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Event:
TWGC 12 (185lbs, D3): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jul 14, 2016 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Benjamin Mendes and Bryant Baez. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Benjamin Mendes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Bryant Baez!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Gregory Folan and Dillan Fox.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Baez pushes Mendes up against the cage in a clinch.
Baez gets a trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mendes (0) vs (2) Baez
Mendes trying to control but Baez postures up.
Baez content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mendes is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mendes trying to control but Baez postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendes tries to roll over but Baez keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baez controlling the action here.
Mendes wants to control but Baez is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Baez passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Mendes! Score +3 for passing guard: Mendes (0) vs (5) Baez
Baez seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Mendes is holding on tight.
Mendes is working to get back to half guard.
Mendes tries to lock up and control but Baez gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mendes is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Mendes is trying to escape the mount.
Mendes tries to lock up and control but Baez gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Mendes is looking to improve his position but Baez isn't that keen on the idea.
Baez controlling from mount.
Mendes is wriggling around trying to escape.
Mendes tries to control the position but Baez now has his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Mendes (0) vs (8) Baez
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mendes just trying to survive but Baez is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Baez slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Mendes tries to roll but Baez sticks to his back.
Mendes is working hard here to advance position.
Good control from Baez.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baez gets his hands free as Mendes looks to control.
Mendes is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Baez keeps control of the position as Mendes tries to break free.
Mendes breaks Baez's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mendes (2) vs (8) Baez
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Baez keeping moving, preventing Mendes from controlling successfully.
Mendes trying to move into half guard but instead Baez has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mendes (2) vs (10) Baez
Baez must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Mendes bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Baez's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mendes (4) vs (10) Baez
Mendes wants to control from the top but Baez keeps moving.
Baez has control of Mendes's left arm, preventing Mendes from doing any damage.
Mendes wants to control from the top but Baez keeps moving.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Mendes preventing the sweep.
Baez is still trying to improve position.
Mendes trying to control but Baez is working from the bottom.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Baez holds on and takes a little breather.
Mendes looking to sit in guard and control but Baez gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mendes (4) vs (12) Baez
Baez sitting in guard here, content to control.
Mendes is trying to control the position but Baez postures up.
Mendes wants to control the position but Baez says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Baez perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Mendes has a hand on Baez's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Baez takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Mendes (4) vs (15) Baez
Mendes tries to hold on but Baez postures up.
Mendes is looking to improve his position but Baez isn't that keen on the idea.
Baez moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Mendes (4) vs (18) Baez
Mendes rolls, trying to escape but Baez keeps control of the position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Baez keeps control of the position easily here as Mendes tries to buck him off.
Baez's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Mendes can't escape the position.
Baez just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Mendes tries to escape the position.
Mendes trying to control the action but Baez just sinks the hooks in.
Mendes is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Baez really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Mendes.
Mendes is in bad spot here.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Mendes trying to control the hands but Baez won't let him.
Baez has the hooks in. Mendes is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Baez controls the action.
Mendes manages to reverse the position and now he's in Baez's guard. Nice work there by Mendes.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mendes (6) vs (18) Baez
Mendes passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Mendes (9) vs (18) Baez
Mendes tries to move to mount but Baez blocks the move with his legs.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Mendes wants to control but Baez is keeping him busy.
You can see the frustration on Baez's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Mendes passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Baez! Score +2 for reaching mount: Mendes (11) vs (18) Baez
Mendes tries to control but Baez wriggling away.
Mendes takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Baez wants to control but Mendes is having none of it.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Baez bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mendes (11) vs (20) Baez
Mendes working a defensive guard here.
Mendes wants to control the position but Baez says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Baez keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Mendes trying to hold on to Baez's head to control him but Baez postures up.
Mendes has a hand on Baez's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Baez takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Mendes (11) vs (23) Baez
Mendes is looking to improve his position but Baez isn't that keen on the idea.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Baez controlling the position easily from mount.
