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CACC Mondragon vs Scaletta PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Thomas Bennett! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 12 losses; Marcelinho Lima!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, David Schapiro and Franklyn Lucas.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Bennett has taken the fight to the clinch.
We've been hearing reports that Bennett has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Bennett pulls guard successfully.
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.
Lima engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Bennett keeping full guard, as Lima tries to pass.
Bennett throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lima showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Bennett working for a triangle but Lima defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lima trying to control the position from guard on top but Bennett is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bennett is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lima trying to control but Bennett is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lima drops back looking for a leg! Bennett is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bennett manages to kick Lima off! Lima jumps back into Bennett's guard.
Bennett working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lima doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lima manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Lima trying to control but Bennett is working from the bottom.
Lima passes into half guard.
Bennett is defending against the submission attempts here by Lima.
Lima passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Bennett (0) vs (3) Lima
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bennett is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Bennett is working hard here to advance position.
Lima is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Bennett has escaped the position, nice work there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lima is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Bennett knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Lima is trying to get an arm triangle but Bennett is defending well.
Lima tries for a kimura but Bennett is defending well.
Lima tries for a kimura but Bennett is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bennett tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lima thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Lima tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Lima has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Bennett gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Bennett moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Bennett is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lima looking to pass the guard.
Bennett has his foot on Lima's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lima works his way back into a safe position though.
Bennett escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lima gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Lima trying to control the position from guard on top but Bennett is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lima avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Lima told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Bennett had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lima defends it easily.
Lima advances to half guard.
Lima is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bennett is just riding it out for now. Lima eventually gives up the hold.
Lima is working for a submission of some sort.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Lima wants to control but Bennett is keeping him busy.
Bennett looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bennett might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Lima controlling the pace.
Bennett won't allow Lima to pass to mount.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Bennett with the active half guard here but Lima passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Bennett (0) vs (6) Lima
Bennett prevents Lima from moving into mount.
Bennett tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Lima wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Lima is trying to get an arm triangle but Bennett is defending well.
Lima tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Bennett is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Bennett gets back to half guard.
Lima trying to control the action but Bennett is working from the bottom.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Bennett manages to get to full guard.
Lima trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bennett is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bennett had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lima defends it easily.
Bennett keeping moving, preventing Lima from controlling successfully.
Bennett looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Lima trying to control but Bennett is working from the bottom.
Bennett is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lima is aware though and is defending well.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Lima trying to control the position from guard on top but Bennett is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bennett escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lima gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Lima stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bennett swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lima advances to half guard.
Lima wants to free his trapped foot but Bennett is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Bennett looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lima is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Bennett is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lima pulls his head out easily.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Lima seems to be working for a kimura but Bennett defends the submission attempt.
Lima seems to be working for a kimura but Bennett defends the submission attempt.
Bennett looking for submissions off his back.
Bennett looking for submissions off his back.
Lima wants to pass to mount but Bennett is defending the position.
Bennett actively working from the bottom here.
Bennett tries to roll over but Lima keeps him under control.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Bennett is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lima pulls his head out easily.
Bennett won't allow Lima to pass to mount.
Bennett looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bennett looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bennett is breathing heavily.
Bennett is in trouble now - Lima has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Bennett (0) vs (9) Lima
Bennett can't escape the position.
Lima jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Bennett manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Lima tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Lima has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Lima working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Bennett is looking for a sweep.
Lima working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Bennett is trying to get back to half guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Lima tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Lima has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Bennett is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Lima off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Bennett (4) vs (9) Lima
Lima preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Bennett.
Bennett has got one arm under Lima's chin. This could be trouble... Lima trying to control the other hand but Bennett gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Lima has tapped out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Thomas Bennett!
In his post fight interview, Thomas Bennett started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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