Kimura is trying to reverse the position but instead Farfy Iii has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Farfy Iii (14) vs (0) Kimura
Kimura rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Kimura wants to control but Farfy Iii is keeping busy.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Farfy Iii perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Farfy Iii is thwarting Kimura's attempts to control the position.
Farfy Iii prevents Kimura from improving his position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Farfy Iii trying to control from half guard but Kimura is working away.
Farfy Iii not doing much here.
Farfy Iii seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Kimura for as long as he can get away with.
Farfy Iii looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kimura manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Kimura tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kimura controls Farfy Iii momentarily but Farfy Iii frees himself.
Farfy Iii pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kimura is keeping the position for now.
Kimura is trying to keep Farfy Iii in close.
Kimura is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Farfy Iii wants to control from the top but Kimura keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kimura is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Farfy Iii (14) vs (2) Kimura
Kimura trying to control the position from guard on top but Farfy Iii is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Farfy Iii is trying to keep Kimura in close.
Farfy Iii seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Farfy Iii looking to control.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Kimura trying to control but Farfy Iii is working from the bottom.
Kimura drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Farfy Iii dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Farfy Iii (16) vs (2) Kimura
Farfy Iii passes Kimura's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Kimura is not content to let Farfy Iii control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Farfy Iii not doing much here.
Kimura is looking for a sweep. Farfy Iii is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kimura trying to control here.
Farfy Iii trying to control the pace.
Farfy Iii trying to pass the guard but Kimura defending well.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Kimura actively working from the bottom here.
Kimura trying to control from the bottom.
Kimura manages to get to full guard.
Farfy Iii is stalling in the full guard.
Farfy Iii stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kimura swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Kimura is looking to sweep but instead, Farfy Iii has passed into half guard.
Kimura is trying to get back to full guard.
Kimura trying to control here.
Kimura slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Farfy Iii's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Farfy Iii pushing down on Kimura's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Farfy Iii seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Farfy Iii is pressing down on Kimura's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kimura is holding on for now.
Farfy Iii trying to control from half guard but Kimura is working away.
Farfy Iii tries to pass to full mount but Kimura defends it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Farfy Iii controlling the action here.
Farfy Iii uses his free foot to push down on Kimura's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Kimura. Score +3 for passing guard: Farfy Iii (19) vs (2) Kimura
And that's the end of the fight!
Farfy Iii takes the fight on points by 19 to 2.
Johan Farfy Iii took some time post fight to say the following; 'All the way from Island season 1 , still going strong.'. |
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Event:
TWGC 17 (205lbs, D1): Rio de Janeiro Qu - R2
Date: Jul 03, 2017 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between The Steel Penn Alliance and Helio Kimura. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; The Steel Penn Alliance! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 5 losses; Helio Kimura!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Seu Braga and Matheus Silva.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Kimura gets caught napping as Steel Penn Alliance dives in and scores a takedown. Kimura manages to retain guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Steel Penn Alliance (2) vs (0) Kimura
Kimura is pulling down on Steel Penn Alliance's head to control his posture.
Kimura is looking for a triangle but Steel Penn Alliance pushes his legs off easily.
Steel Penn Alliance is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Kimura wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Steel Penn Alliance content to stall in guard here.
Steel Penn Alliance has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel Penn Alliance wants to pass the guard but Kimura is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kimura is trying to keep Steel Penn Alliance in close.
Steel Penn Alliance slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Kimura is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Steel Penn Alliance is aware though and is defending well.
Steel Penn Alliance slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Kimura is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kimura throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Steel Penn Alliance escapes and throws Kimura's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Steel Penn Alliance (5) vs (0) Kimura
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn Alliance wants to control but Kimura is keeping him busy.
Steel Penn Alliance controls the position.
Steel Penn Alliance wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kimura keeps working.
Kimura tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Steel Penn Alliance wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn Alliance controls the position from side control.
