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TWGC 18 (170lbs, D1): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 2 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Akeen Coker (ranked 143 p4p, 0 weight class) and Black Rain (ranked 5494 p4p, 0 weight class). Rain has chosen For Heavy Metal we will die! as his entrance music. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Akeen Coker! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Black Rain!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Coker fails with an attempt to clinch.
Coker closes the distance and clinches.
Rain goes for a takedown in the clinch but Coker prevents it.
Rain gets underhooks to prevent Coker's takedown attempt.
Coker pulls guard successfully.
Coker can't keep his opponent in guard - Rain advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Rain tries to pass to full mount but Coker defends it.
Coker tries to roll over but Rain keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coker wants to control but Rain is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coker works his way to full guard. Good work.
Coker has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rain can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Coker working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Rain has passed into half guard!
Rain is working for a submission of some sort.
Coker tries to get to full guard but Rain has control of the leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coker trying to control here.
Coker tries to get to full guard but Rain has control of the leg.
Rain is pressing down on Coker's thigh, looking to free his foot. Coker is holding on for now.
Rain is still trying to improve position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rain wants to take a breather but Coker is having none of it.
Coker wants to improve his position but Rain is controlling well.
Rain looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rain is looking for a kimura here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coker is looking for a sweep. Rain is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rain wants to pass the guard but Coker is defending well.
Coker is positioning himself well to prevent Rain advancing to mount.
Coker wants to control but Rain is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Rain trying to control the action but Coker is working from the bottom.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Rain trying to advance position but Coker counters by regaining guard.
Coker wants to sweep but no luck.
Coker is working hard here to advance position.
Rain trying to control the position from guard on top but Coker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rain tries to free his leg and advance position but Coker is retaining full guard.
Rain won't allow Coker to sweep him here.
Coker manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rain manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Coker (2) vs (0) Rain
Rain can't keep his opponent in guard - Coker advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Coker is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Rain has managed to free his arm - good work.
Coker seems to be working for a kimura but Rain defends the submission attempt.
Rain is defending against the submission attempts here by Coker.
Rain looking for subs from the bottom but Coker mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Coker (5) vs (0) Rain
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Coker looking to control but Rain is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Rain tries to lock up and control but Coker gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Coker looking to control but Rain is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Coker controlling from mount.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Coker is stalling here but it's allowed Rain to get half guard.
Coker trying to control the action but Rain is working from the bottom.
Coker wants to free his trapped foot but Rain is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The fighters are battling for position here. Rain manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Rain keeping moving, preventing Coker from controlling successfully.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Coker pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rain is keeping the position for now.
Rain wants to sweep here but Coker controlling him for the moment.
Coker advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Coker (8) vs (0) Rain
Coker working away.
Coker wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rain keeps working.
Coker wants to control for a moment but Rain uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Coker is looking for a kimura here.
Coker is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Rain sees it coming and defends easily.
Coker tries to pass the half guard into mount. Rain knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Rain trying to get back to full guard but Coker takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Coker (11) vs (0) Rain
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Coker is looking to work his way around to Rain's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Rain manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Coker is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Rain reverses the position - he's now on top in Coker's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Coker (11) vs (2) Rain
Rain trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Coker manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Coker (13) vs (2) Rain
Coker trying to control but Rain is working from the bottom.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Rain 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.
Coker controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Rain pushes a forearm under Coker's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Coker is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Black Rain!
In his post fight interview, Black Rain started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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