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TWGC 43 (205lbs, D4): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 2 PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light 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; Eldar Kurtanidze! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Josh Naylor!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Wesley Smith and Chris Downing.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Naylor pushes Kurtanidze up against the cage in a clinch.
Kurtanidze has Naylor pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Kurtanidze pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Naylor tumbling to the mat - Kurtanidze dives into Naylor's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kurtanidze (2) vs (0) Naylor
Naylor working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kurtanidze doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kurtanidze manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kurtanidze tries to free his leg and advance position but Naylor is retaining full guard.
Kurtanidze sitting in guard here, content to control.
Kurtanidze stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Naylor swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kurtanidze stopping the sweep attempt from Naylor.
Kurtanidze is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Kurtanidze 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kurtanidze stays in close to Naylor's body and controls the position.
Kurtanidze pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Naylor is keeping the position for now.
Kurtanidze is pushing down on Naylor's leg trying to pass to half guard. Naylor is fighting to maintain full guard but Kurtanidze has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kurtanidze seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Kurtanidze seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Naylor for as long as he can get away with.
Kurtanidze is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Naylor makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Naylor.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kurtanidze is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Naylor can't keep his opponent in guard - Kurtanidze advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kurtanidze is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Naylor! Score +3 for passing guard: Kurtanidze (5) vs (0) Naylor
Naylor is looking to get to half guard.
Kurtanidze controlling the pace for now.
Naylor is trying to escape the mount but Kurtanidze keeps good control and instead manages to take Naylor's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Kurtanidze (8) vs (0) Naylor
Kurtanidze is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Naylor is defending well though. Kurtanidze let's go of the attempt for now.
Naylor tries to escape but Kurtanidze has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Kurtanidze trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Naylor doesn't escape.
Naylor really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kurtanidze. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
I really don't envy Naylor right now.
Kurtanidze working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Naylor is doing well to defend. Kurtanidze seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Naylor is forced to tap and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Eldar Kurtanidze! |
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