Kimura is looking for a sweep.
Steel Penn Alliance wants to control but Kimura is keeping him busy.
Steel Penn Alliance working away.
Steel Penn Alliance in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Steel Penn Alliance seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Kimura for as long as he can get away with.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn Alliance'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.
Steel Penn Alliance wants to control but Kimura is keeping him busy.
Steel Penn Alliance thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kimura manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Kimura wants to get back to full guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn Alliance stalling.
Kimura is looking for a sweep. Steel Penn Alliance is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kimura has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Steel Penn Alliance is working away from the top position though.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Steel Penn Alliance tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kimura knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kimura looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Steel Penn Alliance is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kimura doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Steel Penn Alliance.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kimura is trying to get back to full guard.
Kimura trying to control from the bottom.
Steel Penn Alliance has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Steel Penn Alliance (8) vs (0) Kimura
Steel Penn Alliance controlling the position easily from mount.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Kimura is desperately trying to improve his position but Steel Penn Alliance has a good base and remains in mount.
Steel Penn Alliance can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kimura is looking to escape.
Kimura is controlling an arm, preventing Steel Penn Alliance from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Steel Penn Alliance content just to control the position here.
Kimura is squirming around, avoiding Steel Penn Alliance's attempts to control the action.
Kimura stops Steel Penn Alliance from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn Alliance trying to control but Kimura is having none of it.
Kimura really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Kimura is still trying to improve position.
Steel Penn Alliance wants to control the pace but Kimura is squirming around nicely.
Kimura gets back to half guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn Alliance trying to mount his opponent but Kimura defends it.
Kimura is looking for a sweep. Steel Penn Alliance is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kimura is not content to let Steel Penn Alliance control the position.
Kimura wants to control but Steel Penn Alliance is keeping busy.
Kimura is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Steel Penn Alliance pulls his head out easily.
Still in half guard, Steel Penn Alliance seems content to control.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn Alliance wants to take a breather but Kimura is having none of it.
Kimura has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Steel Penn Alliance is working away from the top position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kimura is trying to get back to full guard.
Kimura is in trouble now - Steel Penn Alliance has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Steel Penn Alliance (11) vs (0) Kimura
Kimura is trying desperately to improve position.
Steel Penn Alliance trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn Alliance prevents Kimura from getting the reversal.
Kimura slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Kimura wants to control but Steel Penn Alliance is keeping busy.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Kimura is trying to get back to full guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn Alliance trying to control the action but Kimura is working from the bottom.
Kimura works his way to full guard. Good work.
Steel Penn Alliance looking to pass the guard.
Kimura controls Steel Penn Alliance momentarily but Steel Penn Alliance frees himself.
Steel Penn Alliance wants to control from the top but Kimura keeps moving.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Kimura working a defensive guard here.
Steel Penn Alliance trying to control the position from guard on top but Kimura is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kimura can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Steel Penn Alliance controls the pace.
Kimura keeping full guard, as Steel Penn Alliance tries to pass.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kimura is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Steel Penn Alliance (11) vs (2) Kimura
Steel Penn Alliance trying to keep a closed guard but Kimura is proving a slippery customer.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Kimura drops back, looking for a kneebar! Steel Penn Alliance looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Steel Penn Alliance looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Steel Penn Alliance! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Steel Penn Alliance (15) vs (2) Kimura
Kimura tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Steel Penn Alliance presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Steel Penn Alliance (17) vs (2) Kimura
Kimura is wriggling around trying to escape.
Kimura is just holding on here. Steel Penn Alliance manages to take his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Steel Penn Alliance (20) vs (2) Kimura
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kimura rolls, trying to escape but Steel Penn Alliance keeps control of the position.
Kimura turns into Steel Penn Alliance and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Steel Penn Alliance (20) vs (4) Kimura
And that's the end of the fight!
Steel Penn Alliance takes the fight on points by 20 to 4.
