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Grappling Hype -18- 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 New York, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 5 losses; Lyric Mann! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 7 losses; Spud Grubbins!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Chris Downing and Cecil Peabody.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Mann gets caught flat footed, as Grubbins shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mann (0) vs (2) Grubbins
Mann looking to hit a scissor sweep but Grubbins is one step ahead there.
Grubbins wants to pass the guard but Mann is keeping the position.
Mann keeping moving, preventing Grubbins from controlling successfully.
Grubbins showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Mann has his hands on Grubbins's head, controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mann can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Grubbins controls the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grubbins drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Mann manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Grubbins has Mann in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mann (2) vs (2) Grubbins
Mann slips nicely into half guard.
Mann wants to pass to mount but Grubbins is defending the position.
Mann not doing much here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grubbins wants to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mann trying to control the pace.
Mann'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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mann moves into full mount! Grubbins won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Mann (5) vs (2) Grubbins
Mann trying to control but Grubbins is having none of it.
Mann content just to control the position here.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Further stalling from Mann.
Grubbins is looking to get to half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Mann fails to advance to Grubbins's back.
Mann trying to control but Grubbins is having none of it.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Mann takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Mann wants to take Grubbins's back here but Grubbins is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Mann controlling the pace for now.
Mann wants to take Grubbins's back here but Grubbins is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Mann looking to take Grubbins's back but Grubbins rolls and after a scramble, Grubbins ends up on top in guard. Nice escape there from Grubbins to escape a tricky position. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mann (5) vs (4) Grubbins
Mann has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Grubbins pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mann is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Grubbins stays in close to Mann's body and controls the position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Grubbins is fighting to break Mann's control of his arms but Mann is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Grubbins wants to pass the guard but Mann is keeping the position.
Grubbins wants to control from the top but Mann keeps moving.
Mann has Grubbins pulled in close to control his posture.
Grubbins pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mann is keeping the position for now.
Grubbins trying to control but Mann is working from the bottom.
Mann lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mann (7) vs (4) Grubbins
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Mann seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Grubbins is looking for a triangle but Mann pushes his legs off easily.
Mann seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Mann wants to pass the guard but Grubbins is keeping the position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Grubbins manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mann manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mann (7) vs (6) Grubbins
Mann wants to sweep here but Grubbins controlling him for the moment.
Mann has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Grubbins can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Grubbins trying to control but Mann is working from the bottom.
Grubbins pushing down on Mann's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Mann is positioning himself well to prevent Grubbins advancing to mount.
Grubbins wants to work for an arm triangle but Mann is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Mann wants to control but Grubbins is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Grubbins is looking to advance position but Mann won't allow it.
Mann trying to control but Grubbins postures up.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Mann moves into full guard.
Mann keeping full guard, as Grubbins tries to pass.
Mann is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Grubbins looking to pass the guard.
Mann controlling the position.
Grubbins tries to free his leg and advance position but Mann is retaining full guard.
Grubbins trying to control but Mann is working from the bottom.
Mann bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Grubbins's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mann (9) vs (6) Grubbins
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Mann stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Grubbins swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mann is stalling in the full guard.
Mann stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Grubbins swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mann is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Grubbins is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Grubbins has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mann (9) vs (8) Grubbins
And that's the end of the fight!
Mann takes the fight on points by 9 to 8. |
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