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TWGC 21 (205lbs, D2): Rio de Janeiro Qu - R2 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Jodi Joe Fjera (ranked 1497 p4p, 218 weight class) and Fredy Benton (ranked 16469 p4p, 0 weight class). Fjera kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Tito & Tarantula . Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Jodi Joe Fjera! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 4 losses; Fredy Benton!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Alexandre Firmino and Thiago Cunha.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Fjera clinches up against the cage.
Fjera jumps into guard, dragging Benton to the mat.
Fjera working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Benton doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Benton manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Benton stopping the sweep attempt from Fjera.
Fjera had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Benton defends it easily.
Benton controlling from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benton passes Fjera's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Fjera actively working from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fjera is trying to get back to full guard.
Benton content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Benton prevents Fjera from improving his position.
Benton is pressing down on Fjera's thigh, looking to free his foot. Fjera is holding on for now.
Fjera is pressing down on Benton's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Benton must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fjera escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Benton gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Fjera is trying to keep Benton in close.
Fjera is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Benton defends well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fjera trying to keep a closed guard but Benton is proving a slippery customer.
Benton preventing the sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benton stays in close to Fjera's body and controls the position.
Benton trying to control the position from guard on top but Fjera is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fjera looking for subs off his back but Benton has passed one foot through into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Benton controlling the action here.
Fjera wants to get back to full guard.
Fjera makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Fjera.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Benton postures up.
Fjera looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Benton tries to free his leg and advance position but Fjera is retaining full guard.
Fjera had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Benton defends it easily.
Fjera is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Fjera has his feet on Benton's thighs here. He's pushed Benton off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Benton screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jodi Joe Fjera!
Jodi Joe Fjera very nearly forgot to thank Pit Bull Development amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you. |
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