The Steel Penn Alliance thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
TWGC 17 (205lbs, D1): Rio de Janeiro Qu - Round 1
Date: Jul 02, 2017 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Helio Kimura and Brock Gracie. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 5 losses; Helio Kimura! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 7 losses; Brock Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Leandro Rodrigues and Thiago Cunha.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Gracie pushes Kimura up against the cage in a clinch.
Kimura drags the fight down to the ground.
Kimura looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gracie controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Kimura looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've been hearing good reports from Kimura'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 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.
Gracie trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kimura working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gracie doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gracie manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gracie content to stall in guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kimura trying to keep a closed guard but Gracie is proving a slippery customer.
Kimura looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Gracie puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Gracie with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Gracie is trying to control the action in half guard but Kimura is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Gracie is thwarting Kimura's attempts to control the position.
Gracie wants to take a breather but Kimura is having none of it.
Gracie seems to be looking for submissions.
Gracie is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is thwarting Kimura's attempts to control the position.
Gracie trying to mount his opponent but Kimura defends it.
Kimura trying to control but Gracie postures up.
Gracie is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is trying to control. Kimura wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Gracie is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Kimura tries to roll over but Gracie keeps him under control.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kimura manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Gracie passes Kimura's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Kimura is staying active underneath Gracie, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kimura has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kimura is looking to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kimura is looking to control Gracie's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kimura avoid being mounted?
Gracie is pressing down on Kimura's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kimura is holding on for now.
Kimura is looking for a sweep. Gracie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kimura actively working from the bottom here.
Kimura trying to control from the bottom.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is trying to control. Kimura wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Gracie has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Kimura (0) vs (3) Gracie
Kimura is desperately trying to improve his position but Gracie has a good base and remains in mount.
Kimura has given up his back. Will we see Gracie going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Kimura (0) vs (6) Gracie
Gracie is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Kimura knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Kimura for a finish.
Kimura wants to control his opponent's hands but Gracie gets his hands free.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie is looking for the choke from the back position but Kimura is controlling his hands well.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kimura rolls, trying to escape but Gracie keeps control of the position.
Kimura defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Gracie's arms.
Gracie avoiding Kimura 's attempts to control his hands.
Gracie keeps control of the position as Kimura tries to break free.
Gracie has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Kimura has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Kimura showing good submission defense here.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Gracie trying to control.
Gracie doesn't have the hooks in and Kimura manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kimura (2) vs (6) Gracie
Kimura drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Gracie dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kimura (2) vs (8) Gracie
Gracie trying to control but Kimura is working from the bottom.
Kimura pushes a forearm under Gracie's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Gracie is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Helio Kimura! |
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Event:
TWGC 15 (265+lbs, D1): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Mar 04, 2017 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Helio Kimura and Todd Duffee. Todd Duffee 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 super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 4 losses; Helio Kimura! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Todd Duffee!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Taro Takaoka and Hirohito Nitta.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Kimura tries to keep at a distance but Duffee has taken the fight into the clinch.
Duffee jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kimura walks away with a smile on his face. Duffee gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Duffee drives through and clinches with Kimura against the cage.
Kimura is looking for a takedown.
Kimura jumps into guard, dragging Duffee to the mat.
Duffee passes into half guard.
Kimura wants to control but Duffee is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Duffee 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.
Kimura wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duffee is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Duffee is trying to control. Kimura wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kimura is looking to improve his position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Duffee is working for a kimura but Kimura is defending it quite comfortably.
Duffee is thwarting Kimura's attempts to control the position.
Duffee is trying to control. Kimura wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Duffee prevents Kimura from improving his position.
Kimura is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at FIERCE that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Duffee trying to control from half guard but Kimura is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kimura is trying to get back to full guard.
Kimura is refusing to be controlled, as Duffee sits in half guard.
My spies in Sydney Shootfighting inform me that Duffee has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Duffee might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Kimura haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Duffee is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kimura doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Duffee.
