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TWGC 23 (145lbs, D1): Sydney Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Rafael Mendes (ranked 2699 p4p, 139 weight class) and Anthony Pettis (ranked 2363 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 2 losses; Rafael Mendes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 7 losses; Anthony Pettis!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Ben Hemmingworth and Darius Henderson.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Mendes shoots in for a takedown but Pettis shows good takedown defense.
Pettis tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mendes.
Mendes tries for a takedown but Pettis sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Pettis changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rafael Mendes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendes is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Pettis wants to take the fight to the mat but Mendes manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Mendes is looking for a takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pettis gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Mendes.
Mendes is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Pettis pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Mendes gets underhooks to prevent Pettis's takedown attempt.
Pettis goes for a takedown in the clinch but Mendes prevents it.
Mendes drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Pettis gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Pettis gets underhooks to prevent Mendes's takedown attempt.
Mendes has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Pettis clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Mendes (4) vs (0) Pettis
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pettis rolls, trying to escape but Mendes keeps control of the position.
Pettis trying to control the hands but Mendes won't let him.
Pettis tries to break free.
Pettis is still trying to improve position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pettis trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mendes trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Pettis doesn't escape.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Pettis just looking to survive in the bad position.
Pettis just trying to survive but Mendes is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mendes is looking to control Pettis but Pettis is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Pettis trying to control the hands but Mendes won't let him.
Pettis is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Mendes not allowing Pettis to control his hands.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Mendes is looking to control Pettis but Pettis is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Mendes is hanging on to Pettis's back as he tries to escape.
Mendes is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Mendes has the hooks in. Pettis is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Pettis trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Good control from Mendes.
Pettis wants to escape the position.
Mendes looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Pettis is controlling Mendes 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mendes (4) vs (2) Pettis
Mendes can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Pettis controls the pace.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Pettis is pushing down on Mendes's leg trying to pass to half guard. Mendes is fighting to maintain full guard but Pettis has managed to sneak the leg through.
Pettis is trying to control the action in half guard but Mendes is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Pettis is pressing down on Mendes's thigh, looking to free his foot. Mendes is holding on for now.
Pettis seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Pettis is trying to control the action in half guard but Mendes is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Pettis prevents Mendes from improving his position.
Pettis is taking a breather. Mendes says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Pettis is trying to improve position by moving to mount. Mendes has hold of his neck though and manages to move into guard! All of a sudden, Pettis is in a lot of trouble! Mendes is straining to finish and he's done it! Pettis taps out! Amazing!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Rafael Mendes!
Rafael Mendes thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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