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TWGC 21 (205lbs, D2): Sydney Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Marcos Martinez (ranked 18855 p4p, 0 weight class) and Karol Tarczynski (ranked 1739 p4p, 0 weight class). Karol Tarczynski is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight 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; Marcos Martinez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Karol Tarczynski!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Steve Erwin and Winston Howard.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Tarczynski closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Martinez tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Tarczynski smiles and moves away.
Tarczynski clinches with his opponent.
Tarczynski has clasped his hands together around Martinez's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Martinez (0) vs (4) Tarczynski
Martinez is trying to control Tarczynski's posture but Tarczynski avoids it.
Tarczynski controlling from side mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
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.
Martinez wants to control but Tarczynski postures up.
Martinez tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Tarczynski wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Martinez can't do much from the bottom here.
Martinez's coaches at Soul Supremacy Rio have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Tarczynski taking a breather here.
Martinez regains half guard.
Tarczynski trying to control the pace.
Tarczynski is pressing down on Martinez's thigh, looking to free his foot. Martinez is holding on for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martinez actively working from the bottom here.
Martinez moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Martinez working for a triangle but Tarczynski defends it easily.
Martinez can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Tarczynski controls the pace.
Martinez looking to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tarczynski controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Tarczynski's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Tarczynski forces his way into half guard.
Martinez actively working from the bottom here.
Martinez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Martinez trying to hold on to Tarczynski's head to control him but Tarczynski postures up.
Tarczynski with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
More stalling from Tarczynski.
Tarczynski trying to control the action but Martinez is working from the bottom.
Martinez trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Tarczynski manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Martinez (0) vs (7) Tarczynski
Tarczynski controlling from mount.
Martinez is trying desperately to improve position.
My spies in Arvins Bootcamp inform me that Tarczynski has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Martinez is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Tarczynski sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Tarczynski with more of the same as he continues to hold on.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Martinez tries to hold on but Tarczynski pushes him away.
Martinez is working to get back to half guard.
Martinez is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Tarczynski looking to control and managing it successfully.
Martinez has given up his back. Will we see Tarczynski going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Martinez (0) vs (10) Tarczynski
Tarczynski controlling the position well here. Martinez rolled but Tarczynski kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Martinez looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Tarczynski is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Martinez rolls, trying to escape but Tarczynski keeps control of the position.
Martinez is working hard here to advance position.
Tarczynski has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Martinez's body.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Tarczynski not allowing Martinez to control his hands.
Tarczynski controls the action.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Martinez trying to control the hands but Tarczynski breaks the grip.
Martinez tries to escape the position.
Martinez fending off the submission attempt from Tarczynski.
Tarczynski keeps control of the position as Martinez tries to break free.
Tarczynski has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Martinez's body.
I really don't envy Martinez right now.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Tarczynski is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Martinez trying to control the action but Tarczynski just sinks the hooks in.
Martinez is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Martinez trying to control but not successfully.
Martinez tries to roll but Tarczynski sticks to his back.
Tarczynski just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Martinez is really stuck here.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Tarczynski controlling the positon.
Tarczynski is hanging on to Martinez's back as he tries to escape.
Tarczynski is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Martinez trying to control the position but Tarczynski manages to sink in the hooks.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
I really don't envy Martinez right now.
Tarczynski controls the action.
Let's hope that Tarczynski has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Tarczynski.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Martinez tries to escape but Tarczynski has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Martinez manages to reverse the position and now he's in Tarczynski's guard. Nice work there by Martinez.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Martinez (2) vs (10) Tarczynski
Martinez wants to pass the guard but Tarczynski is keeping the position.
Tarczynski looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Martinez drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Tarczynski manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Martinez has Tarczynski in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Martinez (2) vs (12) Tarczynski
Martinez is looking for a triangle but Tarczynski pushes his legs off easily.
