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Event:
SSG 257 Yasalmibaal vs Vilmat
Date: Jan 21, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 15 losses; Daijiro Kimura! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Mecilvus Gabenagus!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Gabenagus fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Kimura to the ground. Gabenagus is now in Kimura's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kimura (0) vs (2) Gabenagus
Gabenagus is pushing down on Kimura's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kimura is fighting to maintain full guard but Gabenagus has managed to sneak the leg through.
Kimura is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gabenagus wants to advance to full mount but Kimura doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Gabenagus engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Kimura looking to control.
Gabenagus wants to control from the top but Kimura keeps moving.
Gabenagus sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kimura controls Gabenagus momentarily but Gabenagus frees himself.
Gabenagus trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kimura looking to control.
#T1#
Kimura keeping moving, preventing Gabenagus from controlling successfully.
Gabenagus trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gabenagus's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB#
Kimura escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gabenagus gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Gabenagus forces his way into half guard.
Still in half guard, Gabenagus seems content to control.
Kimura trying to control but Gabenagus postures up.
Kimura is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gabenagus sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB#
Kimura is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gabenagus pulls his head out easily. #T2##SUB#
Kimura looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gabenagus keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Kimura is trying to control but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gabenagus is keen to just control but Kimura is a slippery customer.
Gabenagus 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 has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gabenagus is working away from the top position though.
Well, if Gabenagus 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 slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T3#
Gabenagus is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Kimura controls Gabenagus momentarily but Gabenagus frees himself.
Gabenagus preventing the sweep.
Gabenagus trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Kimura working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gabenagus doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gabenagus manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gabenagus controlling from the top position. #SUB#
Kimura throws his legs up looking for a submission but Gabenagus uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kimura (0) vs (5) Gabenagus#T4#
Gabenagus taking a breather here.
Gabenagus trying to control the position but Kimura is working away.
Gabenagus moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Kimura (0) vs (7) Gabenagus
Gabenagus controlling from mount.
Gabenagus wants to take Kimura's back but he can't do it this time.
Gabenagus trying to control but Kimura is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T5#
Kimura is trying desperately to improve position.
Gabenagus fails to take his opponent's back.
Kimura is trying to escape the mount.
Gabenagus looking to control and managing it successfully.
Gabenagus trying to control but Kimura is having none of it.
Gabenagus controlling from the full mount.
Kimura keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T6#
Gabenagus controlling from the full mount.
Kimura can't escape the position.
Gabenagus 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 hold on but Gabenagus postures up.
Gabenagus tries to control but Kimura wriggling away.
Kimura tries to reverse the position but Gabenagus maintains control.#T7#
Gabenagus content just to control the position here.
Kimura tries to hold on but Gabenagus postures up.
Gabenagus tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Kimura tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gabenagus controlling from the full mount.
Gabenagus prevents Kimura from getting the reversal.#T8#
Gabenagus fails to take his opponent's back.
Kimura can't escape the position.
Gabenagus controlling the pace for now.
Gabenagus trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Gabenagus controlling the position easily from mount.
Gabenagus trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Gabenagus is trying to take his opponent's back.
Gabenagus looking to control but Kimura is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T9#
Kimura is in all sorts of trouble here.
Gabenagus controlling the position easily from mount.
Kimura really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Gabenagus 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 is controlling an arm, preventing Gabenagus from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Gabenagus controlling the position easily from mount.
Gabenagus wants to control the pace but Kimura is squirming around nicely. #T10#
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.
Still in half guard, Gabenagus seems content to control.
Gabenagus passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kimura (0) vs (10) Gabenagus
Gabenagus controls the position.
Kimura is looking to reverse the position.
Kimura is not content to let Gabenagus control the position. #SUB2#
Gabenagus 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 tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T11#
Kimura gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Kimura (0) vs (12) Gabenagus
Gabenagus trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Gabenagus controlling the pace for now.
Kimura really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Gabenagus trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Gabenagus prevents Kimura from getting the reversal.
Kimura regains half guard.
Gabenagus sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T12#
Gabenagus looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Gabenagus perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB2#
Gabenagus 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 Gabenagus.
Gabenagus trying to control from half guard but Kimura is working away.
Gabenagus not doing much here.
Gabenagus is pressing down on Kimura's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kimura is holding on for now. #T13#
Kimura is looking to control Gabenagus's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kimura avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Gabenagus is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Kimura looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gabenagus is controlling the pace.
#SUB2#
Gabenagus is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T14#
Kimura trying to control but Gabenagus postures up.
#SUB2#
Gabenagus is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kimura sees it coming and defends easily.
Gabenagus sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gabenagus 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. #SUB2#
Gabenagus wants to work for an arm triangle but Kimura is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Gabenagus wants to free his trapped foot but Kimura is holding on for dear life with his legs.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gabenagus wins on points by 12 to 0.
Mecilvus Gabenagus 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:
SSG 251 Gaul vs Cahute
Date: Jan 07, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 15 losses; Daijiro Kimura! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 1 losses; Tobias Bergman!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Bergman darts in and clinches Kimura up against the cage.
Kimura gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bergman.
Bergman tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kimura smiles and moves away.
Bergman shoots in for a takedown but Kimura shows good takedown defense.
Daijiro Kimura has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tobias Bergman.#TD#
Kimura shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Kimura was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Kimura (4) vs (0) Bergman#SUB#
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 controlling from side mount. #SUB#
Kimura working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Kimura is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Bergman has escaped the position, nice work there. #T1#
Bergman is looking for a sweep.
Kimura wants to control but Bergman is keeping him busy.
Kimura just content to control the position.
Bergman tries to bench press Kimura off him but Kimura keeps the position.
Bergman can't do much from the bottom here.
Kimura passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Bergman! Score +2 for reaching mount: Kimura (6) vs (0) Bergman
Kimura trying to control but Bergman is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kimura avoids the attempt from Bergman to control.#T2#
Bergman tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kimura is looking to work his way around to Bergman's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Bergman slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Bergman won't allow Kimura to pass to mount. #SUB#
Kimura is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bergman is just riding it out for now. Kimura eventually gives up the hold.
Kimura is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Bergman wants to control but Kimura is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T3#
Bergman wants to get back to full guard.
Bergman is staying active underneath Kimura, 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.
Kimura content to control rather than advance.
Kimura trying to pass the guard but Bergman defending well. #SUB2#
Bergman actively working from the bottom here.
Kimura content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB2#
Bergman looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bergman slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T4##SUB2#
Bergman looking for a guillotine here but Kimura defends easily.
Bergman trying to keep a closed guard but Kimura is proving a slippery customer.
Kimura wants to pass the guard but Bergman is keeping the position.
Bergman is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kimura pushes down on Bergman's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Kimura is looking to take a break and control but Bergman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kimura is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Bergman is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T5#
Bergman is looking to control Kimura's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bergman avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Bergman looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kimura prevents Bergman from improving his position.
Kimura is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Bergman! Score +3 for passing guard: Kimura (9) vs (0) Bergman
Bergman is working to get back to half guard.
Kimura tries to control but Bergman wriggling away.
Bergman wants to control but Kimura is having none of it.
Kimura sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T6#
Bergman is desperately trying to improve his position but Kimura has a good base and remains in mount.
Bergman is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Bergman is looking to get to half guard.
Bergman wants to control but Kimura is having none of it.
Kimura tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Bergman reaches up to try and control the position but Kimura seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Bergman rolls and tries to escape and now Kimura has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Kimura (12) vs (0) Bergman
Kimura controlling well, preventing Bergman from escaping the position.
Kimura doesn't have the hooks in and Bergman manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kimura (12) vs (2) Bergman#T7##SUB#
Kimura had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bergman defends it easily.#SUB#
Kimura throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bergman 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 (14) vs (2) Bergman#SUB2#
Bergman looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kimura trying to control the position from guard on top but Bergman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kimura is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Kimura stands and throws Bergman's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kimura (17) vs (2) Bergman#T8#
Kimura trying to control the position but Bergman is working away.
Bergman is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Bergman can't do much from the bottom here.
Kimura wants to control but Bergman is keeping him busy.
Bergman 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 (17) vs (6) Bergman#SUB2#
Bergman looking for the choke from the back.
Kimura trying to control the action but Bergman just sinks the hooks in. #SUB2#
Bergman 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. #T9#
Kimura rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#SUB2#
Bergman wants to work for an arm triangle but Kimura is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Bergman is trying to work for a kimura but Kimura is defending well.
#SUB2#
Kimura is defending against the submission attempts here by Bergman.
Bergman is stalling here. Kimura is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Bergman 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 (21) vs (6) Bergman#T10##SUB#
Kimura looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Kimura trying to control the action but Bergman is working from the bottom.
Kimura happy to just control the position for now.
You can see the frustration on Bergman's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kimura wants to control but Bergman is keeping him busy. #SUB#
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!
Bergman is not content to let Kimura control the position. #T11#
Kimura working away.
Bergman tries to bench press Kimura off him but Kimura keeps the position.
Kimura advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Kimura (23) vs (6) Bergman
Bergman is trying to reverse the position but instead Kimura has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Kimura (26) vs (6) Bergman
Kimura is not going to allow Bergman to sit and survive in this position.
Kimura keeps control of the position as Bergman tries to break free.
#T12##SUB#
Kimura is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Bergman defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Bergman is trying to break free.
#SUB#
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, Bergman has freed his hand and lives to survive another well, another couple of seconds at least!
#SUB#
Kimura has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Bergman trying to control the hands but Kimura breaks the grip. #SUB#
Bergman fending off the submission attempt from Kimura.
Kimura avoiding Bergman 's attempts to control his hands. #T13#
Kimura tries to get the hooks in deep but Bergman pushed the leg off.
Bergman tries to escape but Kimura has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB#
Kimura goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Bergman escapes and is now in half guard on top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kimura (26) vs (8) Bergman
Kimura is refusing to be controlled, as Bergman sits in half guard.
Kimura wants to improve his position but Bergman is controlling well.
#T14#
Bergman trying to control from Kimura's half guard. Kimura has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Bergman is pushing down on Kimura's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kimura is fighting to maintain full guard but Bergman has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB2#
Bergman is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Bergman is thwarting Kimura's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Bergman 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Bergman 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!
Kimura takes the fight on points by 26 to 8. |
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Event:
SSG 239 Kersikov vs Philbert
Date: Dec 10, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 5 losses; Darrell Darkins! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 14 losses; Daijiro Kimura!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Darkins fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Kimura sprawls well initially but Darkins persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Darkins (2) vs (0) Kimura
Darkins is looking to advance position but Kimura won't allow it. #SUB#
Darkins is trying to work for a kimura but Kimura is defending well.
Darkins works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Darkins (5) vs (0) Kimura
Darkins wants to control but Kimura is keeping him busy.
Kimura gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Darkins (7) vs (0) Kimura
Darkins pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kimura manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Darkins wants to pass to mount but Kimura is defending the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Darkins trying to control from half guard but Kimura is working away. #T1#
Darkins looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Kimura is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Darkins 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 Darkins.
Darkins with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Kimura regains full guard. Nicely done. #T2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Darkins tries to free his leg and advance position but Kimura is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Kimura looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Darkins wants to pass the guard but Kimura is keeping the position.
Darkins trying to control but Kimura is working from the bottom.
Darkins slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Darkins trying to control but Kimura is working from the bottom.
Darkins advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Darkins (10) vs (0) Kimura
Kimura is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Kimura is looking for a sweep. Darkins is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3#
Kimura trying to hold on to Darkins's head to control him but Darkins postures up.
Kimura is refusing to be controlled, as Darkins sits in half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Darkins wants to take a breather but Kimura is having none of it.
Darkins is looking to advance position but Kimura won't allow it.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Darkins in particular looking to stall.
Darkins looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T4##SUB#
Darkins is working for a kimura but Kimura is defending it quite comfortably.
Darkins moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Darkins (13) vs (0) Kimura
Darkins wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kimura keeps working.
Kimura tries to buck Darkins off but Darkins is having none of it.
Darkins wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kimura keeps working. #SUB#
Darkins is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kimura is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Darkins tries to advance to mount but can't. #T5#
Darkins is looking to take a break and control but Kimura is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kimura can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
Darkins working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Darkins 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 Kimura's shoulder. That is not cool.
Darkins tries to move to mount but Kimura blocks the move with his legs.
You can see the frustration on Kimura's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T6##SUB#
Darkins is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kimura knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Darkins working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Darkins working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
You can see the frustration on Kimura's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T7#
Kimura is not content to let Darkins control the position.
Darkins advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Darkins (15) vs (0) Kimura
Darkins looking to control but Kimura is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB#
Darkins is working for a guillotine from mount but Kimura frees his head quite easily.
Darkins looking to control and managing it successfully.
Kimura is looking to get to half guard.#T8##SUB#
Darkins 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.
Kimura is trying to escape the mount.
Darkins wants to control the pace but Kimura is squirming around nicely.
Kimura regains half guard.
Kimura is staying active underneath Darkins, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Darkins trying to control the pace.
Darkins 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. #SUB#
Darkins is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kimura has managed to free his arm - good work. #T9#
Darkins is pressing down on Kimura's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kimura is holding on for now.
Kimura moves into full guard.
Darkins is pushing down on Kimura's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kimura is fighting to maintain full guard but Darkins has managed to sneak the leg through.
Darkins trying to pass the guard but Kimura defending well. #SUB#
Kimura is defending against the submission attempts here by Darkins.
Kimura is trying to get back to full guard.#T10#
Kimura has his hands clasped together around Darkins's back. He's all about the action.
Darkins 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.
Darkins works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Darkins (18) vs (0) Kimura
Darkins fails to advance to Kimura's back.
Darkins wants to control the pace but Kimura is squirming around nicely.
Darkins fails to take his opponent's back.
