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TWGC 20 (145lbs, D3): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Jonathan Mahomes (ranked 25360 p4p, 684 weight class) and Godric Shackleford (ranked 7747 p4p, 454 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Jonathan Mahomes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Godric Shackleford!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Tiny Johnson and Alan Glass.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Shackleford clinches.
Shackleford manages to pull guard.
Mahomes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mahomes trying to control the position from guard on top but Shackleford is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mahomes stopping the sweep attempt from Shackleford.
Mahomes looking to pass the guard.
Shackleford controlling Mahomes's posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shackleford wants to sweep but no luck.
Mahomes trying to control the position from guard on top but Shackleford is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shackleford keeping full guard, as Mahomes tries to pass.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Shackleford is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mahomes (0) vs (2) Shackleford
Shackleford tries to free his leg and advance position but Mahomes is retaining full guard.
Shackleford sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shackleford tries to free his leg and advance position but Mahomes is retaining full guard.
Shackleford is stalling in the full guard.
Shackleford passes Mahomes's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shackleford not doing much here.
Shackleford looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Shackleford takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Shackleford moves into full mount! Mahomes won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Mahomes (0) vs (5) Shackleford
Shackleford takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shackleford looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Shackleford looking to control and managing it successfully.
Mahomes really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Mahomes tries to lock up and control but Shackleford gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Shackleford controlling from mount.
Mahomes has given up his back. Will we see Shackleford going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Mahomes (0) vs (8) Shackleford
Shackleford trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Mahomes doesn't escape.
Shackleford is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Mahomes defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mahomes (2) vs (8) Shackleford
Mahomes wants to control from the top but Shackleford keeps moving.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Mahomes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Shackleford is keeping the position for now.
Shackleford managing to control the position.
Mahomes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Shackleford keeping moving, preventing Mahomes from controlling successfully.
Shackleford pulls Mahomes in to control the position.
Shackleford keeping full guard, as Mahomes tries to pass.
Mahomes trying to control but Shackleford is working from the bottom.
Mahomes is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Shackleford is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Mahomes being controlled here momentarily.
Mahomes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Mahomes wants to control from the top but Shackleford keeps moving.
Mahomes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Shackleford is controlling Mahomes's posture.
Shackleford keeping moving, preventing Mahomes from controlling successfully.
Mahomes tries to free his leg and advance position but Shackleford is retaining full guard.
Shackleford lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mahomes (2) vs (10) Shackleford
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Shackleford seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Shackleford is continuing to stall.
Mahomes wants to sweep here but Shackleford controlling him for the moment.
Shackleford slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Mahomes (2) vs (13) Shackleford
Shackleford tries to move into full mount but can't pass Mahomes's legs.
Shackleford controls the position.
Mahomes prevents Shackleford from moving into mount.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Mahomes is being controlled here.
Shackleford looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Shackleford is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Mahomes has escaped the position, nice work there.
Shackleford tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Mahomes is trying to escape the position but Shackleford is controlling the position.
Shackleford has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Mahomes! Score +2 for reaching mount: Mahomes (2) vs (15) Shackleford
Shackleford wants to take Mahomes's back here but Mahomes is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Shackleford with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Shackleford wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Mahomes has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Mahomes (2) vs (18) Shackleford
Shackleford looking for the choke but no joy.
Shackleford is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Mahomes won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Shackleford off his unconscious opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Godric Shackleford! |
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