Mendes is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Mendes is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Baez takes Mendes's back. Score +3 for taking back: Mendes (11) vs (26) Baez
Baez just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Mendes is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Baez controlling from the back.
Baez keeps control of the position as Mendes tries to break free.
And that's the end of the fight!
Baez wins on points by 26 to 11.
An out of breath Bryant Baez thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
TWGC 11 (155lbs, D4): Finals - Round 2
Date: May 28, 2016 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between George Kalai and Benjamin Mendes. 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 lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; George Kalai! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Benjamin Mendes!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, William Gold and Richard Clark.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Kalai pushes Mendes up against the cage in a clinch.
Mendes tries to pull guard but Kalai holds him up against the cage and eventually Mendes drops back down to his feet.
Mendes tries to pull guard but Kalai holds him up against the cage and eventually Mendes drops back down to his feet.
Kalai has Mendes pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Kalai pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Mendes tumbling to the mat - Kalai dives into Mendes's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kalai (2) vs (0) Mendes
Mendes trying to keep a closed guard but Kalai is proving a slippery customer.
Kalai drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kalai jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kalai looking to pass the guard.
Mendes escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kalai gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kalai passes into half guard.
Kalai wants to work for an arm triangle but Mendes is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Mendes is looking to improve his position.
Mendes is pressing down on Kalai's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Mendes looking for a sweep. Not yet Mendes, not yet.
Kalai trying to control the position from guard on top but Mendes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kalai looking to pass the guard.
Mendes is trying to control the position but Kalai postures up.
Kalai has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kalai stands and throws Mendes's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kalai (5) vs (0) Mendes
Kalai is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Mendes has escaped the position, nice work there.
A lull in the action here.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kalai wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mendes keeps working.
Mendes manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kalai (5) vs (2) Mendes
Kalai tries to roll over but Mendes keeps him under control.
Mendes is looking to take a break and control but Kalai is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mendes is looking to stall here but Kalai recovers full guard.
Kalai is trying to control the position but Mendes postures up.
Kalai keeping moving, preventing Mendes from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mendes might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Kalai haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Mendes looking to pass the guard.
Kalai working for a triangle but Mendes defends it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kalai trying to control the position.
Kalai looking for a sweep. Not yet Kalai, not yet.
Kalai can't keep his opponent in guard - Mendes advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Mendes slows the pace down in half guard.
Mendes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kalai keeps working.
Mendes is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kalai wants to improve his position but Mendes is controlling well.
Mendes wants to pass the guard but Kalai is defending well.
Mendes is keen to just control but Kalai is a slippery customer.
Mendes wants to free his trapped foot but Kalai is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kalai manages to get to full guard.
Kalai looking for a sweep. Not yet Kalai, not yet.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Mendes trying to control the position from guard on top but Kalai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mendes stopping the sweep attempt from Kalai.
Mendes tries to free his leg and advance position but Kalai is retaining full guard.
Mendes trying to control the position from guard on top but Kalai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mendes looking to sit in guard and control but Kalai gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kalai (7) vs (2) Mendes
Mendes seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Kalai pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mendes is keeping the position for now.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Kalai postures up.
Kalai stopping the sweep attempt from Mendes.
Mendes is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kalai won't allow Mendes to sweep him here.
Mendes controls Kalai momentarily but Kalai frees himself.
Kalai stopping the sweep attempt from Mendes.
Mendes trying to keep a closed guard but Kalai is proving a slippery customer.
Mendes keeping moving, preventing Kalai from controlling successfully.
Kalai pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mendes is keeping the position for now.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Kalai wants to control from the top but Mendes keeps moving.
Kalai stays in close to Mendes's body and controls the position.
Mendes keeping moving, preventing Kalai from controlling successfully.
Kalai postures up.
Mendes keeping moving, preventing Kalai from controlling successfully.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Kalai won't allow Mendes to sweep him here.
