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TWGC 30 (265+lbs, D2): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
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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 0 wins and 0 losses; Phil Coleman! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 6 losses; Johnny Bolivar!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Shigeki Sano and Taro Takaoka.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Coleman drives through and clinches with Bolivar against the cage.
#TD#
Coleman successfully pulls guard.
Bolivar is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Coleman seems keen to control Bolivar's posture.
Coleman keeping moving, preventing Bolivar from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Bolivar has gone for a leg lock! Coleman slips out almost immediately though and dives into Bolivar's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Coleman (2) vs (0) Bolivar
Coleman trying to control the position from guard on top but Bolivar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Bolivar working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Coleman has passed into half guard!
Coleman is taking a breather. Bolivar says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T1#
Bolivar trying to control but Coleman postures up.
Coleman prevents Bolivar from improving his position.#SUB#
Coleman is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bolivar has managed to free his arm - good work.
Coleman controlling the action here.#T2#
Coleman wants to control but Bolivar is keeping him busy.
Bolivar gets back to full guard.
Coleman sitting in guard here, content to control.
Bolivar controls Coleman momentarily but Coleman frees himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Bolivar keeping moving, preventing Coleman from controlling successfully.
Bolivar pulls Coleman in close to his closed guard and prevents Coleman from doing any damage or advancing position.
Coleman preventing the sweep.
Bolivar keeps trying to improve his position.
Coleman content to stall in guard here. #T4#
Coleman wants to pass the guard but Bolivar is keeping the position.
Bolivar trying to keep a closed guard but Coleman is proving a slippery customer.
Coleman wants to control from the top but Bolivar keeps moving.
Bolivar working a defensive guard but Coleman passes into half guard.
Coleman prevents Bolivar from improving his position.
Coleman stalling away here and it's allowed Bolivar to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #T5#
Bolivar pulls Coleman in close to prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Coleman is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Bolivar is trying to control the position but Coleman postures up.
Coleman tries to free his leg and advance position but Bolivar is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Coleman avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T6#
Bolivar 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.
Coleman looking to pass the guard.
Bolivar has his hands on Coleman's head, controlling the position.
Coleman trying to control but Bolivar is working from the bottom.
Coleman looking to sit in guard and control but Bolivar 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 (2) Bolivar#T7#
Coleman is pulling down on Bolivar's head. It's preventing any offense from Bolivar, at least for the moment.
Bolivar trying to control but Coleman is working from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Coleman is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Coleman (4) vs (2) Bolivar
Bolivar can't keep his opponent in guard - Coleman advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB#
Coleman is working for a kimura but Bolivar is defending it quite comfortably.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T8##SUB#
Coleman is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Bolivar is looking to improve his position.
Coleman is looking to take a break and control but Bolivar is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Coleman is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Bolivar is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T9#
Coleman is thwarting Bolivar's attempts to control the position.
Bolivar is staying active underneath Coleman, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Bolivar tries to roll over but Coleman keeps him under control.
Bolivar is refusing to be controlled, as Coleman sits in half guard.
Bolivar makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Bolivar.
Bolivar looking to control.
#T10#
Coleman advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Coleman (7) vs (2) Bolivar
Bolivar tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Coleman easily slips into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Coleman (9) vs (2) Bolivar
Bolivar sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Bolivar is controlling Coleman's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Bolivar tries to roll over but Coleman keeps him under control.
Bolivar is doing well to control the position and prevent Coleman from advancing to side control.#SUB#
Coleman seems to be working for a kimura but Bolivar defends the submission attempt.#T11#
Bolivar controlling the position for now.
Coleman content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB#
Coleman wants to work for an arm triangle but Bolivar is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Bolivar is trying to maintain the position but Coleman is very close to passing his half guard.#T12##SUB#
Coleman is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Coleman is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Coleman is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bolivar doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Coleman. #SUB#
Coleman is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T13#
Bolivar is trying to get back to full guard.
Coleman wants to control but Bolivar is keeping him busy.
Coleman performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB#
Coleman is working for a kimura but Bolivar is defending it quite comfortably.
#T14#
Bolivar wants to improve his position but Coleman is controlling well.
Coleman is looking to take a break and control but Bolivar is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The fighters are battling for position here. Bolivar manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Bolivar is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Coleman takes the fight on points by 9 to 2.
Phil Coleman decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Tyrion Lannister! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Uncle Fester!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Fester shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Lannister is trying to defend but Fester finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lannister (0) vs (2) Fester
Fester perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Fester is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Lannister! Score +3 for passing guard: Lannister (0) vs (5) Fester
Fester controlling the position easily from mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Fester working for a submission but Lannister is keeping him at bay.
Fester controlling the pace for now. #T1#
Lannister is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fester controlling the position easily from mount. #T2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Let's hope that Fester 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.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Fester.#T3#
Lannister is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Finish the Fight, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Fester trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Fester takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Fester tries to control but Lannister wriggling away.
Fester controlling from mount.
Fester's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T5#
More stalling from Fester.
It looks like Fester might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Fester with more of the same as he continues to hold on.
Fester trying to control but Lannister is having none of it.
Fester looking to control and managing it successfully. #SUB2#
Fester is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Fester extends the arm and Lannister is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Uncle Fester! |
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