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TWGC 18 (265lbs, D2): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Damian Brooks (ranked 1890 p4p, 0 weight class) and Moses Sithole (ranked 4188 p4p, 0 weight class). Brooks's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Notorious B.I.G. - Juicy. Sithole has chosen I Miss The Misery as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Damian Brooks had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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 0 wins and 0 losses; Damian Brooks! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Moses Sithole!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Sithole closes the distance and clinches.
Brooks is looking for a takedown.
Sithole is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Sithole is trying to drag Brooks to the mat but Brooks just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Brooks is trying to drag Sithole to the mat but Sithole just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Brooks wants the takedown. Sithole is fighting it off but Brooks persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Sithole's guard against the cage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Brooks (2) vs (0) Sithole
Sithole is trying to keep Brooks in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sithole wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Sithole is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Sithole holds on and takes a little breather.
Sithole looking to control.
Sithole is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Sithole is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Brooks wants to pass the guard but Sithole is keeping the position.
Brooks sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Sithole tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sithole keeps trying to improve his position.
Brooks trying to control but Sithole is working from the bottom.
Brooks thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Sithole keeping full guard, as Brooks tries to pass.
Sithole is trying to control the position but Brooks postures up.
Brooks won't allow Sithole to sweep him here.
Brooks content to stall in guard here.
Sithole not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sithole is pulling down on Brooks's head to control his posture.
Sithole is continuing to stall.
Brooks stopping the sweep attempt from Sithole.
Sithole is pulling down on Brooks's head. It's preventing any offense from Brooks, at least for the moment.
Brooks stopping the sweep attempt from Sithole.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brooks controlling from the top position.
Brooks wants to pass the guard but Sithole is keeping the position.
Sithole 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.
Sithole controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sithole is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sithole has control of Brooks's left arm, preventing Brooks from doing any damage.
Sithole wants to hit a switch here but Brooks passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Sithole there! Score +3 for passing guard: Brooks (5) vs (0) Sithole
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Sithole is looking to improve his position but Brooks isn't that keen on the idea.
Sithole is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Brooks trying to control but Sithole is having none of it.
Sithole tries to hold on but Brooks postures up.
Sithole is looking to get to half guard.
Brooks looking to secure an arm triangle but Sithole defends it well.
Brooks takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Sithole is desperately trying to improve his position but Brooks has a good base and remains in mount.
Brooks can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sithole is looking to escape.
Sithole really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Brooks is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Sithole to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Sithole shrugs it off.
Sithole wants to hold on but Brooks pushes him away.
Brooks trying to control but Sithole is having none of it.
Sithole wants to hold on but Brooks pushes him away.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Brooks trying to control but Sithole is having none of it.
Sithole sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Brooks is working for a kimura here but Sithole manages to reverse the position and he's now in Brooks's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brooks (5) vs (2) Sithole
Sithole trying to control but Brooks is working from the bottom.
Brooks has control of Sithole's left arm, preventing Sithole from doing any damage.
Sithole trying to control but Brooks is working from the bottom.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Brooks looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sithole is one step ahead there.
Sithole wants to control from the top but Brooks keeps moving.
Sithole pushes down on Brooks's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Sithole wants to control but Brooks is keeping him busy.
Sithole wants to pass the guard but Brooks is defending well.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Sithole is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Sithole looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Brooks manages to get to full guard.
Sithole looking to pass the guard.
Sithole wants to control from the top but Brooks keeps moving.
Brooks looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Brooks looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sithole trying to control but Brooks is working from the bottom.
Sithole sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Sithole looking to pass the guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Brooks looking for a sweep. Not yet Brooks, not yet.
Sithole trying to control but Brooks is working from the bottom.
Sithole pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Brooks is keeping the position for now.
Brooks is controlling Sithole's posture.
Sithole drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Brooks dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brooks (7) vs (2) Sithole
Brooks controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Sithole seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Brooks wants to control from the top but Sithole keeps moving.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Sithole is trying to control the position but Brooks postures up.
