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TWGC 11 (265+lbs, D4): Rio de Janeiro Q - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Tony Banner and Bongbong Marcos. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Tony Banner! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Bongbong Marcos!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Emerson Jorge and Daniel Cesar.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Banner gets a clinch.
Marcos drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Banner gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Banner gets underhooks to prevent Marcos's takedown attempt.
Banner gets underhooks to prevent Marcos's takedown attempt.
Tony Banner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bongbong Marcos.
Banner tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Marcos just stands there and leans against the cage.
Banner manages to pull guard.
Marcos stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Banner swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Marcos stopping the sweep attempt from Banner.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banner working for a triangle but Marcos defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Banner seems keen to control Marcos's posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Banner looking to hit a scissor sweep but Marcos is one step ahead there.
Banner controlling Marcos's posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marcos trying to control but Banner is working from the bottom.
Marcos drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Banner manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Marcos has Banner in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Banner (2) vs (0) Marcos
Banner looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Marcos is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marcos is trying to hold Banner in close to prevent damage but Banner has managed to pass into half guard.
Marcos is refusing to be controlled, as Banner sits in half guard.
Banner is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Marcos works his way to full guard. Good work.
Banner has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Banner looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Banner drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Marcos manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Banner has Marcos in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Banner (2) vs (2) Marcos
Marcos trying to control the position from guard on top but Banner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Banner will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Banner looking for a sweep. Not yet Banner, not yet.
Marcos trying to control but Banner is working from the bottom.
Banner is pulling down on Marcos's head to control his posture.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Banner is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Marcos is aware though and is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Banner is pulling down on Marcos's head to control his posture.
Banner keeping moving, preventing Marcos from controlling successfully.
Marcos passes into half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Marcos wants to take a breather but Banner is having none of it.
Banner is looking for a sweep. Marcos is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Banner is trying to maintain the position but Marcos is very close to passing his half guard.
Banner is looking for a sweep. Marcos is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Banner keeping control of the position.
Banner looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Banner desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Marcos trying to control the action but Banner is working from the bottom.
Banner is holding on to half guard well.
Marcos is keen to just control but Banner is a slippery customer.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Marcos is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Banner is just riding it out for now. Marcos eventually gives up the hold.
Banner controlling the position for now.
Marcos looks winded!
Banner is looking to control Marcos's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Banner avoid being mounted?
Banner looking for submissions off his back.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Banner controlling the position for now.
Banner wants to improve his position but Marcos is controlling well.
Banner trying to hold on to Marcos's head to control him but Marcos postures up.
Banner is holding on to half guard well.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Marcos is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Banner! Score +3 for passing guard: Banner (2) vs (5) Marcos
Banner is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Banner is trying desperately to improve position.
Banner is working hard here to advance position.
Marcos working for a guillotine from mount but Banner is in no mood to give up.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Marcos can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Banner is looking to escape.
Banner tries to hold on but Marcos postures up.
Marcos looking to control but Banner is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Banner tries to hold on but Marcos pushes him away.
Banner is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Marcos is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Banner is trying desperately to improve position.
Banner wants to hold on but Marcos pushes him away.
Marcos tries to control but Banner wriggling away.
Banner tries to hold on but Marcos postures up.
Banner manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Banner holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Marcos is trying to control. Banner wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Banner is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Marcos trying to control from half guard but Banner is working away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marcos wins on points by 5 to 2. |
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