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TWGC 26 (265+lbs, D1): Finals - Round 3 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Helio Kimura (ranked 11026 p4p, 517 weight class) and Ren Naga-Wing (ranked 2788 p4p, 279 weight class). Ren Naga-Wing is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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 33 wins and 18 losses; Helio Kimura! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 9 losses; Ren Naga-Wing!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, William Gold and Richard Clark.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Kimura stuffs the takedown attempt from Naga-Wing. Naga-Wing gets slowly back to his feet.
Naga-Wing moves into the clinch.
Kimura gets underhooks to prevent Naga-Wing's takedown attempt.
Naga-Wing is trying to drag Kimura to the mat but Kimura just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Helio Kimura has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ren Naga-Wing.
Kimura pulls guard successfully.
Naga-Wing looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Naga-Wing tries to free his leg and advance position but Kimura is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Naga-Wing trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Kimura manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kimura (2) vs (0) Naga-Wing
Naga-Wing controlling Kimura's posture.
Naga-Wing wants to sweep but no luck.
Kimura is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Naga-Wing wants to improve his position but instead Kimura has moved into half guard.
Kimura not doing much here.
Naga-Wing wants to get back to full 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 trying to control the pace.
Naga-Wing tries to get to full guard but Kimura has control of the leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Naga-Wing keeps trying to improve his position.
Naga-Wing trying to hold on to Kimura's head to control him but Kimura postures up.
We've been hearing good reports from Kimura'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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kimura is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Naga-Wing trying to hold on to Kimura's head to control him but Kimura postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Naga-Wing is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Kimura is staying active.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Naga-Wing has his hands clasped together around Kimura's back. He's all about the action.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kimura controlling the action here.
Naga-Wing is looking to control Kimura's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Naga-Wing avoid being mounted?
Naga-Wing is looking to improve his position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Naga-Wing desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Naga-Wing wants to get back to full guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Kimura perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Kimura looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Naga-Wing is doing well to control the position and prevent Kimura from advancing to side control.
Naga-Wing wants to improve his position but Kimura is controlling well.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Naga-Wing controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Naga-Wing 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) Naga-Wing
Kimura taking a breather here.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Naga-Wing is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Kimura's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Kimura looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Naga-Wing is trying to maintain the position but Kimura is very close to passing his half guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Naga-Wing trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Kimura (8) vs (0) Naga-Wing
Naga-Wing wants to control but Kimura is having none of it.
Kimura controlling his opponent.
Kimura has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Naga-Wing is looking to get to half guard.
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.
Naga-Wing wants to hold on but Kimura pushes him away.
Naga-Wing is trying desperately to improve position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Naga-Wing tries to lock up and control but Kimura gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kimura controlling from mount.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Naga-Wing tries to hold on but Kimura postures up.
Naga-Wing really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Kimura trying to control but Naga-Wing is having none of it.
Naga-Wing gets back to half guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Naga-Wing is looking for a sweep. Kimura is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kimura is trying to control. Naga-Wing wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Naga-Wing is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Kimura content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Naga-Wing wants to control but Kimura is keeping busy and won't allow it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kimura takes the fight on points by 8 to 0.
Helio Kimura is the new super heavyweight champion! |
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