Kimura tries to hold on but Darkins pushes him away. #T11#
Kimura stops Darkins from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Kimura wants to hold on but Darkins pushes him away.
Darkins wants to take Kimura's back here but Kimura is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Darkins looking to control but Kimura is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kimura has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Darkins (21) vs (0) Kimura
Will Darkins go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Kimura rolls, trying to escape but Darkins keeps control of the position.
#T12#
Darkins wants to control the position but Kimura frees himself and scrambles - Darkins manages to regain control in side control.
Darkins trying to control the position but Kimura is working away.
Kimura sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Darkins works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Darkins (24) vs (0) Kimura
Kimura gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Darkins (26) vs (0) Kimura
Kimura tries to lock up and control but Darkins gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kimura is looking to improve his position but Darkins isn't that keen on the idea.
Kimura is squirming around, avoiding Darkins's attempts to control the action.
Darkins wants to take Kimura's back but he can't do it this time. #SUB#
Darkins is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Kimura is surviving well by controlling Darkins's body position as best he can. #T13#
Darkins pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Darkins trying to control but Kimura is having none of it.
Kimura is looking to get to half guard.
Darkins controlling the pace for now.
Darkins wants to take his opponent's back but Kimura doesn't allow it.
Kimura is squirming around, avoiding Darkins's attempts to control the action. #T14#
Kimura wants to hold on but Darkins pushes him away.
Darkins seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Kimura is holding on tight.
Kimura is looking to get to half guard.
Darkins controlling from mount.
Darkins wants to take Kimura's back here but Kimura is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Darkins looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Darkins avoids the attempt from Kimura to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Darkins takes the fight on points by 26 to 0.
A very excited looking Darrell Darkins 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:
SSG 228 Hunt vs Kersikov
Date: Nov 12, 2023 |
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 11 wins and 2 losses; Yojizo Trismegistus! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 13 losses; Daijiro Kimura!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Stewart Dunkirk and Daniel Franklin.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Kimura closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Trismegistus (0) vs (2) Kimura
Trismegistus is staying active underneath Kimura, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Trismegistus trying to hold on to Kimura's head to control him but Kimura postures up.
Trismegistus is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Trismegistus is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kimura pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Kimura seems to be looking for submissions.
Trismegistus is pressing down on Kimura's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trismegistus 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: Trismegistus (2) vs (2) Kimura#SUB2#
Kimura looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Trismegistus is controlling the pace.
#T1#
Kimura wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Kimura looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kimura trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Trismegistus manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Trismegistus (5) vs (2) Kimura
Trismegistus can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kimura is looking to escape. #T2#
Kimura is looking to improve his position but Trismegistus isn't that keen on the idea.
Kimura wants to control but Trismegistus is having none of it.
Trismegistus content just to control the position here.
Kimura tries to lock up and control but Trismegistus gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kimura keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Trismegistus is trying to take his opponent's back.
#SUB#
Trismegistus with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3##SUB#
Trismegistus 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.
Kimura tries to reverse the position but Trismegistus maintains control.
Trismegistus 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.
Trismegistus tries to take Kimura's back but instead Kimura uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Trismegistus performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T4#
Trismegistus trying to control from half guard but Kimura is working away.
Trismegistus looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Kimura wants to control but Trismegistus is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kimura preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Kimura works his way to full guard. Good work.#T5##SUB2#
Kimura escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Trismegistus gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kimura looking to control.
#SUB2#
Kimura had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Trismegistus defends it easily.
Trismegistus looking to pass the guard.
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 is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T6#
Trismegistus wants to pass the guard but Kimura is keeping the position.
Kimura keeping moving, preventing Trismegistus from controlling successfully.
Trismegistus looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Kimura working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Trismegistus doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Trismegistus manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Trismegistus is pushing down on Kimura's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kimura is fighting to maintain full guard but Trismegistus has managed to sneak the leg through.
Kimura desperately trying to maintain half guard. #SUB#
Kimura is defending against the submission attempts here by Trismegistus.
#T7#
Kimura won't allow Trismegistus to pass to mount.
Kimura is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Kimura actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Kimura looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Trismegistus passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Trismegistus (8) vs (2) Kimura#T8#
Kimura is looking for a sweep.
Kimura wants to control but Trismegistus postures up.
Trismegistus works to advance to full mount. Kimura defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Trismegistus (10) vs (2) Kimura
Trismegistus prevents Kimura from getting the reversal.
Kimura stops Trismegistus from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better. #SUB#
Trismegistus is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Kimura is surviving well by controlling Trismegistus's body position as best he can. #SUB#
Trismegistus is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Kimura is surviving well by controlling Trismegistus's body position as best he can.
Kimura tries to hold on but Trismegistus postures up.#T9#
Trismegistus fails to advance to Kimura's back.
Kimura is in all sorts of trouble here.
Trismegistus looking to control but Kimura is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Trismegistus content just to control the position here.
Kimura is squirming around, avoiding Trismegistus's attempts to control the action.
Kimura is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T10#
Kimura keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Trismegistus working for a guillotine from mount but Kimura is in no mood to give up.
Kimura slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Trismegistus keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Trismegistus wants to control but Kimura is keeping him busy.
Trismegistus wants to pass the guard but Kimura is defending well. #SUB2#
Kimura looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Trismegistus moves into full mount! Kimura won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Trismegistus (13) vs (2) Kimura#T11#
Kimura is squirming around, avoiding Trismegistus's attempts to control the action.
Kimura is wriggling around trying to escape.
Kimura is squirming around, avoiding Trismegistus's attempts to control the action.
Kimura is desperately trying to improve his position but Trismegistus has a good base and remains in mount.#SUB#
Trismegistus is working for a guillotine from mount but Kimura frees his head quite easily.
#T12#
Kimura is trying to escape the mount.
Trismegistus trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB#
Trismegistus looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Trismegistus wants to control the pace but Kimura is squirming around nicely.
Trismegistus pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
#T13#
Kimura is squirming around, avoiding Trismegistus's attempts to control the action.
Trismegistus is really struggling to control Kimura but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Trismegistus is trying to take his opponent's back.
Trismegistus controlling his opponent.
Kimura gets back to half guard.
Kimura wants to improve his position but Trismegistus is controlling well.
#T14#
Kimura is staying active underneath Trismegistus, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Trismegistus 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.#SUB#
Trismegistus wants to work for an arm triangle but Kimura is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kimura trying to control here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Trismegistus trying to pass the guard but Kimura defending well. #SUB2#
Kimura looking for submissions off his back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Trismegistus takes the fight on points by 13 to 2.
An out of breath Yojizo Trismegistus 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:
SSG 224 Makarov vs Ozymandias
Date: Nov 05, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 12 losses; Daijiro Kimura! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Hamish Farquharson!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Anthony Taglia and Dean Styles.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Farquharson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kimura sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Farquharson somewhat.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Kimura. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Kimura (4) vs (0) Farquharson
Kimura is looking to take a break and control but Farquharson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kimura tries to advance to mount but can't.
Farquharson regains half guard there - taking advantage of Kimura's attempt to lay and pray for a moment. #T1#
Farquharson gets full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Farquharson is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Kimura trying to control but Farquharson is working from the bottom.
Kimura looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kimura sitting in guard here, content to control. #T2#
Kimura wants to pass the guard but Farquharson is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Kimura content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Farquharson has locked up a guillotine! Farquharson's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Kimura is holding on here and Farquharson must be using up a lot of energy. Kimura has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Farquharson gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Hamish Farquharson!
An out of breath Hamish Farquharson 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:
SSG 211 Orion vs Tosanesti
Date: Oct 08, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 6 losses; CJ Robinson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 12 losses; Daijiro Kimura!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Chad Campbell and Jonathan Paton.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Robinson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Robinson dives in for a single leg takedown but Kimura sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Robinson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kimura just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for CJ Robinson. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Robinson jumps guard and drags Kimura to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Kimura not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kimura looking to pass the guard.
Kimura is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Robinson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robinson keeping moving, preventing Kimura from controlling successfully. #T1#
Kimura sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB#
Robinson working for a triangle but Kimura defends it easily.
Kimura trying to control but Robinson is working from the bottom.
Kimura looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T2#
Kimura looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Robinson 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.
Robinson wants to sweep but no luck.
Kimura engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Robinson is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Robinson (2) vs (0) Kimura
Robinson trying to control the position from guard on top but Kimura is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3##SUB#
Robinson has gone for a leg lock! Kimura slips out almost immediately though and dives into Robinson's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Robinson (2) vs (2) Kimura
Kimura wants to control from the top but Robinson keeps moving.
Robinson looking for a sweep. Not yet Robinson, not yet.
Kimura stands and throws Robinson's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Robinson (2) vs (5) Kimura
Kimura is looking to take a break and control but Robinson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kimura controls the position.#T4##SUB2#
Kimura looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Robinson is trying to improve his position.
Kimura is looking to take a break and control but Robinson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Robinson is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
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! #T5#
Robinson is looking for a sweep.
Robinson is not content to let Kimura control the position.
Robinson regains half guard there - taking advantage of Kimura's attempt to lay and pray for a moment. #SUB2#
Kimura is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T6#
Robinson tries to get to full guard but Kimura has control of the leg.
Kimura trying to control from Robinson's half guard. Robinson has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Robinson working a defensive guard here.
Kimura stays in close to Robinson's body and controls the position.
Kimura trying to control but Robinson is working from the bottom.
Kimura is stalling in the full guard. #T7##SUB#
Robinson 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 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.
Robinson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kimura sitting in guard here, content to control.
Kimura pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Robinson is keeping the position for now.
Kimura wants to control from the top but Robinson keeps moving. #T8#
Robinson is trying to hold Kimura in close to prevent damage but Kimura has managed to pass into half guard.
#SUB2#
Kimura is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Robinson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kimura wants to pass the guard but Robinson is defending well.
Robinson is trying to get back to full guard.
Robinson gets back to full guard.
#T9#
Kimura looking to sit in guard and control but Robinson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Robinson (4) vs (5) Kimura
Robinson trying to control the position from guard on top but Kimura is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Robinson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Kimura looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kimura can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Robinson controls the pace.
Kimura looking to control.
#T10#
Robinson trying to control the position from guard on top but Kimura is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kimura is trying to control the position but Robinson postures up.
Robinson trying to control but Kimura is working from the bottom.
Kimura not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Robinson wants to control from the top but Kimura keeps moving.
Robinson is really struggling to control Kimura but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Kimura being controlled here, momentarily. #T11##SUB2#
Kimura working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Robinson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Robinson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Robinson trying to control the position from guard on top but Kimura is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Kimura is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Robinson is aware though and is defending well.
Kimura working a defensive guard here.
Robinson content to stall in guard here.
Kimura trying to control the position.
#T12#
Robinson is stalling in the full guard. #SUB2#
Kimura is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Robinson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kimura has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Robinson has managed to get both his arms back between Kimura's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Robinson content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Kimura has locked up a guillotine! Kimura's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Robinson is holding on here and Kimura must be using up a lot of energy. Robinson has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Kimura gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Daijiro Kimura! |
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Event:
SSG 201 Erwin vs Macker
Date: Sep 17, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 11 losses; Daijiro Kimura! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 9 losses; Sardon Heliogabale!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Elvis Blanc and Gregory Folan.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Kimura shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Heliogabale is trying to defend but Kimura finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kimura (2) vs (0) Heliogabale
Heliogabale is looking for a sweep. Kimura is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Kimura is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kimura trying to pass the guard but Heliogabale defending well.
Heliogabale wants to control but Kimura is keeping busy.
Kimura stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Heliogabale wants to improve his position but Kimura is controlling well.
Heliogabale trying to control but Kimura postures up.
#T1##SUB2#
Heliogabale looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kimura prevents Heliogabale from improving his position.
Kimura is controlling the pace.
Heliogabale is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2#
Heliogabale 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) Heliogabale#SUB#
Kimura working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Heliogabale trying to remain calm as Kimura controls from the top position.
Kimura is looking to take a break and control but Heliogabale is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Heliogabale tries to buck Kimura off but Kimura is having none of it.
Heliogabale can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
Kimura is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Heliogabale is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T3#
Heliogabale wants to control but Kimura postures up.
Kimura trying to control the action but Heliogabale is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kimura in side control, just content to control the action for now. #SUB#
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! #T4#
Heliogabale is looking to regain half guard here but Kimura keeps moving and retains side control.
Heliogabale is trying to control Kimura's posture but Kimura avoids it.
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.
Heliogabale tries to improve position but can't.
Kimura wants to lay and pray for a moment but Heliogabale keeps working. #T5#
Heliogabale tries to bench press Kimura off him but Kimura keeps the position. #SUB#
Kimura tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Heliogabale is trying to control Kimura's posture but Kimura avoids it.
Heliogabale tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB#
Kimura is trying to get an arm triangle but Heliogabale is defending well.
Heliogabale tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T6#
Heliogabale is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Heliogabale wants to improve his position but Kimura is controlling well.
Heliogabale is looking to control Kimura's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Heliogabale avoid being mounted?
Kimura passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Heliogabale! Score +3 for passing guard: Kimura (8) vs (0) Heliogabale
Heliogabale manages to regain half guard. Good work. #T7#
Kimura wants to take a breather but Heliogabale is having none of it.
Kimura controlling the action here. #SUB#
Kimura is trying to work for a kimura but Heliogabale is defending well.
Heliogabale wants to get back to full guard.
Heliogabale is still trying to improve position.
Kimura wants to pass the guard but Heliogabale is defending well. #T8#
Heliogabale moves into full guard.
Kimura trying to control the position from guard on top but Heliogabale is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Our spies down at at Rabid Dog inform us that Heliogabale has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Kimura postures up.
Kimura trying to control the position from guard on top but Heliogabale is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kimura stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Heliogabale swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kimura wants to control from the top but Heliogabale keeps moving.
