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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 29, 2017 |
#R1#
Sepultra throws the left hand but Road avoids the punch easily.
Sepultra with a hook.
Road misses with a body shot.
Road throws a body shot but no joy.
Sepultra throws a hook but Road avoids it easily.
Road throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Road misses with a wild body shot.
Road takes a swing at Sepultra's ribcage but misses.
Sepultra has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Sepultra lands an overhand right.
Road misses the shot to the body.
It appears Sepultra was looking to counter with a kick there.
Sepultra swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Road fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sepultra manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sepultra dodges the punch combination from Road.
Road throws a sloppy body shot
and Sepultra counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sepultra takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sepultra just misses with a punch to the body.
#T1#
Road fails to land with a series of punches.
Sepultra misses with a body shot.
Road walks into a left hand.
Sepultra throws a push kick but Road slaps the foot to one side.
Sepultra lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Sepultra keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sepultra is looking to slow Road down with leg kicks.
Sepultra throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Sepultra throws a quick inside leg kick.
Sepultra tries to clinch up but Road circles away and keeps his distance.
Road swings away with a body shot that misses
and Sepultra counters with a thumping low kick.
Sepultra throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Road stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Road is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Sepultra rather than just go for the knockout.
Road lands a lovely overhand right.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Road tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sepultra was well out of range. Poor timing from Road.
Road stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Road takes a swing at Sepultra's ribcage but misses. #T2#
Road looks to land a combination but Sepultra avoids it well.
A good leg kick by Sepultra.
Road falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Sepultra counter with a right hand. #CL#
Sepultra has taken the fight to the clinch.
Sepultra is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Road is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Sepultra to keep the fight standing.
Sepultra tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Road tries to pull guard but Sepultra won't allow it.
Sepultra can't find room to land a body shot as Road controls the action.
A body shot lands from Sepultra.
Sepultra misses with a body punch.
Sepultra tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Road's elbow.
Sepultra misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Road.
Sepultra effectively controlling the action here.#T3#
Sepultra lands a body shot.
Sepultra swings wildly with an uppercut but Road uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sepultra misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sepultra throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sepultra.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Road.
Sepultra swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Road trying to control the position but instead, Sepultra has worked for underhooks and has pushed Road into the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Road - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Road throws a punch but it's blocked by Sepultra. #T4#
Sepultra lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right from Road on the inside.
Road looking to stall.
Sepultra misses with a hook from the clinch.
Road changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Sepultra fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Damien Sepultra has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nelson Road.
Road stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sepultra.
Sepultra looks to land a right hand but Road moved out of range.
Road was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Sepultra looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Road unleashes a big counter combination but Sepultra bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Road uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sepultra.
Road tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sepultra was well out of range. Poor timing from Road.
Sepultra throws a nice inside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Road misses with a shot to the body
and Sepultra counters with an outside leg kick.
Road looks to score with a jab to the body but Sepultra is just out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Damien Sepultra dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Road bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sepultra's head backwards.
Damien Sepultra is winning the standup battle so far.
Road throws a right and a left that both miss.
Road misses with a hook to the body
and Sepultra counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Road lands with a good body shot.
Sepultra throws a wild body kick that Road sees coming a mile off.
Road looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Road takes a swing at Sepultra's ribcage but misses.
Road ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sepultra moves away.
Sepultra is looking to counter with a body kick.
Nice body kick from Sepultra.
Road on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sepultra. Sepultra obviously looking to wear him down.
Road just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Sepultra. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sepultra.
Sepultra has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Sloppy strikes from Road. Those never looked like landing.
Road swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Road on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Road misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sepultra.
Road takes a swing at Sepultra's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Road misses with a hook to the body
and Sepultra connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Road swings for the body but Sepultra moves out of range.
Road takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Road bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Sepultra bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Road throws a combination. Sepultra tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Road's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Road is breathing heavily.
Road tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Sepultra throws a quick inside leg kick.
Sepultra jabs Road to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sepultra cracks the inside of Road's front leg.
