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Grappling Hype -19- 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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Lorenz Blackwater! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 5 losses; D.C. Benny!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Blackwater tries for a takedown but Benny sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Benny enables Blackwater to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Benny manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Blackwater (2) vs (0) Benny
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Benny escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Blackwater gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Benny has his foot on Blackwater's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Blackwater works his way back into a safe position though.
Benny looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Blackwater trying to control but Benny is working from the bottom.
Benny being controlled here, momentarily.
Blackwater avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benny is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We've been hearing that Blackwater has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Blackwater looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benny working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Blackwater doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Blackwater manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Benny is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Blackwater passes Benny's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Blackwater wants to control but Benny is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Blackwater keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Benny is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Blackwater pulls his head out easily.
Benny is in trouble now - Blackwater has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Blackwater (5) vs (0) Benny
Blackwater controlling from mount.
Benny tries to reverse the position but Blackwater maintains control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benny is squirming around, avoiding Blackwater's attempts to control the action.
Benny is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Blackwater with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Benny is trying to escape the mount.
Blackwater tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Blackwater has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Blackwater trying to control but Benny is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benny tries to reverse the position but Blackwater maintains control.
Blackwater tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Benny tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Blackwater can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Benny is looking to escape.
Blackwater controlling the position easily from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Benny is squirming around, avoiding Blackwater's attempts to control the action.
Benny is looking to get to half guard.
Blackwater sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Benny is trying desperately to improve position.
Blackwater controlling the pace for now.
Benny is working to get back to half guard.
Blackwater controlling the position easily from mount.
Benny is trying desperately to improve position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Benny regains half guard.
Benny is looking for a sweep. Blackwater is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Benny is in trouble now - Blackwater has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Blackwater (8) vs (0) Benny
Benny tries to reverse the position but Blackwater maintains control.
Blackwater controlling the pace for now.
Blackwater prevents Benny from getting the reversal.
Blackwater wants to control the pace but Benny is squirming around nicely.
Benny can't escape the position.
Benny 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: Blackwater (8) vs (2) Benny
Benny drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Blackwater manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Benny has Blackwater in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Blackwater (10) vs (2) Benny
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Benny throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Blackwater passes Benny's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Benny looking for subs from the bottom but Blackwater mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Blackwater (13) vs (2) Benny
Blackwater is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Benny is surviving well by controlling Blackwater's body position as best he can.
Blackwater controlling his opponent.
Benny is trying desperately to improve position.
Benny is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Blackwater can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Benny is looking to escape.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Benny is desperately trying to improve his position but Blackwater has a good base and remains in mount.
Benny is squirming around, avoiding Blackwater's attempts to control the action.
Blackwater takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Blackwater.
Benny is trying desperately to improve position.
Blackwater content just to control the position here.
Benny is trying to escape the mount.
Benny keeps trying to improve his position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Benny 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: Blackwater (13) vs (4) Benny
Benny has gone for a leg lock! Blackwater slips out almost immediately though and dives into Benny's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Blackwater (15) vs (4) Benny
Blackwater advances to half guard.
Blackwater moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Benny. Score +3 for passing guard: Blackwater (18) vs (4) Benny
Benny tries to buck Blackwater off but Blackwater is having none of it.
Blackwater controlling the position.
Blackwater wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Benny, who protects the arm well.
Blackwater trying to control the action but Benny is working from the bottom.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Benny is trying to work for a sweep but Blackwater has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Blackwater (20) vs (4) Benny
We've been informed that Benny has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Blackwater sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Benny really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Benny 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.
Blackwater is taking a breather. Benny says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Benny looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Blackwater trying to control from half guard but Benny is working away.
Benny looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Blackwater controlling the pace.
Benny is staying active underneath Blackwater, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Blackwater wants to pass to mount but Benny is defending the position.
Benny moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Benny is looking for a triangle but Blackwater pushes his legs off easily.
Benny being controlled here, momentarily.
Benny looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Blackwater trying to control but Benny is working from the bottom.
Blackwater sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Benny tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Benny looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Blackwater is stalling in the full guard.
Benny working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Blackwater has passed into half guard!
Blackwater stalling.
Benny is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Blackwater pulls his head out easily.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Benny is staying active underneath Blackwater, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Blackwater is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Benny looking for submissions off his back.
Blackwater seems to be looking for submissions.
Blackwater controlling the action here.
Blackwater is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Benny gets back to full guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Benny had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Blackwater defends it easily.
Blackwater trying to control the position from guard on top but Benny is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Blackwater slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Blackwater avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Blackwater slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Blackwater (23) vs (4) Benny
A lull in the action here as Blackwater stalls from top position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Benny is trying to get back to half guard.
Blackwater staying calm.
Benny is trying to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Blackwater wants to lay and pray for a moment but Benny keeps working.
Benny sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Blackwater takes the fight on points by 23 to 4.
Lorenz Blackwater tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. |
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