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TWGC 30 (155lbs, D4): Finals - Round 2 PBP Commentary |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Diego Lugano! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Bob Brown!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Robert Douchet and Alec Ball.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Brown fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Lugano tries to counter with a takedown but Brown is quick to defend against it.
Bob Brown seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Brown moves into range and clinches up with Lugano.
Lugano is looking for a takedown.#TD2#
Brown manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB2#
Brown working for a triangle but Lugano defends it easily.
Lugano sitting in guard here, content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown keeping moving, preventing Lugano from controlling successfully. #T1#
Brown has control of Lugano's left arm, preventing Lugano from doing any damage.
Lugano wants to control from the top but Brown keeps moving.
Brown has Lugano pulled in close to control his posture. #SUB2#
Lugano got a little sloppy there for a moment and Brown has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lugano has managed to get both his arms back between Brown's legs - danger averted.
Lugano trying to control but Brown is working from the bottom. #T2##SUB2#
Brown isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Lugano stacks Brown on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Lugano! Score +3 for passing guard: Lugano (3) vs (0) Brown
Brown is looking for a sweep.
Brown is not content to let Lugano control the position. #T3#
Brown tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Lugano easily slips into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Lugano (5) vs (0) Brown
Lugano manages to capitalize on a mistake by Brown to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Lugano (8) vs (0) Brown
Lugano tries to keep control of the position but Brown is staying busy.
Brown trying to control the action but Lugano just sinks the hooks in.
Brown is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Lugano off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Lugano is hanging on to Brown's back as he tries to escape.
#T4#
Lugano struggling to keep hold of the position.
Lugano is hanging on to Brown's back as he tries to escape.
Lugano trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Lugano controlling well, preventing Brown from escaping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brown is still trying to improve position.#T5#
Brown is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Brown manages to reverse the position and now he's in Lugano's guard. Nice work there by Brown.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lugano (8) vs (2) Brown#SUB2#
Brown is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Lugano is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Lugano has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lugano (10) vs (2) Brown
Brown wants to control the position but Lugano says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Brown makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Brown.
Brown is trying to keep Lugano in close.
#T6##SUB2#
Brown escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lugano gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Brown is trying to control the position but Lugano postures up.
Lugano looking to pass the guard.
Lugano trying to control but Brown is working from the bottom.
Lugano pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Brown is keeping the position for now. #T7##SUB2#
Brown is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lugano is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Brown throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lugano passes Brown's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Brown has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Brown has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lugano is working away from the top position though.
Lugano tries to pass the half guard into mount. Brown knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T8#
Lugano trying to control from half guard but Brown is working away.
Brown wants to control but Lugano is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Brown looking for submissions off his back.
Lugano wants to lay and pray for a moment but Brown keeps working.
Brown is trying to maintain the position but Lugano is very close to passing his half guard.#T9#
Lugano is trying to control. Brown wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Lugano looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Brown is trying to get back to full guard.
Lugano trying to control from half guard but Brown is working away.
Brown tries to get to full guard but Lugano has control of the leg. #T10#
Brown works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Brown is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Lugano trying to control but Brown is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Brown isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Lugano stacks Brown on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Lugano! Score +3 for passing guard: Lugano (13) vs (2) Brown
You can see the frustration on Brown's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T11#
Lugano wants to lay and pray for a moment but Brown keeps working.
Brown is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Brown struggling a bit here.
Brown might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Lugano haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T12#
Brown tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Lugano wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Brown is not content to let Lugano control the position.
Lugano tries to move into full mount but can't pass Brown's legs.
Brown is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Lugano's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Lugano wants to pass the guard but Brown is defending well.
Brown wants to control but Lugano is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T13#
Brown is looking to improve his position.
Lugano seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Brown is looking for a sweep. Lugano is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Brown is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Brown trying to control here.
#T14##SUB#
Lugano 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brown is trying to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Brown is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lugano takes the fight on points by 13 to 2. |
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Main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Lemony Snicket! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Flibbo Banino!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Ian Loll and Yves DeLean.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Banino is looking to clinch.
Snicket tries to counter by clinching up but Banino breaks away and moves out of range.#CL#
Snicket has Banino up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD2#
Banino ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Banino no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Banino is trying to control the position but Snicket postures up.
Snicket stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Banino swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Banino working for a triangle but Snicket defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Banino looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Snicket passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Snicket (3) vs (0) Banino
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snicket working away.#T1#
Banino tries to improve position but can't.
Snicket trying to control the position but Banino is working away.
Banino can't do much from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Banino tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad. Score +2 for reaching mount: Snicket (5) vs (0) Banino#SUB#
Snicket has control of Banino's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Banino regains control of the situation pretty easily.
#T2#
Banino tries to hold on but Snicket postures up.
Snicket prevents Banino from getting the reversal.
Banino wants to control but Snicket is having none of it.#SUB#
Snicket is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Banino has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Banino is just holding on here. Snicket manages to take his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Snicket (8) vs (0) Banino#T3#
Banino trying to control the hands but Snicket won't let him. #SUB#
Snicket has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Banino has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Snicket not allowing Banino to control his hands.
Snicket doesn't have the hooks in and Banino manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Snicket (8) vs (2) Banino#T4##SUB#
Snicket has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Banino can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Banino trying to control but Snicket is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Snicket working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Banino doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Banino manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Banino works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Banino wants to lay and pray for a moment but Snicket keeps working. #SUB#
Snicket actively working from the bottom here.
Banino has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Snicket (8) vs (5) Banino
Banino is trying to take his opponent's back.
Snicket has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#T5#
Snicket is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Banino trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB2#
Banino goes for an armbar but Snicket turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Snicket. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Snicket (10) vs (5) Banino#SUB2#
Banino looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Snicket passes into half guard.
#T6##SUB2#
Banino actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Banino actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Banino actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Snicket is trying to work for a kimura but Banino is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Banino looking for submissions off his back.#T7#
Banino trying to control from the bottom.
Banino has a hand on Snicket's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Snicket takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Snicket (13) vs (5) Banino#SUB#
Snicket looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Snicket looking to secure an arm triangle but Banino defends it well.
Banino wants to control but Snicket is having none of it.#T8##SUB#
Snicket moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Banino has worked his arm free - good work by Banino!
#SUB#
Snicket tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Snicket has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Banino manages to get back to half guard.
Banino trying to control from the bottom.
#T9##SUB#
Snicket 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.
#SUB#
Snicket is looking for a kimura here.
Banino trying to control here.
#T10##SUB#
Snicket 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.
#SUB2#
Banino looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Banino gets back to full guard.
#T11##SUB2#
Banino looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Snicket trying to control but Banino is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Banino had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Snicket defends it easily.
Snicket's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2#
Banino looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Snicket has picked Banino up and slammed him! Banino can't keep hold of the triangle and Snicket manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Snicket (16) vs (5) Banino#T12#
Banino regains half guard.
Banino slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Snicket wants to control from the top but Banino keeps moving. #SUB2#
Banino is looking for a triangle here but Snicket uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Snicket (19) vs (5) Banino
Banino can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
Snicket tries for a kimura but Banino is defending well. #T13#
Banino is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Snicket is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Banino has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Snicket is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Banino is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Banino struggling a bit here.#T14#
Snicket is looking to take a break and control but Banino is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Banino tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Snicket wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Banino is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Snicket's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Snicket is looking for a kimura here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Snicket takes the fight on points by 19 to 5.
Lemony Snicket thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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