Sepultra closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Road connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sepultra momentarily.
Road throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It looked like Sepultra wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sepultra is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Road can do to turn this around?
Road looks to score with a jab to the body but Sepultra is just out of range.
Sepultra misses with a two punch combination.
#T2#
Road misses with a body shot.
Sepultra looks to score with a jab to the body but Road is just out of range.
Road looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sepultra scoring well with a low kick there.
#KD#
Sepultra lands a big head kick that sends Road tumbling to the mat! Sepultra takes a step backwards and waves Road back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Road is rocked!
Sepultra ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Road's jaw. Road's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! Sepultra does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Damien Sepultra!
During a confident post fight interview, Damien Sepultra thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 20, 2017 |
#R1#
Road throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McCall takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#CL2#
McCall clinches up against the cage.
Road is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
McCall tries to land knees in the clinch but Road avoids the damage to the body.
McCall lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
McCall lands an elbow just above Road 's eye. #CUT2#
It looks like Nelson Road has been cut.
Road is looking to control McCall's arms but McCall gets an underhook and turns him. Now Road has his back to the cage.
Nice body punch from McCall.
A nice right hand lands inside from McCall.
McCall working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
McCall slowing the pace effectively.
McCall misses with an elbow over the top.
Road managing to block the knees to the body from McCall.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Road.
Road is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Road tries to throw a body punch but McCall avoids it by throwing Road back against the cage. #T1#
McCall working aggressively here.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
McCall lands with a light punch inside.
McCall crunches a lovely knee into Road's ribcage.
McCall lands a body shot.
McCall pushes Road back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from McCall on the inside.
Road prevents a body shot from McCall.
With the fighters up against the cage, McCall throws an elbow but misses.
Road lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Road prevents a body shot from McCall.
Road misses with a hook to the ribs.
Road working aggressively here.
Road can't get the takedown.
#T2#
Road is looking to control McCall's arms but McCall gets an underhook and turns him. Now Road has his back to the cage.
McCall trying to land knees to the body.
Road blocks an elbow strike.
McCall is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Road is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nelson Road. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Road scores with a hook to the body.
McCall prevents a body shot from Road.
McCall gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
McCall lands an elbow just above Road 's eye.
McCall lands a nice uppercut.
McCall stalls.
Road takes a shot to the head.
McCall lands an elbow inside that Road shrugs off.
McCall tries to land knees in the clinch but Road avoids the damage to the body.
McCall lands an elbow just above Road 's eye. #ROC2#
Road is rocked!#T3#
McCall lands an elbow that stopped Road in his tracks for a moment.
Oh Road is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
McCall pulls back and lands a big elbow that stuns Road! McCall unloads with more strikes and Road sinks to his knees! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gareth McCall!
A very excited looking Gareth McCall made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
TWGC 14 (265lbs, D4): Finals - Round 2
Date: Dec 31, 2016 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Rio Costa and Nelson Road. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Rio Costa! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Nelson Road!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, David Schapiro and Dean Styles.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Road moves into the clinch successfully.
Costa is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Road to keep the fight standing.
Costa is trying to drag Road to the mat but Road just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Costa is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Road to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rio Costa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Costa tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Road gets underhooks to prevent Costa's takedown attempt.
Road has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Costa is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Costa is looking to take this one to the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Costa is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Road to keep the fight standing.
Road is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Road looking for a takedown.
Costa prevents a takedown attempt there.
Road is working for takedown but Costa is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Road looking for a takedown.
Road decides to pull guard.
Road keeping moving, preventing Costa from controlling successfully.
Costa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Costa not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Costa being controlled here momentarily.
Road keeping moving, preventing Costa from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Road looking to hit a scissor sweep but Costa is one step ahead there.
Costa looking to pass the guard.
Road is adopting a defensive guard.
Costa trying to control the position from guard on top but Road is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Costa is really struggling to control Road but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Road pulls Costa in close to prevent any damage.
Costa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Road is keeping the position for now.
Road is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Costa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Road tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Costa wants to pass the guard but Road is keeping the position.
