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TWGC 18 (170lbs, D2): St Petersburg Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Brutus Brannagan (ranked 21752 p4p, 0 weight class) and DJ Cadillac (ranked 23352 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that DJ Cadillac was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Brutus Brannagan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 3 losses; DJ Cadillac!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Aleksandr Martynov and Sergei Dronov.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Cadillac shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Brannagan (0) vs (2) Cadillac
Brannagan working a defensive guard here.
Cadillac showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Brannagan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cadillac stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Brannagan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cadillac 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.
Brannagan looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cadillac got a little sloppy there for a moment and Brannagan has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Cadillac has managed to get both his arms back between Brannagan's legs - danger averted.
Brannagan looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cadillac not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Brannagan is trying to keep Cadillac in close.
Cadillac wants to pass the guard but Brannagan is keeping the position.
Brannagan seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Brannagan has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Brannagan working a defensive guard here.
Cadillac not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Brannagan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Cadillac controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brannagan keeping moving, preventing Cadillac from controlling successfully.
Brannagan has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Cadillac controls from within his opponent's guard.
Brannagan pulls Cadillac in close to prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cadillac trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cadillac is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Cadillac slips nicely into half guard.
Brannagan trying to control here.
Cadillac keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brannagan is controlling Cadillac's trapped leg to prevent Cadillac from advancing to side control.
Brannagan is trying to maintain the position but Cadillac is very close to passing his half guard.
Cadillac controlling the action here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cadillac trying to mount his opponent but Brannagan defends it.
Brannagan preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
My spies in The Beast inform me that Cadillac has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Cadillac tries to pass to full mount but Brannagan defends it.
Cadillac is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Brannagan is concentrating on defense, preventing Cadillac from advancing position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Brannagan trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Brannagan (0) vs (5) Cadillac
Cadillac controlling from mount.
Brannagan stops Cadillac from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Cadillac wants to control the pace but Brannagan is squirming around nicely.
Brannagan tries to hold on but Cadillac postures up.
Cadillac seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Brannagan is holding on tight.
Brannagan is squirming around, avoiding Cadillac's attempts to control the action.
Brannagan tries to lock up and control but Cadillac gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Cadillac controlling from the full mount.
Cadillac has hold of Brannagan's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Brannagan manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Brannagan is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Cadillac is trying to take his opponent's back.
Brannagan tries to lock up and control but Cadillac gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Brannagan is squirming around, avoiding Cadillac's attempts to control the action.
Brannagan reaches up to try and control the position but Cadillac seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Brannagan rolls and tries to escape and now Cadillac has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Brannagan (0) vs (8) Cadillac
Brannagan is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Brannagan trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Cadillac controls the action.
Brannagan wants to escape the position.
Cadillac is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Brannagan tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Cadillac avoids the attempt from Brannagan to control.
Cadillac controlling the pace for now.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Brannagan is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Cadillac sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Cadillac trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Cadillac tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Cadillac can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Brannagan is looking to escape.
Brannagan is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Cadillac content just to control the position here.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Brannagan is trying desperately to improve position.
Brannagan tries to lock up and control but Cadillac gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Brannagan is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Cadillac content just to control the position here.
Cadillac is looking to work his way around to Brannagan's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Brannagan wants to control but Cadillac is having none of it.
Brannagan is squirming around, avoiding Cadillac's attempts to control the action.
Cadillac controlling from mount.
Brannagan can't escape the position.
Cadillac wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Brannagan is squirming around, avoiding Cadillac's attempts to control the action.
Brannagan tries to lock up and control but Cadillac gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Cadillac tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Brannagan is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Cadillac tries to control but Brannagan wriggling away.
Cadillac is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Brannagan tries to lock up and control but Cadillac gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Cadillac wants to take his opponent's back but Brannagan doesn't allow it.
Brannagan tries to hold on but Cadillac pushes him away.
Brannagan is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Cadillac is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Cadillac sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Brannagan is working to get back to half guard.
Cadillac controlling his opponent.
Brannagan is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Cadillac content just to control the position here.