Kimura is really struggling to control Heliogabale but he's trying to hold on to the position.#SUB2#
Heliogabale is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kimura is aware though and is defending well.#T9#
Kimura tries to free his leg and advance position but Heliogabale is retaining full guard.
Heliogabale 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 (8) vs (2) Heliogabale
Kimura trying to control the position here.
Kimura looking for a sweep. Not yet Kimura, not yet.
Heliogabale pushes down on Kimura's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Heliogabale is pressing down on Kimura's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kimura is holding on for now.
Kimura wants to control but Heliogabale is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Heliogabale 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. #SUB#
Kimura is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Heliogabale pulls his head out easily.
Heliogabale passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kimura (8) vs (5) Heliogabale#T10#
Kimura prevents Heliogabale from taking his back.
Kimura is squirming around, avoiding Heliogabale's attempts to control the action.
Heliogabale prevents Kimura from getting the reversal.
Kimura stops Heliogabale from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Kimura regains half guard.
Heliogabale moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kimura (8) vs (8) Heliogabale
Kimura tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T11#
You can see the frustration on Kimura's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Heliogabale trying to control the position but Kimura is working away.
Heliogabale is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Heliogabale is looking to take a break and control but Kimura is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Heliogabale wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kimura, who protects the arm well.
Kimura struggling a bit here.#T12#
Kimura is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Heliogabale wants to take a breather but Kimura is having none of it.
Kimura tries to get to full guard but Heliogabale has control of the leg.
Kimura is staying active underneath Heliogabale, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Heliogabale 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.
Heliogabale wants to free his trapped foot but Kimura is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kimura trying to control here.
Kimura is looking to improve his position.
#T13#
Heliogabale works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kimura (8) vs (11) Heliogabale
Kimura is looking to improve his position but Heliogabale isn't that keen on the idea.
Heliogabale pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Heliogabale prevents Kimura from getting the reversal.
Heliogabale tries to control but Kimura wriggling away.
Kimura is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Heliogabale wants to control the pace but Kimura is squirming around nicely.
Kimura is working to get back to half guard.
#T14#
Heliogabale trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB2#
Heliogabale looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Kimura slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Kimura tries to roll over but Heliogabale keeps him under control.#SUB#
Kimura looking for submissions off his back.
Heliogabale is thwarting Kimura's attempts to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kimura gets back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Heliogabale wins on points by 11 to 8. |
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Event:
SSG 194 Macker vs Zulu
Date: Sep 03, 2023 |
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 5 wins and 2 losses; Satan Blue! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 10 losses; Daijiro Kimura!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Reed Andrews and David Schapiro.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Kimura decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Blue (0) vs (2) Kimura#SUB#
Blue is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kimura pulls his head out easily.
Blue wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Kimura seems to be looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kimura prevents Blue from improving his position.
Blue is pressing down on Kimura's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Blue seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Kimura preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kimura wants to control from the top but Blue keeps moving.
Kimura pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Blue is keeping the position for now.
Kimura trying to control but Blue is working from the bottom. #T1#
Blue not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Blue wants to sweep here but Kimura controlling him for the moment.
Blue can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kimura controls the pace.
Blue wants to sweep but no luck.
Kimura is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kimura won't allow Blue to sweep him here.
Blue can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kimura controls the pace.#SUB#
Blue is looking to cinch up a triangle. Kimura throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Blue's body to avoid the submission. Blue has instead reached around Kimura's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Blue arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Satan Blue!
Satan Blue 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:
SSG 181 Chai vs Solo
Date: Aug 06, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 9 losses; Daijiro Kimura! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 8 losses; Nedry Kuang!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Emerson Jorge and Felipe Paraventi.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Kimura looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kuang drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kimura defends it well.
Kimura shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kuang as he jumps to the side. #TD2#
Kuang shoots in and bounces Kimura off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kimura (0) vs (2) Kuang
Kuang stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kimura swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kimura pulls Kuang in close to his closed guard and prevents Kuang from doing any damage or advancing position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuang sitting in guard here, content to control.
Kuang pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kimura is keeping the position for now. #T1#
Kimura has his hands on Kuang's head, controlling the position.
Kimura keeping full guard, as Kuang tries to pass.
Kimura might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kimura is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kimura wants to control but Kuang passes easily into half guard.
Kimura won't allow Kuang to pass to mount. #T2#
Kimura is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kimura trying to control from the bottom.
Kuang wants to free his trapped foot but Kimura is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kimura trying to control but Kuang postures up.
Kuang looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kuang is trying to control. Kimura wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kimura gets back to full guard.
Kuang wants to pass the guard but Kimura is keeping the position.#T3#
Kuang postures up.
Kuang trying to control the position from guard on top but Kimura is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Kimura looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Kuang passes into half guard.
Kimura is refusing to be controlled, as Kuang sits in half guard.
Kimura wants to get back to full guard but Kuang has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Kimura (0) vs (5) Kuang
Kimura tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kuang seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Kimura is holding on tight.
Kimura holds on for dear life.#T4#
Kimura slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Kuang has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Kimura (0) vs (8) Kuang
Kuang can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kimura is looking to escape.
Kimura regains half guard.
Kimura is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kimura is working hard here to advance position.#T5##SUB2#
Kuang 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 looking to control Kuang's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kimura avoid being mounted?
Well, if Kuang 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 control but can't.
#T6#
Kuang looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Kuang is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kimura (0) vs (11) Kuang
Kimura is squirming around, avoiding Kuang's attempts to control the action.
Kimura really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Kuang controlling his opponent.
Kimura has given up his back - I dont know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Kimura (0) vs (14) Kuang#T7#
Kuang has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Kimura's body.
I really don't envy Kimura right now.
Kimura trying to control but not successfully.
Kimura is trying to break free.
Kimura trying to control the action but Kuang just sinks the hooks in. #T8##SUB2#
Kuang has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Kimura is in real trouble here. Kuang gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Kimura is tapping out! Kuang wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Nedry Kuang!
An out of breath Nedry Kuang 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:
SSG 177 Chai vs Kyng
Date: Jul 23, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 8 losses; Daijiro Kimura! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 17 losses; Henri Laulhere!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Ian Loll and Alec Ball.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Laulhere shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Kimura manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kimura (0) vs (2) Laulhere
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.
Laulhere is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Laulhere tries to free his leg and advance position but Kimura is retaining full guard.
Laulhere's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Laulhere looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Kimura is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Laulhere defends well.
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.
Laulhere passes Kimura's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Laulhere performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T1#
Kimura is staying active underneath Laulhere, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Laulhere works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kimura (0) vs (5) Laulhere
Laulhere trying to control the action but Kimura is working from the bottom.
Laulhere controls the position from side control.#T2#
Kimura tries to bench press Laulhere off him but Laulhere keeps the position.
Kimura trying to remain calm as Laulhere controls from the top position.
Laulhere trying to control the position but Kimura is working away.
Kimura is being controlled here.
Kimura 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.
Laulhere working away.
Kimura is looking to reverse the position.#T3#
Laulhere slows the pace down.
Laulhere's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Kimura is not content to let Laulhere control the position.
Kimura is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Laulhere in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Kimura is trying to control Laulhere's posture but Laulhere avoids it.
Kimura manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T4#
Laulhere controlling the pace.
Kimura is controlling Laulhere's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Laulhere passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kimura (0) vs (8) Laulhere
Laulhere controlling his opponent.
Kimura is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Laulhere 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 is looking to improve his position but Laulhere isn't that keen on the idea.#T5#
Laulhere controlling his opponent.
Kimura is just holding on here. Laulhere manages to take his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Kimura (0) vs (11) Laulhere
Laulhere keeps control of the position as Kimura tries to break free.
Kimura just trying to survive but Laulhere is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
I really don't envy Kimura right now.
Kimura is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
#T6#
Kimura trying to control the position but Laulhere manages to sink in the hooks.
Laulhere 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 (11) Laulhere
Laulhere not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Our spies down at at California Top Team inform us that Laulhere has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Laulhere keeping moving, preventing Kimura from controlling successfully.
Kimura won't allow Laulhere to sweep him here.
Laulhere keeps trying to improve his position.
Kimura wants to control from the top but Laulhere keeps moving. #T7#
Kimura won't allow Laulhere to sweep him here.
Laulhere is trying to control the position but Kimura postures up.
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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kimura stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Laulhere swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kimura trying to control but Laulhere is working from the bottom.
Laulhere looking for a sweep. Not yet Laulhere, not yet. #T8#
Kimura trying to control the position from guard on top but Laulhere is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Laulhere looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kimura is one step ahead there.
Kimura being controlled here momentarily.
Laulhere keeping full guard, as Kimura tries to pass.
Kimura being controlled here momentarily.
Laulhere is continuing to stall.#T9#
Laulhere is trying to control the position but Kimura postures up.
Kimura sitting in guard here, content to control.
Laulhere pulls Kimura in close to prevent any damage.
Kimura trying to control but Laulhere is working from the bottom.
Laulhere controlling the position.
Kimura trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kimura controls from within his opponent's guard.
Laulhere wants to sweep but no luck. #T10##SUB#
Kimura drops back, looking for a kneebar! Laulhere looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Laulhere looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Laulhere! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kimura (2) vs (15) Laulhere
Laulhere controls the position.
You can see the frustration on Kimura's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Laulhere taking a breather here.
Let's hope that Laulhere 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.#T11#
Kimura tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Laulhere wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Laulhere takes a little break here. Kimura wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Kimura sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Laulhere seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Kimura is refusing to be controlled, as Laulhere sits in half guard. #SUB#
Laulhere moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Kimura. Score +3 for passing guard: Kimura (2) vs (18) Laulhere#T12#
Kimura struggling a bit here.
Kimura is looking for a sweep.
Laulhere wants to control but Kimura is keeping him busy.
Kimura is looking for a sweep.
Kimura is trying to escape the position but Laulhere is controlling the position.
Kimura tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kimura is working hard here to advance position.
Laulhere trying to control the action but Kimura is working from the bottom. #T13#
Kimura tries to bench press Laulhere off him but Laulhere keeps the position.
Kimura is trying to control Laulhere's posture but Laulhere avoids it.
Laulhere is looking to take a break and control but Kimura is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Laulhere slows the pace down.
More stalling from Laulhere.#T14#
Kimura is trying to control Laulhere's posture but Laulhere avoids it. #SUB2#
Laulhere in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Kimura is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Henri Laulhere! |
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Event:
SSG 169 Gerbandi vs Kimura
Date: Jul 09, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 12 losses; Dani Gerbandi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 8 losses; Daijiro Kimura!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Seu Braga and Emerson Jorge.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Gerbandi shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Kimura napping and manages to drive through into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Gerbandi (4) vs (0) Kimura
Gerbandi controls the position.
Kimura struggling a bit here.
Gerbandi laying and praying for a moment but Kimura takes advantage and regains half guard.
Well, if Gerbandi 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Kimura trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kimura is looking for a sweep. Gerbandi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kimura wants to control but Gerbandi is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Gerbandi wants to control but Kimura is keeping him busy.
Gerbandi tries to pass to full mount but Kimura defends it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Gerbandi is trying to work for a kimura but Kimura is defending well.
Kimura tries to get to full guard but Gerbandi has control of the leg. #T2#
Gerbandi trying to control the action but Kimura is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Gerbandi is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Kimura wants to control but Gerbandi is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Gerbandi moves into full mount! Kimura won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Gerbandi (7) vs (0) Kimura
Kimura tries to hold on but Gerbandi pushes him away.
Gerbandi can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kimura is looking to escape.
Kimura is looking to get to half guard.#T3##SUB#
Gerbandi goes for an armbar but he's not got it Kimura turns into him and now he's in Gerbandi's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gerbandi (7) vs (2) Kimura
Gerbandi looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Gerbandi is trying to keep Kimura in close.
Kimura is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Gerbandi is trying to control the position but Kimura postures up. #T4##SUB#
Gerbandi is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gerbandi controls Kimura momentarily but Kimura frees himself.
Kimura trying to move into half guard but instead Gerbandi has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gerbandi (9) vs (2) Kimura
Gerbandi wants to control from the top but Kimura keeps moving. #SUB2#
Kimura had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gerbandi defends it easily.#SUB#
Gerbandi 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 is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T5##SUB2#
Kimura is looking for a triangle but Gerbandi pushes his legs off easily.
Gerbandi trying to control but Kimura is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Kimura had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gerbandi defends it easily.
Gerbandi passes into half guard.
Gerbandi is pressing down on Kimura's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kimura is holding on for now. #T6#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Gerbandi in particular looking to stall.
Kimura makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kimura.#SUB2#
Kimura looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gerbandi looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Kimura is looking for a triangle but Gerbandi pushes his legs off easily.
Gerbandi stopping the sweep attempt from Kimura.#T7##SUB2#
Kimura has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gerbandi can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gerbandi's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Gerbandi has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Kimura working for a triangle but Gerbandi defends it easily.
Kimura keeping moving, preventing Gerbandi from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Gerbandi avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gerbandi 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: Gerbandi (9) vs (4) Kimura#T8#
Kimura wants to control from the top but Gerbandi keeps moving.
Kimura preventing the sweep.
Gerbandi pulls Kimura in to control the position. #SUB#
Gerbandi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Gerbandi looking to control but Kimura passes into half guard.
#SUB2#
Kimura seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Gerbandi is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Daijiro Kimura! |
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Event:
SSG 164 Barnes vs Chai
Date: Jun 25, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 7 losses; Daijiro Kimura! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 25 losses; Bea Mason!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Eddie Farnsworth and Franklyn Lucas.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Kimura shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Kimura was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Kimura (4) vs (0) Mason
Mason manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kimura (4) vs (2) Mason
Kimura is trying to control but can't.
