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TWGC 11 (155lbs, D4): Rio de Janeiro Qu - R2 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Benjamin Mendes and Tobias Pancake. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Benjamin Mendes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Tobias Pancake!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Matheus Silva and Alexandre Firmino.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Pancake shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Mendes is trying to defend but Pancake 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: Mendes (0) vs (2) Pancake
Pancake perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Pancake really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mendes. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mendes has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Pancake is working away from the top position though.
Mendes is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pancake looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Mendes manages to get to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pancake controls from within his opponent's guard.
Mendes controls Pancake momentarily but Pancake frees himself.
Pancake is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mendes looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Mendes is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pancake looking to pass the guard.
Pancake content to stall in guard here.
Pancake trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pancake's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pancake's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Mendes has his foot on Pancake's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Pancake works his way back into a safe position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pancake seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pancake trying to control the position from guard on top but Mendes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mendes trying to control the position.
Mendes escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Pancake gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Pancake is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Mendes working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Pancake doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Pancake manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Mendes trying to control the position.
Mendes is looking for a triangle but Pancake pushes his legs off easily.
Mendes trying to control the position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Mendes can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Pancake controls the pace.
Mendes is looking for a triangle but Pancake pushes his legs off easily.
Mendes is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Pancake is aware though and is defending well.
Pancake seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Mendes not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Pancake is stalling in the full guard.
Mendes has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Pancake should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Mendes has tightened it up now! Pancake should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Benjamin Mendes!
Benjamin Mendes took some time post fight to say the following; 'No one at this level can stop the power of my Jiu-Jitsu. Praise for my Lord and Saviour, Jeesus Christ.'. |
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Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Chip Freedom and Brij Khali. Freedom comes to the cage accompanied by Star Spangled Banner. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Chip Freedom! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Brij Khali!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Leandro Rodrigues and Edson Gomes.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Freedom gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Freedom has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Khali uses from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Khali stopping the sweep attempt from Freedom.
Freedom wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Freedom wants to sweep here but Khali controlling him for the moment.
Freedom is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Freedom wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Freedom looking to control.
Freedom looking to hit a scissor sweep but Khali is one step ahead there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khali controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Freedom 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: Freedom (2) vs (0) Khali
Freedom prevents Khali from improving his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Freedom slows the pace down in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khali is trying to control but can't.
Freedom wants to control but Khali is keeping him busy.
Khali is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Freedom tries to pass to full mount but Khali defends it.
Khali is looking for a sweep. Freedom is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Freedom is taking a breather. Khali 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Freedom trying to control the action but Khali is working from the bottom.
Freedom is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Khali defends it well.
Freedom is looking to advance position but Khali won't allow it.
Freedom is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Freedom is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Khali as he works his way to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Freedom pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Khali is keeping the position for now.
Freedom works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Freedom is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Khali defends it well.
Freedom working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Khali's thigh. Khali counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Khali seems keen to control Freedom's posture.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Freedom trying to control but Khali is working from the bottom.
Freedom is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Khali is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Khali has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Freedom (2) vs (2) Khali
Freedom keeping moving, preventing Khali from controlling successfully.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Khali won't allow Freedom to sweep him here.
Khali stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Freedom swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Freedom looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Freedom looking for a sweep. Not yet Freedom, not yet.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Freedom has Khali pulled in close to control his posture.
Khali controls from within his opponent's guard.
Khali preventing the sweep.
Khali stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Freedom swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Freedom looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Khali not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Freedom controls Khali momentarily but Khali frees himself.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Freedom is really struggling to control Khali but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Khali avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Khali trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Khali postures up.
Freedom 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.
Freedom not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Khali won't allow Freedom to sweep him here.
Freedom is working hard here to advance position.
Freedom had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Khali defends it easily.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Freedom holds on and takes a little breather.
Freedom looking to hit a scissor sweep but Khali is one step ahead there.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Freedom working a defensive guard but Khali manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Freedom (2) vs (5) Khali
Freedom tries to control but Khali manages to take his back. Score +3 for taking back: Freedom (2) vs (8) Khali
Freedom is in bad spot here.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Khali controls the position.
Freedom tries to roll but Khali sticks to his back.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Khali controlling the position well here. Freedom rolled but Khali kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Khali struggling to keep hold of the position.
I really don't envy Freedom right now.
Freedom trying to control the position but Khali manages to sink in the hooks.
Freedom is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Freedom wants to control his opponent's hands but Khali gets his hands free.
Freedom wants to escape the position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Khali controlling the positon.
Khali is hanging on to Freedom's back as he tries to escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Freedom looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Khali wins on points by 8 to 2.
Brij Khali made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Glad I Won'. |
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