Road keeping moving, preventing Costa from controlling successfully.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Road wants to sweep but no luck.
Costa slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Costa (3) vs (0) Road
Costa taking a breather here.
Costa is looking to take a break and control but Road is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Road is trying to control Costa's posture but Costa avoids it.
Costa is looking to take a break and control but Road is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Costa wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Road, who protects the arm well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Costa is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Road is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Costa is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Road has escaped the position, nice work there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Costa tries for a kimura but Road is defending well.
Costa taking a break here but Road is having none of it and regains half guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Costa trying to mount his opponent but Road defends it.
Road is doing well to control the position and prevent Costa from advancing to side control.
Road won't allow Costa to pass to mount.
Costa wants to lay and pray for a moment but Road keeps working.
Costa will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Costa moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Costa (6) vs (0) Road
Road can't do much from the bottom here.
Road keeps Costa under control for a moment.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Road tries to buck Costa off but Costa is having none of it.
Costa is trying to get an arm triangle but Road is defending well.
Costa tries to advance to mount but Road denies him.
Road gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Costa (8) vs (0) Road
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Road is squirming around, avoiding Costa's attempts to control the action.
Road is desperately trying to improve his position but Costa has a good base and remains in mount.
Road is squirming around, avoiding Costa's attempts to control the action.
Costa is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Road has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Road is controlling an arm, preventing Costa from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Road tries to lock up and control but Costa gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Road is in all sorts of trouble here.
Road tries to hold on but Costa postures up.
Costa with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Costa tries to control but Road wriggling away.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Costa controlling from mount.
Costa prevents Road from getting the reversal.
Costa trying to control but Road is having none of it.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Costa takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Costa wants to control the pace but Road is squirming around nicely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Road tries to control Costa's body but Costa pushes him off. Road squirms to his side and now Costa has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Costa (11) vs (0) Road
And that's the end of the fight!
Costa takes the fight on points by 11 to 0. |
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Event:
TWGC 14 (265lbs, D4): Finals - Round 1
Date: Dec 30, 2016 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Jack Zack and Nelson Road. Zack comes to the cage accompanied by PnB Rock - Selfish. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Jack Zack! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Nelson Road!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, John Roberts and Eddie Farnsworth.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Road has managed to clinch.
Zack is pressed up against the cage. Road has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Zack down to the mat. Zack avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Road closes the distance and pushes Zack back into the cage.
Zack is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Road to keep the fight standing.
Road is looking to take this one to the mat.
Zack is looking to take this one to the mat.
Road manages to pull guard.
Road keeping moving, preventing Zack from controlling successfully.
Zack advances to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zack wants to control but Road is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zack wants to work for an arm triangle but Road is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Zack could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Road makes his way to full guard, as Zack worked for a kimura.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Road pulls Zack in close to prevent any damage.
Zack is pushing down on Road's leg trying to pass to half guard. Road is fighting to maintain full guard but Zack has managed to sneak the leg through.
Zack is stalling here. Road is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Zack seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Road has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Zack (0) vs (4) Road
Zack is trying to control Road's posture but Road avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zack is trying to get back to half guard.
Zack is trying to control Road's posture but Road avoids it.
Zack is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Road off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Zack (4) vs (4) Road
Zack tries to keep control of the position but Road is staying busy.
Zack is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zack is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zack keeps control of the position as Road tries to break free.
Road preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Zack.
Road 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 Zack gets his way!
Road rolls, trying to escape but Zack keeps control of the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Road looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Road really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Zack. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Road defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Zack 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, Road has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Zack working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Zack is breathing heavily.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Road wants to escape the position.
Zack not allowing Road to control his hands.
Zack is persistently looking for the submission but Road is defending it well.
Road wants to escape the position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Road just looking to survive in the bad position.
Zack tries to get the hooks in deep but Road pushed the leg off.
Zack is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Road has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Road trying to control the position but Zack manages to sink in the hooks.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Zack controlling well, preventing Road from escaping the position.