Kimura is staying active underneath Mason, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Mason looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Kimura is staying active underneath Mason, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kimura wants to control but Mason is keeping busy and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mason 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.#SUB#
Kimura looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mason is keen to just control but Kimura is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Mason is looking for a kimura here.
#T1#
Kimura regains full guard. Nicely done.
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.#SUB#
Kimura is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kimura managing to control the position.
Mason controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T2#
Kimura is controlling Mason's posture.
Mason trying to control but Kimura is working from the bottom.
Mason 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.#SUB#
Kimura had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mason defends it easily.
Kimura is trying to keep Mason in close.
#SUB#
Mason got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kimura has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mason has managed to get both his arms back between Kimura's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Mason drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mason jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T3#
Mason postures up.
#SUB#
Kimura working for a triangle but Mason defends it easily.
Kimura has control of Mason's left arm, preventing Mason from doing any damage.
Kimura looking to control.
#SUB#
Mason got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kimura has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mason has managed to get both his arms back between Kimura's legs - danger averted.
Mason tries to free his leg and advance position but Kimura is retaining full guard. #T4#
Kimura keeping moving, preventing Mason from controlling successfully.
Mason won't allow Kimura to sweep him here.
Mason stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kimura swivels though and keeps the full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Kimura holds on and takes a little breather.
Mason must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Mason wants to control from the top but Kimura keeps moving.
Kimura pulls Mason in close to prevent any damage. #T5#
Kimura keeping moving, preventing Mason from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Kimura has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mason can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Mason slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Kimura (4) vs (5) Mason
Kimura is looking for a sweep.
Kimura manages to work his way to half guard, despite Mason's best efforts.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kimura regains full guard. Nicely done.
Mason tries to free his leg and advance position but Kimura is retaining full guard. #T6#
Mason wants to control from the top but Kimura keeps moving. #SUB#
Kimura is looking for a triangle but Mason pushes his legs off easily.
Mason controls from within his opponent's guard.
Kimura wants to control the position but Mason says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Kimura is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Kimura looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Mason is looking for a kimura here.
#T7#
Mason seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB#
Kimura actively working from the bottom here.
Kimura wants to control but Mason is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Kimura looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kimura is looking to control Mason's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kimura avoid being mounted?#T8#
Mason wants to take a breather but Kimura is having none of it.
Kimura regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Kimura looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Mason passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kimura (4) vs (8) Mason
You can see the frustration on Kimura's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kimura is not content to let Mason control the position.
Kimura struggling a bit here.#T9#
Kimura is trying to get back to half guard.
Kimura is working hard here to advance position.
Kimura regains half guard.
Mason wants to take a breather but Kimura is having none of it. #SUB2#
Mason is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kimura sees it coming and defends easily.
Kimura controlling the position for now.#T10#
Kimura wants to control but Mason is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Mason is trying to control. Kimura wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB#
Kimura looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mason trying to control the action but Kimura is working from the bottom.
Kimura wants to control but Mason is keeping busy.
Kimura is trying is best to control the position here. #T11##SUB2#
Mason seems to be working for a kimura but Kimura defends the submission attempt.
Kimura is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Mason 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 Mason.
Kimura is refusing to be controlled, as Mason sits in half guard. #T12#
Kimura wants to control but Mason is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Kimura actively working from the bottom here.
Kimura is trying to maintain the position but Mason is very close to passing his half guard.
Mason is keen to just control but Kimura is a slippery customer.
Kimura wants to control but Mason is keeping busy.
Mason trying to control the action but Kimura is working from the bottom. #T13#
Mason looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Kimura trying to control here.
Kimura tries to roll over but Mason keeps him under control.
Mason wants to pass to mount but Kimura is defending the position. #SUB#
Kimura looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Mason is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kimura defends it well. #T14#
Mason wants to free his trapped foot but Kimura is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kimura is concentrating on defense, preventing Mason from advancing position. #SUB#
Kimura looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mason wants to take a breather but Kimura is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kimura is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#SUB2#
Mason seems to be looking for submissions.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mason wins on points by 8 to 4.
Bea Mason very nearly forgot to thank Brooklyn Apothecary amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you. |
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Event:
SSG 159 Hlervu vs Schaubi
Date: Jun 18, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 10 losses; Thom Thumb! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 6 losses; Daijiro Kimura!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Anthony Taglia and Dean Styles.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Kimura fails with the takedown#TD#
and Thumb decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Kimura's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Thumb (2) vs (0) Kimura
Thumb is fighting to break Kimura's control of his arms but Kimura is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Thumb 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.
Thumb passes Kimura's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Kimura is refusing to be controlled, as Thumb sits in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thumb is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Kimura is trying to get back to full guard.#T1#
Thumb is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Kimura! Score +3 for passing guard: Thumb (5) vs (0) Kimura
Kimura has given up his back here.
Score +3 for taking back: Thumb (8) vs (0) Kimura
Thumb will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kimura trying to control the hands but Thumb won't let him.
Thumb controlling the position well here. Kimura rolled but Thumb kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Kimura can't escape the position.
Thumb controlling the position well here. Kimura rolled but Thumb kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
#T2#
Kimura is in bad spot here.
#SUB#
Thumb is persistently looking for the submission but Kimura is defending it well.
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.
Kimura wants to hold on but Thumb pushes him away.
Thumb controlling the pace for now.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kimura is looking to get to half guard.#T3#
Kimura is controlling an arm, preventing Thumb from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Kimura keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kimura is squirming around, avoiding Thumb's attempts to control the action.
Kimura regains half guard.
Thumb 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. #T4#
Kimura is trying to control but can't.
Thumb with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Kimura is pressing down on Thumb's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Thumb trying to control but Kimura is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Kimura has an active guard here but Thumb has managed to pass into half guard.
#SUB2#
Kimura looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Thumb perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T5##SUB#
Thumb is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Kimura manages to get to full guard.
Thumb is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB2#
Kimura looking for subs off his back but Thumb has passed one foot through into half guard.
Thumb is trying to control. Kimura wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T6##SUB2#
Kimura looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kimura trying to control from the bottom.
Thumb with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Kimura tries to get to full guard but Thumb has control of the leg.
Kimura moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Thumb sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kimura's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kimura wants to get back to full guard.
Kimura trying to control but Thumb postures up.
Thumb 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.#T7#
Kimura trying to hold on to Thumb's head to control him but Thumb postures up.
Kimura wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Kimura looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Kimura looking for submissions off his back.
Thumb trying to control from half guard but Kimura is working away. #T8##SUB#
Kimura is trying to control Thumb's posture. Thumb takes advantage of the lull and advances to side control. He also appears to have an arm triangle here! Uh oh, big trouble for Kimura! Thumb is rotating here... this could be the end... Kimura is out! Thumb has ended this one emphatically! Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Thom Thumb!
Thom Thumb decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
SSG 153 Hlervu vs Thumb
Date: Jun 04, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 6 losses; Daijiro Kimura! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 5 losses; Javontonius Smiff!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Lou da Vinci and Eddie Farnsworth.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Smiff shoots in looking for a takedown. Kimura tries to sprawl out of it but Smiff 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. #TD#
Kimura changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Smiff looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Kimura (4) vs (0) Smiff#SUB#
Kimura looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Kimura is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Smiff is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Smiff is trying to control Kimura's posture but Kimura avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
You can see the frustration on Smiff's face as Kimura controls the position. #T1#
Kimura seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Smiff for as long as he can get away with.#SUB#
Kimura is trying to get an arm triangle but Smiff is defending well.
Smiff 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.
Smiff sneaks back into half guard.
Kimura wants to lay and pray for a moment but Smiff keeps working.
Smiff wants to improve his position but Kimura is controlling well.
Kimura is controlling the pace.
#SUB#
Kimura is looking for a kimura but Smiff is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kimura to get the leverage. #T2#
Kimura trying to control the action but Smiff is working from the bottom.
Kimura is pressing down on Smiff's thigh, looking to free his foot. Smiff is holding on for now.
Smiff tries to get to full guard but Kimura has control of the leg.
Kimura is thwarting Smiff's attempts to control the position.
Kimura is taking a breather. Smiff says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T3#
Smiff regains full guard. Nicely done.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kimura looking to sit in guard and control but Smiff gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kimura (4) vs (2) Smiff
Kimura working a defensive guard but Smiff manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kimura (4) vs (5) Smiff
Kimura is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Smiff's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kimura tries to roll over but Smiff keeps him under control.
Kimura wants to control but Smiff is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Smiff wants to control but Kimura is keeping him busy. #T4#
Kimura gets back to full guard.
Smiff content to stall in guard here.
Kimura is trying to keep Smiff in close.
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 (6) vs (5) Smiff
Kimura stands and throws Smiff's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kimura (9) vs (5) Smiff
Smiff is not content to let Kimura control the position. #SUB#
Kimura is trying to get an arm triangle but Smiff is defending well. #T5#
Smiff struggling a bit here.
Kimura wants to lay and pray for a moment but Smiff keeps working.
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 wants to lay and pray for a moment but Smiff keeps working.
Kimura taking a break here but Smiff is having none of it and regains half guard. #T6#
Kimura passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Smiff! Score +3 for passing guard: Kimura (12) vs (5) Smiff
Kimura avoids the attempt from Smiff to control.#SUB#
Kimura working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Kimura trying to control but Smiff is having none of it. #T7#
Smiff has given up his back. Will we see Kimura going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Kimura (15) vs (5) Smiff#SUB#
Kimura looking to break Smiff's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Smiff remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Kimura will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Kimura trying to control momentarily.
#SUB#
Smiff is having to fend off submission attempts from Kimura, who is looking to sink in the choke. Kimura doesn't have the hooks in though and Smiff manages to reverse position! He's now on top, in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kimura (15) vs (7) Smiff
Kimura has his hands on Smiff's head, controlling the position. #SUB#
Kimura escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Smiff gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T8#
Smiff pushes down on Kimura's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Kimura wants to control but Smiff is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Kimura looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Smiff pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kimura (15) vs (10) Smiff
Kimura is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Smiff has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Kimura (15) vs (13) Smiff
Kimura trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #T9#
Kimura is holding onto Smiff's left hand, preventing any choke attempts.
Kimura tries to break free.
Kimura prevents Smiff from getting a body triangle.
Smiff is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Kimura trying to control but not successfully. #T10#
Smiff doesn't have the hooks in and Kimura manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kimura (17) vs (13) Smiff
Kimura wants to control from the top but Smiff keeps moving.
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.
Smiff looking for a sweep. Not yet Smiff, not yet.
Kimura passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Kimura (20) vs (13) Smiff
Smiff is trying to control Kimura's posture but Kimura avoids it.
Smiff stops Kimura from passing to mount. #T11#
Smiff is trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Kimura tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
You can see the frustration on Smiff's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Smiff is trying to escape the position but Kimura is controlling the position.
Kimura continues to stall.
Smiff tries to buck Kimura off but Kimura is having none of it.#T12##SUB#
Kimura tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Kimura trying to control the action but Smiff is working from the bottom.
Smiff is trying to control Kimura's posture but Kimura avoids it.
Kimura trying to control the position but Smiff is working away.
You can see the frustration on Smiff's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Smiff gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Kimura (22) vs (13) Smiff#T13#
Kimura fails to move to back 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 seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Smiff is holding on tight.
#SUB#
Kimura jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle. Ooooh, that looks tight Smiff is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Smiff and Kimura has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Smiff is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T14##SUB#
Kimura thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Kimura trying to control the position but Smiff is working away. #SUB#
Kimura is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Smiff knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Smiff stops Kimura from passing to mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kimura takes the fight on points by 22 to 13. |
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Event:
SSG 147 Hlervu vs Chai
Date: May 21, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 6 losses; Daijiro Kimura! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 6 losses; Olyksandr Chai!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Russell Pearce and Joseph Jones.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Chai gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Chai tries for a takedown but Kimura manages to get underhooks.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Chai has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.#TD2#
Chai is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Kimura can't fight it off and eventually Chai manages to take the fight to the floor. Kimura looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kimura (0) vs (2) Chai#SUB#
Kimura is looking for a triangle here but Chai uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kimura (0) vs (5) Chai
Kimura can't do much from the bottom here.
Kimura holding on.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kimura is looking for a sweep.#T1#
A control attempt from Kimura but he's now mounted! Score +2 for reaching mount: Kimura (0) vs (7) Chai
Kimura keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Kimura is working hard here to advance position.
Chai takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kimura is trying to escape the mount.
Chai controlling from the full mount.
Chai trying to control but Kimura is having none of it. #T2#
Kimura can't escape the position.
Kimura wants to control but Chai is having none of it.
Kimura is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.#T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Chai tries to control but Kimura wriggling away.
Chai controlling his opponent.
Kimura wants to control but Chai is having none of it.
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.
Chai slows the pace down in half guard.
Chai is pressing down on Kimura's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kimura is holding on for now. #T4#
Chai perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Chai 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 hold on to Chai's head to control him but Chai postures up.
Chai with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Kimura is trying to maintain the position but Chai is very close to passing his half guard.
Chai sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T5#
Kimura is trying to control but can't.
Chai not doing much here.
Kimura trying to control but Chai postures up.
Chai is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kimura (0) vs (10) Chai
Kimura tries to lock up and control but Chai gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Chai wants to take Kimura's back but he can't do it this time. #T6##SUB2#
Chai looking for a guillotine from mount but Kimura is having none of it.
Kimura keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Chai content just to control the position here.
