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TWGC 23 (145lbs, D3): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Antonio Brown (ranked 2085 p4p, 194 weight class) and Montel Williams Da Third (ranked 7919 p4p, 0 weight class). Brown 's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Michael Jackson- Don't stop til you get enough. 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 0 losses; Antonio Brown ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Montel Williams Da Third!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Gwen Towbar and Robert Twigg.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Williams Da Third stuffs the takedown.
Brown with a poor takedown
and Williams Da Third counters with a takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Brown (0) vs (4) Williams Da Third
Williams Da Third is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Brown 's shoulder. That is not cool.
Williams Da Third working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Williams Da Third goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Brown has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Williams Da Third but great work by Brown . Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Brown (4) vs (4) Williams Da Third
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams Da Third can't do much from the bottom here.
Williams Da Third is looking to regain half guard here but Brown keeps moving and retains side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams Da Third can't do much from the bottom here.
Williams Da Third is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Brown wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Williams Da Third, who protects the arm well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brown goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Williams Da Third rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Brown 's guard! Nice work there by Williams Da Third! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brown (4) vs (6) Williams Da Third
Williams Da Third controls from within his opponent's guard.
Williams Da Third preventing the sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams Da Third tries to free his leg and advance position but Brown is retaining full guard.
Brown seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Williams Da Third trying to control the position from guard on top but Brown is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Williams Da Third is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Williams Da Third slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Brown (4) vs (9) Williams Da Third
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Williams Da Third tries for a kimura but Brown is defending well.
Brown is trying to get back to half guard.
The referee asks Williams Da Third politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Williams Da Third prefers to stall for the moment though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown is not content to let Williams Da Third control the position.
You can see the frustration on Brown 's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Williams Da Third tries to move into full mount but can't pass Brown 's legs.
Brown is looking for a sweep.
Brown is working hard here to advance position.
Williams Da Third tries to move into full mount but can't pass Brown 's legs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams Da Third tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Williams Da Third has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
You can see the frustration on Brown 's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Williams Da Third is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Brown is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Williams Da Third tries for a kimura but Brown is defending well.
Brown tries to improve position but can't.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Brown is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Williams Da Third off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Brown (8) vs (9) Williams Da Third
Brown is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
I really don't envy Williams Da Third right now.
Brown patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Brown is not going to allow Williams Da Third to sit and survive in this position.
Williams Da Third is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Brown is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Brown seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Williams Da Third's chin but Williams Da Third turns very nicely into Brown 's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Williams Da Third.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brown (8) vs (11) Williams Da Third
Williams Da Third passes Brown 's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Williams Da Third is looking to advance position but Brown won't allow it.
Williams Da Third is looking to take a break and control but Brown is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Brown wants to control but Williams Da Third is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Brown looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Williams Da Third wants to lay and pray for a moment but Brown keeps working.
Williams Da Third is looking for a kimura here.
Brown makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Brown .
Williams Da Third trying to control but Brown is working from the bottom.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Brown is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Williams Da Third defends well.
Williams Da Third is pushing down on Brown 's leg trying to pass to half guard. Brown is fighting to maintain full guard but Williams Da Third has managed to sneak the leg through.
Brown is trying to control but can't.
Williams Da Third is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Brown is just riding it out for now. Williams Da Third eventually gives up the hold.
Williams Da Third is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Brown is just riding it out for now. Williams Da Third eventually gives up the hold.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Williams Da Third wants to pass to mount but Brown is defending the position.
Williams Da Third is working for a kimura but Brown is defending it quite comfortably.
Williams Da Third is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Brown defends it well.
Brown is staying active underneath Williams Da Third, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Williams Da Third passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Brown (8) vs (14) Williams Da Third
Brown really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Williams Da Third wants to take Brown 's back but he can't do it this time.
Brown really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Williams Da Third with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Williams Da Third avoids the attempt from Brown to control.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Brown slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Brown trying to get back to full guard but Williams Da Third takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Brown (8) vs (17) Williams Da Third
Brown is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Williams Da Third wants to finish this one by submission but Brown is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Williams Da Third.
Williams Da Third controlling from the full mount.
Williams Da Third is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Brown has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Brown tries to reverse the position but Williams Da Third maintains control.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Brown tries to hold on but Williams Da Third pushes him away.
Williams Da Third trying to control but Brown is having none of it.
Brown is trying to escape the mount.
Williams Da Third jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Brown is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Brown and Williams Da Third has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Brown struggling a bit here.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Brown looks to move to half guard but instead Williams Da Third has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Brown (8) vs (19) Williams Da Third
Williams Da Third controlling from the full mount.
Williams Da Third tries to control but Brown wriggling away.
Brown defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Williams Da Third.
Williams Da Third goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Brown turns into him and now he's in Williams Da Third's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brown (10) vs (19) Williams Da Third
Williams Da Third has his hands on Brown 's head, controlling the position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Brown is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Williams Da Third has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Brown is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Williams Da Third. Score +3 for passing guard: Brown (13) vs (19) Williams Da Third
Brown is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Williams Da Third knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Williams Da Third is trying to control Brown 's posture but Brown avoids it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Williams Da Third wins on points by 19 to 13. |
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