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TWGC 16 (145lbs, D2): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
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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