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Grappling Hype -7- PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Big Guy! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 4 losses; Lyric Mann!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Timothy Bukovac.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Mann closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Guy quickly recovers to half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Guy (0) vs (2) Mann
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Guy works his way to full guard. Good work.
Guy can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Mann controls the pace.
Guy had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mann defends it easily.
Guy is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mann defends well.
Guy not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mann got a little sloppy there for a moment and Guy has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mann has managed to get both his arms back between Guy's legs - danger averted.
Guy can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Mann controls the pace.
Mann really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Guy. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guy looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Guy is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mann is aware though and is defending well.
Guy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mann is one step ahead there.
Guy trying to keep a closed guard but Mann is proving a slippery customer.
Mann looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Guy controls Mann momentarily but Mann frees himself.
Mann must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guy wants to hit a sweep here but Mann passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Guy there! Score +3 for passing guard: Guy (0) vs (5) Mann
Guy is trying desperately to improve position.
Mann controlling the pace for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guy 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.
Mann performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Guy tries to roll over but Mann keeps him under control.
Guy trying to control from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Mann in particular looking to stall.
Guy looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Guy moves into full guard.
Guy 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 not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Mann passes Guy's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Guy is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Guy looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Guy looking for submissions off his back.
Guy tries to get to full guard but Mann has control of the leg.
Guy is working hard here to advance position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Guy gets full guard.
Guy has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Mann has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Guy (0) vs (8) Mann
You can see the frustration on Guy's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Guy is trying to escape the position but Mann is controlling the position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Guy can't do much from the bottom here.
Mann is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Guy knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Guy is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Mann thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Mann moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Guy (0) vs (10) Mann
Guy keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Guy regains half guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Guy is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mann pulls his head out easily.
Guy looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mann tries to pass the half guard into mount. Guy knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Guy makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Guy.
Guy is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mann is aware though and is defending well.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Guy is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mann defends well.
Mann showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Mann pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Guy is keeping the position for now.
Mann not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Mann wants to control from the top but Guy keeps moving.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Mann looking to pass the guard.
Guy is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mann defends well.
Guy looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Guy is looking for a triangle but Mann pushes his legs off easily.
Guy lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Guy (2) vs (10) Mann
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Mann working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Guy doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Guy manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Mann is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Guy defends well.
Guy sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Mann's guard.
Mann keeping hold of Guy's head, controlling as best he can.
Guy frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Guy (5) vs (10) Mann
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Mann tries to hold on but Guy postures up.
Guy seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Mann is holding on tight.
Mann is squirming around, avoiding Guy's attempts to control the action.
Guy swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Mann is now in Guy's guard. A big mistake from Guy there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Guy (5) vs (12) Mann
Guy can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Mann controls the pace.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Guy keeping full guard, as Mann tries to pass.
Guy is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mann controls from within his opponent's guard.
Guy trying to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mann trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mann wins on points by 12 to 5. |
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