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Grappling Hype -15- 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 1 wins and 5 losses; Joe Biden! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 4 losses; Salomon Mukunzi!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Mukunzi shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Biden sprawls well. Biden wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mukunzi gets slowly back to his feet.
Biden fails to land the takedown.
Biden fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Biden shoots in and drives through. Mukunzi sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Biden. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Biden slaps away a takedown attempt from Mukunzi, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Biden shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mukunzi pinned against the cage. Mukunzi gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Biden slaps away a takedown attempt from Mukunzi, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Mukunzi fails with the takedown.
Mukunzi defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Biden.
Mukunzi feints the counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Biden shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mukunzi as he avoids it easily.
Biden changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mukunzi tries to avoid it but Biden manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mukunzi to the ground. Mukunzi escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nice takedown defense from Mukunzi. No joy for Biden on that attempt.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Mukunzi stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mukunzi wants it to stay on the feet.
Biden stuffs the takedown attempt from Mukunzi. Mukunzi gets slowly back to his feet.
Mukunzi closes this distance looking for a takedown but Biden circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mukunzi dives in for a single leg takedown but Biden sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Mukunzi shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Biden as he avoids it easily.
Mukunzi fails with a takedown attempt.
Mukunzi looks winded!
Mukunzi stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mukunzi wants it to stay on the feet.
Mukunzi goes for a double leg but Biden avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Biden continues to drive forward.
Biden shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mukunzi pinned against the cage. Mukunzi gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Biden slaps away a takedown attempt from Mukunzi, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Biden closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mukunzi circles away.
Mukunzi fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Mukunzi closes this distance looking for a takedown but Biden circles away.
Biden shoots in but no luck this time.
Biden shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mukunzi defends it nicely.
Mukunzi looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Biden is fending him off so far but Mukunzi persists. Nope, Biden circles away and we're back to standing.
Biden shoots in and drives through. Mukunzi sprawls well.
Biden fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Biden.
Biden keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Mukunzi shoots in but Biden avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Mukunzi shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Biden as he jumps to the side.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Biden.
And Mukunzi tries to counter it with a takedown but Biden pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Mukunzi shoots in but Biden avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Biden shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mukunzi shoots in looking for a takedown. Biden tries to sprawl out of it but Mukunzi keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Biden manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Biden fails with a takedown attempt.
Biden fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mukunzi avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Biden fails to land the takedown.
Mukunzi shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Biden pinned against the cage. Biden gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Biden dives in for a single leg takedown but Mukunzi sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Mukunzi jumps guard but Biden turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Mukunzi prevents the takedown attempt.
Biden jumps guard but Mukunzi stands there with Biden around his waist. Biden gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Biden gets control of Mukunzi's arms and successfully pulls guard. Biden will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Mukunzi is pushing down on Biden's leg trying to pass to half guard. Biden is fighting to maintain full guard but Mukunzi has managed to sneak the leg through.
Mukunzi has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Biden (0) vs (3) Mukunzi
Mukunzi wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mukunzi takes Biden's back. Score +3 for taking back: Biden (0) vs (6) Mukunzi
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
I really don't envy Biden right now.
Mukunzi biding his time, looking for the opening.
I really don't envy Biden right now.
Biden is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Mukunzi.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Biden tries to escape the position.
Biden trying to control the position but Mukunzi manages to sink in the hooks.
Biden looking very determined here, making life difficult for Mukunzi.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mukunzi not allowing Biden to control his hands.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Mukunzi's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Biden is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Mukunzi is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Biden is defending well though. Mukunzi let's go of the attempt for now.
Biden trying to control but not successfully.
I really don't envy Biden right now.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Mukunzi is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Biden is defending well though. Mukunzi let's go of the attempt for now.
Good control from Mukunzi.
Biden needs to remain patient if he's going to get out of this sticky situation.
Mukunzi trying to control.
Biden tries to roll but Mukunzi sticks to his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mukunzi is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Biden has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Biden defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Mukunzi is hanging on to Biden's back as he tries to escape.
Will Mukunzi go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Mukunzi tightening his grip on Biden, looking for the choke.
Mukunzi has the hooks in. Biden is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Mukunzi keeps control of the position easily here as Biden tries to buck him off.
Mukunzi is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Biden has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Biden showing good submission defense here.
Mukunzi tries to get the hooks in deep but Biden pushed the leg off.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Biden is trying to break free.
Biden fending off the submission attempt from Mukunzi.
Biden trying to control the position but Mukunzi manages to sink in the hooks.
Mukunzi controls the action.
Biden can't escape the position.
Mukunzi tries to get the hooks in deep but Biden pushed the leg off.
Mukunzi has the hooks in. Biden is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Mukunzi tightening his grip on Biden, looking for the choke.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Biden can't escape the position.
Mukunzi is looking for the choke from the back position but Biden is controlling his hands well.
Will Mukunzi go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Mukunzi has the hooks in. Biden is starting to panic. He's trying to push off one of the legs but he's left his neck open to attack. Mukunzi passes his arm under Biden's neck and tightens up a rear naked choke! This one is surely all over! Yes, Biden taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Salomon Mukunzi!
Salomon Mukunzi decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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