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SSG 119 Waterman vs Kimura 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 New York, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 4 losses; Henry Waterman! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 4 losses; Daijiro Kimura!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Emerson Jorge and Alexandre Firmino.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Kimura gets a double leg takedown into Waterman's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Waterman (0) vs (2) Kimura
Kimura sitting in guard here, content to control.
Kimura passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Waterman (0) vs (5) Kimura
Kimura has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Waterman! Score +2 for reaching mount: Waterman (0) vs (7) Kimura
Waterman gets back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Waterman wants to get back to full guard.
Kimura is trying to control the action in half guard but Waterman is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Waterman is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kimura pulls his head out easily.
Waterman is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kimura pulls his head out easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Waterman wants to get back to full guard.
Kimura not doing much here.
Kimura is trying to work for a kimura but Waterman is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Waterman tries to get to full guard but Kimura has control of the leg.
Waterman 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.
Waterman looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kimura is trying to work for a kimura but Waterman is defending well.
Kimura prevents Waterman from improving his position.
Kimura is looking for a kimura here.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Waterman looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's two 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 is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Waterman has managed to free his arm - good work.
Waterman slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Kimura trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Waterman looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Kimura passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Waterman (0) vs (10) Kimura
Kimura tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Waterman manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Waterman (2) vs (10) Kimura
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kimura wants to get back to full guard.
Waterman is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kimura has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kimura is defending against the submission attempts here by Waterman.
Waterman is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kimura defends it well.
Kimura regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kimura is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Waterman avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kimura looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Waterman passes Kimura's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Waterman is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kimura has managed to free his arm - good work.
Waterman is trying to work for a kimura but Kimura is defending well.
Kimura works his way to full guard. Good work.
Waterman wants to control from the top but Kimura keeps moving.
Kimura can't keep his opponent in guard - Waterman advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Waterman is working for a kimura but Kimura is defending it quite comfortably.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Waterman is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kimura defends it well.
Kimura looking for submissions off his back.
Waterman trying to pass the guard but Kimura defending well.
Waterman 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 Waterman keeps him under control.
Waterman is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Waterman wants to work for an arm triangle but Kimura is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kimura moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Kimura is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Waterman thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Kimura is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kimura is looking for a triangle but Waterman pushes his legs off easily.
Kimura controls Waterman momentarily but Waterman frees himself.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Waterman stopping the sweep attempt from Kimura.
Kimura is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kimura working a defensive guard here.
Waterman stands and throws Kimura's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Waterman (5) vs (10) Kimura
Waterman is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kimura knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Kimura tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Waterman is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kimura knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Kimura tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Waterman working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Waterman has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Kimura! Score +2 for reaching mount: Waterman (7) vs (10) Kimura
Kimura is desperately trying to improve his position but Waterman has a good base and remains in mount.
Kimura is still trying to improve position.
Waterman working for a guillotine from mount but Kimura is in no mood to give up.
Waterman trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kimura is controlling an arm, preventing Waterman from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Kimura is looking to improve his position but Waterman isn't that keen on the idea.
Kimura tries to hold on but Waterman postures up.
Waterman is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Kimura is surviving well by controlling Waterman's body position as best he can.
Kimura is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Waterman fails to advance to Kimura's back.
Waterman 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.
Waterman wants to finish this one by submission but Kimura is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Waterman.
Kimura tries to reverse the position but Waterman maintains control.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Waterman has control of Kimura's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Kimura regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Kimura keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Kimura gets back to half guard.
Kimura trying to control but Waterman postures up.
Kimura is trying is best to control the position here.
Kimura is trying to control but can't.
Kimura is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Waterman is staying active.
Kimura is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Waterman pulls his head out easily.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Kimura regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kimura keeping full guard, as Waterman tries to pass.
Kimura is adopting a defensive guard.
Waterman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kimura looking for a guillotine here but Waterman defends easily.
Waterman stopping the sweep attempt from Kimura.
Waterman trying to control but Kimura is working from the bottom.
Waterman wants to pass the guard but Kimura is keeping the position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Kimura is trying to control the position but Waterman postures up.
Waterman passes Kimura's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Kimura looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kimura actively working from the bottom here.
Kimura looks winded!
Waterman is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kimura defends it well.
Kimura won't allow Waterman to pass to mount.
Waterman works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Waterman (10) vs (10) Kimura
Kimura wants to control but Waterman postures up.
Waterman tries for a kimura but Kimura is defending well.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Waterman working away.
Waterman is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kimura is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Waterman is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kimura is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Waterman working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Kimura is trying to get back to half guard.
Waterman goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Kimura rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Waterman's guard! Nice work there by Kimura! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Waterman (10) vs (12) Kimura
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Waterman working for a triangle but Kimura defends it easily.
Kimura stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Waterman swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Waterman is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kimura trying to control but Waterman is working from the bottom.
Kimura is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Waterman 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: Waterman (12) vs (12) Kimura
Waterman looking to pass the guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Waterman gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Waterman takes the fight on points by 13 to 12.
Henry Waterman thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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