Brannagan tries to lock up and control but Cadillac gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Cadillac prevents Brannagan from getting the reversal.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Cadillac looking to control but Brannagan is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Brannagan stops Cadillac from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Cadillac wants to control the pace but Brannagan is squirming around nicely.
Cadillac avoids the attempt from Brannagan to control.
Brannagan is trying desperately to improve position.
Cadillac takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Cadillac trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Cadillac controlling from the full mount.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Brannagan is desperately trying to improve his position but Cadillac has a good base and remains in mount.
Cadillac controlling the position easily from mount.
Brannagan tries to lock up and control but Cadillac gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Cadillac takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Cadillac avoids the attempt from Brannagan to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cadillac is trying to control here but Brannagan has managed to regain half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cadillac wins on points by 8 to 0. |
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between De Janeiro (ranked 2689 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sparbot One (ranked 4671 p4p, 0 weight class). 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 welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; De Janeiro! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Sparbot One!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Sergei Dronov and Ivan Kurochkin.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
One clinches with his opponent.
One manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Janeiro pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. One is keeping the position for now.
Janeiro has gone for a leg lock! One slips out almost immediately though and dives into Janeiro's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Janeiro (0) vs (2) One
Janeiro looking for a guillotine here but One defends easily.
Janeiro is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and One defends well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
One sitting in guard here, content to 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.
Janeiro is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and One defends well.
One slips nicely into half guard.
Janeiro looking for submissions off his back.
Well, if One is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Janeiro actively working from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
One is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Janeiro (0) vs (5) One
Janeiro is looking to get to half guard.
Janeiro wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Janeiro (0) vs (8) One
Janeiro can't escape the position.
One controlling the position well here. Janeiro rolled but One kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
One controlling well, preventing Janeiro from escaping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Janeiro is working hard here to advance position.
Janeiro is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at ~T~ Troid - Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
One really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Janeiro.
One controlling well, preventing Janeiro from escaping the position.
Janeiro rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
One performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Janeiro looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
One perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Janeiro wants to get back to full guard.
One perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Janeiro looking for subs from the bottom but One mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Janeiro (0) vs (11) One
Janeiro is in all sorts of trouble here.
Janeiro wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Janeiro (0) vs (14) One
One has the hooks in. Janeiro is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Janeiro rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Janeiro is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but One pulls his head out easily.
Janeiro looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Janeiro tries to get to full guard but One has control of the leg.
Janeiro looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Janeiro is looking for a sweep. One is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Janeiro regains full guard. Nicely done.
Janeiro has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. One 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 Janeiro. Score +3 for passing guard: Janeiro (0) vs (17) One
Janeiro is trying to escape the position but One is controlling the position.
Janeiro tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but One wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Janeiro regains half guard.
Janeiro is looking for a sweep. One is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
One moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Janeiro. Score +3 for passing guard: Janeiro (0) vs (20) One
Janeiro is trying to work for a sweep but One has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Janeiro (0) vs (22) One
Janeiro keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
One controlling from the full mount.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Janeiro working to try and regain half guard.
One controlling the pace for now.
One prevents Janeiro from getting the reversal.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Janeiro is trying to reverse the position but instead One has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Janeiro (0) vs (25) One
One is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Janeiro is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
One just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
You can see the frustration on Janeiro's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Janeiro is breathing heavily.
One really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Janeiro.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
One has the hooks in. Janeiro is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
One really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Janeiro.
Janeiro is trying to break free.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Janeiro tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Janeiro tries to get back to half guard but can't.
One sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Janeiro keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
One content just to control the position here.
Janeiro is wriggling around trying to escape.
One looking to control and managing it successfully.
One prevents Janeiro from getting the reversal.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
One content just to control the position here.
Janeiro can't escape the position.
Janeiro is trying to reverse the position but instead One has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Janeiro (0) vs (28) One
One is hanging on to Janeiro's back as he tries to escape.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Janeiro is really stuck here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
One is trying to stick to Janeiro's back but Janeiro is turning into One. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in One's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Janeiro. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Janeiro (2) vs (28) One
Janeiro drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but One manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Janeiro has One in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Janeiro (2) vs (30) One
And that's the end of the fight!
