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TWGC 43 (205lbs, D4): New York Qualifier - Round 1 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 0 wins and 0 losses; Marcos Pencho! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Emmanuel Martinez!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Dean Styles and Joseph Jones.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Martinez clinches with his opponent.
Jeez, both these guys look absolutely knackered already, that's not a good sign!
Pencho gets control of Martinez's arms and successfully pulls guard. Pencho will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Martinez thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Pencho working for a triangle but Martinez defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Martinez drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Pencho dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pencho (2) vs (0) Martinez
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pencho drops back, looking for a kneebar! Martinez looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Martinez looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Martinez! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Pencho (2) vs (4) Martinez
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martinez tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Martinez has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Pencho prevents Martinez from moving into mount.
Martinez is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Pencho is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Pencho gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pencho slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Martinez drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Pencho manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Martinez has Pencho in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pencho (4) vs (4) Martinez
Pencho has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Martinez has his foot on Pencho's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Pencho works his way back into a safe position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pencho thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Martinez escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Pencho gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Pencho drops back, looking for a kneebar! Martinez looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Martinez looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Martinez! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Pencho (4) vs (8) Martinez
Martinez thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pencho is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Martinez off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Pencho (8) vs (8) Martinez
Martinez looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Martinez tries to escape the position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Pencho is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Martinez breaks Pencho's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pencho (8) vs (10) Martinez
Martinez drops back, looking for a kneebar! Pencho looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Pencho looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Pencho! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Pencho (12) vs (10) Martinez
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That's six minutes gone in the round.
Martinez wants to control but Pencho postures up.
Martinez tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Pencho wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Pencho wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Martinez, who protects the arm well.
You can see the frustration on Martinez's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
We've been informed that Martinez has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Pencho is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Martinez knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Martinez has one of Pencho's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Pencho working away.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Pencho swings around for an armbar but Martinez sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Pencho's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pencho (12) vs (12) Martinez
Martinez has gone for a leg lock! Pencho slips out almost immediately though and dives into Martinez's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pencho (14) vs (12) Martinez
Martinez is controlling Pencho's posture.
Pencho is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Martinez is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Martinez has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pencho (14) vs (14) Martinez
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Pencho has Martinez pulled in close to control his posture.
Martinez is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Pencho is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Pencho has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pencho (16) vs (14) Martinez
Pencho is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Martinez is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Pencho defends well.
Pencho drops back, looking for a kneebar! Martinez looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Martinez looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Martinez! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Pencho (16) vs (18) Martinez
Pencho is looking for a sweep.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Martinez moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Pencho (16) vs (20) Martinez
Martinez goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Pencho is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pencho (18) vs (20) Martinez
Pencho drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Martinez dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pencho (18) vs (22) Martinez
Martinez is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Pencho is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Pencho has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pencho (20) vs (22) Martinez
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Martinez looking to control.
Pencho thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Pencho preventing the sweep.
Martinez has his foot on Pencho's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Pencho works his way back into a safe position though.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Pencho drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Martinez manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Pencho has Martinez in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pencho (20) vs (24) Martinez
Martinez is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Pencho is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Pencho has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pencho (22) vs (24) Martinez
Martinez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Pencho has gone for a leg lock! Martinez slips out almost immediately though and dives into Pencho's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pencho (22) vs (26) Martinez
Pencho has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Martinez can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Martinez thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pencho is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Martinez defends well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Martinez wins on points by 26 to 22.
An out of breath Emmanuel Martinez 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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