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TWGC 21 (205lbs, D2): Rio de Janeiro Qu - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Youssoufa Diallo (ranked 7722 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jodi Joe Fjera (ranked 1480 p4p, 218 weight class). Diallo kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Africa soukouss. Fjera comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Tito & Tarantula kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Youssoufa Diallo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Jodi Joe Fjera!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Felipe Paraventi and Mauricio Rocha.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Diallo tries to score a power double leg takedown but Fjera sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Diallo somewhat.
Diallo dives in for a single leg takedown but Fjera sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Diallo shoots in looking for a takedown but Fjera manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Diallo's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Fjera is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Youssoufa Diallo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fjera has managed to clinch.
Fjera has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Diallo is trying to keep an underhook but Fjera manages to get the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Diallo (0) vs (2) Fjera
Diallo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Fjera is trying to control the action in half guard but Diallo is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
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.
Fjera keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Fjera is looking for a kimura here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fjera content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Diallo trying to control here.
Diallo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fjera pulls his head out easily.
Fjera passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Diallo (0) vs (5) Fjera
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fjera goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Diallo turns into him and now he's in Fjera's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diallo (2) vs (5) Fjera
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diallo trying to control but Fjera is working from the bottom.
Diallo is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Fjera is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Fjera looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Diallo has picked Fjera up and slammed him! Fjera can't keep hold of the triangle and Diallo manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Diallo (5) vs (5) Fjera
Fjera is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diallo tries for a kimura but Fjera is defending well.
Diallo tries for a kimura but Fjera is defending well.
Fjera tries to bench press Diallo off him but Diallo keeps the position.
Diallo is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Fjera is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diallo trying to control the position but Fjera is working away.
Fjera is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Diallo off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Diallo (5) vs (9) Fjera
Fjera working for a choke but Diallo is defending well.
Diallo wants to control his opponent's hands but Fjera gets his hands free.
Diallo defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diallo (7) vs (9) Fjera
Fjera keeping full guard, as Diallo tries to pass.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Fjera tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Diallo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Fjera working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Diallo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Diallo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Diallo wants to control from the top but Fjera keeps moving.
Diallo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Diallo sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Fjera's guard.
Diallo is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Fjera sees it coming and defends easily.
Fjera is not content to let Diallo control the position.
Diallo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Fjera doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Diallo.
Fjera is pressing down on Diallo's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Diallo trying to control the position from guard on top but Fjera is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Fjera lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diallo (7) vs (11) Fjera
Diallo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Fjera defends well.
Diallo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Fjera is aware though and is defending well.
Fjera wants to pass the guard but Diallo is keeping the position.
Diallo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Fjera defends well.
Diallo is adopting a defensive guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Diallo looking to control.
Fjera's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Diallo is trying to keep Fjera in close.
Diallo can't keep his opponent in guard - Fjera advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Diallo is trying to maintain the position but Fjera is very close to passing his half guard.
Fjera is trying to control. Diallo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Fjera is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Fjera is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Diallo still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Diallo has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Diallo (11) vs (11) Fjera
Diallo goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Fjera rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Diallo's guard! Nice work there by Fjera! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diallo (11) vs (13) Fjera
Diallo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Fjera passes into half guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Fjera content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Diallo trying to hold on to Fjera's head to control him but Fjera postures up.
Fjera is looking to take a break and control but Diallo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Fjera wants to pass to mount but Diallo is defending the position.
Fjera is looking for a kimura here.
Fjera trying to mount his opponent but Diallo defends it.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Fjera passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Diallo (11) vs (16) Fjera
Diallo tries to reverse the position but Fjera maintains control.
Fjera controlling the pace for now.
Fjera is working for a guillotine from mount but Diallo frees his head quite easily.
Diallo wants to control but Fjera is having none of it.
Fjera forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Diallo (11) vs (19) Fjera
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Diallo staying busy and making it hard for Fjera to control.
Fjera just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Diallo trying to control the hands but Fjera won't let him.
Diallo tries to roll but Fjera sticks to his back.
Diallo turns into Fjera and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diallo (13) vs (19) Fjera
Fjera can't keep his opponent in guard - Diallo advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Diallo is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Fjera defends it well.
Fjera gets full guard.
We've been hearing that Diallo has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Fjera wants to improve his position but instead Diallo has moved into half guard.
Diallo tries to pass the half guard into mount. Fjera knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Fjera is looking to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Fjera wins on points by 19 to 13.
Jodi Joe Fjera gave a mention to Pit Bull Development in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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