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TWG 38 (135lbs, D2): Finals - Round 2 PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Frank Dux! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Mac Bandini!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, David Schapiro and Dean Styles.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Bandini stuffs the takedown.
Bandini tries to counter by closing the distance.
Dux changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bandini tries to avoid it but Dux manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bandini to the ground. Bandini escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bandini tries to counter by closing the distance.
Bandini instigates a clinch.
Bandini is pressed up against the cage. Dux has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Bandini down to the mat. Bandini avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Dux. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dux shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bandini defends it nicely.
Bandini doesn't manage to clinch there - Dux circles away.
Dux shoots in looking for a takedown. Bandini tries to sprawl out of it but Dux keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bandini manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bandini moves into the clinch.
Bandini drags the fight down to the ground.
Dux content to stall in guard here.
Dux stopping the sweep attempt from Bandini.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dux's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Bandini not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dux is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Dux has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bandini wants to sweep but no luck.
Dux showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bandini can't keep his opponent in guard - Dux advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Bandini is trying to get back to full guard.
Dux really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Dux is thwarting Bandini's attempts to control the position.
Dux performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bandini is looking for a sweep. Dux is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Dux passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Bandini! Score +3 for passing guard: Dux (3) vs (0) Bandini
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bandini tries to reverse the position but Dux maintains control.
Dux controlling the pace for now.
Bandini really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Dux takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Bandini tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dux is looking to take Bandini's back but instead Bandini gets back to half guard. Nice work.
Dux controlling the pace.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Dux wants to pass to mount but Bandini is defending the position.
Dux keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Bandini is looking for a sweep. Dux is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bandini keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Dux is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Dux tries to pass to full mount but Bandini defends it.
Dux takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Bandini trying to control but Dux postures up.
Dux trying to control the pace.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Dux is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Bandini tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Dux advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Dux (6) vs (0) Bandini
Bandini is trying to escape the position but Dux is controlling the position.
Dux wants to control for a moment but Bandini uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Bandini tries to roll over but Dux keeps him under control.
Bandini is looking to control Dux's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bandini avoid being mounted?
Dux is taking a breather. Bandini says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Dux looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Bandini wants to control but Dux passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Dux (9) vs (0) Bandini
Bandini is trying to get back to half guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Dux controlling the position.
Bandini tries to improve position but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bandini has one of Dux's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Bandini is trying to escape the position but Dux is controlling the position.
Bandini tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Dux wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Dux in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Bandini is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Dux.
Bandini tries to buck Dux off but Dux is having none of it.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Dux controls the position.
Dux's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Dux seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Bandini for as long as he can get away with.
Dux trying to control the position but Bandini is working away.
Bandini is looking for a sweep.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Bandini is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Dux controlling from side mount.
Bandini struggling a bit here.
Dux controls the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Further stalling from Dux.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dux takes the fight on points by 9 to 0.
Frank Dux thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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