Chai fails to move to back control. #SUB2#
Chai swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Kimura is now in Chai's guard. A big mistake from Chai there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kimura (2) vs (10) Chai
Kimura stays in close to Chai's body and controls the position. #T7#
Chai is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Kimura looking to sit in guard and control but Chai 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 (12) Chai
Kimura keeping moving, preventing Chai from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Kimura looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Chai has picked Kimura up and slammed him! Kimura can't keep hold of the triangle and Chai manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Kimura (2) vs (15) Chai
Kimura gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Kimura makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kimura.#SUB#
Kimura looking for a triangle here. Chai is fighting it but it looks tight! Kimura pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Chai is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Daijiro Kimura! |
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Event:
SSG 143 Ibrahim vs Soderberg
Date: May 14, 2023 |
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 9 wins and 19 losses; Joe Dirt! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 6 losses; Daijiro Kimura!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Edson Gomes and Alexandre Firmino.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Dirt has taken the fight to the clinch.
Dirt is trying to pull guard but Kimura turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#TD#
Dirt drags the fight down to the ground.
Kimura trying to control the position from guard on top but Dirt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kimura is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dirt is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dirt (2) vs (0) Kimura
Dirt trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kimura has control of Dirt's left arm, preventing Dirt from doing any damage. #SUB#
Dirt 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: Dirt (2) vs (4) Kimura#SUB2#
Kimura tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dirt is not content to let Kimura control the position. #T1#
Dirt is trying to get back to half guard.
Kimura moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Dirt (2) vs (6) Kimura
Dirt tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kimura tries to control but Dirt wriggling away. #SUB2#
Kimura is working for a guillotine from mount but Dirt frees his head quite easily.
Dirt tries to reverse the position but Kimura maintains control.#SUB2#
Kimura looking to isolate an arm here. Dirt doesn't see it coming and as Kimura extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Daijiro Kimura! |
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Event:
SSG 141 Barnes vs Chai
Date: May 07, 2023 |
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 8 wins and 9 losses; Jacques Chancel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 6 losses; Daijiro Kimura!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Felipe Paraventi and Alexandre Firmino.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Chancel shoots in but no luck this time.
Chancel looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Chancel enables Kimura to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Chancel manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Chancel (0) vs (2) Kimura
Kimura looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chancel trying to control the position.
Kimura trying to control but Chancel is working from the bottom. #T1#
Chancel is trying to control the position but Kimura postures up.
Chancel being controlled here, momentarily.
Chancel controlling Kimura's posture.
We've been hearing good reports from Chancel'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 the position from guard on top but Chancel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Chancel 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 trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Kimura has gone for a leg lock! Chancel slips out almost immediately though and dives into Kimura's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chancel (2) vs (2) Kimura
Chancel trying to control but Kimura is working from the bottom. #T2#
Chancel stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kimura swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Chancel not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Chancel wants to control from the top but Kimura keeps moving.
Chancel won't allow Kimura to sweep him here.
Chancel passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Chancel (5) vs (2) Kimura
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kimura struggling a bit here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kimura is trying to escape the position but Chancel is controlling the position.
Kimura tries to bench press Chancel off him but Chancel keeps the position.
Chancel is staying tight to Kimura's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Kimura sneaks back into half guard.#T3#
Chancel wants to take a breather but Kimura is having none of it.
Chancel slows the pace down in half guard.
Kimura trying to control but Chancel postures up.
Kimura is staying active underneath Chancel, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Chancel perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Chancel 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.
Chancel'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 won't allow Chancel to pass to mount.
Chancel 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. #T4#
Kimura is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Kimura is trying to control but can't.
Kimura tries to roll over but Chancel keeps him under control.
Chancel stalling.
Kimura has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Chancel is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Kimura is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Chancel pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Kimura looking for submissions off his back.
Chancel perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB2#
Kimura looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kimura is looking to control Chancel's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kimura avoid being mounted?#T5#
Chancel is keen to just control but Kimura is a slippery customer.
Chancel trying to mount his opponent but Kimura defends it.
Chancel wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kimura keeps working.
Kimura is looking to improve his position.
Chancel 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 gets back to full guard.
Chancel 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: Chancel (5) vs (4) Kimura#T6##SUB#
Chancel looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Chancel looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Chancel 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.
Kimura wants to control from the top but Chancel keeps moving.
Chancel controls Kimura momentarily but Kimura frees himself.
Kimura pushes down on Chancel's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T7#
Kimura seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Chancel does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Chancel slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Chancel wants to hit a sweep here but Kimura passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Chancel there! Score +3 for passing guard: Chancel (5) vs (7) Kimura
Chancel stops Kimura from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Kimura tries to control but Chancel wriggling away.
Chancel is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T8##SUB2#
Kimura has control of Chancel's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Chancel regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Kimura wants to take Chancel's back here but Chancel is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Kimura prevents Chancel from getting the reversal.
Chancel tries to lock up and control but Kimura gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kimura fails to move to back control. #T9#
Kimura takes Chancel's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Chancel is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Chancel (5) vs (10) Kimura#SUB2#
Chancel preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Kimura. #SUB2#
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, Chancel has freed his hand and lives to survive another well, another couple of seconds at least!
Kimura has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Chancel's body.
#SUB2#
Kimura patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#T10##SUB2#
Kimura is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Chancel is tapping out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Daijiro Kimura! |
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Event:
SSG 137 Lynar vs Chai
Date: Apr 30, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Matsuhiro Toryiama! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 6 losses; Daijiro Kimura!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Paulo Santos and Emerson Jorge.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Kimura shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Kimura was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Toryiama (0) vs (4) Kimura
Kimura just content to control the position.
Toryiama is not content to let Kimura control the position.
Toryiama is trying to escape the position but Kimura is controlling the position. #SUB2#
Kimura is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Toryiama has escaped the position, nice work there.
Toryiama stops Kimura from passing to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toryiama is trying to improve his position.
Kimura working away.#T1##SUB2#
Kimura looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Toryiama is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Julians Sports Bar & Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#SUB2#
Kimura thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Toryiama struggling a bit here.
Toryiama tries to improve position but can't.
Toryiama keeping his opponent close.
Toryiama is not content to let Kimura control the position. #T2#
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.
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.
Toryiama is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Kimura trying to control from half guard but Toryiama is working away.
Toryiama wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Kimura seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Toryiama has recovered full guard.
Toryiama has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T3#
Toryiama keeping moving, preventing Kimura from controlling successfully.
Toryiama pulls Kimura in close to his closed guard and prevents Kimura from doing any damage or advancing position.
Toryiama looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Toryiama keeping moving, preventing Kimura from controlling successfully.
Kimura stands and throws Toryiama's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Toryiama (0) vs (7) Kimura#T4#
Toryiama is trying to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kimura is staying tight to Toryiama's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Toryiama is not content to let Kimura control the position.
Toryiama prevents Kimura from improving position.
Kimura taking a break here but Toryiama is having none of it and regains half guard.
Toryiama 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: Toryiama (4) vs (7) Kimura#T5#
I really don't envy Kimura right now.
#SUB#
Toryiama has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Toryiama controlling well, preventing Kimura from escaping the position.
Kimura is keeping busy.
Toryiama is trying to stick to Kimura's back but Kimura is turning into Toryiama. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Toryiama's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Kimura. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Toryiama (4) vs (9) Kimura
Kimura wants to pass the guard but Toryiama is keeping the position.
Toryiama is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kimura trying to control but Toryiama is working from the bottom. #T6#
Toryiama is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kimura stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Toryiama swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kimura keeps trying to improve his position.
Kimura is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Toryiama wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Toryiama is trying to control the position but Kimura postures up. #T7#
Toryiama can't keep his opponent in guard - Kimura advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2#
Kimura is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Toryiama as he works his way to full guard.
#SUB#
Toryiama is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kimura is aware though and is defending well.
Toryiama looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kimura wants to control from the top but Toryiama keeps moving. #SUB#
Toryiama is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kimura defends well.
Toryiama controlling the position.#T8#
Kimura preventing the sweep.
Kimura's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Toryiama wants to sweep here but Kimura controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Kimura has gone for a leg lock! Toryiama slips out almost immediately though and dives into Kimura's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Toryiama (6) vs (9) Kimura
Kimura looking to hit a scissor sweep but Toryiama is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Toryiama got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kimura has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Toryiama has managed to get both his arms back between Kimura's legs - danger averted.
Kimura keeping moving, preventing Toryiama from controlling successfully. #T9#
Kimura is trying to keep Toryiama in close.
Toryiama stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kimura swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Toryiama showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Toryiama trying to control the position from guard on top but Kimura is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kimura controls Toryiama momentarily but Toryiama frees himself. #T10#
Toryiama tries to free his leg and advance position but Kimura is retaining full guard.
Kimura not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Toryiama stays in close to Kimura's body and controls the position. #SUB2#
Kimura escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Toryiama gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Toryiama trying to control but Kimura is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Kimura looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T11#
Toryiama trying to control the position from guard on top but Kimura is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kimura is trying to keep Toryiama in close.
#SUB2#
Kimura is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Toryiama stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kimura swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Toryiama is stalling in the full guard. #T12#
Kimura keeping moving, preventing Toryiama from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Kimura is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Kimura is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Toryiama defends well.
Toryiama sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kimura's guard. #SUB2#
Kimura actively working from the bottom here.#T13#
Kimura gets back to full guard.
Toryiama is pushing down on Kimura's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kimura is fighting to maintain full guard but Toryiama has managed to sneak the leg through.
Kimura gets back to full guard.
Kimura trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Kimura had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Toryiama defends it easily.
Toryiama 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. #T14#
Toryiama stopping the sweep attempt from Kimura.#SUB2#
Kimura throws his legs up looking for a submission but Toryiama uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Toryiama (9) vs (9) Kimura
Kimura is looking to reverse the position.
Kimura wants to control but Toryiama postures up.#SUB#
Toryiama looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Kimura 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 can't do much from the bottom here.
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.
Kimura wins on points by 10 to 9. |
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Event:
SSG 133 Chai vs Kimura
Date: Apr 16, 2023 |
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 6 wins and 0 losses; Stsyapan Chai! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 5 losses; Daijiro Kimura!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Elvis Blanc and Ian Loll.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Kimura closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Chai (0) vs (4) Kimura#SUB2#
Kimura goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Chai rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Kimura's guard! Nice work there by Chai! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (2) vs (4) Kimura
Chai trying to control the position from guard on top but Kimura is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kimura trying to control the position here. #SUB2#
Kimura working for a triangle but Chai defends it easily.
Chai controlling from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kimura keeping moving, preventing Chai from controlling successfully. #T1#
Chai looking to pass the guard.
Chai trying to control the position from guard on top but Kimura is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kimura can't keep his opponent in guard - Chai advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Chai is thwarting Kimura's attempts to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Kimura is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Chai pulls his head out easily.
Kimura is positioning himself well to prevent Chai advancing to mount. #SUB#
Chai 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 Chai. #T2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kimura controlling the position for now.
Chai is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (5) vs (4) Kimura
Kimura is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Chai wants to control the pace but Kimura is squirming around nicely. #SUB#
Chai 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 Chai has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Kimura manages to get back to half guard.#T3#
Kimura is looking to control Chai's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kimura avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Kimura is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Chai pulls his head out easily.
Kimura trying to control but Chai postures up.
Chai 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.
Kimura trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB#
Chai is trying a forearm choke I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Chai perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Kimura is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T4#
Chai is trying to control. Kimura wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Chai trying to mount his opponent but Kimura defends it.
Kimura is looking to control Chai's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kimura avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Chai 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 Chai.
Kimura has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Chai is working away from the top position though.
Chai controlling the action here.#SUB#
Chai is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T5#
Chai trying to control from half guard but Kimura is working away.
Kimura trying to hold on to Chai's head to control him but Chai postures up.
#SUB#
Chai is trying a forearm choke I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Chai is trying to work for a kimura but Kimura is defending well.
Kimura trying to control here.
#T6##SUB#
Chai trying to work for an americana but Kimura has managed to regain full guard.
Kimura keeping moving, preventing Chai from controlling successfully.
Chai looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Kimura working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Chai doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Chai manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Chai pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kimura is keeping the position for now.
Chai looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Kimura working a defensive guard here.
#T7##SUB2#
Kimura looking for a guillotine here but Chai defends easily.
Kimura is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kimura looking for a sweep. Not yet Kimura, not yet.
Chai trying to move into half guard but instead Kimura has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (5) vs (6) Kimura
Kimura looking to pass the guard. #T8#
Chai keeping moving, preventing Kimura from controlling successfully.
Chai tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Chai 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: Chai (7) vs (6) Kimura
Chai trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kimura tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T9#
Chai pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kimura is keeping the position for now.
Chai passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (10) vs (6) Kimura
Kimura struggling a bit here.
Chai wants to control but Kimura is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Chai looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Kimura is trying to control Chai's posture but Chai avoids it. #T10#
Kimura stops Chai from passing to mount.
Chai working away.
Chai trying to control the action but Kimura is working from the bottom.
Kimura holds on to Chai's head and controls the position momentarily.
Kimura manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB#
Chai is looking for a kimura but Kimura is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Chai to get the leverage.
Kimura preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #SUB2#
Kimura actively working from the bottom here.#T11##SUB2#
Kimura looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Chai wants to take a breather but Kimura is having none of it. #SUB#
Chai is working for a kimura but Kimura is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Chai is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kimura moves into full guard.
Kimura trying to control the position.
#T12#
Chai trying to control but Kimura is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Kimura looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Chai trying to control the position from guard on top but Kimura is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chai stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kimura swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kimura pulls Chai in close to his closed guard and prevents Chai from doing any damage or advancing position.
Chai trying to control the position from guard on top but Kimura is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T13#
Chai stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kimura swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Chai postures up.
#SUB2#
Kimura looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Kimura looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Chai trying to control the position from guard on top but Kimura is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chai pushes down on Kimura's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Chai trying to pass the guard but Kimura defending well. #T14##SUB2#
Kimura actively working from the bottom here.
Chai is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Chai moves into full mount! Kimura won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (13) vs (6) Kimura
Kimura tries to reverse the position but Chai maintains control.
Chai fails to move to back control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chai controlling from the full mount.
