PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Helio Kimura (ranked 12107 p4p, 540 weight class) and Prana Halo (ranked 20542 p4p, 572 weight class). Prana Halo is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Kimura
vs
Halo

190 cm
40
235 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

187 cm
27
209 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Red Belt
Basic striking
Insanely flexible

BJJ Red Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Helio Kimura!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Prana Halo!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Ackerman and Sam Margolis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kimura tries to land a front kick but Halo steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kimura throws a lazy body kick

and Halo counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Kimura!
Kimura seems a little lost for a moment, as Halo dominates the positioning.
Kimura keeps Halo under control for a moment.

Halo looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Halo wants to control but Kimura is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halo is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Halo controls the position.
Kimura has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.

Halo working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Halo working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Halo is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kimura is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The referee asks Halo politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Halo prefers to stall for the moment though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
You can see the frustration on Kimura's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kimura is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Halo's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Halo passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Kimura!
My spies in Lucky Liam's MMA Academy inform me that Halo has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Kimura is looking to improve his position but Halo isn't that keen on the idea.
Halo wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Halo takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kimura sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Halo is keen to just control but Kimura is a slippery customer.
Kimura is looking for a sweep. Halo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Halo is working for a kimura but Kimura is defending it quite comfortably.
Kimura is looking for a sweep. Halo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kimura has a hand on Halo's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Halo takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kimura is looking to get to half guard.
Kimura is just holding on here. Halo manages to take his back.

Halo has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Kimura is defending well but eventually Halo manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Kimura has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Prana Halo!