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TWGC 32 (155lbs, D4): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Co-main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Chike Obi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Rylee Mannion!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Trevor Gratis and Ian Loll.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Mannion closes the distance and clinches.
Obi tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Mannion smiles and moves away.
Obi wants to clinch up but Mannion keeps it at a distance.
Obi tries to clinch but fails miserably #TD2#
and Mannion decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Obi's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Obi (0) vs (2) Mannion
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Mannion trying to control but Obi is working from the bottom.
Obi controls Mannion momentarily but Mannion frees himself. #SUB#
Obi has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mannion can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Mannion wants to control from the top but Obi keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Obi looking for subs off his back but Mannion has passed one foot through into half guard.
Obi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T1#
Obi is looking to control Mannion's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Obi avoid being mounted?
Mannion takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Obi looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Mannion pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Obi (0) vs (5) Mannion
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Mannion working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Obi slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Obi looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Obi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mannion pulls his head out easily.
Mannion prevents Obi from improving his position.#T2#
Obi is not content to let Mannion control the position.
Obi is trying to get back to full guard.
Obi trying to control from the bottom.
Mannion is taking a breather. Obi 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.
Obi wants to improve his position but Mannion is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Obi won't allow Mannion to pass to mount.
The fighters are battling for position here. Obi manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Obi trying to keep a closed guard but Mannion is proving a slippery customer.
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Obi working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mannion doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Obi is tightening it up a little... Mannion has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Mannion reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Mannion taps out! Nice BJJ there by Obi!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Chike Obi!
An out of breath Chike Obi 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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Main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Paolo Oliveira! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; James Kent!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Ian Loll and Elvis Blanc.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Kent drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Oliveira (0) vs (2) Kent#SUB#
Oliveira is looking for a triangle but Kent pushes his legs off easily.
Oliveira keeping full guard, as Kent tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kent wants to control from the top but Oliveira keeps moving.
Kent stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Oliveira swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kent trying to control the position from guard on top but Oliveira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Oliveira looking for a guillotine here but Kent defends easily.
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Oliveira working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kent doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kent manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T1##SUB#
Oliveira escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kent gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kent trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kent trying to control the position from guard on top but Oliveira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Kent avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kent pushing down on Oliveira's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T2##SUB2#
Kent seems to be working for a kimura but Oliveira defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Kent is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Oliveira has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kent trying to control from half guard but Oliveira is working away.
Kent moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Oliveira (0) vs (5) Kent
Kent trying to control the action but Oliveira is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Kent tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Oliveira sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T3##SUB#
Oliveira looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Oliveira is staying active underneath Kent, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kent is thwarting Oliveira's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Kent is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Oliveira works his way to full guard. Good work.
Kent wants to pass the guard but Oliveira is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kent sitting in guard here, content to control.
Kent trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Oliveira has his feet on Kent's thighs here. He's pushed Kent off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Kent screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Paolo Oliveira! |
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