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TWGC 36 (205lbs, D2): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 2 PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Zachary Benjamins! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Happy Chukwudu!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Hirohito Nitta and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Benjamins misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Chukwudu looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Benjamins! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Benjamins (0) vs (4) Chukwudu
Benjamins can't do much from the bottom here.
Benjamins is trying to improve his position.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benjamins is looking for a sweep.
Benjamins struggling a bit here.
Benjamins gets back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benjamins trying to hold on to Chukwudu's head to control him but Chukwudu postures up.
Benjamins is defending against the submission attempts here by Chukwudu.
Benjamins keeping hold of Chukwudu's head, controlling as best he can.
Benjamins is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Chukwudu's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Chukwudu's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Benjamins (4) vs (4) Chukwudu
Chukwudu just trying to survive but Benjamins is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Chukwudu staying busy and making it hard for Benjamins to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chukwudu trying to control the action but Benjamins just sinks the hooks in.
Chukwudu preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Benjamins.
Chukwudu holding on to Benjamins's left wrist, preventing the choke.
A lull in the action here.
Chukwudu is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Benjamins off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Chukwudu fending off the submission attempt from Benjamins.
You can see the frustration on Chukwudu's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Chukwudu defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Benjamins's arms.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benjamins controlling well, preventing Chukwudu from escaping the position.
Benjamins is trying to stick to Chukwudu's back but Chukwudu is turning into Benjamins. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Benjamins's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Chukwudu. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Benjamins (4) vs (6) Chukwudu
Chukwudu thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Chukwudu preventing the sweep.
Benjamins manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Chukwudu manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Benjamins (6) vs (6) Chukwudu
Benjamins stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chukwudu swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Benjamins trying to control but Chukwudu is working from the bottom.
Benjamins tries to free his leg and advance position but Chukwudu is retaining full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chukwudu can't keep his opponent in guard - Benjamins advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Chukwudu tries to get to full guard but Benjamins has control of the leg.
Benjamins trying to pass the guard but Chukwudu defending well.
Chukwudu tries to roll over but Benjamins keeps him under control.
Benjamins is looking to advance position but Chukwudu won't allow it.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Benjamins seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Chukwudu does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Chukwudu looking for submissions off his back.
Benjamins wants to work for an arm triangle but Chukwudu is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Benjamins prevents Chukwudu from improving his position.
Benjamins is trying to control. Chukwudu wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Chukwudu holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Benjamins tries to pass the half guard into mount. Chukwudu knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Chukwudu trying to control but Benjamins postures up.
Chukwudu keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Chukwudu is staying active underneath Benjamins, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Benjamins working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Chukwudu's thigh. Chukwudu counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Benjamins trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Benjamins trying to control but Chukwudu is working from the bottom.
Benjamins works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Benjamins is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Benjamins (9) vs (6) Chukwudu
Chukwudu regains half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Benjamins is thwarting Chukwudu's attempts to control the position.
Chukwudu keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Benjamins trying to control from half guard but Chukwudu is working away.
Chukwudu wants to get back to full guard.
Benjamins trying to mount his opponent but Chukwudu defends it.
Benjamins trying to advance position but Chukwudu counters by regaining guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Chukwudu holds on and takes a little breather.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Benjamins trying to control the position from guard on top but Chukwudu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Benjamins pushes down on Chukwudu's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Benjamins trying to control from Chukwudu's half guard. Chukwudu has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Chukwudu looking for a sweep. Not yet Chukwudu, not yet.
Chukwudu working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Benjamins doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Benjamins manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Benjamins trying to control but Chukwudu is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Benjamins passes Chukwudu's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Chukwudu regains full guard. Nicely done.
Benjamins drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Chukwudu manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Benjamins has Chukwudu in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Benjamins (9) vs (8) Chukwudu
Benjamins is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Benjamins looking for a sweep. Not yet Benjamins, not yet.
Chukwudu controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
It looks like Chukwudu 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.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Chukwudu looking to pass the guard.
Benjamins working a defensive guard here.
Benjamins wants to sweep but no luck.
Chukwudu stays in close to Benjamins's body and controls the position.
Benjamins lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Benjamins (11) vs (8) Chukwudu
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Benjamins advances to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Benjamins prevents Chukwudu from improving his position.
Benjamins is keen to just control but Chukwudu is a slippery customer.
Benjamins prevents Chukwudu from improving his position.
Benjamins is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Chukwudu reverses the position - he's now on top in Benjamins's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Benjamins (11) vs (10) Chukwudu
Benjamins pulls Chukwudu in close to his closed guard and prevents Chukwudu from doing any damage or advancing position.
Benjamins trying to control the position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Benjamins looking for a guillotine here but Chukwudu defends easily.
Benjamins looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chukwudu is one step ahead there.
Benjamins escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Chukwudu gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Benjamins 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 thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Benjamins trying to keep a closed guard but Chukwudu is proving a slippery customer.
Chukwudu controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Benjamins wants to sweep but no luck.
Benjamins trying to control the position here.
Benjamins is trying to keep Chukwudu in close.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Benjamins wants to sweep but no luck.
Benjamins has an active guard here but Chukwudu has managed to pass into half guard.
Chukwudu is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Benjamins doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Chukwudu.
Chukwudu is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
And that's the end of the fight!
Benjamins takes the fight on points by 11 to 10. |
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