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Stepping Stone 88 PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; George Manning! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Daijiro Kimura!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Bruno Lombardi and Jorge Garcia.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Kimura dives in and scores a takedown into Manning's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Manning (0) vs (2) Kimura
Kimura controlling from the top position.
Manning keeping full guard, as Kimura tries to pass.
Kimura got a little sloppy there for a moment and Manning has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kimura has managed to get both his arms back between Manning's legs - danger averted.
Manning is trying to control the position but Kimura postures up.
Manning is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kimura pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Manning is keeping the position for now.
Manning is pulling down on Kimura's head. It's preventing any offense from Kimura, at least for the moment.
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.
Manning trying to keep a closed guard but Kimura is proving a slippery customer.
Manning keeping full guard, as Kimura tries to pass.
Kimura trying to control but Manning is working from the bottom.
Kimura looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kimura is pushing down on Manning's leg trying to pass to half guard. Manning is fighting to maintain full guard but Kimura has managed to sneak the leg through.
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.
Kimura seems to be looking for submissions.
Kimura tries to pass to full mount but Manning defends it.
Kimura is trying to control. Manning wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Manning is trying to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kimura is trying to control. Manning wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Manning wants to control but Kimura is keeping busy.
Kimura is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Manning! Score +3 for passing guard: Manning (0) vs (5) Kimura
Manning tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kimura is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Manning has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Manning! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Manning (2) vs (5) Kimura
Manning stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kimura swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manning is working hard here to advance position.
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: Manning (2) vs (7) Kimura
Manning 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: Manning (6) vs (7) Kimura
Kimura is trying to break free.
Kimura tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Kimura tries to hold on but Manning pushes him away.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kimura regains half guard.
Manning passes into side control, despite Kimura's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Manning (9) vs (7) Kimura
Manning controls the position.
Kimura is trying to get back to half guard.
Manning working away.
Manning is trying to get an arm triangle but Kimura is defending well.
Manning wants to control but Kimura is keeping him busy.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Manning working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Kimura gets back to half guard.
Kimura wants to improve his position but Manning is controlling well.
Kimura is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Manning pulls his head out easily.
Manning 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 trying to get back to full guard.
Manning wants to control but Kimura is keeping him busy.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Kimura has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Manning is working away from the top position though.
Kimura makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kimura.
Kimura keeping full guard, as Manning tries to pass.
Kimura working for a triangle but Manning defends it easily.
Manning is pushing down on Kimura's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kimura is fighting to maintain full guard but Manning has managed to sneak the leg through.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kimura manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Kimura looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Manning passes into half guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Manning is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kimura defends it well.
Kimura tries to roll over but Manning keeps him under control.
Manning is pressing down on Kimura's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kimura is holding on for now.
Kimura moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Kimura keeping moving, preventing Manning from controlling successfully.
Manning trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Manning 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: Manning (9) vs (9) Kimura
Kimura pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Manning is keeping the position for now.
Manning keeping moving, preventing Kimura from controlling successfully.
Kimura stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Manning swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Manning is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Manning (11) vs (9) Kimura
Manning being controlled here momentarily.
Manning 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 Manning from controlling successfully.
Kimura is looking for a triangle but Manning pushes his legs off easily.
Manning drops back looking for a leg! Kimura is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kimura manages to kick Manning off! Manning jumps back into Kimura's guard.
Kimura has his foot on Manning's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Manning works his way back into a safe position though.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Kimura working a defensive guard here.
Kimura looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Manning has picked Kimura up and slammed him! Kimura can't keep hold of the triangle and Manning manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Manning (14) vs (9) Kimura
Manning is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kimura has escaped the position, nice work there.
You can see the frustration on Kimura's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Manning looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
A lull in the action here.
Manning 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.
Kimura is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Manning off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Manning (14) vs (13) Kimura
Manning trying to control but not successfully.
Kimura is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Manning is holding onto Kimura's left hand, preventing any choke attempts.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Kimura has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Manning is defending well but eventually Kimura manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Manning has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Daijiro Kimura!
The defeated George Manning had this to say: 'Sorry my hands are just slippery.'. |
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