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TWGC 16 (145lbs, D2): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Andre Hendrix and Manny Puno. Hendrix's entrance music is Rage Against the Machine - Renegades of Funk. A fine choice. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Andre Hendrix! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Manny Puno!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Gregory Folan and Alec Ball.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Hendrix shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Hendrix was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Hendrix (4) vs (0) Puno
You can see the frustration on Puno's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hendrix tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Puno wants to control but Hendrix postures up.
Hendrix wants to control but Puno is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Puno tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Puno keeping his opponent close.
Puno is not content to let Hendrix control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Puno is trying to improve his position.
Hendrix wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Puno, who protects the arm well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Puno is looking for a sweep.
Puno gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Hendrix is looking for a kimura but Puno is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hendrix to get the leverage.
Puno trying to control but Hendrix postures up.
Hendrix seems to be working for a kimura but Puno defends the submission attempt.
Puno is looking for a sweep. Hendrix is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hendrix is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Puno defends it well.
Puno trying to control but Hendrix postures up.
Puno is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Hendrix seems to be looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Puno is pressing down on Hendrix's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Puno controlling the position.
Hendrix trying to control but Puno is working from the bottom.
Hendrix might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hendrix is fighting to break Puno's control of his arms but Puno is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Hendrix wants to pass the guard but Puno is keeping the position.
Puno is pulling down on Hendrix's head to control his posture.
Hendrix advances to half guard.
Puno is controlling Hendrix's position as best he can from this difficult position.
We've been hearing good reports from Hendrix's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Hendrix is just content to waste time from the top position. Puno takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Puno has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Hendrix 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hendrix wants to control from the top but Puno keeps moving.
Puno has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Puno keeping full guard, as Hendrix tries to pass.
Hendrix 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.
Hendrix stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Puno swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Puno 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.
Puno keeping moving, preventing Hendrix from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Puno has Hendrix pulled in close to control his posture.
Puno looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hendrix passes Puno's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Hendrix wants to lay and pray for a moment but Puno keeps working.
Puno is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Puno wants to control but Hendrix is keeping busy.
Hendrix is working for a kimura but Puno is defending it quite comfortably.
Hendrix is working for a submission of some sort.
Puno is pressing down on Hendrix's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Hendrix 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.
Puno has his hands on Hendrix's head, controlling the position.
Hendrix tries to free his leg and advance position but Puno is retaining full guard.
Hendrix trying to control but Puno is working from the bottom.
Puno is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Puno bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hendrix's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hendrix (4) vs (2) Puno
Hendrix has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Puno can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hendrix looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Hendrix looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Puno is defending well. Hendrix quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Puno has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Hendrix celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Andre Hendrix!
An out of breath Andre Hendrix thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Lyman Kissell and Pelle Paniikki. Paniikki has chosen N'sync - Bye Bye Bye as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Lyman Kissell! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 5 losses; Pelle Paniikki!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Gregory Folan and Ian Loll.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Paniikki is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Kissell's half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kissell (0) vs (2) Paniikki
Paniikki is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Paniikki is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kissell is just riding it out for now. Paniikki eventually gives up the hold.
Kissell is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Paniikki's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Paniikki's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kissell (4) vs (2) Paniikki
Paniikki tries to roll but Kissell sticks to his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kissell is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Paniikki is defending well though. Kissell let's go of the attempt for now.
Kissell tries to get the hooks in deep but Paniikki pushed the leg off.
Paniikki is in bad spot here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kissell is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Paniikki showing good submission defense here.
Paniikki tries to roll but Kissell sticks to his back.
Kissell working for a choke but Paniikki is defending well.
Paniikki showing good submission defense here.
Kissell is hanging on to Paniikki's back as he tries to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kissell looking for the choke from the back.
I really don't envy Paniikki right now.
Paniikki is keeping busy.
Kissell working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Kissell is persistently looking for the submission but Paniikki is defending it well.
Paniikki is really stuck here.
Paniikki rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Kissell is trying to control. Paniikki wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Paniikki looking for subs from the bottom but Kissell mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Kissell (7) vs (2) Paniikki
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kissell looking for a guillotine from mount but Paniikki is having none of it.
Paniikki is looking to get to half guard.
Kissell controlling his opponent.
Kissell can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Paniikki is looking to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paniikki is trying desperately to improve position.
Paniikki keeps trying to improve his position.
Paniikki prevents Kissell from taking his back.
Paniikki 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.
Paniikki is looking for a sweep. Kissell is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Paniikki looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kissell uses his free foot to push down on Paniikki's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Paniikki. Score +3 for passing guard: Kissell (10) vs (2) Paniikki
Kissell looking to control but Paniikki is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kissell is really struggling to control Paniikki but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Paniikki defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Kissell.