Duffee wants to work for an arm triangle but Kimura is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duffee 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. Duffee eventually gives up the hold.
Duffee trying to pass the guard but Kimura defending well.
Duffee is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Duffee wants to pass to mount but Kimura is defending the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Duffee works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Kimura (0) vs (3) Duffee
Kimura sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Duffee seems to be looking for submissions.
Duffee trying to pass the guard but Kimura defending well.
Duffee trying to control from half guard but Kimura is working away.
Kimura makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kimura.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Duffee forces his way into half guard.
Duffee is keen to just control but Kimura is a slippery customer.
Kimura is controlling Duffee's trapped leg to prevent Duffee from advancing to side control.
Duffee tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kimura knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Duffee wants to take a breather but Kimura is having none of it.
Duffee is looking to advance position but Kimura won't allow it.
Well, if Duffee 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.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kimura wants to control but Duffee is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kimura wants to get back to full guard.
Duffee wants to pass the guard but Kimura is defending well.
Duffee passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kimura (0) vs (6) Duffee
Kimura wants to hold on but Duffee pushes him away.
Duffee looking to secure an arm triangle but Kimura defends it well.
Kimura regains half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Duffee trying to mount his opponent but Kimura defends it.
Kimura gets back to full guard.
Duffee trying to control the position from guard on top but Kimura is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kimura looking to control.
Duffee is stalling in the full guard.
Duffee wants to pass the guard but Kimura is keeping the position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Kimura is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Duffee's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Kimura has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Duffee can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Duffee trying to control but Kimura is working from the bottom.
Duffee drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Kimura manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Duffee has Kimura in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kimura (2) vs (6) Duffee
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Kimura tries to free his leg and advance position but Duffee is retaining full guard.
Duffee trying to keep a closed guard but Kimura is proving a slippery customer.
Kimura trying to control but Duffee is working from the bottom.
Duffee is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kimura trying to control but Duffee is working from the bottom.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Duffee is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Duffee managing to control the position.
Duffee keeping moving, preventing Kimura from controlling successfully.
Kimura preventing the sweep.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Kimura engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Duffee controls Kimura momentarily but Kimura frees himself.
Kimura trying to control the position from guard on top but Duffee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Duffee not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Duffee looking for a sweep. Not yet Duffee, not yet.
Duffee is trying to control the position but Kimura postures up.
Kimura wants to control from the top but Duffee keeps moving.
Kimura pushes down on Duffee's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Kimura is looking for a kimura here.
Duffee actively working from the bottom here.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Duffee trying to control but Kimura postures up.
Duffee wants to improve his position but Kimura is controlling well.
Duffee wants to sweep but Kimura has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Kimura (5) vs (6) Duffee
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Duffee tries to buck Kimura off but Kimura is having none of it.
You can see the frustration on Duffee's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kimura wants to control but Duffee is keeping him busy.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Duffee is looking to regain half guard here but Kimura keeps moving and retains side control.
Kimura is looking to take a break and control but Duffee is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kimura happy to just control the position for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Duffee manages to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Duffee wins on points by 6 to 5. |
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Event:
TWGC 14 (265lbs, D1): Finals - Round 1
Date: Dec 30, 2016 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Helio Kimura and Ichabod Crane. Crane is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Broken Bones - Decapitated. Ichabod Crane 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 heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Helio Kimura! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Ichabod Crane!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Eddie Farnsworth and Russell Pearce.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Kimura gets a clinch.
Kimura is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Crane can't get the takedown.
Crane drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kimura gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Helio Kimura has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ichabod Crane.
Kimura pulls guard successfully.
Crane is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Kimura throws his legs up looking for a submission but Crane uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kimura (0) vs (3) Crane
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kimura trying to remain calm as Crane controls from the top position.
Crane wants to control but Kimura is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kimura tries to buck Crane off but Crane is having none of it.
