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TWGC 21 (205lbs, D2): Sydney Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Philo Brathwaite (ranked 20415 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alonzo Trotter (ranked 1605 p4p, 205 weight class). Alonzo Trotter acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 4 losses; Philo Brathwaite! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Alonzo Trotter!
The judges for this bout are Topper Green, Ron Honeybunn and Darius Henderson.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Trotter closes the distance and clinches.
Trotter prevents the takedown attempt.
Trotter is working for takedown but Brathwaite is calmly controlling the position for now.
Brathwaite jumps guard and drags Trotter to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Trotter forces his way into half guard.
Brathwaite is looking to improve his position.
Trotter is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Trotter works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Brathwaite (0) vs (3) Trotter
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trotter trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trotter is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Brathwaite has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Brathwaite is trying desperately to improve position.
Trotter swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Brathwaite is now in Trotter's guard. A big mistake from Trotter there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brathwaite (2) vs (3) Trotter
Brathwaite trying to control but Trotter is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brathwaite tries to free his leg and advance position but Trotter is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trotter has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Brathwaite can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Trotter keeping moving, preventing Brathwaite from controlling successfully.
Brathwaite pushing down on Trotter's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Trotter won't allow Brathwaite to pass to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brathwaite is working hard here to advance position.
Trotter looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Trotter is looking for a sweep. Brathwaite is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Brathwaite performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Brathwaite trying to control from half guard but Trotter is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trotter tries to roll over but Brathwaite keeps him under control.
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.
Brathwaite wants to pass to mount but Trotter is defending the position.
Brathwaite with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Brathwaite trying to control the action but Trotter is working from the bottom.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Brathwaite is working for a kimura but Trotter is defending it quite comfortably.
Brathwaite with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Brathwaite trying to control from Trotter's half guard. Trotter has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Brathwaite wants to control from the top but Trotter keeps moving.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Brathwaite slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Brathwaite passes into half guard.
Brathwaite is pressing down on Trotter's thigh, looking to free his foot. Trotter is holding on for now.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Trotter is not content to let Brathwaite control the position.
Brathwaite tries to pass the half guard into mount. Trotter knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Trotter is trying to get back to full guard.
Brathwaite trying to pass the guard but Trotter defending well.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Trotter is staying active underneath Brathwaite, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Trotter is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Brathwaite seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Trotter is not content to let Brathwaite control the position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Trotter is positioning himself well to prevent Brathwaite advancing to mount.
Brathwaite uses his free foot to push down on Trotter's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Trotter. Score +3 for passing guard: Brathwaite (5) vs (3) Trotter
Trotter is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Trotter is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Brathwaite controlling from the full mount.
Brathwaite wants to take his opponent's back but Trotter doesn't allow it.
Brathwaite can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Trotter is looking to escape.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Trotter wants to hold on but Brathwaite pushes him away.
Brathwaite controlling from mount.
Trotter gets back to half guard.
Brathwaite working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Trotter's thigh. Trotter counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Brathwaite controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Trotter has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Brathwaite doesn't defend quickly enough and Trotter has managed to lock this one up! Can Brathwaite escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Trotter on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Alonzo Trotter!
Alonzo Trotter took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Knockdown Clothes for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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