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TWGC 20 (185lbs, D4): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 2 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Carlos Gendozo (ranked 22837 p4p, 742 weight class) and Tim Wonders (ranked 24365 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Gendozo might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to The Temptations - My Girl. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Carlos Gendozo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Tim Wonders!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Ren Mimura.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Wonders closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Gendozo did well to prevent Wonders getting side control. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gendozo (0) vs (2) Wonders
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Wonders is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Wonders wants to take a breather but Gendozo is having none of it.
Wonders seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gendozo tries to get to full guard but Wonders has control of the leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wonders tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gendozo knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Wonders is taking a breather. Gendozo 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.
Gendozo is staying active underneath Wonders, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Wonders tries to pass to full mount but Gendozo defends it.
Wonders keeps trying to improve his position.
Gendozo trying to hold on to Wonders's head to control him but Wonders postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wonders wants to control but Gendozo is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wonders wants to work for an arm triangle but Gendozo is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Gendozo is looking to control Wonders's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gendozo avoid being mounted?
Wonders is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Wonders is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gendozo is staying active underneath Wonders, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Wonders passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Gendozo! Score +3 for passing guard: Gendozo (0) vs (5) Wonders
Wonders can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gendozo is looking to escape.
Wonders has hold of Gendozo's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Gendozo manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wonders fails to take his opponent's back.
Gendozo is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Wonders is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Gendozo is surviving well by controlling Wonders's body position as best he can.
Wonders tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Wonders moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Gendozo (0) vs (8) Wonders
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Gendozo tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Gendozo tries to reverse the position but Wonders maintains control.
Wonders trying to control but Gendozo is having none of it.
Wonders is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Gendozo is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Gendozo (0) vs (11) Wonders
Gendozo tries to roll but Wonders sticks to his back.
Wonders is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Gendozo is defending well though. Wonders let's go of the attempt for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wonders is looking to control Gendozo but Gendozo is wriggling around and keeping busy.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Gendozo is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Wonders is looking for the choke from the back position but Gendozo is controlling his hands well.
Wonders looking for the RNC.
Wonders controlling well, preventing Gendozo from escaping the position.
Wonders is looking to control Gendozo but Gendozo is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Gendozo is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Gendozo is working hard here to advance position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Wonders just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Gendozo looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Gendozo rolls, trying to escape but Wonders keeps control of the position.
Gendozo just trying to survive but Wonders is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Wonders looking for the choke but no joy.
Wonders is hanging on to Gendozo's back as he tries to escape.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Wonders biding his time, controlling Gendozo.
Wonders tries to keep control of the position but Gendozo is staying busy.
Wonders has managed to slip his arm under Gendozo's chin. This could be all over... yep, Gendozo is tapping out! Submission win for Wonders.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Tim Wonders! |
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