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TWGC 30 (265+lbs, D4): Finals - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Zachary Benjamins! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Clarence Frost!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, William Peck and Trevor Gratis.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Benjamins shoots in for a takedown but Frost shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Frost has closed the distance and engaged Benjamins in a clinch.
Benjamins jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Frost walks away with a smile on his face. Benjamins gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
We've been hearing reports that Benjamins has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Frost has taken the fight to the clinch.
Benjamins jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Frost walks away with a smile on his face. Benjamins gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zachary Benjamins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Benjamins wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benjamins shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Frost as he avoids it easily.
Frost is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Frost gets a clinch.
Frost gets control of Benjamins's arms and successfully pulls guard. Frost will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Frost keeping full guard, as Benjamins tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benjamins wants to control from the top but Frost keeps moving.
Benjamins is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Frost is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Benjamins has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Frost looking for a sweep. Not yet Frost, not yet.
Benjamins tries to free his leg and advance position but Frost is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benjamins wants to control from the top but Frost keeps moving.
Benjamins stopping the sweep attempt from Frost.
Benjamins looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Benjamins trying to control the position from guard on top but Frost is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Benjamins works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benjamins looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Frost is holding on to half guard well.
Benjamins is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Frost as he works his way to full guard.
Frost keeping moving, preventing Benjamins from controlling successfully.
Frost looking to hit a scissor sweep but Benjamins is one step ahead there.
Benjamins trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Benjamins trying to control but Frost is working from the bottom.
Benjamins might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Benjamins trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Benjamins trying to control the position from guard on top but Frost is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Frost is pulling down on Benjamins's head. It's preventing any offense from Benjamins, at least for the moment.
Benjamins is looking to advance position but Frost has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Benjamins (0) vs (4) Frost
Benjamins is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Frost controlling the pace for now.
Benjamins tries to improve his position but instead Frost has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Benjamins (0) vs (7) Frost
Frost is hanging on to Benjamins's back as he tries to escape.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Benjamins wants to control his opponent's hands but Frost gets his hands free.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
I really don't envy Benjamins right now.
Benjamins is working hard here to advance position.
Benjamins is breathing heavily.
Frost has good solid back control here.
Frost is continuing to stall.
Benjamins just trying to survive but Frost is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Frost keeps control of the position as Benjamins tries to break free.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Frost is trying to stick to Benjamins's back but Benjamins is turning into Frost. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Frost's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Benjamins. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Benjamins (2) vs (7) Frost
Frost bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Benjamins's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Benjamins (2) vs (9) Frost
Benjamins is trying to keep Frost in close.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Frost works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Benjamins trying to control from the bottom.
Frost performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Benjamins is trying to get back to full guard.
Frost is pressing down on Benjamins's thigh, looking to free his foot. Benjamins is holding on for now.
Benjamins wants to control but Frost is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Frost controlling the pace.
Let's hope that Frost 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.
Benjamins tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Frost has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Benjamins (2) vs (12) Frost
Benjamins regains half guard.
Benjamins has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Frost is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Frost with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Benjamins tries to get to full guard but Frost has control of the leg.
Benjamins is trying to maintain the position but Frost is very close to passing his half guard.
Frost stalling.
Benjamins wants to control but Frost is keeping busy.
Frost controlling the action here.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Benjamins tries to roll over but Frost keeps him under control.
Benjamins wants to control but Frost is keeping busy.
Benjamins makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Benjamins.
Benjamins working a defensive guard here.
Benjamins throws his legs up looking for a submission but Frost uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Benjamins (2) vs (15) Frost
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Benjamins tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Frost presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Benjamins (2) vs (17) Frost
Frost takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Benjamins (2) vs (20) Frost
Benjamins is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
The adventures of Frost the control monster continue. Boring.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Benjamins is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Frost biding his time, looking for the opening.
Frost keeps control of the position as Benjamins tries to break free.
Frost gets his hands free as Benjamins looks to control.
Frost is riding his opponent, not letting Benjamins buck him off.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Benjamins manages to reverse the position and now he's in Frost's guard. Nice work there by Benjamins.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Benjamins (4) vs (20) Frost
Frost lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Benjamins (4) vs (22) Frost
Benjamins looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Frost passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Benjamins (4) vs (25) Frost
Frost advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Benjamins (4) vs (27) Frost
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Frost controlling his opponent.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Frost.
And that's the end of the fight!
Frost wins on points by 27 to 4.
An out of breath Clarence Frost 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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