Road trying to control the hands but Zack breaks the grip.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Road wants to control his opponent's hands but Zack gets his hands free.
Zack 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, Road has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Road rolls, trying to escape but Zack keeps control of the position.
Zack tightening his grip on Road, looking for the choke.
Road trying to control the hands but Zack breaks the grip.
Zack working for the choke.
Road showing good submission defense here.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Zack trying to control momentarily.
Zack keeps control of the position as Road tries to break free.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Zack's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Road is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Zack off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Zack is persistently looking for the submission but Road is defending it well.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Zack is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Road is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Zack trying to control momentarily.
Road showing good submission defense here.
You can see the frustration on Road's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Road prevents Zack from getting a body triangle.
Zack gets his hands free as Road looks to control.
Will Zack go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Zack has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Road trying to control the hands but Zack won't let him.
Zack wants to control but Road manages to buck him off and is now in Zack's guard! Nice work there by Road! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Zack (4) vs (6) Road
Zack is looking for a triangle but Road pushes his legs off easily.
Zack working a defensive guard here.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Road controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Road got a little sloppy there for a moment and Zack has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Road has managed to get both his arms back between Zack's legs - danger averted.
Road slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Zack (4) vs (9) Road
Road is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Zack's shoulder. That is not cool.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Zack tries to buck Road off but Road is having none of it.
Road taking a breather here.
Zack manages to work his way to half guard, despite Road's best efforts.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Road looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
And that's the end of the fight!
Road wins on points by 9 to 4. |
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Event:
TWGC 14 (265lbs, D4): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Dec 22, 2016 |
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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Event:
TWGC 14 (265lbs, D4): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Dec 21, 2016 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Arnold Schwarzenegger and Nelson Road. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Arnold Schwarzenegger! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Nelson Road!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Robert Twigg and Chris Downing.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Road has managed to clinch.
Schwarzenegger tries to pull guard but Road holds him up against the cage and eventually Schwarzenegger drops back down to his feet.
Road drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Schwarzenegger gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Schwarzenegger jumps guard.
Schwarzenegger is trying to keep Road in close.
Road sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Schwarzenegger's guard.
Schwarzenegger works his way to full guard. Good work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Road is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Schwarzenegger has his foot on Road's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Road works his way back into a safe position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Road is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Schwarzenegger looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Road passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Schwarzenegger (0) vs (3) Road
Schwarzenegger tries to bench press Road off him but Road keeps the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Road controlling the position.
Road's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schwarzenegger is looking to reverse the position.
You can see the frustration on Schwarzenegger's face as Road controls the position.
Schwarzenegger wants to control but Road postures up.
Road is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Schwarzenegger will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Schwarzenegger tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Road wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Road in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Schwarzenegger tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Road wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Road controlling the position.
Schwarzenegger is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Schwarzenegger is trying to improve his position.
Schwarzenegger being controlled for a moment.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Schwarzenegger is looking for a sweep.
Road just content to control the position.
Road is continuing to stall.
Schwarzenegger is looking for a sweep.
Schwarzenegger trying to remain calm as Road controls from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
More stalling from Road.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Schwarzenegger is looking for a sweep.
Road in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Schwarzenegger tries to improve position but can't.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Road staying calm.
Schwarzenegger gets back to half guard.
Road is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Schwarzenegger! Score +3 for passing guard: Schwarzenegger (0) vs (6) Road
Road tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Schwarzenegger keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Road takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Schwarzenegger has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Schwarzenegger (0) vs (9) Road
A bit of a pause in the action here. Road controlling the positon.
Schwarzenegger is trying to break free.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Road controls the action.
Schwarzenegger is trying to break free.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
What can Schwarzenegger do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
I really don't envy Schwarzenegger right now.
Schwarzenegger just trying to survive but Road is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Road controlling well, preventing Schwarzenegger from escaping the position.
Good control from Road.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Schwarzenegger trying to control the hands but Road won't let him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Road has good solid back control here.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Road with more of the same as he continues to hold on.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Road wins on points by 9 to 0. |
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