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TWGC 30 (265+lbs, D2): Finals - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super 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; Phil Coleman! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Shaka Zulu!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Elvis Blanc and Robert Douchet.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Zulu gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Coleman counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Coleman.
Zulu tries for a takedown. No joy.
Coleman manages to pull guard.
Zulu wants to control from the top but Coleman keeps moving.
Coleman is trying to keep Zulu in close.
Zulu being controlled here momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coleman keeping moving, preventing Zulu from controlling successfully.
Coleman might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Coleman wants to sweep but no luck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coleman being controlled here, momentarily.
Let's hope that Zulu has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Zulu pushing down on Coleman's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Zulu trying to control the action but Coleman is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Coleman is looking to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zulu wants to pass to mount but Coleman is defending the position.
Coleman is controlling Zulu's trapped leg to prevent Zulu from advancing to side control.
Coleman is looking to control Zulu's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Coleman avoid being mounted?
Zulu controlling the action here.
Coleman is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coleman wants to control but Zulu is keeping busy.
Coleman tries to roll over but Zulu keeps him under control.
Zulu wants to free his trapped foot but Coleman is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zulu keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Coleman manages to get to full guard.
Coleman keeping moving, preventing Zulu from controlling successfully.
Coleman had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Zulu defends it easily.
Coleman tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Zulu trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Zulu sitting in guard here, content to control.
Zulu wants to control from the top but Coleman keeps moving.
Coleman looking to control.
Zulu is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Coleman is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Zulu trying to control the position from guard on top but Coleman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Coleman is trying to keep Zulu in close.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Coleman looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Zulu stopping the sweep attempt from Coleman.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Zulu controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Zulu trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Zulu is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Coleman is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Zulu looking to sit in guard and control but Coleman gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Coleman (2) vs (0) Zulu
Zulu trying to keep a closed guard but Coleman is proving a slippery customer.
Coleman trying to control but Zulu is working from the bottom.
Coleman being controlled here momentarily.
Zulu is trying to control the position but Coleman postures up.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Coleman controls from within his opponent's guard.
Zulu manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Coleman manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Coleman (2) vs (2) Zulu
Coleman controls Zulu momentarily but Zulu frees himself.
Coleman looking to hit a scissor sweep but Zulu is one step ahead there.
Coleman trying to control the position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Zulu preventing the sweep.
Zulu 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.
Coleman is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Zulu showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Zulu trying to control the position from guard on top but Coleman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Zulu is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Coleman is pulling down on Zulu's head to control his posture.
Coleman trying to keep a closed guard but Zulu is proving a slippery customer.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Zulu is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Coleman trying to control the position.
Coleman is really struggling to control Zulu but he's trying to hold on to the position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Coleman looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Zulu pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Coleman is keeping the position for now.
Zulu stays in close to Coleman's body and controls the position.
Zulu passes Coleman's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Zulu is looking for a kimura but Coleman is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Zulu to get the leverage.
Zulu wants to take a breather but Coleman is having none of it.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Coleman is looking for a sweep. Zulu is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Coleman is not content to let Zulu control the position.
Coleman is holding on to half guard well.
Coleman is looking to control Zulu's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Coleman avoid being mounted?
Coleman manages to get to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Coleman has control of Zulu's left arm, preventing Zulu from doing any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Coleman gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Coleman takes the fight on points by 3 to 2.
An out of breath Phil Coleman thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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