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TWGC 22 (265lbs, D4): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Gordon Marlow (ranked 5064 p4p, 0 weight class) and Crazy Lobo (ranked 8285 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped 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 Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Gordon Marlow ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Crazy Lobo!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Nard Betker and Wagner Zegers.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Marlow pushes Lobo up against the cage in a clinch.
Marlow is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Lobo can't fight it off and eventually Marlow manages to take the fight to the floor. Lobo looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Marlow (2) vs (0) Lobo
Marlow got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lobo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Marlow has managed to get both his arms back between Lobo's legs - danger averted.
Marlow is stalling in the full guard.
Lobo pushes a forearm under Marlow 's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Marlow is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Crazy Lobo!
Crazy Lobo decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Carter Mann (ranked 4713 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sam Rinaldi (ranked 3651 p4p, 366 weight class). Mann's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, "Fingerbang". Carter Mann has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Carter Mann! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Sam Rinaldi!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Nard Betker and Radbod Blank.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Mann enables Rinaldi to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Mann manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mann (0) vs (2) Rinaldi
Rinaldi wants to control from the top but Mann keeps moving.
Mann working a defensive guard here.
Mann is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Mann manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rinaldi manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mann (2) vs (2) Rinaldi
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rinaldi 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rinaldi bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mann's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mann (2) vs (4) Rinaldi
Rinaldi slips nicely into half guard.
Rinaldi is looking to advance position but Mann won't allow it.
Mann is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rinaldi wants to pass to mount but Mann is defending the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rinaldi prevents Mann from improving his position.
Mann makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Mann.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rinaldi is looking to advance position but Mann has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Mann (6) vs (4) Rinaldi
Rinaldi is squirming around, avoiding Mann's attempts to control the action.
Rinaldi felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Rinaldi can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rinaldi manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Mann is looking for a kimura but Rinaldi is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Mann to get the leverage.
Mann looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mann is looking for a kimura but Rinaldi is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Mann to get the leverage.
Mann prevents Rinaldi from improving his position.
Mann seems to be looking for submissions.
Rinaldi wants to improve his position but Mann is controlling well.
Mann tries to pass to full mount but Rinaldi defends it.
Rinaldi wants to improve his position but Mann is controlling well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mann seems to be working for a kimura but Rinaldi defends the submission attempt.
Mann not doing much here.
We've been hearing good reports from Mann's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Mann is trying to control the action in half guard but Rinaldi is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Rinaldi gets back to full guard.
Mann advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Mann (9) vs (4) Rinaldi
Mann wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rinaldi keeps working.
Mann staying calm.
Mann swings around for an armbar but Rinaldi sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Mann's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mann (9) vs (6) Rinaldi
Rinaldi must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Rinaldi passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Mann (9) vs (9) Rinaldi
Mann is letting Rinaldi control him for a moment.
Mann is trying to get back to half guard.
Rinaldi tries to advance to mount but can't.
Mann is looking for a sweep.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Mann prevents Rinaldi from improving position.
Rinaldi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mann keeps working.
Mann manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mann (11) vs (9) Rinaldi
Rinaldi wants to improve his position but Mann is controlling well.
Mann is keen to just control but Rinaldi is a slippery customer.
Rinaldi is trying to get back to full guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Rinaldi is still trying to improve position.
Rinaldi is pressing down on Mann's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Rinaldi really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mann. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mann avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Mann trying to control the position from guard on top but Rinaldi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mann stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rinaldi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rinaldi 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.
Mann trying to control the position from guard on top but Rinaldi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mann 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.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Mann wants to control from the top but Rinaldi keeps moving.
Mann looking to pass the guard.
Rinaldi 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.
Mann trying to control but Rinaldi is working from the bottom.
Mann passes Rinaldi's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Mann wants to pass the guard but Rinaldi is defending well.
Mann is trying to control. Rinaldi wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Mann works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Mann (14) vs (9) Rinaldi
Mann working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Rinaldi has one of Mann's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Rinaldi tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Mann wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Mann tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Mann has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Rinaldi is trying to improve his position.
Rinaldi manages to get back to half guard.
Rinaldi tries to roll over but Mann keeps him under control.
Mann works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Mann (17) vs (9) Rinaldi
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Mann is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Rinaldi knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Mann tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Mann is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Rinaldi knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Mann thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Rinaldi is trying to control Mann's posture but Mann avoids it.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Rinaldi is looking for a sweep.
