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EMPIRE Tap Out PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Kenuichio Harada (ranked 5416 p4p, 534 weight class) and Helio Kimura (ranked 13427 p4p, 721 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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 1 wins and 0 losses; Kenuichio Harada! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 8 losses; Helio Kimura!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Andrew Berry and Paul Tew.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Kimura closes the distance and clinches.
Harada goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kimura prevents it.
Harada 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 Harada turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Harada lands a takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Harada (2) vs (0) Kimura
Kimura pulls Harada in close to prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kimura working for a triangle but Harada defends it easily.
Harada stopping the sweep attempt from Kimura.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kimura is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kimura is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kimura pulls Harada in close to his closed guard and prevents Harada from doing any damage or advancing position.
Our spies down at at AREA 51 inform us that Kimura has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Harada preventing the sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kimura looking for a guillotine here but Harada defends easily.
Kimura has his foot on Harada's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Harada works his way back into a safe position though.
Kimura controls Harada momentarily but Harada frees himself.
Kimura looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kimura is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Harada trying to control the position from guard on top but Kimura is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kimura is trying to control the position but Harada postures up.
Kimura wants to sweep here but Harada controlling him for the moment.
Kimura not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Harada is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Kimura is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kimura pulls Harada in close to prevent any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kimura has his foot on Harada's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Harada works his way back into a safe position though.
Kimura working for a triangle but Harada defends it easily.
Kimura is trying to control the position but Harada postures up.
Kimura working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Harada doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Harada manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kimura is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Harada defends well.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Harada is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Kimura has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Harada is looking to defend but Kimura has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Harada! Kimura pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Harada taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Helio Kimura! |
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