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TWGC 26 (265+lbs, D3): Finals - Round 2 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Fletch Brandis (ranked 2467 p4p, 257 weight class) and Piet Smit (ranked 2393 p4p, 305 weight class). Brandis kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Lynyrd Skynyrd : The Ballad of Curtis Loew. Smit is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Baby Got Back. 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 super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 2 losses; Fletch Brandis! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Piet Smit!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Richard Clark and Steven Brown.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Brandis closes the distance and clinches.
Smit is looking to take this one to the mat.
Brandis fails to pull guard.
Brandis is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Smit to keep the fight standing.
Brandis tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fletch Brandis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brandis is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Brandis stops a takedown attempt from Smit.
Brandis tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Brandis jumps guard but Smit stands there with Brandis around his waist. Brandis gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Brandis is trying to pull guard but Smit has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brandis jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Smit walks away with a smile on his face. Brandis gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Brandis darts in and clinches Smit up against the cage.
Brandis jumps guard but Smit stands there with Brandis around his waist. Brandis gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smit goes for a takedown attempt but Brandis pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Brandis moves into the clinch.
Brandis tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Smit just stands there and leans against the cage.
Brandis stops a takedown attempt from Smit.
Brandis jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Smit walks away with a smile on his face. Brandis gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Brandis clinches up against the cage.
Brandis is trying to pull guard but Smit turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Smit is trying to drag Brandis to the mat but Brandis just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Brandis is trying to pull guard but Smit has him pressed against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brandis jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Smit walks away with a smile on his face. Brandis gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Smit drives through and clinches with Brandis against the cage.
Brandis gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Smit.
Brandis is trying to pull guard but Smit turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Brandis is trying to pull guard but Smit turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Brandis manages to pull guard.
Smit passes Brandis's left leg - he's now in half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Brandis's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Brandis is controlling Smit's trapped leg to prevent Smit from advancing to side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smit wants to pass the guard but Brandis is defending well.
Smit is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Brandis looking for submissions off his back.
Smit is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Brandis sees it coming and defends easily.
Smit is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Brandis trying to control from the bottom.
Smit is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brandis is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Smit's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Smit's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Brandis (4) vs (0) Smit
Good control from Brandis.
Smit is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Smit fending off the submission attempt from Brandis.
Smit rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Brandis takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Smit actively working from the bottom here.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Brandis is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Smit actively working from the bottom here.
Brandis is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Smit doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Brandis.
Smit trying to control but Brandis postures up.
Brandis is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Smit! Score +3 for passing guard: Brandis (7) vs (0) Smit
Smit tries to improve his position but instead Brandis has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Brandis (10) vs (0) Smit
You can see the frustration on Smit's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Brandis avoiding Smit 's attempts to control his hands.
Brandis keeps control of the position as Smit tries to break free.
Will Brandis go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Smit trying to control but not successfully.
Smit manages to reverse the position and now he's in Brandis's guard. Nice work there by Smit.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brandis (10) vs (2) Smit
Brandis working for a triangle but Smit defends it easily.
Smit preventing the sweep.
Brandis keeping moving, preventing Smit from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Brandis working a defensive guard here.
Smit wants to pass the guard but Brandis is keeping the position.
Smit won't allow Brandis to sweep him here.
Brandis trying to keep a closed guard but Smit is proving a slippery customer.
Brandis wants to control but Smit passes easily into half guard.
Brandis wants to control but Smit is keeping busy.
Smit is working for a submission of some sort.
Smit working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Brandis's thigh. Brandis counters though and makes it back to full guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Smit is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Brandis is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Brandis has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brandis (12) vs (2) Smit
Smit looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Smit looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Brandis passes into half guard.
Brandis is working for a submission of some sort.
Brandis is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Smit defends it well.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Brandis is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Smit has managed to free his arm - good work.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Brandis in particular looking to stall.
Brandis is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Smit is pressing down on Brandis's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Smit is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Brandis defends well.
Brandis trying to control but Smit is working from the bottom.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Brandis is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Smit is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Smit looking for a triangle here. Brandis is fighting it but it looks tight! Smit pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Brandis is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Piet Smit!
During a confident post fight interview, Piet Smit thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
The defeated Fletch Brandis had this to say: 'I think I'm gonna drink a Miller Lite tonight and play some pool.'. |
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