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TWGC 22 (265lbs, D4): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 2 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Aleksander Benton (ranked 7872 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ed Driver (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Aleksander Benton! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Ed Driver!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Albert Achterberg and Daniel Blasius.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Benton enables Driver to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Benton manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Benton (0) vs (2) Driver
Benton trying to keep a closed guard but Driver is proving a slippery customer.
Benton keeping moving, preventing Driver from controlling successfully.
Benton is pulling down on Driver's head to control his posture.
Driver wants to control from the top but Benton keeps moving.
Benton tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Driver sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benton is trying to hold Driver in close to prevent damage but Driver has managed to pass into half guard.
Driver is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Benton is refusing to be controlled, as Driver sits in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benton is trying to control but can't.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Driver is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Benton wants to improve his position but Driver is controlling well.
Driver controlling the pace.
Benton is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Benton is pressing down on Driver's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Driver is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Benton will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Benton looking to control.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Driver stays in close to Benton's body and controls the position.
Benton keeping moving, preventing Driver from controlling successfully.
Driver tries to free his leg and advance position but Benton is retaining full guard.
Driver trying to control the position from guard on top but Benton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Benton on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Benton tries to get out of the position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Benton managing to control the position.
Benton keeping full guard, as Driver tries to pass.
Driver is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Benton seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Driver wants to control from the top but Benton keeps moving.
Benton throws his legs up looking for a submission but Driver uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Benton (0) vs (5) Driver
Driver looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Driver tries to move to mount but Benton blocks the move with his legs.
Driver trying to control the position but Benton is working away.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Benton trying to remain calm as Driver controls from the top position.
Driver is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Benton knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Driver working away.
Driver looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Driver working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Benton seems a little lost for a moment, as Driver dominates the positioning.
Driver working away.
Benton is trying to improve his position.
Driver looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Driver trying to control the position but Benton is working away.
Benton is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Driver swings around for an armbar but Benton sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Driver's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Benton (2) vs (5) Driver
Driver not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Driver might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Benton haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Benton trying to control but Driver is working from the bottom.
Driver has his foot on Benton's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Benton works his way back into a safe position though.
Driver keeping full guard, as Benton tries to pass.
Benton postures up.
Benton drops back, looking for a kneebar! Driver looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Driver looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Driver! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Benton (2) vs (9) Driver
Benton manages to work his way to half guard, despite Driver's best efforts.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Driver wants to control but Benton is keeping him busy.
Benton moves into full guard.
Driver avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Driver slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Benton is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Benton keeping moving, preventing Driver from controlling successfully.
Benton is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Driver sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Benton's guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Well, if Driver is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Driver trying to control the action but Benton is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Benton is pressing down on Driver's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Driver wins on points by 9 to 2.
Ed Driver tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. |
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