Mann trying to control the position but Rinaldi is working away.
Mann tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Mann tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Mann thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Mann is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Rinaldi is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Mann trying to control the action but Rinaldi is working from the bottom.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Mann wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Rinaldi, who protects the arm well.
Rinaldi is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Mann goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Rinaldi rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Mann's guard! Nice work there by Rinaldi! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mann (17) vs (11) Rinaldi
Rinaldi won't allow Mann to sweep him here.
Rinaldi trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Mann manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mann (19) vs (11) Rinaldi
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Mann drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mann jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Rinaldi looking for a sweep. Not yet Rinaldi, not yet.
Mann trying to control the position from guard on top but Rinaldi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mann preventing the sweep.
Mann trying to control the position from guard on top but Rinaldi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rinaldi trying to control the position.
Rinaldi can't keep his opponent in guard - Mann advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Mann seems to be working for a kimura but Rinaldi defends the submission attempt.
Rinaldi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Mann passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Mann (22) vs (11) Rinaldi
Mann swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Rinaldi is now in Mann's guard. A big mistake from Mann there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mann (22) vs (13) Rinaldi
Mann trying to control the position here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mann looking for a sweep. Not yet Mann, not yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mann takes the fight on points by 22 to 13.
After the fight, Carter Mann was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Quentin Fer Campsonver (ranked 3120 p4p, 272 weight class) and Ed Driver (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fer Campsonver is coming into this fight with a significant injury, which will no doubt have an effect on his cardio. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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; Quentin Fer Campsonver! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Ed Driver!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Saam Ante and Albert Achterberg.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Driver closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Fer Campsonver to the mat! Fer Campsonver manages to get full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Fer Campsonver (0) vs (2) Driver
Fer Campsonver is breathing heavily.
Driver stands and throws Fer Campsonver's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Fer Campsonver (0) vs (5) Driver
Driver is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Fer Campsonver has escaped the position, nice work there.
The referee asks Driver politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Driver prefers to stall for the moment though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fer Campsonver knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Driver on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Driver is trying to get an arm triangle but Fer Campsonver is defending well.
Driver controlling the position from side mount.
Driver is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Fer Campsonver knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Driver works to advance to full mount. Fer Campsonver defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Fer Campsonver (0) vs (7) Driver
Driver controlling the pace for now.
Driver with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Driver controlling from the full mount.
Fer Campsonver looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Fer Campsonver defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Driver.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Driver controlling the pace for now.
Fer Campsonver wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Fer Campsonver (0) vs (10) Driver
Driver working for the choke.
Fer Campsonver defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Fer Campsonver defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Driver trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Fer Campsonver doesn't escape.
Fer Campsonver defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Fer Campsonver defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Fer Campsonver defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Fer Campsonver defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Driver is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Fer Campsonver defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Driver controlling the positon.
Driver looking for the choke from the back.
Driver is looking for the choke from the back position but Fer Campsonver is controlling his hands well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fer Campsonver 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 Driver gets his way!
Driver controls the position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Driver is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Driver tightening his grip on Fer Campsonver, looking for the choke.
Driver working for the choke.
Driver looking for the choke but no joy.
Driver is looking for the choke from the back position but Fer Campsonver is controlling his hands well.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Driver is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Fer Campsonver is in bad spot here.
Driver controlling the position well here. Fer Campsonver rolled but Driver kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Driver is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Fer Campsonver has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Driver working for a choke but Fer Campsonver is defending well.
Fer Campsonver fending off the submission attempt from Driver.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Driver has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Driver looking to break Fer Campsonver's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Fer Campsonver remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Driver will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Driver has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Let's hope that Driver 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.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Driver tightening his grip on Fer Campsonver, looking for the choke.
Fer Campsonver is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Driver.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Driver.
Driver working for a choke but Fer Campsonver is defending well.
Driver looking to break Fer Campsonver's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Fer Campsonver remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Driver will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Driver looking for the choke but no joy.
Fer Campsonver fending off the submission attempt from Driver.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Driver controlling the positon.
Driver tightening his grip on Fer Campsonver, looking for the choke.
Driver working for the choke.
Fer Campsonver 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 Driver gets his way!
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Fer Campsonver defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Driver is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Driver controlling well, preventing Fer Campsonver from escaping the position.
Fer Campsonver is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Fer Campsonver is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Fer Campsonver defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Driver's arms.
