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TWGC 14 (265lbs, D4): Finals - Round 3 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Rafael Carvalho and Rio Costa. Rio Costa is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 0 losses; Rafael Carvalho! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 0 losses; Rio Costa!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Dean Styles and David Schapiro.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Costa drives through and clinches with Carvalho against the cage.
Costa pulls guard effortlessly.
Carvalho trying to control but Costa is working from the bottom.
Carvalho controls from within his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Costa is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Carvalho defends well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Costa throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Carvalho wants to control from the top but Costa keeps moving.
Carvalho is really struggling to control Costa but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Carvalho is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Carvalho is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Costa is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Costa has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Carvalho (0) vs (2) Costa
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Costa seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Carvalho wants to control but Costa passes easily into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Costa in particular looking to stall.
Carvalho looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carvalho works his way to full guard. Good work.
Carvalho working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Costa doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Costa manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Carvalho is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Costa must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Costa drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Costa jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Carvalho is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Costa controls from within his opponent's guard.
Carvalho is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Carvalho tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Carvalho is trying to keep Costa in close.
Costa is stalling in the full guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Costa trying to control but Carvalho is working from the bottom.
Carvalho has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Costa should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Carvalho has tightened it up now! Costa should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Rafael Carvalho!
Rafael Carvalho is the new heavyweight champion!
A victorious Rafael Carvalho thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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