Kimura is trying to control Crane's posture but Crane avoids it.
Kimura is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Crane's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Crane is trying to control the action in half guard but Kimura is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kimura is looking to control Crane's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kimura avoid being mounted?
Kimura regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kimura not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kimura has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crane tries to free his leg and advance position but Kimura is retaining full guard.
Kimura has his foot on Crane's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Crane works his way back into a safe position though.
Crane engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
My spies in Hey Steves Fight Shack inform me that Crane has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Kimura looking for subs off his back but Crane has passed one foot through into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kimura wants to improve his position but Crane is controlling well.
Crane wants to control but Kimura is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crane is pressing down on Kimura's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kimura is holding on for now.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kimura trying to control but Crane postures up.
Kimura is trying to control but Crane passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Kimura (0) vs (6) Crane
Kimura is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Crane thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kimura tries to improve position but can't.
Crane is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kimura has escaped the position, nice work there.
Kimura tries to buck Crane off but Crane is having none of it.
Crane wants to control but Kimura is keeping him busy.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Crane is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kimura has escaped the position, nice work there.
Kimura is trying to get back to half guard.
Kimura prevents Crane from improving position.
Crane advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Kimura (0) vs (8) Crane
Kimura is desperately trying to improve his position but Crane has a good base and remains in mount.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Crane controlling his opponent.
Kimura slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Kimura wants to control but Crane is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kimura tries to roll over but Crane keeps him under control.
Kimura has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Crane escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Crane! Score +3 for passing guard: Kimura (0) vs (11) Crane
Kimura stops Crane from passing to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kimura can't do much from the bottom here.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Crane tries to move to mount but Kimura blocks the move with his legs.
Crane wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kimura, who protects the arm well.
Kimura is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Kimura tries to bench press Crane off him but Crane keeps the position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Crane is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kimura is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Kimura is looking to regain half guard here but Crane keeps moving and retains side control.
Crane tries to move to mount but Kimura blocks the move with his legs.
Kimura is letting Crane control him for a moment.
Kimura is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Kimura gets back to half guard.
Kimura wants to improve his position but Crane is controlling well.
Crane looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Crane is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kimura (0) vs (14) Crane
Kimura prevents Crane from taking his back.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Kimura is trying to control the position here but Crane swings around for an armbar and he's got it! This one is all over, courtesy of a slick submission by Crane!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ichabod Crane!
Our winner, Ichabod Crane, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
TWGC 14 (265lbs, D1): London Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Dec 22, 2016 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Maxim Bok and Helio Kimura. Bok comes into the arena with Give It Revolution blaring out of the sound system. Helio Kimura has the eye of the tiger tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 3 losses; Maxim Bok! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Helio Kimura!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Donald Grub and Daniel Bishop.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Bok shoots in but Kimura avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kimura tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bok swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bok appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Bok looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bok (2) vs (0) Kimura
Kimura slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Bok trying to control but Kimura is working from the bottom.
Bok is really struggling to control Kimura but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Kimura is controlling Bok's posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bok pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kimura is keeping the position for now.
Bok trying to control the position from guard on top but Kimura is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bok looking to pass the guard.
Bok trying to control the position from guard on top but Kimura is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kimura looking to control.
Kimura keeping moving, preventing Bok from controlling successfully.
Bok got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kimura has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bok has managed to get both his arms back between Kimura's legs - danger averted.
Kimura keeping moving, preventing Bok from controlling successfully.
Bok wants to pass the guard but Kimura is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bok advances to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kimura is trying to get back to full guard.
Kimura looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kimura is looking to control Bok's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kimura avoid being mounted?
Bok wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kimura keeps working.
Bok wants to pass the guard but Kimura is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bok is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kimura sees it coming and defends easily.
Bok trying to mount his opponent but Kimura defends it.
Kimura trying to control here.
Bok wants to pass the guard but Kimura is defending well.