Kissell jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Paniikki is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Paniikki and Kissell has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Kissell controlling from side mount.
Paniikki tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kissell wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kissell advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Kissell (12) vs (2) Paniikki
Paniikki working to try and regain half guard.
Kissell pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Paniikki manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Kissell passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kissell (15) vs (2) Paniikki
Paniikki is wriggling around trying to escape.
Kissell controlling from mount.
Paniikki is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Kissell trying to control but Paniikki is having none of it.
Paniikki defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Kissell.
Kissell controlling his opponent.
Paniikki is looking to improve his position but Kissell isn't that keen on the idea.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Kissell pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Kissell wants to control the pace but Paniikki is squirming around nicely.
Kissell pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Paniikki is squirming around, avoiding Kissell's attempts to control the action.
Kissell wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Paniikki is wriggling around trying to escape.
Paniikki gets back to half guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Paniikki is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kissell pulls his head out easily.
Paniikki looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kissell trying to control the action but Paniikki is working from the bottom.
Paniikki is in trouble now - Kissell has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kissell (18) vs (2) Paniikki
Paniikki is in all sorts of trouble here.
Kissell trying to control but Paniikki is having none of it.
Kissell with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Kissell moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Paniikki has worked his arm free - good work by Paniikki!
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Paniikki is looking to reverse the position.
Paniikki is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Kissell off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kissell (18) vs (6) Paniikki
Paniikki controlling well, preventing Kissell from escaping the position.
Kissell defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kissell (20) vs (6) Paniikki
Paniikki working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kissell doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kissell manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kissell stays in close to Paniikki's body and controls the position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Kissell tries to free his leg and advance position but Paniikki is retaining full guard.
Paniikki keeping moving, preventing Kissell from controlling successfully.
Paniikki wants to sweep but no luck.
Kissell pushes down on Paniikki's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Kissell is trying to control. Paniikki wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kissell tries to pass the half guard into mount. Paniikki knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Paniikki looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Kissell wants to control but Paniikki is keeping him busy.
Kissell is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Paniikki doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kissell.
Kissell is working for a kimura but Paniikki is defending it quite comfortably.
Kissell wants to pass to mount but Paniikki is defending the position.
Paniikki tries to roll over but Kissell keeps him under control.
Paniikki is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Kissell is looking to pass Paniikki's guard but actually Paniikki recovers to full guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Kissell got a little sloppy there for a moment and Paniikki has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kissell has managed to get both his arms back between Paniikki's legs - danger averted.
Paniikki has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Kissell has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kissell (23) vs (6) Paniikki
Kissell advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Kissell (25) vs (6) Paniikki
Paniikki can't escape the position.
Kissell controlling the pace for now.
Kissell is looking to work his way around to Paniikki's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Paniikki is desperately trying to improve his position but Kissell has a good base and remains in mount.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Kissell has control of Paniikki's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Paniikki regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Kissell looking to control but Paniikki is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kissell wants to take his opponent's back but Paniikki doesn't allow it.
Paniikki is working to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kissell works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Kissell (28) vs (6) Paniikki
And that's the end of the fight!
Kissell takes the fight on points by 28 to 6.
Lyman Kissell decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little. |
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Kieta Vivian and Chan-Sung Jung. Jung has chosen Waiting Room as his entrance music. Chan-Sung Jung acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Kieta Vivian! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Chan-Sung Jung!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Steve Smith and Dillan Fox.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Vivian fails with the takedown.
Vivian fails with an attempt to clinch.
Vivian sets himself, and Jung steps forward looking for the clinch! Vivian avoids it this time.
Vivian gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Jung counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Jung.
Vivian goes for a takedown in the clinch but Jung prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kieta Vivian. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vivian wants a takedown.
Jung works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Vivian (0) vs (2) Jung
Vivian looking for a sweep. Not yet Vivian, not yet.
Jung pushes down on Vivian's leg and manages to get into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vivian is trying to maintain the position but Jung is very close to passing his half guard.
Vivian is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jung pulls his head out easily.
Vivian actively working from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jung wants to control but Vivian is keeping him busy.
Vivian is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jung pulls his head out easily.
Vivian is not content to let Jung control the position.
Vivian actively working from the bottom here.
Jung trying to control the action but Vivian is working from the bottom.
Vivian is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jung pulls his head out easily.
Vivian wants to improve his position but Jung is controlling well.
Jung is keen to just control but Vivian is a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jung is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Vivian has managed to free his arm - good work.
