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KOR 9 PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 14 losses; Harry Kim! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Tubbs Singleton!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, William Peck and Robert Douchet.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Singleton scores with a takedown into Kim's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kim (0) vs (2) Singleton
Singleton engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Singleton trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kim throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Singleton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kim is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Singleton showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Singleton's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Kim wants to sweep here but Singleton controlling him for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Singleton controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Let's hope that Singleton 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.
Singleton looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Singleton is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Kim controlling the position.
Singleton stopping the sweep attempt from Kim.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Singleton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kim is keeping the position for now.
Kim 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.
Singleton slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Singleton passes Kim's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Singleton looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Kim has his hands clasped together around Singleton's back. He's all about the action.
Singleton performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Singleton passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kim (0) vs (5) Singleton
Singleton controls the position.
Kim is trying to improve his position.
Singleton 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 Kim's shoulder. That is not cool.
Singleton trying to control the position but Kim is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.
Kim tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kim seems a little lost for a moment, as Singleton dominates the positioning.
You can see the frustration on Kim's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Singleton 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 Kim's shoulder. That is not cool.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
More stalling from Singleton.
Singleton with more of the same as he continues to hold on.
Singleton trying to control the position but Kim is working away.
Singleton slows the pace down.
Kim manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kim (2) vs (5) Singleton
Singleton is controlling Kim's trapped leg to prevent Kim from advancing to side control.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Singleton wants to control but Kim is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kim slows the pace down in half guard.
Singleton wants to improve his position but Kim is controlling well.
Kim is thwarting Singleton's attempts to control the position.
Singleton is controlling Kim's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Singleton is looking for a sweep. Kim is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kim is looking for a kimura here.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Singleton is not content to let Kim control the position.
Singleton is trying to get back to full guard.
Singleton controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Singleton is looking for a sweep. Kim is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kim uses his free foot to push down on Singleton's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Singleton. Score +3 for passing guard: Kim (5) vs (5) Singleton
Kim can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Singleton is looking to escape.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Singleton holds on for dear life, controlling Kim's posture momentarily.
Singleton 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: Kim (5) vs (7) Singleton
Singleton slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Singleton.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Kim trying to keep a closed guard but Singleton is proving a slippery customer.
Singleton is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Kim is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Singleton stays in close to Kim's body and controls the position.
Singleton wants to pass the guard but Kim is keeping the position.
Kim wants to sweep but no luck.
Singleton is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Singleton trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Kim manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kim (7) vs (7) Singleton
Singleton has control of Kim's left arm, preventing Kim from doing any damage.
Singleton trying to control the position.
Singleton looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Kim puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Singleton is trying to maintain the position but Kim is very close to passing his half guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Kim trying to control the pace.
Singleton is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Singleton is positioning himself well to prevent Kim advancing to mount.
Kim is thwarting Singleton's attempts to control the position.
Singleton is refusing to be controlled, as Kim sits in half guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Singleton is concentrating on defense, preventing Kim from advancing position.
Singleton is looking to improve his position.
Kim will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Singleton slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Singleton pulls Kim in close to prevent any damage.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Singleton looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Singleton has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Singleton looking for a sweep. Not yet Singleton, not yet.
Singleton seems keen to control Kim's posture.
Singleton tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Kim stands and throws Singleton's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kim (10) vs (7) Singleton
Singleton can't do much from the bottom here.
Singleton is not content to let Kim control the position.
Singleton manages to get back to half guard.
Kim with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Singleton is looking for a sweep. Kim is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Singleton has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kim is working away from the top position though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kim takes the fight on points by 10 to 7.
Harry Kim retains his light heavyweight title!
After the fight, Harry Kim was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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