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CACC 56 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Guilherme Mendes (ranked 2729 p4p, 286 weight class) and Feihck Tiote (ranked 2031 p4p, 221 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 7 losses; Guilherme Mendes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 5 losses; Feihck Tiote!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Tiote gets the takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Mendes (0) vs (4) Tiote
Tiote moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Mendes (0) vs (6) Tiote
Tiote looking to control and managing it successfully.
Mendes might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Tiote is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Mendes has managed to escape the submission attempt.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Mendes is squirming around, avoiding Tiote's attempts to control the action.
Mendes is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tiote is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Mendes has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Tiote jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Mendes manages to avoid the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tiote advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Mendes (0) vs (8) Tiote
Tiote is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Mendes to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Mendes shrugs it off.
Tiote can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Mendes is looking to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tiote has hold of Mendes's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Mendes manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Mendes is working to get back to half guard.
Tiote looking to control but Mendes is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Mendes regains half guard.
Mendes tries to get to full guard but Tiote has control of the leg.
Mendes is not content to let Tiote control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tiote is working for a kimura but Mendes is defending it quite comfortably.
Tiote wants to pass the guard but Mendes is defending well.
Mendes trying to control from the bottom.
Tiote is pressing down on Mendes's thigh, looking to free his foot. Mendes is holding on for now.
Tiote is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Mendes defends it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tiote trying to control the action but Mendes is working from the bottom.
Tiote wants to free his trapped foot but Mendes is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Mendes makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Mendes.
Tiote tries to free his leg and advance position but Mendes is retaining full guard.
Tiote keeps trying to improve his position.
Mendes has control of Tiote's left arm, preventing Tiote from doing any damage.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Tiote wants to control from the top but Mendes keeps moving.
Mendes keeping full guard, as Tiote tries to pass.
Mendes controlling Tiote's posture.
Mendes wants to sweep but no luck.
Mendes lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mendes (2) vs (8) Tiote
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Mendes tries to free his leg and advance position but Tiote is retaining full guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Mendes drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Tiote dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mendes (2) vs (10) Tiote
Mendes looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tiote is one step ahead there.
Mendes is working hard here to advance position.
Tiote pushes down on Mendes's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Tiote is thwarting Mendes's attempts to control the position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Tiote is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Mendes is just riding it out for now. Tiote eventually gives up the hold.
Tiote tries to pass to full mount but Mendes defends it.
Mendes trying to hold on to Tiote's head to control him but Tiote postures up.
Tiote passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Mendes (2) vs (13) Tiote
Tiote trying to control the position but Mendes is working away.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Mendes is letting Tiote control him for a moment.
Tiote wants to control but Mendes is keeping him busy.
My spies in Big Bear Fight Factory inform me that Tiote has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Tiote thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Tiote moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Mendes (2) vs (15) Tiote
Mendes defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Tiote.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Tiote working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Mendes is looking to get to half guard.
Mendes sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Tiote is looking to advance position but Mendes won't allow it.
Tiote is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Mendes! Score +3 for passing guard: Mendes (2) vs (18) Tiote
Mendes keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Mendes is squirming around, avoiding Tiote's attempts to control the action.
Mendes is wriggling around trying to escape.
Tiote takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Mendes regains half guard.
Mendes wants to sweep but Tiote has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Mendes (2) vs (21) Tiote
Tiote is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Mendes is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Tiote is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Mendes has escaped the position, nice work there.
Mendes struggling a bit here.
Tiote has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Mendes (2) vs (23) Tiote
Mendes tries to hold on but Tiote postures up.
Tiote controlling from the full mount.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Mendes tries to lock up and control but Tiote gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Mendes is squirming around, avoiding Tiote's attempts to control the action.
Tiote has hold of Mendes's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Mendes manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Mendes is looking to get to half guard.
Tiote looking to control but Mendes is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Mendes is desperately trying to improve his position but Tiote has a good base and remains in mount.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Tiote tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Mendes tries to hold on but Tiote pushes him away.
Mendes keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Tiote is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Mendes has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Mendes is squirming around, avoiding Tiote's attempts to control the action.
Tiote is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Mendes is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Tiote trying to control but Mendes is having none of it.
Mendes is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tiote looking to control but Mendes is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Mendes tries to reverse the position but Tiote maintains control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tiote wins on points by 23 to 2.
Feihck Tiote managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Riner Clothing Everything for 50$ only, into his post fight interview. |
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