Martinez had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Tarczynski defends it easily.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Tarczynski avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Tarczynski advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Martinez (2) vs (15) Tarczynski
You can see the frustration on Martinez's face as Tarczynski controls the position.
Martinez is looking to reverse the position.
Tarczynski taking a breather here.
Martinez is looking to reverse the position.
Tarczynski is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Tarczynski trying to control the position but Martinez is working away.
Tarczynski controlling the position from side mount.
Martinez tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The referee asks Tarczynski politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Tarczynski prefers to stall for the moment though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tarczynski wants to lay and pray for a moment but Martinez keeps working.
Martinez sneaks back into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tarczynski wins on points by 15 to 2. |
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Matt Chiasson (ranked 3711 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rhicky Whysocki (ranked 4825 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Matt Chiasson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Rhicky Whysocki!
The judges for this bout are Ben Hemmingworth, Winston Howard and Skip Squint.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Whysocki fails with a takedown attempt.
Chiasson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Nice sprawl there from Chiasson as Whysocki shoots in.
Chiasson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Whysocki has hold of one of Chiasson's legs. Chiasson is fighting the takedown attempt but Whysocki gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Chiasson (0) vs (2) Whysocki
Chiasson seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Chiasson keeping moving, preventing Whysocki from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whysocki not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Whysocki tries to free his leg and advance position but Chiasson is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Whysocki trying to control but Chiasson is working from the bottom.
Chiasson controlling Whysocki's posture.
Whysocki looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Whysocki is fighting to break Chiasson's control of his arms but Chiasson is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Chiasson wants to sweep but no luck.
Chiasson 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: Chiasson (2) vs (2) Whysocki
Whysocki tries to get to full guard but Chiasson has control of the leg.
Chiasson slows the pace down in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chiasson seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Whysocki for as long as he can get away with.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chiasson trying to pass the guard but Whysocki defending well.
Chiasson controlling the action here.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Whysocki can do anything to dispel that myth.
Chiasson prevents Whysocki from improving his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well, if Chiasson 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.
Chiasson uses his free foot to push down on Whysocki's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Whysocki. Score +3 for passing guard: Chiasson (5) vs (2) Whysocki
Whysocki is in all sorts of trouble here.
Chiasson content just to control the position here.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Chiasson has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Whysocki tries to improve his position but Chiasson has taken his back! Chiasson has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Whysocki tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Chiasson pushes Whysocki away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Matt Chiasson! |
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between John Dux (ranked 13266 p4p, 731 weight class) and Jonthan Henry (ranked 2123 p4p, 0 weight class). Henry is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: hit em up . Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 6 losses; John Dux! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Jonthan Henry !
The judges for this bout are Darius Henderson, Damien Edna and Winston Howard.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Henry tries to keep at a distance but Dux has taken the fight into the clinch.
Henry wants a takedown but no success here.
Henry has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Dux avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Henry has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Dux is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
John Dux has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jonthan Henry .
Henry has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Dux after a bit of a struggle.
Dux tries for a takedown but Henry manages to get underhooks.
Henry is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Dux is defending well.
Henry is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Henry tries for a takedown. No joy.
Dux changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Henry fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Dux closes the distance and clinches.
Henry has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Dux is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Henry looking for a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henry is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Dux is defending well.
Henry looks winded!
Dux is looking to take this one to the mat.
Henry has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Dux avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Dux is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Henry can't fight it off and eventually Dux manages to take the fight to the floor. Henry looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dux (2) vs (0) Henry
Dux wants to pass the guard but Henry is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henry working a defensive guard here.
Our spies down at at St Petersburg MMA Gym inform us that Henry has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Dux slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Dux (5) vs (0) Henry
Dux tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Dux tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Dux has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Dux thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Dux looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Dux thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Dux is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Henry is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dux tries for a kimura but Henry is defending well.
Dux looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Henry is trying to improve his position.
Henry regains half guard.
Henry tries to roll over but Dux keeps him under control.
Henry keeping control of the position.