Bok is working hard here to advance position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kimura regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kimura not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kimura can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Bok controls the pace.
Kimura is trying to control the position but Bok postures up.
Kimura wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Kimura keeping full guard, as Bok tries to pass.
Kimura trying to keep a closed guard but Bok is proving a slippery customer.
Bok got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kimura has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bok has managed to get both his arms back between Kimura's legs - danger averted.
Bok trying to control but Kimura is working from the bottom.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kimura keeping full guard, as Bok tries to pass.
Bok trying to control but Kimura is working from the bottom.
Kimura keeping full guard, as Bok tries to pass.
Bok slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Bok trying to control but Kimura is working from the bottom.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kimura throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kimura keeping moving, preventing Bok from controlling successfully.
Kimura is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bok is aware though and is defending well.
Bok trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bok trying to control the position from guard on top but Kimura is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bok advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Bok (5) vs (0) Kimura
Bok has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Kimura! Score +2 for reaching mount: Bok (7) vs (0) Kimura
Kimura bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bok (7) vs (2) Kimura
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Kimura trying to control the position from guard on top but Bok is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bok is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kimura advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Bok (7) vs (5) Kimura
Bok manages to get back to half guard.
Bok looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kimura is keen to just control but Bok is a slippery customer.
Bok is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Martial Arts Dojo, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Kimura performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Bok tries to get to full guard but Kimura has control of the leg.
Kimura is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Bok is refusing to be controlled, as Kimura sits in half guard.
Kimura wants to free his trapped foot but Bok is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kimura is keen to just control but Bok is a slippery customer.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Bok controlling the position well.
Bok wants to control but Kimura is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Bok is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are battling for position here. Bok manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Bok trying to keep a closed guard but Kimura is proving a slippery customer.
Bok can't keep his opponent in guard - Kimura advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Bok is positioning himself well to prevent Kimura advancing to mount.
Bok is pressing down on Kimura's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Bok is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bok throws his legs up looking for a submission but Kimura uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Bok (7) vs (8) Kimura
Bok tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kimura controls the position.
Kimura wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bok keeps working.
Bok can't do much from the bottom here.
Kimura is looking to take a break and control but Bok is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Bok sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Bok is looking for a sweep. Kimura is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bok is trying to control but can't.
Kimura is taking a breather. Bok 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.
Bok gets full guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Kimura wants to control from the top but Bok keeps moving.
Bok 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.
Bok being controlled here, momentarily.
Kimura wants to control from the top but Bok keeps moving.
Kimura tries to free his leg and advance position but Bok is retaining full guard.
Kimura preventing the sweep.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bok is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bok (9) vs (8) Kimura
Kimura controls Bok momentarily but Bok frees himself.
Kimura is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bok tries to free his leg and advance position but Kimura is retaining full guard.
Our spies down at at England Fight Club MMA inform us that Kimura has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Kimura wants to sweep but no luck.
Kimura is adopting a defensive guard.
Kimura bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bok's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bok (9) vs (10) Kimura
Bok trying to keep a closed guard but Kimura is proving a slippery customer.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Kimura trying to control but Bok is working from the bottom.
Bok 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.
Kimura looking to pass the guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bok trying to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
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Event:
TWGC 14 (265lbs, D1): London Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Dec 21, 2016 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Helio Kimura and Santiago Gracie. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Helio Kimura! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Santiago Gracie!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Daniel Bishop and William Gold.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Kimura clinches with his opponent.
Gracie jumps into guard, dragging Kimura to the mat.
Gracie looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie being controlled here, momentarily.
Kimura tries to free his leg and advance position but Gracie is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie 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 engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Gracie is adopting a defensive guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie working a defensive guard here.
Gracie wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Kimura looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Gracie has Kimura pulled in close to control his posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kimura content to stall in guard here.
Gracie is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Kimura is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at England Fight Club MMA that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Kimura from controlling successfully.