Jung is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Vivian! Score +3 for passing guard: Vivian (0) vs (5) Jung
Jung avoids the attempt from Vivian to control.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Vivian is desperately trying to improve his position but Jung has a good base and remains in mount.
Jung looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Vivian is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Vivian is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vivian 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.
Jung is looking for a kimura but Vivian is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Jung to get the leverage.
Vivian is trying to get back to full guard.
Jung is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Vivian trying to control from the bottom.
Jung wants to free his trapped foot but Vivian is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Vivian trying to hold on to Jung's head to control him but Jung postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jung wants to pass the guard but Vivian is defending well.
Vivian wants to get back to full guard.
Jung seems to be working for a kimura but Vivian defends the submission attempt.
Jung wants to pass to mount but Vivian is defending the position.
Jung seems to be looking for submissions.
Vivian is staying active underneath Jung, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Jung is just content to waste time from the top position. Vivian takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Vivian is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Vivian is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Vivian working a defensive guard here.
Vivian had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jung defends it easily.
Vivian looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Jung passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Vivian (0) vs (8) Jung
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jung advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Vivian (0) vs (10) Jung
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Jung is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Jung!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Chan-Sung Jung!
Post fight, Chan-Sung Jung took to the microphone: 'Should't have fought Clam Digger instead of ducking him, he would have at leaste lubed you. Me? Backstage I'll Dirty Sanchez and teabag you. After I take my nuts off your tonsils.'. |
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Main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Prathamesh Randhawa and Chad Masters. Randhawa comes to the cage accompanied by Dhoom Taana. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Prathamesh Randhawa! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Chad Masters!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Trevor Gratis and Gregory Folan.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Randhawa shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Masters manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Randhawa (2) vs (0) Masters
Masters has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Randhawa can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Masters looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Randhawa passes into half guard.
Masters is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Masters won't allow Randhawa to pass to mount.
Masters is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Randhawa pulls his head out easily.
Masters looking for subs from the bottom but Randhawa mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Randhawa (5) vs (0) Masters
Masters is desperately trying to improve his position but Randhawa has a good base and remains in mount.
Randhawa 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.
Randhawa has hold of Masters's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Masters manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Masters is squirming around, avoiding Randhawa's attempts to control the action.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Masters has eaten all the pies!
Masters is desperately trying to improve his position but Randhawa has a good base and remains in mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Masters 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.
Masters is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Randhawa pulls his head out easily.
Randhawa is pressing down on Masters's thigh, looking to free his foot. Masters is holding on for now.
Randhawa wants to work for an arm triangle but Masters is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Masters is defending against the submission attempts here by Randhawa.
Masters actively working from the bottom here.
Masters gets full guard.
Masters looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Masters keeping moving, preventing Randhawa from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Masters keeping full guard, as Randhawa tries to pass.
Randhawa stands and throws Masters's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Randhawa (8) vs (0) Masters
Randhawa wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Masters, who protects the arm well.
Randhawa tries for a kimura but Masters is defending well.
Masters gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Randhawa is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Masters doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Randhawa.
Randhawa tries to pass the half guard into mount. Masters knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masters looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Randhawa moves into full mount! Masters won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Randhawa (11) vs (0) Masters
Masters is working to get back to half guard.
Masters is trying to escape the mount but Randhawa keeps good control and instead manages to take Masters's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Randhawa (14) vs (0) Masters
Masters tries to break free.
Masters preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Randhawa.
Masters is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Masters showing good submission defense here.
Masters tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Masters tries to improve his position but instead Randhawa has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Randhawa (17) vs (0) Masters
Randhawa controlling well, preventing Masters from escaping the position.
Masters is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Masters tries to break free.
Randhawa working for a choke but Masters is defending well.
Masters is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Randhawa gets his way!
You can see the frustration on Masters's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Masters preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Randhawa.
Randhawa is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Randhawa looking to break Masters's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Masters remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Randhawa will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Randhawa working for a choke but Masters is defending well.
Randhawa controlling well, preventing Masters from escaping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Masters preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Randhawa.
Randhawa looking for the RNC.
Masters tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Masters is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Randhawa looking for a guillotine from mount but Masters is having none of it.
Masters is controlling an arm, preventing Randhawa from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Randhawa looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Masters keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Randhawa mounts Masters! Really nice guard pass there!
Randhawa with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Masters regains half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Masters actively working from the bottom here.
Randhawa looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Randhawa in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Masters tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Randhawa!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Prathamesh Randhawa!
An out of breath Prathamesh Randhawa thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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