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TWGC 29 (265lbs, D4): New York Qualifier - Round 2 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Bart Cole (ranked 5841 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antonio Gallo (ranked 25006 p4p, 706 weight class). 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 heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Bart Cole! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Antonio Gallo!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Joseph Jones and Chad Campbell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Horrible takedown attempt by Cole or perhaps it was just good defense by Gallo, which made it look bad.
Cole decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cole (2) vs (0) Gallo
Cole is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gallo is just riding it out for now. Cole eventually gives up the hold.
Gallo tries to roll over but Cole keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gallo is defending against the submission attempts here by Cole.
Cole tries to pass to full mount but Gallo defends it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gallo wants to improve his position but Cole is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cole is working for a kimura but Gallo is defending it quite comfortably.
Cole prevents Gallo from improving his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cole is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Gallo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Cole wants to take a breather but Gallo is having none of it.
Gallo actively working from the bottom here.
Cole wants to take a breather but Gallo is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gallo moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Cole wants to control from the top but Gallo keeps moving.
Gallo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cole gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Cole might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Gallo looking for a sweep. Not yet Gallo, not yet.
Cole trying to control but Gallo is working from the bottom.
Cole is pushing down on Gallo's leg trying to pass to half guard. Gallo is fighting to maintain full guard but Cole has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cole is thwarting Gallo's attempts to control the position.
Cole tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gallo knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Gallo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Cole is keen to just control but Gallo is a slippery customer.
Gallo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Gallo actively working from the bottom here.
Gallo is holding on to half guard well.
Gallo moves into full guard.
Gallo wants to sweep here but Cole controlling him for the moment.
Gallo can't keep his opponent in guard - Cole advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Gallo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gallo is in trouble now - Cole has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Cole (5) vs (0) Gallo
Gallo is looking to improve his position but Cole isn't that keen on the idea.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Cole looking to control but Gallo is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Gallo is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Gallo is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Gallo is squirming around, avoiding Cole's attempts to control the action.
Cole could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Gallo can't escape the position.
Cole goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Gallo is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cole (5) vs (2) Gallo
Gallo controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Cole had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gallo defends it easily.
Gallo trying to control but Cole is working from the bottom.
Gallo slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Cole is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gallo is aware though and is defending well.
Gallo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gallo is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Cole seems keen to control Gallo's posture.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Cole had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gallo defends it easily.
Gallo controlling from the top position.
Gallo wants to control from the top but Cole keeps moving.
Cole working a defensive guard here.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Gallo's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Cole keeping moving, preventing Gallo from controlling successfully.
Cole looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gallo 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.
Gallo sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Cole's guard.
Gallo wants to free his trapped foot but Cole is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Cole is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gallo's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gallo's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Cole (9) vs (2) Gallo
Cole is hanging on to Gallo's back as he tries to escape.
Gallo is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Cole.
Gallo trying to control the action but Cole just sinks the hooks in.
Gallo is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Cole gets his way!
Cole is breathing heavily.
Gallo turns into Cole and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cole (9) vs (4) Gallo
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Gallo slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Gallo slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Cole (9) vs (7) Gallo
Gallo has knee on belly momentarily but Cole bucks him off and regains half guard.
Gallo is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Cole has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Gallo keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Gallo is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Gallo in particular looking to stall.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Cole takes the fight on points by 9 to 7. |
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