Gracie has control of Kimura's left arm, preventing Kimura from doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kimura advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Kimura (3) vs (0) Gracie
Kimura is looking to take a break and control but Gracie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gracie seems a little lost for a moment, as Kimura dominates the positioning.
Kimura thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kimura tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kimura trying to control the action but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Kimura tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Kimura working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Gracie is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kimura trying to control the action but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Gracie tries to buck Kimura off but Kimura is having none of it.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Gracie manages to work his way to half guard, despite Kimura's best efforts.
Kimura trying to control from half guard but Gracie is working away.
Gracie has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Gracie makes his way to full guard, as Kimura worked for a kimura.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Gracie trying to control the position here.
Kimura content to stall in guard here.
Gracie trying to keep a closed guard but Kimura is proving a slippery customer.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kimura defends well.
Gracie working for a triangle but Kimura defends it easily.
Kimura not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Gracie has an active guard here but Kimura has managed to pass into half guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Kimura is looking to take a break and control but Gracie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kimura is looking for a kimura but Gracie is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kimura to get the leverage.
Kimura passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kimura (6) vs (0) Gracie
Gracie tries to improve position but can't.
Gracie struggling a bit here.
Gracie is looking for a sweep.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Kimura off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kimura (6) vs (4) Gracie
Gracie avoiding Kimura 's attempts to control his hands.
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 Gracie gets his way!
Kimura breaks Gracie's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kimura (8) vs (4) Gracie
Kimura looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Kimura drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kimura jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Gracie looking to control.
Kimura wants to pass the guard but Gracie is keeping the position.
Gracie is pulling down on Kimura's head. It's preventing any offense from Kimura, at least for the moment.
Gracie is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kimura forces his way into half guard.
Kimura is thwarting Gracie's attempts to control the position.
Kimura is looking to stall here but Gracie recovers full guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Kimura trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gracie is adopting a defensive guard.
Gracie trying to keep a closed guard but Kimura is proving a slippery customer.
Kimura trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Kimura controlling from the top position.
Gracie seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Gracie is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Gracie can't keep his opponent in guard - Kimura advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Gracie is trying to get back to full guard.
Kimura is looking to advance position but Gracie won't allow it.
Kimura is working hard here to advance position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Kimura wants to control but Gracie is keeping him busy.
Gracie wants to control but Kimura is keeping busy.
Kimura prevents Gracie from improving his position.
Kimura wants to free his trapped foot but Gracie is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Gracie is looking to improve his position.
Kimura wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gracie keeps working.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Gracie wants to get back to full guard.
Kimura wants to take a breather but Gracie is having none of it.
Gracie gets back to full guard.
Kimura is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Gracie trying to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kimura trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Gracie is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kimura takes the fight on points by 8 to 4.
Santiago Gracie was interviewed post fight and said 'You just beat a red belt. That is no easy feat. Congrats buddy. '. |
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Event:
TWGC 13 (205lbs, D1): New York Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Oct 07, 2016 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Helio Kimura and Matthew Godbolt. Godbolt is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Trenches by Pop Evil. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Helio Kimura! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Matthew Godbolt!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Reed Andrews and David Schapiro.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Godbolt keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kimura tries to clinch up but Godbolt circles away and keeps his distance.
Kimura tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kimura moves into the clinch.
Godbolt tries for a takedown but Kimura manages to get underhooks.
Godbolt wants the takedown. Kimura is fighting it off but Godbolt persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Kimura's guard against the cage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kimura (0) vs (2) Godbolt
Godbolt pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kimura is keeping the position for now.
Kimura has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Godbolt can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Godbolt controlling from the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kimura working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Godbolt doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Godbolt manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kimura looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kimura throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Godbolt pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kimura is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Godbolt sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Godbolt trying to control but Kimura is working from the bottom.
Godbolt is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Kimura looking to control.
