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TWGC 26 (265+lbs, D3): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Jack Frinch (ranked 6244 p4p, 458 weight class) and Fletch Brandis (ranked 2341 p4p, 245 weight class). Brandis comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Lynyrd Skynyrd : The Ballad of Curtis Loew 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 super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Jack Frinch! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 2 losses; Fletch Brandis!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Patrick Alders and Nard Betker.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Frinch fails to land the takedown.
Brandis gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Brandis successfully pulls guard.
Frinch wants to control from the top but Brandis keeps moving.
Brandis is looking for a triangle but Frinch pushes his legs off easily.
Brandis keeping full guard, as Frinch tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brandis being controlled here, momentarily.
Brandis pulls Frinch in to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brandis looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Frinch drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Brandis manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Frinch has Brandis in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Frinch (0) vs (2) Brandis
Brandis trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brandis trying to control but Frinch is working from the bottom.
Brandis 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.
Brandis slips nicely into half guard.
Brandis trying to control from half guard but Frinch is working away.
My spies in Lads Lash Banter Gym inform me that Brandis has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Frinch is looking to control Brandis's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Frinch avoid being mounted?
Brandis moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Frinch (0) vs (5) Brandis
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brandis slows the pace down.
You can see the frustration on Frinch's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brandis wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Frinch, who protects the arm well.
Brandis is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Frinch will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Frinch manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Brandis is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Frinch is just riding it out for now. Brandis eventually gives up the hold.
Brandis stalling.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Frinch is staying active underneath Brandis, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Frinch is trying to maintain the position but Brandis is very close to passing his half guard.
Brandis wants to control but Frinch is keeping him busy.
Brandis is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Frinch sees it coming and defends easily.
Frinch tries to roll over but Brandis keeps him under control.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Brandis is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Frinch (0) vs (8) Brandis
Brandis can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Frinch is looking to escape.
Brandis looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Brandis moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Frinch has worked his arm free - good work by Frinch!
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Brandis works to advance to full mount. Frinch defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Frinch (0) vs (10) Brandis
Frinch can't escape the position.
Brandis fails to take his opponent's back.
Brandis jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Frinch manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Brandis is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Frinch knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Brandis wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Frinch, who protects the arm well.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Frinch is trying to escape the position but Brandis is controlling the position.
Brandis is working to tighten his grip on Frinch's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Frinch has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Brandis is really squeezing tight and eventually Frinch passes out! Brandis breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Fletch Brandis!
During a confident post fight interview, Fletch Brandis thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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