Kimura tries to lock up and control but Chai gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chai takes the fight on points by 13 to 6.
A relieved looking Stsyapan Chai thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
SSG 127 Chai vs Soderberg
Date: Apr 02, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 5 losses; Daijiro Kimura! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 3 losses; Nedry Kuang!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Robert Twigg and Chris Downing.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Kuang tries for a takedown but Kimura sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#TD#
Kimura changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Kuang looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Kimura (4) vs (0) Kuang
Kimura wants to control but Kuang is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Kimura is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kuang knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Kuang wants to control but Kimura postures up.
Kuang tries to buck Kimura off but Kimura is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kimura has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Kuang! Score +2 for reaching mount: Kimura (6) vs (0) Kuang
Kimura takes Kuang's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Kuang is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Kimura (9) vs (0) Kuang#SUB#
Kimura has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Kuang is defending well but eventually Kimura manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Kuang has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Daijiro Kimura!
Nedry Kuang was interviewed post fight and said '台独万岁！万万岁！'. |
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Event:
SSG 119 Waterman vs Kimura
Date: Mar 19, 2023 |
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.#TD2#
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. #SUB#
Waterman is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kimura pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
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.
#SUB2#
Kimura is trying to work for a kimura but Waterman is defending well.
#T1#
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.#SUB#
Waterman looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Kimura is trying to work for a kimura but Waterman is defending well.
Kimura prevents Waterman from improving his position.#SUB2#
Kimura is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
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.#T2#
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.
#SUB2#
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. #SUB#
Waterman looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Kimura passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Waterman (0) vs (10) Kimura#SUB2#
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#T3#
Kimura wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Waterman is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kimura has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Kimura is defending against the submission attempts here by Waterman.
#SUB#
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. #SUB2#
Waterman avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T4##SUB2#
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. #SUB#
Waterman is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kimura has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
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. #SUB#
Waterman is working for a kimura but Kimura is defending it quite comfortably.
#T5##SUB#
Waterman is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kimura defends it well. #SUB2#
Kimura looking for submissions off his back.
Waterman trying to pass the guard but Kimura defending well. #SUB#
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.#SUB#
Waterman is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T6##SUB#
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.#SUB#
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.#SUB2#
Kimura is looking for a triangle but Waterman pushes his legs off easily.
Kimura controls Waterman momentarily but Waterman frees himself. #T7#
Waterman stopping the sweep attempt from Kimura.#SUB2#
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#SUB#
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.#SUB#
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.#T8##SUB#
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.#SUB#
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.
#T9#
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.#SUB#
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. #SUB#
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.
#SUB#
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.#T10##SUB#
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.#SUB2#
Kimura is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Waterman pulls his head out easily. #T11#
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. #SUB2#
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.#T12#
Kimura is trying to control the position but Waterman postures up.
Waterman passes Kimura's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Kimura looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Kimura actively working from the bottom here.
Kimura looks winded!#SUB#
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.#SUB#
Waterman tries for a kimura but Kimura is defending well. #T13#
Waterman working away.#SUB#
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. #SUB#
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. #SUB#
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.#SUB#
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#T14##SUB#
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. #SUB#
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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Event:
SSG 117 Barnes vs Solo
Date: Mar 12, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 9 losses; Henri Laulhere! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 4 losses; Daijiro Kimura!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Anthony Taglia and Eddie Farnsworth.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Laulhere shoots in for a double leg but Kimura sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
And Kimura tries to counter it with a takedown but Laulhere pushes his down on his head and steps out.#TD2#
Kimura throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Laulhere tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Kimura is in Laulhere's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Laulhere (0) vs (2) Kimura
Kimura wants to pass the guard but Laulhere is keeping the position.#SUB#
Laulhere is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kimura defends well.
Kimura forces his way into half guard.
Kimura is looking to take a break and control but Laulhere is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kimura passes into side control, despite Laulhere's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Laulhere (0) vs (5) Kimura
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Who's going to make the next move?
Laulhere is trying to get back to half guard.#T1##SUB2#
Kimura wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Laulhere, who protects the arm well.
Kimura is looking to take a break and control but Laulhere is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kimura tries to move to mount but Laulhere blocks the move with his legs.
Laulhere tries to buck Kimura off but Kimura is having none of it.
Kimura tries to move to mount but Laulhere blocks the move with his legs.
Laulhere tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T2#
Kimura tries to advance to mount but Laulhere denies him. #SUB2#
Kimura thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Laulhere is looking for a sweep.
Laulhere is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Kimura off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Laulhere (4) vs (5) Kimura
You can see the frustration on Kimura's face He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#SUB#
Kimura is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Laulhere gets his way!
Kimura trying to control the hands but Laulhere won't let him.
Kimura tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Kimura is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T3#
Laulhere wants to control the pace but Kimura is squirming around nicely.
Laulhere wants to take Kimura's back but he can't do it this time.
Laulhere sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Kimura is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Laulhere trying to control but he's not successful this time.
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: Laulhere (4) vs (7) Kimura
Kimura won't allow Laulhere to sweep him here.
Laulhere 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: Laulhere (6) vs (7) Kimura#SUB2#
Kimura working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Laulhere doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Laulhere manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Laulhere avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Kimura is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Laulhere trying to control the position from guard on top but Kimura is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kimura trying to control the position.
Kimura looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Kimura not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Laulhere trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kimura is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Kimura had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Laulhere defends it easily.#T5#
Laulhere trying to control but Kimura is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Kimura is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kimura not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Kimura is looking for a triangle but Laulhere pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Kimura working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Laulhere doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Laulhere manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Laulhere is posturing up here but Kimura has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Laulhere tries to roll out but it's too tight and Laulhere has to tap! Slick submission there by Kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Daijiro Kimura! |
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Event:
SSG 112 Gracie vs Berendas
Date: Feb 26, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 3 losses; Daijiro Kimura! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 3 losses; Miles Levesque!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Dillan Fox and Alec Ball.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Kimura moves into the clinch.#TD#
Kimura manages to pull guard.
Levesque pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kimura is keeping the position for now.
Levesque stands and throws Kimura's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kimura (0) vs (3) Levesque
A bit of a lull in the action here.#SUB2#
Levesque is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kimura has escaped the position, nice work there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Levesque in the domination position with Kimura hanging on.
Kimura is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Kimura won't allow Levesque to pass to mount. #T1#
Levesque is thwarting Kimura's attempts to control the position.
Kimura is looking to improve his position.
Levesque trying to pass the guard but Kimura defending well.
Kimura makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kimura.
Levesque postures up.
Levesque tries to free his leg and advance position but Kimura is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Levesque avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Levesque tries to free his leg and advance position but Kimura is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Kimura escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Levesque gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T2##SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kimura has his foot on Levesque's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Levesque works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Levesque avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Kimura looking for a guillotine here but Levesque defends easily.
#SUB#
Kimura looking for a guillotine here but Levesque defends easily.
Levesque pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kimura is keeping the position for now.
Levesque is pushing down on Kimura's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kimura is fighting to maintain full guard but Levesque has managed to sneak the leg through.#T3#
Kimura is looking for a sweep. Levesque is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Levesque tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kimura knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
Levesque seems to be looking for submissions.
Kimura regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kimura is pulling down on Levesque's head to control his posture.
Levesque tries to free his leg and advance position but Kimura is retaining full guard.
Kimura is trying to keep Levesque in close.
Levesque trying to control the position from guard on top but Kimura is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Kimura working for a triangle but Levesque defends it easily.
Kimura keeping moving, preventing Levesque from controlling successfully. #T4#
Levesque trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Levesque is still trying to improve position.
Kimura working a defensive guard here.
#SUB#
Kimura looking for a guillotine here but Levesque defends easily.
Levesque 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 staying active underneath Levesque, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kimura wants to get back to full guard.#T5#
Kimura regains full guard. Nicely done.
Levesque trying to control the position from guard on top but Kimura is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kimura keeping full guard, as Levesque tries to pass. #SUB#
Kimura is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Levesque wants to pass the guard but Kimura is keeping the position.
Kimura keeping moving, preventing Levesque from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Kimura is looking for a triangle but Levesque pushes his legs off easily.
Levesque trying to control the position from guard on top but Kimura is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Levesque passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Levesque is looking for a kimura here.
#T6##SUB2#
Levesque 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. Levesque eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Levesque 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. Levesque eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Levesque is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kimura has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Levesque in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Kimura tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Levesque!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Miles Levesque!
After winning the bout, Miles Levesque 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:
SSG 106 Hlervu vs Shart
Date: Feb 12, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 3 losses; Daijiro Kimura! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 4 losses; Slick Rick!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Alec Ball and Yves DeLean.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Kimura has Rick up against the cage in a clinch.
Rick goes for a takedown attempt but Kimura pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#TD#
Kimura looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kimura (2) vs (0) Rick#SUB2#
Rick 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.
Rick trying to keep a closed guard but Kimura is proving a slippery customer.
Rick wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rick looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kimura pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rick is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Kimura sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Rick's guard.
Rick is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Kimura is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Rick sees it coming and defends easily.
Kimura looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Kimura looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Rick is looking for a sweep. Kimura is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Rick is defending against the submission attempts here by Kimura.
Rick 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.
Rick is looking for a sweep. Kimura is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2#
Rick is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Rick has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kimura is working away from the top position though.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Kimura in particular looking to stall.#SUB2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Rick looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kimura trying to control from half guard but Rick is working away.
The fighters are battling for position here. Rick manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Rick is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kimura defends well.
Kimura not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T3#
Rick 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 passes Rick's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Rick trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Kimura (5) vs (0) Rick
Kimura is looking to work his way around to Rick's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Kimura prevents Rick from getting the reversal.
Kimura trying to control but Rick is having none of it.
Rick tries to reverse the position but Kimura maintains control.#SUB#
Rick defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Kimura.
Rick keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T4#
Rick is controlling an arm, preventing Kimura from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Kimura tries to control but Rick wriggling away.
Rick can't escape the position.
Kimura is looking to work his way around to Rick's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Kimura trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Rick tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kimura tries to control but Rick wriggling away.
Rick is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T5#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kimura sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #SUB#
Kimura working for a submission but Rick is keeping him at bay.
Rick tries to improve his position but instead Kimura has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Kimura (8) vs (0) Rick
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#SUB#
Kimura is persistently looking for the submission but Rick is defending it well.
#T6#
Rick rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Rick is staying active underneath Kimura, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kimura moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kimura (11) vs (0) Rick
A lull in the action here.
Rick gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Kimura (13) vs (0) Rick
Rick can't escape the position.
#T7#
Kimura tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Kimura can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Rick is looking to escape.
Rick can't escape the position.
#SUB#
Kimura looking for a guillotine from mount but Rick is having none of it.
Kimura with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Rick has given up his back. Will we see Kimura going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Kimura (16) vs (0) Rick
You can see the frustration on Rick's face He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Rick trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #T8#
Rick turns into Kimura and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kimura (16) vs (2) Rick#SUB#
Kimura is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rick defends well.
Rick postures up.
Rick looking to pass the guard.
Kimura looking for a sweep. Not yet Kimura, not yet.
Rick trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kimura not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Kimura is looking for a triangle but Rick pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Kimura is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rick defends well.#SUB#
Kimura looking for a guillotine here but Rick defends easily.
#T9#
Rick trying to control the position from guard on top but Kimura is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rick is fighting to break Kimura's control of his arms but Kimura is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#SUB2#
Rick drops back looking for a leg! Kimura is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kimura manages to kick Rick off! Rick jumps back into Kimura's guard.
Rick 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: Kimura (18) vs (2) Rick#T10##SUB2#
Rick 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.
Kimura stalling.
Kimura frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Kimura (21) vs (2) Rick
Kimura wants to control the pace but Rick is squirming around nicely. #SUB#
Kimura wants to finish this one by submission but Rick is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Kimura.
Kimura avoids the attempt from Rick to control.
Rick manages to regain half guard. Good work. #T11#
Rick is refusing to be controlled, as Kimura sits in half guard. #SUB#
Kimura is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Rick sees it coming and defends easily.
Rick tries to get to full guard but Kimura has control of the leg.
Kimura wants to control but Rick is keeping him busy.
Rick wants to get back to full guard.
Kimura wants to pass the guard but Rick is defending well.
Rick moves into full guard.
#SUB2#
Rick throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T12#
Kimura wants to control from the top but Rick keeps moving. #SUB2#
Rick had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kimura defends it easily.#SUB2#
Rick working for a triangle but Kimura defends it easily.
Kimura passes Rick's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Kimura is looking to take a break and control but Rick is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T13#
Rick wants to improve his position but Kimura is controlling well.
Rick is still trying to improve position.
Kimura uses his free foot to push down on Rick's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Rick. Score +3 for passing guard: Kimura (24) vs (2) Rick
Kimura looking to control and managing it successfully. #SUB#
Kimura has hold of Rick's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Rick manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Kimura sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T14#
Kimura prevents Rick from getting the reversal.
Rick slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Kimura is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kimura prevents Rick from improving his position.
Rick trying to hold on to Kimura's head to control him but Kimura postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rick tries to get to full guard but Kimura has control of the leg.
Rick works his way to full guard. Good work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kimura takes the fight on points by 24 to 2. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 99
Date: Jan 29, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 3 losses; Daijiro Kimura! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 6 losses; Thom Thumb!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Steve Montenegro and Franklyn Lucas.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Kimura has closed the distance and engaged Thumb in a clinch.
Thumb tries for a takedown but Kimura manages to get underhooks.
#TD#
Kimura drags the fight down to the ground.
Kimura looking for a sweep. Not yet Kimura, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thumb trying to control the position from guard on top but Kimura is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thumb 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.#SUB#
Kimura escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Thumb gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Thumb wants to pass the guard but Kimura is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kimura keeping moving, preventing Thumb from controlling successfully.
