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Grappling Hype -12- PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Dick Dennison! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Salomon Mukunzi!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Alan Glass and Frank Dennis.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Mukunzi dives in and grabs Dennison's left leg, looking for a takedown. Dennison pushes down on Mukunzi's head and hops out.
No luck for Mukunzi with that takedown attempt.
Dennison shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Mukunzi's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dennison (2) vs (0) Mukunzi
Dennison is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Dennison drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dennison jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Dennison pushes down on Mukunzi's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Mukunzi wants to improve his position but Dennison is controlling well.
Dennison is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Mukunzi sees it coming and defends easily.
Dennison will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dennison is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Dennison is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Mukunzi is just riding it out for now. Dennison eventually gives up the hold.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dennison is working for a submission of some sort.
Mukunzi actively working from the bottom here.
Mukunzi has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dennison is working away from the top position though.
Mukunzi really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dennison. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Dennison looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Mukunzi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dennison wants to work for an arm triangle but Mukunzi is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Mukunzi can do anything to dispel that myth.
Mukunzi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mukunzi has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dennison is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dennison is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Dennison is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Mukunzi doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dennison.
Mukunzi tries to roll over but Dennison keeps him under control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dennison is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Mukunzi has managed to free his arm - good work.
Dennison is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Mukunzi has managed to free his arm - good work.
Mukunzi wants to get back to full guard.
Dennison is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Mukunzi doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dennison.
Mukunzi is looking for a sweep. Dennison is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mukunzi is defending against the submission attempts here by Dennison.
Dennison is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Mukunzi sees it coming and defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dennison is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Mukunzi doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dennison.
Dennison is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Mukunzi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've been hearing that Dennison has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Mukunzi is pressing down on Dennison's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Dennison is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Dennison drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dennison jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Dennison is pushing down on Mukunzi's leg trying to pass to half guard. Mukunzi is fighting to maintain full guard but Dennison has managed to sneak the leg through.
Mukunzi is defending against the submission attempts here by Dennison.
Dennison is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Mukunzi to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Dennison passes Mukunzi's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Mukunzi is defending against the submission attempts here by Dennison.
Dennison is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Mukunzi doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dennison.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Dennison prevents Mukunzi from improving his position.
Mukunzi is holding on to half guard well.
Dennison prevents Mukunzi from improving his position.
Dennison is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Dennison is looking for a kimura but Mukunzi is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dennison to get the leverage.
Dennison is thwarting Mukunzi's attempts to control the position.
Dennison works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Dennison (5) vs (0) Mukunzi
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Mukunzi working to try and regain half guard.
Dennison with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Dennison looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Mukunzi is desperately trying to improve his position but Dennison has a good base and remains in mount.
Dennison jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Mukunzi manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Mukunzi is looking to regain half guard here but Dennison keeps moving and retains side control.
Dennison is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Mukunzi has escaped the position, nice work there.
Dennison tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Dennison wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Mukunzi, who protects the arm well.
Dennison is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Mukunzi is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Mukunzi tries to buck Dennison off but Dennison is having none of it.
Dennison wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Mukunzi, who protects the arm well.
Mukunzi is trying to improve his position.
Dennison has hold of Mukunzi's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Mukunzi tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Dennison cranks the arm and Mukunzi screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Mukunzi, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Dick Dennison!
After winning the bout, Dick Dennison thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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