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TWGC 14 (265lbs, D1): Finals - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Helio Kimura and Ichabod Crane. Crane is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Broken Bones - Decapitated. Ichabod Crane 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 heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Helio Kimura! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Ichabod Crane!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Eddie Farnsworth and Russell Pearce.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Kimura gets a clinch.
Kimura is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Crane can't get the takedown.
Crane drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kimura gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Helio Kimura has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ichabod Crane.
Kimura pulls guard successfully.
Crane is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Kimura throws his legs up looking for a submission but Crane uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kimura (0) vs (3) Crane
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kimura trying to remain calm as Crane controls from the top position.
Crane wants to control but Kimura is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kimura tries to buck Crane off but Crane is having none of it.
Kimura is trying to control Crane's posture but Crane avoids it.
Kimura is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Crane's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Crane 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 looking to control Crane's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kimura avoid being mounted?
Kimura regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kimura not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crane tries to free his leg and advance position but Kimura is retaining full guard.
Kimura has his foot on Crane's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Crane works his way back into a safe position though.
Crane engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
My spies in Hey Steves Fight Shack inform me that Crane has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Kimura looking for subs off his back but Crane has passed one foot through into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kimura wants to improve his position but Crane is controlling well.
Crane wants to control but Kimura is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crane is pressing down on Kimura's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kimura is holding on for now.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kimura trying to control but Crane postures up.
Kimura is trying to control but Crane passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Kimura (0) vs (6) Crane
Kimura is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Crane thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kimura tries to improve position but can't.
Crane is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kimura has escaped the position, nice work there.
Kimura tries to buck Crane off but Crane is having none of it.
Crane wants to control but Kimura is keeping him busy.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Crane is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kimura has escaped the position, nice work there.
Kimura is trying to get back to half guard.
Kimura prevents Crane from improving position.
Crane advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Kimura (0) vs (8) Crane
Kimura is desperately trying to improve his position but Crane has a good base and remains in mount.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Crane controlling his opponent.
Kimura slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Kimura wants to control but Crane is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kimura tries to roll over but Crane keeps him under control.
Kimura has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Crane escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Crane! Score +3 for passing guard: Kimura (0) vs (11) Crane
Kimura stops Crane from passing to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kimura can't do much from the bottom here.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Crane tries to move to mount but Kimura blocks the move with his legs.
Crane wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kimura, who protects the arm well.
Kimura is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Kimura tries to bench press Crane off him but Crane keeps the position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Crane 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 is looking to regain half guard here but Crane keeps moving and retains side control.
Crane tries to move to mount but Kimura blocks the move with his legs.
Kimura is letting Crane control him for a moment.
Kimura is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Kimura gets back to half guard.
Kimura wants to improve his position but Crane is controlling well.
Crane looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Crane is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kimura (0) vs (14) Crane
Kimura prevents Crane from taking his back.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Kimura is trying to control the position here but Crane swings around for an armbar and he's got it! This one is all over, courtesy of a slick submission by Crane!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ichabod Crane!
Our winner, Ichabod Crane, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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