Mendes trying to control the position here.
Mendes keeping moving, preventing Kalai from controlling successfully.
Mendes looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mendes is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kalai drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Kalai seems to have locked his on tight now - Mendes screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Kalai, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). George Kalai! |
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Event:
TWGC 11 (155lbs, D4): Finals - Round 1
Date: May 27, 2016 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Benjamin Mendes and Ray Shifty. This should be fireworks!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Benjamin Mendes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Ray Shifty!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Richard Clark and Colin Fotheringham.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Mendes looks to clinch
and Shifty counters with a nice double leg into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mendes (0) vs (2) Shifty
Mendes gets full guard.
Shifty is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shifty really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mendes. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Shifty working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Mendes throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Shifty must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shifty passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Mendes (0) vs (5) Shifty
Mendes is looking to regain half guard here but Shifty keeps moving and retains side control.
Shifty gets to mount! Mendes was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Mendes (0) vs (7) Shifty
Shifty controlling the pace for now.
Mendes wants to hold on but Shifty pushes him away.
Shifty working for a submission but Mendes is keeping him at bay.
Mendes is looking to improve his position but Shifty isn't that keen on the idea.
Shifty wants to take his opponent's back but Mendes doesn't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shifty sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Mendes wants to hold on but Shifty pushes him away.
Mendes keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Mendes is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mendes slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Mendes slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Shifty is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Shifty trying to control but Mendes is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mendes looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Shifty stands and throws Mendes's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Mendes (0) vs (10) Shifty
Shifty is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Mendes will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Shifty working away.
Mendes is looking for a sweep.
Shifty taking a breather here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mendes manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mendes (2) vs (10) Shifty
Shifty is looking to improve his position.
Mendes is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Shifty still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Shifty 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: Mendes (2) vs (14) Shifty
Mendes struggling a bit here.
Mendes is looking for a sweep.
Shifty is trying to get an arm triangle but Mendes is defending well.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Mendes regains half guard.
Mendes is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Shifty's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Shifty's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Mendes (6) vs (14) Shifty
Shifty is in bad spot here.
Mendes tightening his grip on Shifty, looking for the choke.
Mendes is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Mendes looking to break Shifty's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Shifty remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Mendes will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Mendes struggling to keep hold of the position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Mendes looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Shifty taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Benjamin Mendes!
Post fight, an emotional Benjamin Mendes said 'No one at this level can stop the power of my Jiu-Jitsu. Praise for my Lord and Saviour, Jeesus Christ.'. |
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Event:
TWGC 11 (155lbs, D4): Rio de Janeiro Qu - R2
Date: May 19, 2016 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Benjamin Mendes and Tobias Pancake. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Benjamin Mendes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Tobias Pancake!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Matheus Silva and Alexandre Firmino.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Pancake shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Mendes is trying to defend but Pancake finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mendes (0) vs (2) Pancake
Pancake perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Pancake really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mendes. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mendes has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Pancake is working away from the top position though.
Mendes is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pancake looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Mendes manages to get to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pancake controls from within his opponent's guard.
Mendes controls Pancake momentarily but Pancake frees himself.
Pancake is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mendes looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Mendes is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pancake looking to pass the guard.
Pancake content to stall in guard here.
Pancake trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pancake's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pancake's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Mendes has his foot on Pancake's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Pancake works his way back into a safe position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pancake 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pancake trying to control the position from guard on top but Mendes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mendes trying to control the position.
Mendes escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Pancake gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Pancake is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Mendes working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Pancake doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Pancake manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Mendes trying to control the position.
Mendes is looking for a triangle but Pancake pushes his legs off easily.
Mendes trying to control the position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Mendes can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Pancake controls the pace.
Mendes is looking for a triangle but Pancake pushes his legs off easily.
Mendes is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Pancake is aware though and is defending well.
Pancake 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.
Mendes not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Pancake is stalling in the full guard.
