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TWGC 14 (265lbs, D4): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 2 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Nate Coleman and Nelson Road. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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 1 wins and 0 losses; Nate Coleman! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Nelson Road!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Robert Twigg and Wesley Smith.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Road takes the fight into the clinch.
Coleman can't get the takedown.
Road is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Coleman is defending well.
Coleman gets underhooks to prevent Road's takedown attempt.
Coleman gets underhooks to prevent Road's takedown attempt.
Nate Coleman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nelson Road.
Road is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Coleman is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Road has clasped his hands together around Coleman's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Coleman (0) vs (4) Road
Coleman is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Road off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Coleman (4) vs (4) Road
Road wants to escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coleman is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
I really don't envy Road right now.
Coleman tries to keep control of the position but Road is staying busy.
Road is in bad spot here.
Road just trying to survive but Coleman is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Road wants to escape the position.
Road trying to control the position but Coleman manages to sink in the hooks.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Coleman is persistently looking for the submission but Road is defending it well.
Road trying to control the hands but Coleman breaks the grip.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Road's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Coleman tries to get the hooks in deep but Road pushed the leg off.
Coleman has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Road's body.
Road tries to escape but Coleman has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Coleman has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Road's body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coleman tries to get the hooks in deep but Road pushed the leg off.
Road is really stuck here.
Road trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Coleman controlling the position well here. Road rolled but Coleman kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Coleman trying to control.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Coleman has the hooks in. Road is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Coleman controls the action.
Road wants to escape the position.
Coleman is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Road tries to break free.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Coleman trying to control.
Coleman controlling well, preventing Road from escaping the position.
Coleman tries to get the hooks in deep but Road pushed the leg off.
Coleman has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Road's body.
Coleman is trying to stick to Road's back but Road is turning into Coleman. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Coleman's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Road. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Coleman (4) vs (6) Road
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Road preventing the sweep.
Coleman looking for a guillotine here but Road defends easily.
Road pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Coleman is keeping the position for now.
Road trying to control but Coleman is working from the bottom.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Road stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Coleman swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Coleman being controlled here, momentarily.
Coleman trying to keep a closed guard but Road is proving a slippery customer.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Coleman looking to hit a scissor sweep but Road is one step ahead there.
Road stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Coleman swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Road not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Road won't allow Coleman to sweep him here.
Coleman is trying to control the position but Road postures up.
Road looking to pass the guard.
Coleman trying to control the position.
Road's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Coleman 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.
Road's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Coleman can't keep his opponent in guard - Road advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Road takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Coleman is looking to control Road's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Coleman avoid being mounted?
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Coleman is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Road wants to pass the guard but Coleman is defending well.
Coleman is looking to control Road's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Coleman avoid being mounted?
Road not doing much here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Road trying to mount his opponent but Coleman defends it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Road wins on points by 6 to 4. |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Nintendo Takada Jr and Rafael Carvalho. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Rafael Carvalho was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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 1 losses; Nintendo Takada Jr! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Rafael Carvalho!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Gwen Towbar and Alan Glass.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Carvalho stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Carvalho wants it to stay on the feet.
Takada Jr sets himself, and Carvalho steps forward looking for the clinch! Takada Jr avoids it this time.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Takada Jr.
Carvalho tries to clinch up.
Carvalho bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Takada Jr (0) vs (4) Carvalho
Carvalho is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Takada Jr looks calm but he's in trouble here. Carvalho gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Takada Jr is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Carvalho lets go of the hold and Takada Jr can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rafael Carvalho!
During a confident post fight interview, Rafael Carvalho thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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