Dux looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Dux is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henry tries to roll over but Dux keeps him under control.
Henry is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Dux is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Dux is working for a kimura but Henry is defending it quite comfortably.
Dux is trying to work for a kimura but Henry is defending well.
Dux works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Dux (8) vs (0) Henry
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henry regains half guard.
Henry is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Henry is trying to control but can't.
Dux looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Henry is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dux is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Henry defends it well.
Henry is trying to get back to full guard.
Henry trying to control here.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Henry wants to improve his position but Dux is controlling well.
Dux is trying to work for a kimura but Henry is defending well.
Dux is looking for a kimura here.
Henry is positioning himself well to prevent Dux advancing to mount.
Dux is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Henry wants to improve his position but Dux is controlling well.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Dux is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Henry doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dux.
Henry makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Henry .
Henry is trying to keep Dux in close.
Dux is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Dux drops back looking for a leg! Henry is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Henry manages to kick Dux off! Dux jumps back into Henry 's guard.
Dux is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Henry controlling Dux's posture.
Henry looking to control.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Dux preventing the sweep.
Dux pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Henry is keeping the position for now.
Dux won't allow Henry to sweep him here.
Dux drops back looking for a leg! Henry is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Henry manages to kick Dux off! Dux jumps back into Henry 's guard.
Dux drops back looking for a leg! Henry is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Henry manages to kick Dux off! Dux jumps back into Henry 's guard.
Dux drops back looking for a leg! Henry is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Henry manages to kick Dux off! Dux jumps back into Henry 's guard.
Henry 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 eight minutes gone in the round.
Dux drops back looking for a leg! Henry is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Henry manages to kick Dux off! Dux jumps back into Henry 's guard.
Henry has control of Dux's left arm, preventing Dux from doing any damage.
Henry keeping full guard, as Dux tries to pass.
Henry lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dux (8) vs (2) Henry
Dux had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Henry defends it easily.
Henry looking to pass the guard.
Henry must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Henry content to stall in guard here.
Henry 's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Henry trying to control the position from guard on top but Dux is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dux is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Henry looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Dux had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Henry defends it easily.
Henry trying to control but Dux is working from the bottom.
Dux is looking for a triangle but Henry pushes his legs off easily.
Dux has his foot on Henry 's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Henry works his way back into a safe position though.
Henry wants to control from the top but Dux keeps moving.
Dux working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Henry doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Henry manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Henry drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Henry jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Dux is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Henry works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Henry is trying to control. Dux wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dux is looking for a sweep. Henry is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Henry with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Henry passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Dux (8) vs (5) Henry
Dux is trying desperately to improve position.
Henry controlling his opponent.
Dux is working to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Henry trying to control but Dux is having none of it.
Dux is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Dux manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Henry works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Dux (8) vs (8) Henry
Henry controlling from the full mount.
Henry can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Dux is looking to escape.
Dux tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Henry looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Dux tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Henry tries to control but Dux wriggling away.
Dux is looking to get to half guard.
Henry controlling the position easily from mount.
Dux is trying desperately to improve position.
Henry controlling the position easily from mount.
Dux keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Henry content just to control the position here.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Dux is in all sorts of trouble here.
Dux sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Henry is trying to control the action in half guard but Dux is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Dux actively working from the bottom here.
Dux looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Henry trying to control the action but Dux is working from the bottom.
Henry looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Well, if Henry 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.
Dux actively working from the bottom here.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Henry trying to control the action but Dux is working from the bottom.
Dux gets full guard.
Dux is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Henry is aware though and is defending well.
Henry wants to control from the top but Dux keeps moving.
Dux escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Henry gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Dux will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Dux keeping moving, preventing Henry from controlling successfully.
Dux throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Henry is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Dux is looking for a triangle but Henry pushes his legs off easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Dux gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Dux takes the fight on points by 9 to 8.
During a confident post fight interview, John Dux thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Main event
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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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