Mendes has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Pancake should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Mendes has tightened it up now! Pancake should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Benjamin Mendes!
Benjamin Mendes took some time post fight to say the following; 'No one at this level can stop the power of my Jiu-Jitsu. Praise for my Lord and Saviour, Jeesus Christ.'. |
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Event:
TWGC 11 (155lbs, D4): Rio de Janeiro Qu - Round 1
Date: May 18, 2016 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Zeng lu and Benjamin Mendes. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Zeng lu! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Benjamin Mendes!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Mauricio Rocha and Leandro Rodrigues.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
lu takes the fight into the clinch.
lu gets control of Mendes's arms and successfully pulls guard. lu will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Mendes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. lu swivels though and keeps the full guard.
lu keeping moving, preventing Mendes from controlling successfully.
Mendes wants to pass the guard but lu is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendes passes lu's left leg - he's now in half guard.
lu tries to roll over but Mendes keeps him under control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mendes is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. lu doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mendes.
Mendes wants to pass to mount but lu is defending the position.
lu is refusing to be controlled, as Mendes sits in half guard.
Mendes stalling away here and it's allowed lu to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
lu has his foot on Mendes's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mendes works his way back into a safe position though.
Mendes wants to control from the top but lu keeps moving.
Mendes is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! lu is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! lu has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: lu (2) vs (0) Mendes
Mendes is looking for a triangle but lu pushes his legs off easily.
lu trying to control but Mendes is working from the bottom.
Mendes is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mendes wants to sweep but no luck.
lu pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mendes is keeping the position for now.
Mendes is looking for a triangle but lu pushes his legs off easily.
lu passes Mendes's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Mendes regains full guard. Nicely done.
lu has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Mendes throws his legs up looking for a submission but lu uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: lu (5) vs (0) Mendes
lu is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Mendes has escaped the position, nice work there.
lu thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
lu is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Mendes knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Mendes wants to control but lu postures up.
lu knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mendes on the ground.
Mendes sneaks back into half guard.
Mendes wants to control but lu is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Mendes wants to improve his position but lu is controlling well.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Mendes is trying to maintain the position but lu is very close to passing his half guard.
Mendes has his hands clasped together around lu's back. He's all about the action.
Mendes works his way to full guard. Good work.
lu preventing the sweep.
Mendes is trying to hold lu in close to prevent damage but lu has managed to pass into half guard.
Mendes regains full guard. Nicely done.
Mendes is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: lu (5) vs (2) Mendes
Mendes is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Mendes is just content to waste time from the top position. lu takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
lu throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
lu keeping moving, preventing Mendes from controlling successfully.
lu is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Mendes's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Mendes trying to control but lu is working from the bottom.
lu has his foot on Mendes's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mendes works his way back into a safe position though.
Mendes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. lu swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mendes trying to control the position from guard on top but lu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Mendes 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.
Mendes slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: lu (5) vs (5) Mendes
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mendes works to advance to full mount. lu defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: lu (5) vs (7) Mendes
Mendes wants to control the pace but lu is squirming around nicely.
Mendes fails to advance to lu's back.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Mendes wants to finish this one by submission but lu is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Mendes.
Mendes trying to control but lu is having none of it.
Mendes looking to control and managing it successfully.
Mendes has control of lu's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and lu regains control of the situation pretty easily.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Mendes trying to control but he's not successful this time.
lu has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Mendes's lack of action.
The fighters are battling for position here. lu manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Mendes looking to sit in guard and control but lu gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: lu (7) vs (7) Mendes
Mendes is adopting a defensive guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Mendes is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mendes working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. lu doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Mendes is tightening it up a little... lu has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! lu reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! lu taps out! Nice BJJ there by Mendes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Benjamin Mendes!
Benjamin Mendes made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'No one at this level can stop the power of my Jiu-Jitsu. Praise for my Lord and Saviour, Jeesus Christ.'. |
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