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TWGC 22 (170lbs, D3): Finals - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Kid Mantuano (ranked 16848 p4p, 0 weight class) and DJ Strawberry (ranked 3516 p4p, 379 weight class). Strawberry has chosen Beastie Boys-Brass Monkey as his entrance music. On his way into the cage it seems that Kid Mantuano has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Kid Mantuano seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Kid Mantuano! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; DJ Strawberry!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Yves DeLean and Gregory Folan.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Strawberry stuffs the takedown.
Strawberry has a takedown stuffed.
Strawberry manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Mantuano on his heels. He'll look to pass Mantuano's guard now, I'm sure. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mantuano (0) vs (2) Strawberry
Mantuano being controlled here, momentarily.
Mantuano is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Strawberry stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mantuano swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strawberry thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Strawberry trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Strawberry is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Mantuano is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Mantuano has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mantuano (2) vs (2) Strawberry
Mantuano has gone for a leg lock! Strawberry slips out almost immediately though and dives into Mantuano's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mantuano (2) vs (4) Strawberry
Mantuano keeping moving, preventing Strawberry from controlling successfully.
Strawberry wants to pass the guard but Mantuano is keeping the position.
Mantuano not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Strawberry passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Mantuano (2) vs (7) Strawberry
Mantuano is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Hey Steves Fight Shack, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Mantuano is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Strawberry tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Strawberry is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Mantuano knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Strawberry is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Mantuano knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mantuano manages to work his way to half guard, despite Strawberry's best efforts.
Strawberry is keen to just control but Mantuano is a slippery customer.
Strawberry seems to be looking for submissions.
Strawberry is working for a kimura but Mantuano is defending it quite comfortably.
Strawberry is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Mantuano doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Strawberry.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Strawberry looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Strawberry is trying to work for a kimura but Mantuano is defending well.
Strawberry seems to be working for a kimura but Mantuano defends the submission attempt.
Strawberry seems to be working for a kimura but Mantuano defends the submission attempt.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Mantuano looking for submissions off his back.
Strawberry wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mantuano keeps working.
Mantuano is looking to control Strawberry's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mantuano avoid being mounted?
Strawberry is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Mantuano has managed to free his arm - good work.
Strawberry is looking for a kimura here.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Strawberry is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Mantuano doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Strawberry.
Strawberry looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Mantuano moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Mantuano wants to sweep but no luck.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Strawberry looking to pass the guard.
Mantuano bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Strawberry's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mantuano (4) vs (7) Strawberry
Strawberry has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Mantuano is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Strawberry. Score +3 for passing guard: Mantuano (7) vs (7) Strawberry
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mantuano is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Strawberry has escaped the position, nice work there.
Mantuano wants to lay and pray for a moment but Strawberry keeps working.
Strawberry manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mantuano (7) vs (9) Strawberry
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Strawberry is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Mantuano still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Mantuano has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Mantuano (11) vs (9) Strawberry
Strawberry is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Strawberry's face as Mantuano controls the position.
Mantuano is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Strawberry has escaped the position, nice work there.
Mantuano working away.
Strawberry tries to improve position but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mantuano controls the position.
Mantuano looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Strawberry gets back to half guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Strawberry is looking to improve his position.
Mantuano is looking for a kimura here.
Mantuano is keen to just control but Strawberry is a slippery customer.
Strawberry is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Mantuano's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Mantuano's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Mantuano (11) vs (13) Strawberry
Strawberry is persistently looking for the submission but Mantuano is defending it well.
Mantuano is trying to break free.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Strawberry looking for the choke but no joy.
Mantuano can't escape the position.
Mantuano is working hard here to advance position.
Strawberry looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Mantuano is controlling Strawberry 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mantuano (13) vs (13) Strawberry
Strawberry throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Strawberry is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Mantuano passes Strawberry's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Strawberry wants to improve his position but Mantuano is controlling well.
Strawberry is trying to control but can't.
Strawberry looking for submissions off his back.
Mantuano not doing much here.
Strawberry is defending against the submission attempts here by Mantuano.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Mantuano is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Strawberry is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mantuano pulls his head out easily.
Strawberry gets back to full guard.
Mantuano wants to control from the top but Strawberry keeps moving.
Mantuano stands and throws Strawberry's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Mantuano (16) vs (13) Strawberry
Strawberry is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Mantuano off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Mantuano (16) vs (17) Strawberry
Strawberry is persistently looking for the submission but Mantuano is defending it well.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Mantuano trying to control the position but Strawberry manages to sink in the hooks.
Mantuano is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Strawberry is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Mantuano knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Mantuano for a finish.
Strawberry working for a choke but Mantuano reverses nicely into Strawberry 's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mantuano (18) vs (17) Strawberry
Mantuano wants to pass the guard but Strawberry is keeping the position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Mantuano content to stall in guard here.
Mantuano avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Mantuano looking to pass the guard.
Mantuano controls from within his opponent's guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Strawberry has his foot on Mantuano's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mantuano works his way back into a safe position though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mantuano takes the fight on points by 18 to 17.
In defeat, DJ Strawberry stepped up to the mic, saying 'i'm young and I will continue to get better, there is no doubt in my mind I will be a champ one day. Get on the bandwagon before its full.... Going to my after party. I got the blow and Chinese chicks waiting for me...'. |
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