One wins on points by 30 to 2. |
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Kazushi Mizushima (ranked 5504 p4p, 476 weight class) and Ricardo Gracie (ranked 5605 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Kazushi Mizushima! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Ricardo Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Sergei Dronov and Fedor Mirinova.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Mizushima has closed the distance and engaged Gracie in a clinch.
Mizushima lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mizushima (2) vs (0) Gracie
Gracie tries to get to full guard but Mizushima has control of the leg.
Gracie is trying to control but can't.
Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mizushima pulls his head out easily.
Gracie moves into full guard.
Mizushima looking to pass the guard.
Gracie looking for a guillotine here but Mizushima defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mizushima trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mizushima defends well.
Mizushima engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Mizushima tries to free his leg and advance position but Gracie is retaining full guard.
Gracie is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mizushima is aware though and is defending well.
Gracie has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Mizushima doesn't defend quickly enough and Gracie has managed to lock this one up! Can Mizushima escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Gracie on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Ricardo Gracie!
A very excited looking Ricardo Gracie made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Jack Jones (ranked 4318 p4p, 0 weight class) and Guilherme Mendes (ranked 9846 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones comes to the cage accompanied by Forgiveness. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Jack Jones! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Guilherme Mendes!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Valeri Chadov and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Mendes misses with a takedown attempt
and Jones counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Jones.
Jones is pressed up against the cage. Mendes has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Jones down to the mat. Jones avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Mendes takes the fight into the clinch.
Jones ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Jones no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Mendes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jones swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mendes sitting in guard here, content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones 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.
Mendes tries to free his leg and advance position but Jones is retaining full guard.
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.
Mendes controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Jones working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mendes doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mendes manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mendes doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mendes manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Jones has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mendes can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Mendes's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Mendes trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
Mendes tries to free his leg and advance position but Jones is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mendes wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
Jones wants to hit a switch here but Mendes passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Jones there! Score +3 for passing guard: Jones (0) vs (3) Mendes
Mendes looking to control and managing it successfully.
Jones is squirming around, avoiding Mendes's attempts to control the action.
Jones has given up his back here. Will Mendes look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Jones (0) vs (6) Mendes
Jones tries to escape the position.
Jones defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Mendes's arms.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mendes is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
It looks like Mendes might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Mendes's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Will Mendes go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Well, with Mendes on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Jones is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Mendes has good solid back control here.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Mendes trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Mendes struggling to keep hold of the position.
Mendes might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Jones haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Mendes 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.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Jones is in bad spot here.
Mendes has got his arm under Jones's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Jones has spun round into Mendes's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jones (2) vs (6) Mendes
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones is fighting to break Mendes's control of his arms but Mendes is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
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: Jones (2) vs (8) Mendes
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Jones is not content to let Mendes control the position.
Mendes wants to work for an arm triangle but Jones is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Jones is staying active underneath Mendes, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Mendes with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Mendes is looking to take a break and control but Jones is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jones looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Mendes wants to control but Jones is keeping him busy.
Mendes is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jones defends it well.
Mendes passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Jones (2) vs (11) Mendes
Mendes trying to control but Jones is having none of it.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Jones tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mendes controlling from the full mount.
Jones is desperately trying to improve his position but Mendes has a good base and remains in mount.
Mendes controlling his opponent.
Jones is looking to improve his position but Mendes isn't that keen on the idea.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Mendes tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Mendes goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Jones is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jones (4) vs (11) Mendes
Mendes is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
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: Jones (4) vs (13) Mendes
Mendes looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Well,Jones is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Mendes is looking to take a break and control but Jones is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mendes trying to control from Jones's half guard. Jones has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Mendes trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mendes looking to pass the guard.
Mendes showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Jones keeping full guard, as Mendes tries to pass.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Mendes is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Mendes passes Jones's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Mendes wants to take a breather but Jones is having none of it.
Mendes with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Mendes is keen to just control but Jones is a slippery customer.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Mendes trying to control the pace.
Jones is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mendes pulls his head out easily.
Jones is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mendes pulls his head out easily.
Mendes takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
More stalling from Mendes.
Mendes wants to control but Jones is keeping him busy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mendes wins on points by 13 to 4. |
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