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TWGC 41 (265lbs, D4): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 2 PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Harry Nile! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Kurt Reinhardt!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Nile leaves Reinhardt with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Reinhardt feints and as Nile raises his hands in defense, Reinhardt changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Nile (0) vs (2) Reinhardt
Reinhardt trying to control the position from guard on top but Nile is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nile looking for a sweep. Not yet Nile, not yet.
Nile looking to control.
Reinhardt preventing the sweep.
Nile working for a triangle but Reinhardt defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nile trying to keep a closed guard but Reinhardt is proving a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nile looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nile keeping moving, preventing Reinhardt from controlling successfully.
Nile being controlled here, momentarily.
Nile has control of Reinhardt's left arm, preventing Reinhardt from doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nile definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Reinhardt controlling from the top position.
Reinhardt is fighting to break Nile's control of his arms but Nile is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Reinhardt must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Nile looking to control but Reinhardt passes into half guard.
Reinhardt trying to mount his opponent but Nile defends it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Reinhardt seems content to control.
Nile is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Reinhardt's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Reinhardt's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Nile (4) vs (2) Reinhardt
Reinhardt tries to escape but Nile has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Nile looking to break Reinhardt's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Reinhardt remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Nile will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Nile controls the action.
Nile looking for the choke but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nile keeps control of the position as Reinhardt tries to break free.
Reinhardt holding on to Nile's left wrist, preventing the choke.
Nile avoiding Reinhardt 's attempts to control his hands.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Nile has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Reinhardt has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Nile biding his time, looking for the opening.
Reinhardt tries to roll but Nile sticks to his back.
Nile controls the position.
Nile is controlling the position but Reinhardt somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Reinhardt trying to hold on to Nile's head to control him but Nile postures up.
Reinhardt is trying to get back to full guard.
Nile is thwarting Reinhardt's attempts to control the position.
Nile with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Reinhardt wants to control but Nile is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Reinhardt slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Nile is fighting to break Reinhardt's control of his arms but Reinhardt is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Nile is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Nile continues to stall.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Nile trying to control the position from guard on top but Reinhardt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Reinhardt has his hands on Nile's head, controlling the position.
Reinhardt is trying to keep Nile in close.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Nile trying to control the position from guard on top but Reinhardt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Reinhardt is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nile (4) vs (4) Reinhardt
Reinhardt trying to control the position from guard on top but Nile is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nile not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Nile is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nile (6) vs (4) Reinhardt
Reinhardt has control of Nile's left arm, preventing Nile from doing any damage.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Reinhardt keeping moving, preventing Nile from controlling successfully.
Reinhardt lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nile (6) vs (6) Reinhardt
Nile looking for a guillotine here but Reinhardt defends easily.
Reinhardt wants to control from the top but Nile keeps moving.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Reinhardt is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Reinhardt pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nile is keeping the position for now.
Reinhardt not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Nile keeping full guard, as Reinhardt tries to pass.
Reinhardt is sitting in close to Nile's body. Nile has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Reinhardt is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Reinhardt is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Nile.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Harry Nile!
During a confident post fight interview, Harry Nile thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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