Thumb pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kimura is keeping the position for now.
Kimura controlling Thumb's posture. #T1##SUB#
Kimura looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Thumb 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: Kimura (4) vs (0) Thumb
Thumb is looking to reverse the position.
Thumb is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Kimura is looking to take a break and control but Thumb is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
Thumb tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB#
Kimura tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Thumb regains half guard.
Thumb tries to get to full guard but Kimura has control of the leg.
Kimura wants to lay and pray for a moment but Thumb keeps working. #SUB#
Kimura is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Thumb is just riding it out for now. Kimura eventually gives up the hold. #T3#
Thumb tries to get to full guard but Kimura has control of the leg. #SUB#
Thumb is defending against the submission attempts here by Kimura.
Thumb wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Kimura looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Thumb gets back to full guard.
#T4#
Thumb wants to sweep here but Kimura controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Thumb 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.
Thumb wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Thumb working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Kimura has passed into half guard!
Thumb moves into full guard.
#T5#
Kimura looking to pass the guard.
Thumb keeping moving, preventing Kimura from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Thumb throws his legs up looking for a submission but Kimura uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kimura (7) vs (0) Thumb
Thumb tries to bench press Kimura off him but Kimura keeps the position. #SUB#
Kimura working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Thumb is trying to control Kimura's posture but Kimura avoids it.
Thumb 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 (7) vs (4) Thumb#T6##SUB2#
Kimura defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Thumb's arms. #SUB2#
Thumb looking for the choke from the back. #SUB2#
Thumb 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!
#SUB2#
Kimura is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#SUB2#
Kimura defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Thumb's arms. #T7#
Kimura wants to control his opponent's hands but Thumb gets his hands free.
Thumb has good solid back control here. #SUB2#
Kimura defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Thumb's arms.
Kimura rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Kimura works his way to full guard. Good work.
Thumb advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Kimura (7) vs (7) Thumb#SUB2#
Thumb is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kimura is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T8#
Kimura is trying to control Thumb's posture but Thumb avoids it.
Kimura is trying to improve his position.
Thumb advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Kimura (7) vs (9) Thumb
Kimura wants to control but Thumb is having none of it.
Kimura is wriggling around trying to escape.
Kimura might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T9#
Kimura is trying to reverse the position but instead Thumb has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Kimura (7) vs (12) Thumb
Kimura is keeping busy.
Kimura manages to reverse the position and now he's in Thumb's guard. Nice work there by Kimura.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kimura (9) vs (12) Thumb
Kimura wants to control from the top but Thumb keeps moving.
Kimura controls from within his opponent's guard.
Kimura stopping the sweep attempt from Thumb.
Kimura forces his way into half guard.#SUB2#
Thumb looking for submissions off his back.#T10#
Kimura seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Thumb does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are battling for position here. Thumb manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Kimura trying to control but Thumb is working from the bottom.
Thumb 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.#SUB2#
Thumb looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Thumb wants to sweep here but Kimura controlling him for the moment. #T11#
Kimura looking to pass the guard.
Thumb tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kimura postures up.
Thumb can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kimura controls the pace.
Kimura trying to control but Thumb is working from the bottom.
Thumb is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kimura passes into half guard.
Kimura is trying to control the action in half guard but Thumb is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T12##SUB#
Kimura is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Thumb is just riding it out for now. Kimura eventually gives up the hold.
Kimura wants to lay and pray for a moment but Thumb keeps working. #SUB2#
Thumb looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are battling for position here. Thumb manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Thumb 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 (9) vs (14) Thumb#T13##SUB#
Kimura has his feet on Thumb's thighs here. He's pushed Thumb off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Thumb screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Daijiro Kimura! |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 96
Date: Jan 22, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Fartwee Boogerfish! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 3 losses; Daijiro Kimura!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Russell Pearce and Bruno Lombardi.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Kimura scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Boogerfish (0) vs (4) Kimura
Kimura tries to move into full mount but can't pass Boogerfish's legs.
Kimura has control of an arm but Boogerfish manages to advance to Kimura's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Boogerfish (4) vs (4) Kimura
Kimura tries to escape the position.
Boogerfish really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Boogerfish doesn't have the hooks in and Kimura manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Boogerfish (4) vs (6) Kimura
Kimura pushing down on Boogerfish's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Kimura is trying to work for a kimura but Boogerfish is defending well.
Kimura passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Boogerfish (4) vs (9) Kimura
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kimura content just to control the position here. #T1#
Kimura's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#SUB2#
Kimura is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Boogerfish has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Boogerfish! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Boogerfish (6) vs (9) Kimura
Kimura pulls Boogerfish in close to prevent any damage.
Boogerfish tries to free his leg and advance position but Kimura is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Kimura is looking for a triangle but Boogerfish pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Kimura is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T2#
Boogerfish trying to control the position from guard on top but Kimura is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boogerfish stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kimura swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Boogerfish will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Boogerfish wants to control from the top but Kimura keeps moving.
Kimura is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Kimura is continuing to stall.#T3##SUB2#
Boogerfish is posturing up here but Kimura has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Boogerfish tries to roll out but it's too tight and Boogerfish has to tap! Slick submission there by Kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Daijiro Kimura! |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 88
Date: Jan 01, 2023 |
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?#TD2#
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. #SUB#
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. #SUB#
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.#T1#
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. #T2#
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.#SUB2#
Kimura is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
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.#T3#
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. #SUB2#
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. #T4#
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. #T5#
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.#SUB#
Manning is trying to get an arm triangle but Kimura is defending well.
Manning wants to control but Kimura is keeping him busy. #T6##SUB#
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.
#SUB2#
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. #T7#
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. #SUB2#
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. #SUB2#
Kimura looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Manning passes into half guard.
#T8##SUB#
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. #T9##SUB#
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. #T10#
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. #SUB2#
Kimura is looking for a triangle but Manning pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
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. #SUB2#
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.#T11#
Kimura working a defensive guard here.
#SUB2#
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#SUB#
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.#T12##SUB#
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. #SUB2#
Kimura is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Manning is holding onto Kimura's left hand, preventing any choke attempts.#T13##SUB2#
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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Event:
Stepping Stone 84
Date: Dec 18, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Daijiro Kimura! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Nedry McFee!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Trevor Gratis and Elvis Blanc.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Kimura stuffs the takedown attempt from McFee. McFee gets slowly back to his feet.
Kimura half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#CL2#
McFee closes the distance and clinches. #TD#
Kimura ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Kimura no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB#
Kimura throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! McFee escapes and throws Kimura's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Kimura (0) vs (3) McFee
Kimura is looking for a sweep.
Kimura struggling a bit here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kimura prevents McFee from moving into mount.
McFee trying to control the action but Kimura is working from the bottom.
Kimura is trying to get back to half guard.
McFee looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Kimura manages to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Kimura actively working from the bottom here.
McFee trying to control the pace.
Kimura works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Kimura is looking for a triangle but McFee pushes his legs off easily.
Kimura keeping full guard, as McFee tries to pass. #T2##SUB#
Kimura working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. McFee doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. McFee manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kimura working a defensive guard here.
McFee wants to control from the top but Kimura keeps moving.
McFee must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kimura tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Kimura escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. McFee gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kimura looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3#
McFee trying to control but Kimura is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Kimura had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. McFee defends it easily.
McFee 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 pressing down on McFee's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Kimura working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. McFee doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. McFee manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Kimura working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because McFee has passed into half guard!
#T4#
Kimura wants to control but McFee is keeping busy.
Kimura is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Kimura is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Kimura actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Kimura actively working from the bottom here.#T5#
Still in half guard, McFee seems content to control.
McFee tries to pass to full mount but Kimura defends it. #SUB#
Kimura actively working from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McFee perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
McFee prevents Kimura from improving his position.#T6#
McFee 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. #SUB#
Kimura is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McFee pulls his head out easily.
Kimura is looking to improve his position.
McFee trying to control the action but Kimura is working from the bottom.
McFee looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
McFee wants to take a breather but Kimura is having none of it. #T7#
McFee tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kimura knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kimura is concentrating on defense, preventing McFee from advancing position.
McFee works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Kimura (0) vs (6) McFee
Kimura is trying to escape the mount.
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.
McFee is trying to control. Kimura wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kimura tries to get to full guard but McFee has control of the leg. #T8#
Kimura trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but McFee manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Kimura (0) vs (9) McFee
McFee avoids the attempt from Kimura to control.
McFee pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Kimura gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Kimura actively working from the bottom here.
McFee wants to take a breather but Kimura is having none of it. #T9#
Kimura gets full guard.#SUB#
Kimura is looking for a triangle here but McFee uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kimura (0) vs (12) McFee
Kimura is looking for a sweep.
McFee trying to control the position but Kimura is working away.
Kimura gets back to half guard.#T10#
McFee wants to free his trapped foot but Kimura is holding on for dear life with his legs.
McFee wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kimura keeps working.
Kimura wants to control but McFee is keeping busy.
Kimura is controlling McFee's trapped leg to prevent McFee from advancing to side control.#SUB#
Kimura actively working from the bottom here.
Kimura is trying to get back to full guard.#T11#
McFee wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kimura keeps working.
Kimura wants to improve his position but McFee is controlling well.
McFee 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.
Kimura trying to get back to full guard but McFee takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kimura (0) vs (15) McFee#T12#
Kimura is trying to reverse the position but instead McFee has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Kimura (0) vs (18) McFee
Kimura is trying to break free.
Kimura turns into McFee and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kimura (2) vs (18) McFee
Kimura trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kimura stays in close to McFee's body and controls the position.
Kimura trying to control but McFee is working from the bottom.
Kimura tries to free his leg and advance position but McFee is retaining full guard. #T13#
Kimura sitting in guard here, content to control.
McFee is trying to control the position but Kimura postures up.
Kimura might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kimura wants to pass the guard but McFee is keeping the position.#SUB#
Kimura drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and McFee dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kimura (2) vs (20) McFee
McFee stands and throws Kimura's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kimura (2) vs (23) McFee
McFee working away.
McFee trying to control the position but Kimura is working away. #T14#
McFee working away.
Kimura is looking for a sweep.
Kimura wants to control but McFee postures up.
Kimura is not content to let McFee control the position.
You can see the frustration on Kimura'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!
Kimura sneaks back into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
McFee wins on points by 23 to 2.
A relieved looking Nedry McFee thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 79
Date: Dec 11, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Daijiro Kimura! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 12 losses; Joe Dirt!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Gregory Folan and Trevor Gratis.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Dirt stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Dirt wants it to stay on the feet.#TD#
Dirt gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kimura (2) vs (0) Dirt
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kimura controls from within his opponent's guard.
Dirt looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kimura is one step ahead there.
Kimura stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dirt swivels though and keeps the full guard.
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.
Kimura stays in close to Dirt's body and controls the position. #SUB2#
Dirt is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Dirt looking for subs off his back but Kimura has passed one foot through into half guard.
#T1#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB#
Kimura is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Dirt defends it well. #SUB#
Kimura is working for a submission of some sort.
Kimura trying to pass the guard but Dirt defending well.
Kimura wants to take a breather but Dirt is having none of it. #T2#
Dirt trying to control here.
#SUB2#
Dirt actively working from the bottom here.
Dirt 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.#SUB2#
Dirt looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dirt is looking to control Kimura's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dirt avoid being mounted?
Kimura keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Dirt wants to control but Kimura is keeping busy.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Kimura in particular looking to stall.
Dirt wants to control the action here but instead Kimura manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kimura (5) vs (0) Dirt#T3#
Kimura controlling from mount.
Dirt can't escape the position.
Dirt keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Kimura working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Dirt turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Kimura off and cradles Dirt's limp body as Kimura celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Daijiro Kimura! |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 74
Date: Dec 04, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Daijiro Kimura! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Raymond Gascon!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Gascon tries to clinch there but Kimura circles away.
#CL#
Kimura closes the distance and clinches.#TD#
Kimura decides to pull 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 has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #SUB#
Kimura has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gascon can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Gascon drops back looking for a leg! Kimura is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kimura manages to kick Gascon off! Gascon jumps back into Kimura's guard.
Gascon passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Kimura (0) vs (3) Gascon
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kimura regains half guard.
Kimura is looking to control Gascon's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kimura avoid being mounted?
Kimura slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T1##SUB#
Gascon has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Kimura to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Gascon is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Kimura pulls down on the head and he's put Gascon to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Daijiro Kimura! |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 70
Date: Nov 20, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 2 losses; Roddy Banner! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Daijiro Kimura!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Banner 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: Banner (2) vs (0) Kimura
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kimura tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Banner looking to pass the guard.
Banner works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Banner is looking to take a break and control but Kimura is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Banner is trying a forearm choke I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Banner 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banner looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Kimura is looking to improve his position.
Banner will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kimura trying to control from the bottom.
#T1#
Banner works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Banner (5) vs (0) Kimura
Kimura prevents Banner from taking his back.
Kimura is working to get back to half guard.
Kimura is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Kimura is controlling an arm, preventing Banner from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Banner mounts Kimura! Really nice guard pass there!
Banner wants to take Kimura's back here but Kimura is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Banner looking to control and managing it successfully. #T2#
Kimura tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Banner can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kimura is looking to escape.
Kimura prevents Banner from taking his back.
Kimura really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Banner forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Banner (8) vs (0) Kimura
Banner has the hooks in. Kimura is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Kimura trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Kimura can't escape the position.
#SUB#
Kimura showing good submission defense here.
Banner looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T3#
Banner really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Kimura.
Kimura prevents Banner from getting a body triangle.
Kimura trying to control the hands but Banner breaks the grip.
Kimura manages to reverse the position and now he's in Banner's guard. Nice work there by Kimura.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Banner (8) vs (2) Kimura
Kimura preventing the sweep.
Kimura wants to pass the guard but Banner is keeping the position.
