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TWGC 24 (135lbs, D1): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Rafael Mendes (ranked 2906 p4p, 139 weight class) and Clint Cartwright (ranked 5686 p4p, 500 weight class). Cartwright has chosen Total Domination as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 3 losses; Rafael Mendes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Clint Cartwright!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Frank Dennis and Alan Glass.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Mendes instigates a clinch.
Cartwright tries to score a body lock takedown but Mendes shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Cartwright is working for takedown but Mendes is calmly controlling the position for now.
Cartwright is looking for a takedown.
Rafael Mendes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Clint Cartwright.
Mendes has Cartwright pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Cartwright manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Mendes is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Cartwright gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Cartwright has Mendes pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Cartwright pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Mendes tumbling to the mat - Cartwright dives into Mendes's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mendes (0) vs (2) Cartwright
Mendes keeping full guard, as Cartwright tries to pass.
Mendes is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mendes (2) vs (2) Cartwright
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cartwright works his way to full guard. Good work.
Cartwright has Mendes pulled in close to control his posture.
Mendes not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mendes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cartwright is keeping the position for now.
Mendes controlling from the top position.
Mendes stopping the sweep attempt from Cartwright.
We've been hearing that Mendes has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mendes slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mendes has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Cartwright is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Let's hope that Cartwright has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Cartwright keeping moving, preventing Mendes from controlling successfully.
Cartwright escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mendes gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Mendes stays in close to Cartwright's body and controls the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mendes won't allow Cartwright to sweep him here.
Mendes wants to control from the top but Cartwright keeps moving.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mendes is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Cartwright is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Mendes is stalling in the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mendes trying to control but Cartwright is working from the bottom.
Cartwright is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mendes defends well.
Cartwright wants to sweep but no luck.
Cartwright keeping moving, preventing Mendes from controlling successfully.
Mendes tries to free his leg and advance position but Cartwright is retaining full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Cartwright holds on and takes a little breather.
Cartwright is trying to control the position but Mendes postures up.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Cartwright wants to control the position but Mendes says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cartwright is trying to maintain the position but Mendes is very close to passing his half guard.
Cartwright is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mendes pulls his head out easily.
Mendes trying to control from half guard but Cartwright is working away.
Cartwright trying to control from the bottom.
Mendes controlling the action here.
Cartwright wants to get back to full guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Mendes tries to pass the half guard into mount. Cartwright knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Mendes content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Mendes wants to pass to mount but Cartwright is defending the position.
Cartwright is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mendes pulls his head out easily.
Mendes is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Cartwright! Score +3 for passing guard: Mendes (5) vs (2) Cartwright
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Cartwright is trying to escape the mount.
Mendes takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Cartwright is trying to escape the mount.
Cartwright tries to lock up and control but Mendes gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Mendes controlling the pace for now.
Cartwright wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Mendes (8) vs (2) Cartwright
Cartwright manages to reverse the position and now he's in Mendes's guard. Nice work there by Cartwright.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mendes (8) vs (4) Cartwright
Cartwright has gone for a leg lock! Mendes slips out almost immediately though and dives into Cartwright's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mendes (10) vs (4) Cartwright
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Cartwright trying to keep a closed guard but Mendes is proving a slippery customer.
Mendes is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Cartwright is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mendes defends well.
Mendes pushing down on Cartwright's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Mendes prevents Cartwright from improving his position.
Mendes is looking to take a break and control but Cartwright is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mendes performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Cartwright wants to control but Mendes is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Cartwright is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Mendes jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Mendes (13) vs (4) Cartwright
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Cartwright tries to bench press Mendes off him but Mendes keeps the position.
Cartwright is still trying to improve position.
Cartwright prevents Mendes from improving position.
Mendes is looking to take a break and control but Cartwright is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cartwright is looking for a sweep.
Cartwright being controlled for a moment.
Cartwright tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Mendes is looking to take a break and control but Cartwright is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mendes advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Mendes (15) vs (4) Cartwright
Mendes content just to control the position here.
Cartwright wants to control but Mendes is having none of it.
Cartwright is working to get back to half guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Cartwright stops Mendes from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Cartwright is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Cartwright wants to hold on but Mendes pushes him away.
Cartwright stops Mendes from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Cartwright is trying to escape the mount.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Cartwright slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Cartwright wants to control but Mendes is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Cartwright wants to sweep but Mendes has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Mendes (18) vs (4) Cartwright
You can see the frustration on Cartwright's face as Mendes controls the position.
Cartwright manages to work his way to half guard, despite Mendes's best efforts.
Cartwright looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Cartwright desperately trying to maintain half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Cartwright manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Cartwright escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mendes gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Cartwright is pulling down on Mendes's head. It's preventing any offense from Mendes, at least for the moment.
Mendes advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Mendes (21) vs (4) Cartwright
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cartwright is trying to control Mendes's posture but Mendes avoids it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mendes takes the fight on points by 21 to 4.
A very excited looking Rafael Mendes made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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