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TWGC 13 (135lbs, D2): Finals - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Hans Lankari and Sergio Diaz. Lankari comes into the arena with AC/DC - Thunderstruck blaring out of the sound system. Diaz is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Gasolina. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Sergio Diaz was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Hans Lankari! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Sergio Diaz!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Saam Ante and Aafke Stam.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Lankari circles away from the clinch attempt.
Diaz tries for a takedown but Lankari sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lankari sprawls well. Lankari wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Diaz gets slowly back to his feet.
Diaz looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Lankari! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Lankari (0) vs (4) Diaz
Lankari is looking to regain half guard here but Diaz keeps moving and retains side control.
Diaz trying to control the action but Lankari is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Lankari rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Diaz's guard! Nice work there by Lankari! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lankari (2) vs (4) Diaz
Diaz trying to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Lankari haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Diaz keeping moving, preventing Lankari from controlling successfully.
Diaz keeping full guard, as Lankari tries to pass.
Diaz is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lankari pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Diaz is keeping the position for now.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Diaz is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lankari (2) vs (6) Diaz
Lankari looking for a sweep. Not yet Lankari, not yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lankari working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Diaz doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Diaz manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Diaz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Diaz trying to control but Lankari is working from the bottom.
Lankari pulls Diaz in close to his closed guard and prevents Diaz from doing any damage or advancing position.
Lankari tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz passes Lankari's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Diaz is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lankari is looking for a sweep. Diaz is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lankari is refusing to be controlled, as Diaz sits in half guard.
Diaz wants to pass the guard but Lankari is defending well.
Lankari has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Diaz is working away from the top position though.
Diaz moves into full mount! Lankari won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Lankari (2) vs (9) Diaz
Diaz jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Lankari is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Lankari and Diaz has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diaz tries for a kimura but Lankari is defending well.
Diaz trying to control the position but Lankari is working away.
Lankari struggling a bit here.
Lankari is looking for a sweep.
Diaz is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Lankari is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Lankari tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Diaz wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here as Diaz stalls from top position.
Lankari regains half guard.
Lankari is defending against the submission attempts here by Diaz.
Lankari is refusing to be controlled, as Diaz sits in half guard.
Diaz is looking to advance position but Lankari won't allow it.
Diaz is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lankari sees it coming and defends easily.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Diaz stalling away here and it's allowed Lankari to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Lankari working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Diaz doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Diaz manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Diaz passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Lankari (2) vs (12) Diaz
Lankari manages to get back to half guard.
Diaz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lankari keeps working.
Diaz works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Lankari (2) vs (15) Diaz
Diaz working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Diaz wants to take a breather but Lankari manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Diaz.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Lankari trying to control the position.
Diaz won't allow Lankari to sweep him here.
Diaz wants to pass the guard but Lankari is keeping the position.
Diaz preventing the sweep.
Diaz looking to pass the guard.
Diaz must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Diaz drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Lankari dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lankari (4) vs (15) Diaz
Lankari trying to control but Diaz is working from the bottom.
Diaz keeping full guard, as Lankari tries to pass.
Diaz working a defensive guard here.
Lankari stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Diaz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lankari trying to control but Diaz is working from the bottom.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Diaz is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lankari won't allow Diaz to sweep him here.
Lankari trying to control the position from guard on top but Diaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Diaz is pulling down on Lankari's head to control his posture.
Diaz is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lankari forces his way into half guard.
Lankari is looking for a kimura but Diaz is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lankari to get the leverage.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Lankari passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Diaz! Score +3 for passing guard: Lankari (7) vs (15) Diaz
Diaz is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Lankari trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Diaz working to try and regain half guard.
Lankari working for a submission but Diaz is keeping him at bay.
Diaz is working to get back to half guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Lankari looking to control but Diaz is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Diaz is trying to escape the mount.
Diaz tries to hold on but Lankari postures up.
Lankari with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Diaz has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Diaz is desperately trying to improve his position but Lankari has a good base and remains in mount.
Lankari avoids the attempt from Diaz to control.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Diaz slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Diaz is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lankari pulls his head out easily.
Diaz wants to improve his position but Lankari is controlling well.
Lankari seems to be looking for submissions.
Diaz is trying to get back to full guard.
Lankari is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Lankari prevents Diaz from improving his position.
Lankari is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Diaz has managed to free his arm - good work.
Diaz won't allow Lankari to pass to mount.
Diaz has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lankari is working away from the top position though.
Lankari is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Lankari is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Diaz sees it coming and defends easily.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Lankari is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Diaz is just riding it out for now. Lankari eventually gives up the hold.
Diaz moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Diaz looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Lankari puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Lankari is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
And that's the end of the fight!
Diaz wins on points by 15 to 7.
Sergio Diaz took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Sully's Bar & Grill for their support in the buildup to the fight.
The defeated Hans Lankari had this to say: 'No excuses here. Congrats.'. |
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