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TWGC 43 (205lbs, D2): Finals - Round 3 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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Aboubacar Mandiang! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 0 losses; Joe Diddy!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, William Gold and Richard Clark.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Diddy throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Mandiang tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Diddy is in Mandiang's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mandiang (0) vs (2) Diddy
Mandiang bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Diddy's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mandiang (2) vs (2) Diddy
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diddy tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Diddy is trying to keep Mandiang in close.
Mandiang stopping the sweep attempt from Diddy.
Diddy is still trying to improve position.
Diddy working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mandiang doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mandiang manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mandiang looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mandiang preventing the sweep.
Diddy is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mandiang (2) vs (4) Diddy
Diddy moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Mandiang (2) vs (7) Diddy
Mandiang is looking for a sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diddy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mandiang keeps working.
Mandiang is trying to get back to half guard.
Diddy is trying to get an arm triangle but Mandiang is defending well.
Diddy is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Mandiang knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Diddy is looking to take a break and control but Mandiang is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Diddy is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Mandiang will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diddy tries to move into full mount but can't pass Mandiang's legs.
Diddy keeps trying to improve his position.
Diddy is looking to take a break and control but Mandiang is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Diddy advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Mandiang (2) vs (9) Diddy
Diddy wants to take Mandiang's back but he can't do it this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mandiang is trying desperately to improve position.
Diddy trying to control but Mandiang is having none of it.
Mandiang sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Diddy is trying to control. Mandiang wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Diddy wants to work for an arm triangle but Mandiang is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Diddy prevents Mandiang from improving his position.
Diddy is keen to just control but Mandiang is a slippery customer.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Mandiang won't allow Diddy to pass to mount.
Diddy working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Mandiang's thigh. Mandiang counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Diddy trying to control the position from guard on top but Mandiang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mandiang keeping full guard, as Diddy tries to pass.
Diddy passes into half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Diddy wants to pass to mount but Mandiang is defending the position.
Diddy works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Mandiang (2) vs (12) Diddy
Mandiang prevents Diddy from moving into mount.
Diddy is looking to take a break and control but Mandiang is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Diddy advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Mandiang (2) vs (14) Diddy
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Diddy wants to take Mandiang's back but he can't do it this time.
Mandiang is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Diddy can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Mandiang is looking to escape.
Diddy with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Diddy is stalling here but it's allowed Mandiang to get half guard.
Diddy in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Mandiang tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Diddy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Joe Diddy!
Joe Diddy is the new light heavyweight champion!
Joe Diddy thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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