Godbolt thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Godbolt trying to control but Kimura is working from the bottom.
Kimura looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Godbolt wants to control from the top but Kimura keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kimura is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kimura (2) vs (2) Godbolt
Godbolt managing to control the position.
Godbolt is continuing to stall.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kimura 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.
Kimura looking to pass the guard.
Kimura trying to control the position from guard on top but Godbolt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Godbolt trying to keep a closed guard but Kimura is proving a slippery customer.
Godbolt can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kimura controls the pace.
Kimura wants to control from the top but Godbolt keeps moving.
Kimura stands and throws Godbolt's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kimura (5) vs (2) Godbolt
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kimura goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Godbolt has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Kimura but great work by Godbolt. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kimura (5) vs (6) Godbolt
Godbolt is looking to take a break and control but Kimura is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kimura is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Godbolt off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kimura (9) vs (6) Godbolt
Godbolt 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 Kimura gets his way!
Kimura looking to break Godbolt's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Godbolt remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Kimura will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Kimura looking to break Godbolt's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Godbolt remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Kimura will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Godbolt fending off the submission attempt from Kimura.
Kimura is persistently looking for the submission but Godbolt is defending it well.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Godbolt just trying to survive but Kimura is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Kimura is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Godbolt defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Kimura patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Godbolt breaks Kimura's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kimura (9) vs (8) Godbolt
Kimura looking for a guillotine here but Godbolt defends easily.
Godbolt stays in close to Kimura's body and controls the position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Kimura keeping moving, preventing Godbolt from controlling successfully.
Kimura looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kimura working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Godbolt doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Godbolt manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Godbolt sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Godbolt must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Godbolt passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Kimura (9) vs (11) Godbolt
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Godbolt advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Kimura (9) vs (13) Godbolt
Godbolt looking to control but Kimura is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Godbolt controlling from mount.
Godbolt is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Kimura has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Godbolt looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Kimura regains half guard.
Kimura makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kimura.
Godbolt has gone for a leg lock! Kimura slips out almost immediately though and dives into Godbolt's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kimura (11) vs (13) Godbolt
Kimura trying to control the position from guard on top but Godbolt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Godbolt trying to control the position.
Kimura drops back, looking for a kneebar! Godbolt looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Godbolt looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Godbolt! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kimura (11) vs (17) Godbolt
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Kimura wants to control but Godbolt postures up.
Kimura tries to improve position but can't.
Godbolt is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kimura knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Godbolt looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
We've been hearing good reports from Kimura'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 prevents Godbolt from moving into mount.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Kimura is looking for a sweep.
Godbolt is trying to get an arm triangle but Kimura is defending well.
Kimura gets back to half guard.
Godbolt passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Kimura! Score +3 for passing guard: Kimura (11) vs (20) Godbolt
Godbolt looking to control but Kimura is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Godbolt is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Kimura is surviving well by controlling Godbolt's body position as best he can.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Kimura is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Godbolt looking to control and managing it successfully.
Kimura regains half guard.
Godbolt stalling away here and it's allowed Kimura to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Kimura is trying to control the position but Godbolt postures up.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Godbolt drops back looking for a leg! Kimura is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kimura manages to kick Godbolt off! Godbolt jumps back into Kimura's guard.
Kimura pulls Godbolt in close to his closed guard and prevents Godbolt from doing any damage or advancing position.
Godbolt trying to control but Kimura is working from the bottom.
Godbolt thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Godbolt wants to control from the top but Kimura keeps moving.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Kimura working for a triangle but Godbolt defends it easily.
Godbolt avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kimura is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kimura (13) vs (20) Godbolt
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Godbolt wants to control but Kimura is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Godbolt wants to improve his position but Kimura is controlling well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Godbolt wins on points by 20 to 13.
Jumping up and down and very excited, Matthew Godbolt waved his t-shirt featuring Milwaukee's Best 160's logo in front of the cameras. |
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