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TWGC 29 (265lbs, D1): New York Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Helio Kimura (ranked 11728 p4p, 575 weight class) and Hero Galanos (ranked 1288 p4p, 0 weight class). Galanos has chosen oh boy, he's walking out in gladiator trunks as his entrance music. On his way into the cage it seems that Helio Kimura has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Helio Kimura seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 38 wins and 21 losses; Helio Kimura! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 6 losses; Hero Galanos!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Jorge Garcia and Reed Andrews.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Galanos has Kimura up against the cage in a clinch.
Galanos ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Galanos no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Galanos has his hands on Kimura's head, controlling the position.
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.
Kimura is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Galanos is pulling down on Kimura's head to control his posture.
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.
Kimura is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Galanos is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Galanos 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.
Galanos seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Galanos is continuing to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Galanos is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Galanos 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 (0) vs (2) Galanos
Galanos 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Galanos wants to control from the top but Kimura keeps moving.
Kimura trying to control the position here.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Galanos showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Galanos's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Galanos wants to pass the guard but Kimura is keeping the position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Galanos advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Kimura (0) vs (5) Galanos
Galanos is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Galanos tries for a kimura but Kimura is defending well.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Galanos trying to control the position but Kimura is working away.
Galanos is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kimura is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Galanos taking a breather here.
Kimura tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Kimura is trying to control Galanos's posture but Galanos avoids it.
Galanos in side control, just content to control the action for now.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Galanos is looking to take a break and control but Kimura is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
A lull in the action here as Galanos stalls from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Kimura looking for a sweep but Galanos has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Kimura (0) vs (7) Galanos
Galanos looking to control but Kimura is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Galanos 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 twelve minutes gone in the round.
Kimura wants to control but Galanos is having none of it.
Galanos controlling from mount.
Galanos looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kimura tries to reverse the position but Galanos maintains control.
Galanos controlling from the full mount.
Galanos looking to control but Kimura is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Kimura keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Galanos content just to control the position here.
Galanos looking to control but Kimura is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Galanos looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Kimura really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Galanos can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kimura is looking to escape.
Galanos controlling from mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kimura tries to lock up and control but Galanos gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Galanos wins on points by 7 to 0.
After winning the bout, Hero Galanos 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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