Driver is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Driver controlling the position well here. Fer Campsonver rolled but Driver kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Driver working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Driver 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, Fer Campsonver has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Fer Campsonver fending off the submission attempt from Driver.
Fer Campsonver 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 Driver gets his way!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fer Campsonver is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Driver.
And that's the end of the fight!
Driver wins on points by 10 to 0.
Ed Driver tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. |
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Aleksander Benton (ranked 7838 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jenik Krejza (ranked 15868 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Aleksander Benton! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Jenik Krejza!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Saam Ante and Patrick Alders.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Benton shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Benton showed some decent athleticism there. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Benton (2) vs (0) Krejza
Krejza is refusing to be controlled, as Benton sits in half guard.
Krejza actively working from the bottom here.
Benton trying to control the pace.
Krejza is trying to control but can't.
Krejza tries to roll over but Benton keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benton is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Krejza defends it well.
Benton wants to work for an arm triangle but Krejza is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benton is trying to work for a kimura but Krejza is defending well.
Benton looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Krejza makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Krejza.
Benton drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Benton jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Krejza manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Benton manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Benton (2) vs (2) Krejza
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krejza wants to pass the guard but Benton is keeping the position.
Benton is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Krejza is aware though and is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Krejza forces his way into half guard.
Benton is trying to control but can't.
Benton actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Krejza is stalling here. Benton is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Krejza seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Benton has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Benton (6) vs (2) Krejza
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Krejza is trying to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benton thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Krejza gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Benton is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Krejza actively working from the bottom here.
Benton wants to take a breather but Krejza is having none of it.
Krejza works his way to full guard. Good work.
Benton passes Krejza's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Benton is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Krejza has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Benton wants to free his trapped foot but Krejza is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Krejza looking for submissions off his back.
Krejza trying to control but Benton postures up.
Benton wants to take a breather but Krejza is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Krejza is defending against the submission attempts here by Benton.
Benton seems to be looking for submissions.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Benton is working for a submission of some sort.
Benton trying to control the action but Krejza is working from the bottom.
Krejza wants to get back to full guard.
Krejza is controlling Benton's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Krejza moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Benton looking to pass the guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Benton has gone for a leg lock! Krejza slips out almost immediately though and dives into Benton's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Benton (6) vs (4) Krejza
Krejza stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Benton swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Krejza is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Benton is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Benton (8) vs (4) Krejza
Krejza wants to control but Benton is keeping busy.
Krejza is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Benton is staying active.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Benton is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Krejza is defending against the submission attempts here by Benton.
Krejza manages to get to full guard.
Benton postures up.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Benton has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Benton is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Benton stopping the sweep attempt from Krejza.
Krejza trying to control the position here.
Benton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Krejza swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Benton is pushing down on Krejza's leg trying to pass to half guard. Krejza is fighting to maintain full guard but Benton has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Benton is looking for a kimura here.
Krejza is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Benton pulls his head out easily.
Krejza is not content to let Benton control the position.
Benton is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Benton is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Krejza sees it coming and defends easily.
Krejza trying to control here.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Krejza actively working from the bottom here.
Benton looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Krejza is concentrating on defense, preventing Benton from advancing position.
Krejza gets full guard.
Benton works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Benton is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Benton is stalling here. Krejza is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Benton seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Krejza has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Benton (8) vs (8) Krejza
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Krejza tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Krejza wants to control but Benton is keeping him busy.
Krejza tries for a kimura but Benton is defending well.
Krejza tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Krejza has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Krejza goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Benton rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Krejza's guard! Nice work there by Benton! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Benton (10) vs (8) Krejza
Benton stays in close to Krejza's body and controls the position.
Benton trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Krejza is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Benton looking to pass the guard.
Benton drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Krejza dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Benton (10) vs (10) Krejza
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Benton is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Benton (12) vs (10) Krejza
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Krejza keeping moving, preventing Benton from controlling successfully.
Benton drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Krejza dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Benton (12) vs (12) Krejza
Benton keeping full guard, as Krejza tries to pass.
Krejza keeps trying to improve his position.
Benton bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Krejza's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Benton (14) vs (12) Krejza
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Benton looking to pass the guard.
Benton is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Krejza is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Krejza has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Benton (14) vs (14) Krejza
Krejza drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Krejza jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Krejza passes Benton's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Benton wants to improve his position but Krejza is controlling well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Krejza is looking for a kimura here.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Benton gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Benton takes the fight on points by 15 to 14.
Aleksander Benton decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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