Sithole tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Brooks trying to control but Sithole is working from the bottom.
Sithole trying to control the position.
Brooks advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Brooks (10) vs (2) Sithole
Brooks tries for a kimura but Sithole is defending well.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Sithole manages to get back to half guard.
Sithole is concentrating on defense, preventing Brooks from advancing position.
Brooks is looking for a kimura here.
Brooks is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Brooks (13) vs (2) Sithole
Brooks looking to secure an arm triangle but Sithole defends it well.
Brooks can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sithole is looking to escape.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Brooks tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Sithole is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Brooks wants to control the pace but Sithole is squirming around nicely.
Sithole can't escape the position.
Sithole is squirming around, avoiding Brooks's attempts to control the action.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Brooks wants to finish this one by submission but Sithole is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Brooks.
Brooks avoids the attempt from Sithole to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brooks takes the fight on points by 13 to 2.
Damian Brooks seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Mozes Amaury (ranked 22132 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shunsui Kyoraku (ranked 1159 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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 0 wins and 2 losses; Mozes Amaury! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Shunsui Kyoraku!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Amaury moves into the clinch.
Kyoraku gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Amaury (0) vs (2) Kyoraku
Amaury looking for a sweep. Not yet Amaury, not yet.
Kyoraku engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Kyoraku wants to pass the guard but Amaury is keeping the position.
Amaury looking for subs off his back but Kyoraku has passed one foot through into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kyoraku takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Amaury wants to control but Kyoraku is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Amaury is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Amaury is trying to control but Kyoraku manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Amaury (0) vs (5) Kyoraku
Amaury prevents Kyoraku from taking his back.
Amaury wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Amaury (0) vs (8) Kyoraku
Kyoraku controlling the position well here. Amaury rolled but Kyoraku kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kyoraku's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
You can see the frustration on Amaury's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
My spies in Outer Heaven Dojo inform me that Kyoraku has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Amaury trying to control the hands but Kyoraku won't let him.
Amaury is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kyoraku controls the position.
Amaury has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Kyoraku is not going to allow Amaury to sit and survive in this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kyoraku trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Amaury doesn't escape.
Amaury tries to escape the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kyoraku controls the position.
I really don't envy Amaury right now.
Kyoraku really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Amaury.
Kyoraku is not going to allow Amaury to sit and survive in this position.
Amaury wants to escape the position.
Amaury breaks Kyoraku's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Amaury (2) vs (8) Kyoraku
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kyoraku lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Amaury (2) vs (10) Kyoraku
Amaury has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Kyoraku has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Amaury (2) vs (13) Kyoraku
Amaury tries to improve position but can't.
Amaury gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Amaury wants to control but Kyoraku is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Amaury trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Amaury (2) vs (16) Kyoraku
Amaury really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kyoraku wants to control the pace but Amaury is squirming around nicely.
Amaury tries to improve his position but instead Kyoraku has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Amaury (2) vs (19) Kyoraku
Amaury preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Kyoraku.
You can see the frustration on Amaury's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Amaury wants to control his opponent's hands but Kyoraku gets his hands free.
Kyoraku struggling to keep hold of the position.
Kyoraku gets his hands free as Amaury looks to control.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Kyoraku wants to control but Amaury is keeping busy.
Well, with Kyoraku on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Amaury is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
You can see the frustration on Amaury's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
I would not like to be Amaury right now.
Amaury defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Kyoraku is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Amaury has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Kyoraku is hanging on to Amaury's back as he tries to escape.
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.
Kyoraku is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Amaury has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Amaury trying to control the action but Kyoraku just sinks the hooks in.
Kyoraku controls the position.
Kyoraku controlling well, preventing Amaury from escaping the position.
Amaury is working hard here to advance position.
Amaury trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Amaury tries to break free.
Kyoraku biding his time, looking for the opening.
Kyoraku has the hooks in. Amaury is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Kyoraku is riding his opponent, not letting Amaury buck him off.
Amaury is trying to break free.
