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TWGC 39 (265lbs, D2): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 2 PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Aboubacar Mandiang! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 8 losses; Roddy Banner!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Mandiang fails with a takedown attempt.
No luck for Mandiang with that takedown attempt.
Banner fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Banner leaves Mandiang with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aboubacar Mandiang. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mandiang.
Banner closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Mandiang did well to prevent Banner getting side control. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mandiang (0) vs (2) Banner
Banner controlling the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banner wants to pass to mount but Mandiang is defending the position.
Banner is still trying to improve position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mandiang tries to roll over but Banner keeps him under control.
Banner content to control rather than advance.
Banner tries to pass to full mount but Mandiang defends it.
Banner works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Mandiang (0) vs (5) Banner
Banner mounts Mandiang! Really nice guard pass there!
Mandiang working to try and regain half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Banner controlling from the full mount.
Banner tries to control but Mandiang wriggling away.
Banner might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Mandiang haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Banner is trying to take his opponent's back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Banner takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Banner trying to control but Mandiang is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mandiang wants to control but Banner is having none of it.
Banner can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Mandiang is looking to escape.
Banner content just to control the position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mandiang is trying desperately to improve position.
Banner moves to his opponent's back but Mandiang bucks him off and ends up in guard. A bit of a disaster there for Banner. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mandiang (2) vs (5) Banner
Mandiang preventing the sweep.
Banner working a defensive guard here.
Banner keeping full guard, as Mandiang tries to pass.
Mandiang slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Banner tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Banner is trying to hold Mandiang in close to prevent damage but Mandiang has managed to pass into half guard.
Banner gets back to full guard.
Mandiang wants to control from the top but Banner keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Banner is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mandiang (2) vs (7) Banner
Banner pushes down on Mandiang's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Mandiang is looking to improve his position.
Mandiang won't allow Banner to pass to mount.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Banner stalling away here and it's allowed Mandiang to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Banner looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mandiang keeping moving, preventing Banner from controlling successfully.
We've been informed that Banner has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Mandiang is trying to keep Banner in close.
Banner is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Mandiang 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.
Mandiang keeping moving, preventing Banner from controlling successfully.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Mandiang keeping full guard, as Banner tries to pass.
Mandiang controlling Banner's posture.
Banner pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mandiang is keeping the position for now.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Mandiang 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: Mandiang (4) vs (7) Banner
Banner wants to improve his position but Mandiang is controlling well.
Mandiang tries to pass to full mount but Banner defends it.
Banner is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mandiang pulls his head out easily.
Mandiang controlling the action here.
Mandiang is trying to control. Banner wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Banner is looking to improve his position.
Banner is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Mandiang's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Mandiang's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Mandiang (4) vs (11) Banner
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Mandiang trying to control the position but Banner manages to sink in the hooks.
Banner is riding his opponent, not letting Mandiang buck him off.
Banner is persistently looking for the submission but Mandiang is defending it well.
What can Mandiang do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Banner 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, Mandiang has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Mandiang defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Banner's arms.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Banner controlling well, preventing Mandiang from escaping the position.
Banner is looking to control Mandiang but Mandiang is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Mandiang tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Banner with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Mandiang is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Banner has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Mandiang (4) vs (14) Banner
Mandiang can't escape the position.
Mandiang is working hard here to advance position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Banner goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Mandiang escapes and is now in half guard on top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mandiang (6) vs (14) Banner
Banner trying to control here.
Banner is trying to get back to full guard.
Banner is trying to control but can't.
Banner is looking to improve his position.
Banner is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Mandiang is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Mandiang prevents Banner from improving his position.
Mandiang wants to free his trapped foot but Banner is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Banner tries to roll over but Mandiang keeps him under control.
Banner wants to sweep but Mandiang has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Mandiang (9) vs (14) Banner
Banner tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Banner is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Mandiang's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Mandiang is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Banner tries to roll over but Mandiang keeps him under control.
Banner trying to get back to full guard but Mandiang takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Mandiang (12) vs (14) Banner
Banner is wriggling around trying to escape.
Banner keeps trying to improve his position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Mandiang sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Banner is in all sorts of trouble here.
Banner stops Mandiang from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Banner tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Banner bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mandiang (12) vs (16) Banner
And that's the end of the fight!
Banner wins on points by 16 to 12.
During a confident post fight interview, Roddy Banner thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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