Banner wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Banner is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kimura defends well.#T4#
Kimura pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Banner is keeping the position for now.
Banner looking for a sweep. Not yet Banner, not yet.
Kimura is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Kimura trying to control but Banner is working from the bottom.
Banner not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Banner looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Banner keeping full guard, as Kimura tries to pass.
Banner is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Banner looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kimura is one step ahead there. #T5#
Banner pulls Kimura in close to his closed guard and prevents Kimura from doing any damage or advancing position.
Banner 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.
Banner seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Banner continues to stall.
Kimura preventing the sweep. #T6##SUB#
Banner is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kimura trying to control the position from guard on top but Banner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Banner trying to control the position here.
Banner lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Banner (10) vs (2) Kimura
Banner is pushing down on Kimura's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kimura is fighting to maintain full guard but Banner has managed to sneak the leg through.
Kimura is looking to control Banner's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kimura avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Banner is trying to work for a kimura but Kimura is defending well.
#SUB#
Banner is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T7#
Banner is thwarting Kimura's attempts to control the position.
Kimura is looking to improve his position.
Banner wants to control but Kimura is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kimura is looking for a sweep. Banner is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Banner is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Kimura is positioning himself well to prevent Banner advancing to mount. #SUB#
Banner is working for a kimura but Kimura is defending it quite comfortably.
#T8#
The fighters are battling for position here. Kimura manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Banner passes Kimura's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Banner wants to control but Kimura is keeping him busy.
Kimura is trying to maintain the position but Banner is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Kimura is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Banner pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Banner 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 Banner.
Kimura trying to control here.
#T9#
Banner is keen to just control but Kimura is a slippery customer.
Kimura tries to get to full guard but Banner has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Kimura looking for submissions off his back.
Banner trying to pass the guard but Kimura defending well.
Kimura desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Banner is thwarting Kimura's attempts to control the position.#T10#
Kimura is looking to improve his position.
Banner tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kimura knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Banner 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. #SUB#
Banner is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kimura has managed to free his arm - good work.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Banner in particular looking to stall.
Banner trying to pass the guard but Kimura defending well. #T11#
Banner trying to control from half guard but Kimura is working away. #SUB#
Banner is trying to work for a kimura but Kimura is defending well.
Kimura is looking to control Banner's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kimura avoid being mounted?
Kimura works his way to full guard. Good work.
Banner tries to free his leg and advance position but Kimura is retaining full guard.
Banner looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Kimura wants to control but Banner passes easily into half guard.
#T12#
Kimura gets back to full guard.
Kimura trying to keep a closed guard but Banner is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2#
Kimura working for a triangle but Banner defends it easily.
Banner wants to pass the guard but Kimura is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Banner avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Banner stays in close to Kimura's body and controls the position. #T13#
Banner tries to free his leg and advance position but Kimura is retaining full guard.
Banner trying to control the position from guard on top but Kimura is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kimura working a defensive guard but Banner manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Banner (13) vs (2) Kimura
Banner is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Kimura is looking to reverse the position.#SUB#
Banner tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Banner moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Banner (15) vs (2) Kimura#T14#
Banner avoids the attempt from Kimura to control.#SUB#
Banner swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Kimura is now in Banner's guard. A big mistake from Banner there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Banner (15) vs (4) Kimura
Banner 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 trying to control but Banner is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kimura being controlled here momentarily. #SUB#
Banner is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that's the end of the fight!
Banner takes the fight on points by 15 to 4.
A relieved looking Roddy Banner thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 66
Date: Nov 13, 2022 |
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 1 wins and 3 losses; Dan Miles! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Daijiro Kimura!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Kimura darts in looking for a takedown but Miles gets double underhooks and turns Kimura into the cage. #CL#
Miles has Kimura up against the cage in a clinch.
Kimura is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Miles to keep the fight standing.
Miles 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 being pressed up against the cage enables Miles to keep the fight standing.
Dan Miles has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daijiro Kimura.
Kimura prevents a takedown attempt there.
Kimura is trying to pull guard but Miles turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Miles lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Miles (2) vs (0) Kimura#SUB2#
Kimura is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Miles pulls his head out easily.
Kimura is trying to control but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Miles wants to pass to mount but Kimura is defending the position.
Miles wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kimura keeps working.
Kimura is trying to control but can't.
Miles is pressing down on Kimura's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kimura is holding on for now.
Kimura wants to control but Miles is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kimura wants to improve his position but Miles is controlling well.
Kimura is looking to control Miles's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kimura avoid being mounted?
Miles is looking to take a break and control but Kimura is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
Kimura is trying is best to control the position here.
Miles wants to take a breather but Kimura is having none of it.
Kimura trying to control from the bottom.
Miles will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Miles wants to pass the guard but Kimura is defending well.
Kimura regains full guard. Nicely done. #T3#
Kimura keeping full guard, as Miles tries to pass.
Kimura keeping moving, preventing Miles from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Kimura looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Miles passes into half guard.
Kimura gets full guard.#SUB2#
Kimura working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Miles doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Kimura is tightening it up a little... Miles has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Miles reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Miles taps out! Nice BJJ there by Kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Daijiro Kimura! |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 60
Date: Nov 06, 2022 |
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 2 wins and 5 losses; Gaston Cahute! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Daijiro Kimura!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Anthony Taglia and Jonathan Paton.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Kimura drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cahute (0) vs (2) Kimura
Cahute keeping full guard, as Kimura tries to pass.
Kimura preventing the sweep.
Kimura stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cahute swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kimura wants to control from the top but Cahute keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Cahute 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.
Kimura sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cahute trying to keep a closed guard but Kimura is proving a slippery customer.
Kimura stopping the sweep attempt from Cahute.#T1#
Kimura stands and throws Cahute's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Cahute (0) vs (5) Kimura
Cahute's coaches at Deathsquad 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.
Kimura trying to control the position but Cahute is working away.
Kimura working away.#SUB2#
Kimura wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Cahute, who protects the arm well.
Kimura working away.
Cahute is looking for a sweep.
Kimura trying to control the position but Cahute is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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 Cahute's shoulder. That is not cool.
Cahute struggling a bit here.
Kimura tries to advance to mount but can't. #T2#
Cahute tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad. Score +2 for reaching mount: Cahute (0) vs (7) Kimura#SUB2#
Kimura working for a submission but Cahute is keeping him at bay.
Kimura with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Cahute working to try and regain half guard.
Kimura wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Cahute is looking to improve his position but Kimura isn't that keen on the idea.
Kimura controlling the pace for now.
Cahute stops Kimura from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better. #T3#
Kimura wants to control but instead Cahute manages to regain half guard.
Kimura works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Cahute (0) vs (10) Kimura#SUB2#
Kimura has control of Cahute's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Cahute regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Cahute wants to hold on but Kimura pushes him away.
Cahute manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Kimura perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Cahute regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kimura is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Cahute is trying to keep Kimura in close.
#T4#
Kimura is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Kimura looking to pass the guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Cahute holds on and takes a little breather.
Kimura engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Cahute has his hands on Kimura's head, controlling the position.
Cahute keeping moving, preventing Kimura from controlling successfully. #T5#
Kimura not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
Kimura avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kimura advances to half guard.
Kimura is taking a breather. Cahute 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.
Cahute is looking for a sweep. Kimura is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kimura performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Cahute is trying to get back to full guard.
Cahute is breathing heavily.
Kimura is thwarting Cahute's attempts to control the position.#T6#
Kimura sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Cahute is looking to improve his position.
Cahute is working hard here to advance position.
Kimura passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Cahute! Score +3 for passing guard: Cahute (0) vs (13) Kimura
Cahute wants to hold on but Kimura pushes him away.
Kimura controlling his opponent. #SUB2#
Kimura is working for a guillotine from mount but Cahute frees his head quite easily.
#T7#
Kimura tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #SUB2#
Kimura wants to finish this one by submission but Cahute is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Kimura.
Kimura controlling his opponent.
Kimura trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Cahute slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Kimura trying to mount his opponent but Cahute defends it.
Kimura looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB2#
Kimura is looking for a kimura but Cahute is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kimura to get the leverage. #T8##SUB2#
Kimura is working for a kimura but Cahute is defending it quite comfortably.
Cahute is refusing to be controlled, as Kimura sits in half guard.
Cahute wants to get back to full guard but Kimura has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Cahute (0) vs (16) Kimura#SUB2#
Kimura tries for a kimura but Cahute is defending well.
Kimura trying to control the position but Cahute is working away. #SUB2#
Kimura is trying to get an arm triangle but Cahute is defending well.
Cahute is looking for a sweep.#T9#
Kimura trying to control the position but Cahute is working away.
Cahute gets back to half guard.
Kimura stalling.
Cahute is looking to control Kimura's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Cahute avoid being mounted?
Cahute tries to roll over but Kimura keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Kimura is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Cahute has managed to free his arm - good work.
Cahute tries to get to full guard but Kimura has control of the leg. #T10##SUB2#
Kimura is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Cahute is just riding it out for now. Kimura eventually gives up the hold.
Kimura wants to pass to mount but Cahute is defending the position. #SUB2#
Kimura is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Cahute has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Kimura is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Cahute is just riding it out for now. Kimura eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Kimura is looking for a kimura here.
#T11#
Cahute is pressing down on Kimura's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Cahute looking for a sweep. Not yet Cahute, not yet.
Kimura advances to half guard.
Kimura controlling the pace. #SUB2#
Kimura is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kimura controlling the pace.
Cahute has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kimura is working away from the top position though.#T12##SUB2#
Kimura is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kimura prevents Cahute from improving his position.
Kimura is keen to just control but Cahute is a slippery customer.
Cahute gets full guard.
Kimura is pushing down on Cahute's leg trying to pass to half guard. Cahute is fighting to maintain full guard but Kimura has managed to sneak the leg through.
Cahute is looking to improve his position.
Kimura controlling the pace. #SUB2#
Kimura has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Cahute defend it? Kimura steps over the head and cranks it - Cahute is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Daijiro Kimura! |
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Event:
TWG 38 (205lbs, D2): Sydney Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Nov 04, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Daijiro Kimura! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Hill Billy Hank!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Hugh Johnson and Winston Howard.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Hank misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kimura appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#CL2#
Hank moves into the clinch successfully.
Kimura is trying to pull guard but Hank turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Hank goes for a takedown attempt but Kimura pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL2#
Hank clinches. #TD2#
Hank has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Kimura is trying to keep an underhook but Hank manages to get the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kimura (0) vs (2) Hank
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hank 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.
Hank 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.#T1#
Hank's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Kimura tries to roll over but Hank keeps him under control.
Kimura trying to hold on to Hank's head to control him but Hank postures up.
Hank stalling.
Hank prevents Kimura from improving his position.#T2#
Hank with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Hank 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: Kimura (0) vs (5) Hank#SUB2#
Hank jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Kimura manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Kimura is trying to get back to half guard.#T3#
Hank advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Kimura (0) vs (7) Hank
Kimura tries to hold on but Hank postures up.
Kimura working to try and regain half guard.
Hank controlling the position easily from mount.
Hank tries to control but Kimura wriggling away. #T4#
Hank sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Hank avoids the attempt from Kimura to control.
Hank tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Kimura manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB#
Kimura looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T5#
Kimura is looking to control Hank's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kimura avoid being mounted?
Kimura is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Hank is looking to advance position but Kimura won't allow it. #SUB2#
Hank is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Hank is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T6#
Kimura moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Kimura is pulling down on Hank's head to control his posture.
Kimura is trying to control the position but Hank postures up.
Kimura wants to control but Hank passes easily into half guard.
#T7#
Kimura tries to roll over but Hank keeps him under control.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kimura manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Kimura looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Hank has picked Kimura up and slammed him! Kimura can't keep hold of the triangle and Hank manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Kimura (0) vs (10) Hank
Hank content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #SUB2#
Hank tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hank has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Kimura manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T8##SUB2#
Hank is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kimura has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Kimura looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kimura is positioning himself well to prevent Hank advancing to mount.
Hank wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kimura keeps working. #SUB2#
Kimura is defending against the submission attempts here by Hank.
#T9#
Hank wants to control but Kimura is keeping him busy.
Hank wants to pass the guard but Kimura is defending well.
Kimura is trying to control but Hank manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Kimura (0) vs (13) Hank
Kimura tries to lock up and control but Hank gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kimura is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T10#
Kimura tries to hold on but Hank pushes him away.
Hank wants to control the pace but Kimura is squirming around nicely.
Kimura is looking to get to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Hank is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Kimura is surviving well by controlling Hank's body position as best he can.
Kimura is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T11#
Kimura is wriggling around trying to escape.
Hank avoids the attempt from Kimura to control.
Kimura is squirming around, avoiding Hank's attempts to control the action.
Kimura tries to lock up and control but Hank gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kimura is desperately trying to improve his position but Hank has a good base and remains in mount.
Kimura manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Kimura is trying to maintain the position but Hank is very close to passing his half guard.#T12#
Hank takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Hank is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Kimura! Score +3 for passing guard: Kimura (0) vs (16) Hank
Hank 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 can't escape the position.
Kimura wants to control but Hank is having none of it.
Hank can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kimura is looking to escape. #T13#
Hank content just to control the position here.
Kimura really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Hank wants to control the pace but Kimura is squirming around nicely.
Kimura is working to get back to half guard.
#SUB2#
Hank is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Kimura is surviving well by controlling Hank's body position as best he can. #T14#
Kimura tries to reverse the position but Hank maintains control.#SUB2#
Hank is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Kimura has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Kimura wants to hold on but Hank pushes him away.
Hank trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kimura wants to hold on but Hank pushes him away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hank wins on points by 16 to 0.
Jumping up and down and very excited, Hill Billy Hank waved his t-shirt featuring Bondi MMA 🏝️'s logo in front of the cameras. |
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