I would not like to be Amaury right now.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Kyoraku is looking to control Amaury but Amaury is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Amaury tries to roll but Kyoraku sticks to his back.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
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.
Amaury is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
What can Amaury do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Amaury trying to control the action but Kyoraku just sinks the hooks in.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Kyoraku is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Amaury tries to roll but Kyoraku sticks to his back.
Kyoraku controls the position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Kyoraku has the hooks in. Amaury is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Kyoraku trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Amaury doesn't escape.
Amaury is really stuck here.
Amaury is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Kyoraku wins on points by 19 to 2.
Shunsui Kyoraku thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Kron Karelin (ranked 22268 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Schultz (ranked 22588 p4p, 0 weight class). Kron Karelin 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 3 wins and 2 losses; Kron Karelin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 4 losses; Alexander Schultz!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Karelin will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Schultz tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Karelin counters with a nice double leg into side control. Schultz won't be happy with that. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Karelin (4) vs (0) Schultz
Karelin wants to control but Schultz is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Schultz holds on to Karelin's head and controls the position momentarily.
Karelin wants to take a breather but Schultz manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Karelin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karelin preventing the sweep.
Karelin drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Karelin jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant 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.
Karelin looking to sit in guard and control but Schultz gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Karelin (4) vs (2) Schultz
Schultz looking to sit in guard and control but Karelin gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Karelin (6) vs (2) Schultz
Schultz throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Schultz keeping moving, preventing Karelin from controlling successfully.
Karelin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Schultz is keeping the position for now.
Karelin is working hard here to advance position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karelin drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Schultz manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Karelin has Schultz in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Karelin (6) vs (4) Schultz
Karelin looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Schultz must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Karelin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Schultz is one step ahead there.
Karelin controls Schultz momentarily but Schultz frees himself.
Karelin managing to control the position.
Karelin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Schultz is one step ahead there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karelin had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Schultz defends it easily.
Karelin 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: Karelin (8) vs (4) Schultz
Schultz is staying active underneath Karelin, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Schultz actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Schultz manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Karelin looking to pass the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karelin trying to control but Schultz is working from the bottom.
Schultz managing to control the position.
Karelin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Schultz keeping moving, preventing Karelin from controlling successfully.
Schultz is trying to control the position but Karelin postures up.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Karelin trying to control the position from guard on top but Schultz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Schultz wants to hit a switch here but Karelin passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Schultz there! Score +3 for passing guard: Karelin (11) vs (4) Schultz
Karelin is stalling here but it's allowed Schultz to get half guard.
Karelin controlling the action here.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Karelin wants to take a breather but Schultz is having none of it.
Karelin is working for a kimura but Schultz is defending it quite comfortably.
Karelin is looking for a kimura but Schultz is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Karelin to get the leverage.
Karelin is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Schultz is just riding it out for now. Karelin eventually gives up the hold.
Karelin is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Schultz is just riding it out for now. Karelin eventually gives up the hold.
Karelin is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Schultz sees it coming and defends easily.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Karelin is thwarting Schultz's attempts to control the position.
Karelin is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Karelin seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Schultz does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Karelin wants to pass to mount but Schultz is defending the position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Karelin wants to work for an arm triangle but Schultz is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Karelin is thwarting Schultz's attempts to control the position.
Karelin is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Schultz sees it coming and defends easily.
Karelin seems to be working for a kimura but Schultz defends the submission attempt.
Karelin wants to control but Schultz is keeping him busy.
Schultz wants to control but Karelin is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Karelin passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Karelin (14) vs (4) Schultz
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Schultz tries to reverse the position but Karelin maintains control.
Schultz tries to hold on but Karelin postures up.
Schultz is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Karelin is staying active.
Karelin can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Schultz is looking to escape.
Schultz is controlling an arm, preventing Karelin from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Karelin is working for a guillotine from mount but Schultz frees his head quite easily.
Schultz is squirming around, avoiding Karelin's attempts to control the action.
Karelin sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Schultz is trying to escape the mount.
Karelin working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Schultz 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.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Karelin wants to work for an arm triangle but Schultz is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Schultz is looking to control Karelin's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Schultz avoid being mounted?
Karelin is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Schultz defends it well.
Karelin is trying to work for a kimura but Schultz is defending well.
Schultz is looking to improve his position.
Karelin is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Schultz doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Karelin.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Schultz regains full guard. Nicely done.
Schultz is trying to keep Karelin in close.
Karelin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Schultz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Karelin avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Karelin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Schultz is keeping the position for now.
Schultz throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Karelin escapes and throws Schultz's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Karelin (17) vs (4) Schultz
Karelin tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Karelin has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Karelin tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Karelin has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
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That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Karelin working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Karelin trying to control the action but Schultz is working from the bottom.
What's Schultz going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Karelin takes the fight on points by 17 to 4. |
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Forrest Bondurant (ranked 7573 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcus Dantes (ranked 2680 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take 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 New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Forrest Bondurant! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Marcus Dantes!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Bondurant drives through and clinches with Dantes against the cage.
Dantes pulls Bondurant into guard.
Bondurant controls from within his opponent's guard.
Bondurant has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Dantes is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bondurant is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Bondurant stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dantes swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dantes looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Bondurant sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Bondurant stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dantes swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bondurant engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Dantes keeping full guard, as Bondurant tries to pass.
Bondurant showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dantes is controlling Bondurant's posture.
Bondurant tries to free his leg and advance position but Dantes is retaining full guard.
Bondurant trying to control the position from guard on top but Dantes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bondurant is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bondurant wants to pass the guard but Dantes is keeping the position.
Bondurant has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Bondurant looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Dantes seems keen to control Bondurant's posture.
Dantes is continuing to stall.
Bondurant tries to free his leg and advance position but Dantes is retaining full guard.
Bondurant is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Dantes wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Bondurant is stalling in the full guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Dantes is trying to control the position but Bondurant postures up.
Dantes is pulling down on Bondurant's head. It's preventing any offense from Bondurant, at least for the moment.
Bondurant wants to pass the guard but Dantes is keeping the position.
Dantes has control of Bondurant's left arm, preventing Bondurant from doing any damage.
Bondurant stays in close to Dantes's body and controls the position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Dantes keeping full guard, as Bondurant tries to pass.
Bondurant might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Bondurant content to stall in guard here.
Bondurant works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Bondurant looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Dantes is trying to maintain the position but Bondurant is very close to passing his half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bondurant tries to pass the half guard into mount. Dantes knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Bondurant with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Bondurant wants to pass the guard but Dantes is defending well.
Bondurant is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Dantes is pressing down on Bondurant's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Dantes keeping moving, preventing Bondurant from controlling successfully.
Bondurant slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Bondurant (3) vs (0) Dantes
Dantes struggling a bit here.
Bondurant just content to control the position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Bondurant wants to control but Dantes is keeping him busy.
Bondurant is staying tight to Dantes's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Bondurant trying to control the position but Dantes is working away.
Dantes is looking for a sweep.
Bondurant controlling from side mount.
Bondurant tries to move to mount but Dantes blocks the move with his legs.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Dantes can't do much from the bottom here.
A lull in the action here.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Bondurant.
Dantes gets back to half guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Bondurant controlling the action here.
Dantes is trying to control but can't.
Dantes is doing well to control the position and prevent Bondurant from advancing to side control.
Bondurant perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Bondurant works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Bondurant (6) vs (0) Dantes
Dantes is desperately trying to improve his position but Bondurant has a good base and remains in mount.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Dantes keeps trying to improve his position.
Bondurant controlling from mount.
Dantes regains half guard.
Well, if Bondurant is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Bondurant looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Bondurant is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Dantes tries to roll over but Bondurant keeps him under control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dantes is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bondurant takes the fight on points by 6 to 0.
An out of breath Forrest Bondurant thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
In defeat, Marcus Dantes stepped up to the mic, saying 'Fuck off.'. |
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