 |
TWGC 10 (265lbs, D1): St Petersburg Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ceoghan Cartwright and Jari Aarnio. Cartwright kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Disciples of Power - Born Unto Death. Aarnio is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Ice Cube - Why We Thugs. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Ceoghan Cartwright! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Jari Aarnio!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Aleksandr Martynov and Sergei Dronov.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Cartwright shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cartwright (2) vs (0) Aarnio
Cartwright is looking to advance position but Aarnio won't allow it.
Cartwright is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cartwright wants to pass to mount but Aarnio is defending the position.
Aarnio tries to roll over but Cartwright keeps him under control.
Cartwright is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Aarnio doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Cartwright.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cartwright wants to pass the guard but Aarnio is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aarnio wants to improve his position but Cartwright is controlling well.
Cartwright is looking for a kimura here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cartwright is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Aarnio is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Cartwright is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Aarnio is just riding it out for now. Cartwright eventually gives up the hold.
Cartwright is pressing down on Aarnio's thigh, looking to free his foot. Aarnio is holding on for now.
Aarnio is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Cartwright is tapping! Great win for Aarnio!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jari Aarnio!
A very excited looking Jari Aarnio 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. |
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Matt Greiner and Paha Hemmo. Greiner comes to the cage accompanied by August Burns Red - Spirit Breaker. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Matt Greiner! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Paha Hemmo!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Ivan Kurochkin and Aleksandr Martynov.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Hemmo fails with the takedown.
Greiner shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Hemmo is trying to defend but Greiner finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Greiner (2) vs (0) Hemmo
Greiner seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Hemmo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Greiner passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Greiner (5) vs (0) Hemmo
Greiner thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Hemmo tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Greiner wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've been hearing that Greiner has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Greiner working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Hemmo gets back to half guard.
Hemmo wants to get back to full guard.
Hemmo is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hemmo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Greiner wants to free his trapped foot but Hemmo is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hemmo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Greiner seems to be looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Greiner is keen to just control but Hemmo is a slippery customer.
Hemmo tries to roll over but Greiner keeps him under control.
Greiner wants to take a breather but Hemmo is having none of it.
Hemmo trying to control from the bottom.
Hemmo is in trouble now - Greiner has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Greiner (8) vs (0) Hemmo
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Greiner working for a guillotine from mount but Hemmo is in no mood to give up.
Greiner tries to control but Hemmo wriggling away.
Hemmo is looking to improve his position but Greiner isn't that keen on the idea.
Greiner wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Hemmo is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Hemmo prevents Greiner from taking his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hemmo really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Greiner looking to control but Hemmo is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Greiner wants to take his opponent's back but Hemmo doesn't allow it.
Hemmo tries to hold on but Greiner pushes him away.
Hemmo is trying to escape the mount.
Greiner has control of Hemmo's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Hemmo regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Greiner wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Greiner looking to secure an arm triangle but Hemmo defends it well.
Greiner working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Greiner trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hemmo is trying desperately to improve position.
Hemmo keeps trying to improve his position.
Hemmo tries to hold on but Greiner pushes him away.
Greiner controlling from the full mount.
Hemmo is trying to escape the mount.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Hemmo has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Greiner (11) vs (0) Hemmo
Greiner gets his hands free as Hemmo looks to control.
Greiner is looking to control Hemmo but Hemmo is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Greiner is not going to allow Hemmo to sit and survive in this position.
Greiner working for the choke.
Greiner is looking to control Hemmo but Hemmo is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Hemmo tries to escape the position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Hemmo trying to control the hands but Greiner breaks the grip.
Hemmo felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Greiner is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Hemmo knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Hemmo for a finish.
Hemmo fending off the submission attempt from Greiner.
Greiner is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Greiner will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Greiner has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Greiner is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Hemmo defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Hemmo is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Hemmo turns into Greiner and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Greiner (11) vs (2) Hemmo
Greiner looking for a sweep. Not yet Greiner, not yet.
Hemmo stands and throws Greiner's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Greiner (11) vs (5) Hemmo
Hemmo swings around for an armbar but Greiner sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Hemmo's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Greiner (13) vs (5) Hemmo
Greiner tries to free his leg and advance position but Hemmo is retaining full guard.
Hemmo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Greiner is one step ahead there.
Greiner trying to control the position from guard on top but Hemmo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Greiner is fighting to break Hemmo's control of his arms but Hemmo is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Greiner is pushing down on Hemmo's leg trying to pass to half guard. Hemmo is fighting to maintain full guard but Greiner has managed to sneak the leg through.
Greiner wants to take a breather but Hemmo is having none of it.
Hemmo works his way to full guard. Good work.
Hemmo keeping full guard, as Greiner tries to pass.
Hemmo trying to control the position.
Hemmo wants to sweep but no luck.
Greiner trying to control the position from guard on top but Hemmo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hemmo keeping full guard, as Greiner tries to pass.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Greiner trying to control the position from guard on top but Hemmo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hemmo looking to control.
Hemmo looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Greiner slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Greiner (16) vs (5) Hemmo
Greiner laying and praying for a moment but Hemmo takes advantage and regains half guard.
Hemmo wants to improve his position but Greiner is controlling well.
Hemmo is controlling Greiner's trapped leg to prevent Greiner from advancing to side control.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Hemmo wants to improve his position but Greiner is controlling well.
Greiner seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hemmo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Greiner is looking for a kimura here.
Hemmo is defending against the submission attempts here by Greiner.
Hemmo makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hemmo.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Hemmo has his foot on Greiner's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Greiner works his way back into a safe position though.
Hemmo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Greiner trying to control but Hemmo is working from the bottom.
Greiner not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Hemmo keeping full guard, as Greiner tries to pass.
Greiner trying to control the position from guard on top but Hemmo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Greiner tries to free his leg and advance position but Hemmo is retaining full guard.
Hemmo has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Greiner sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hemmo's guard.
Hemmo is looking to control Greiner's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hemmo avoid being mounted?
Hemmo is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Greiner jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Greiner (19) vs (5) Hemmo
Hemmo gets back to half guard.
Hemmo slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Greiner stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hemmo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Hemmo looking for a guillotine here but Greiner defends easily.
Greiner trying to control the position from guard on top but Hemmo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Greiner lying in Hemmo's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Hemmo decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Greiner taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Paha Hemmo! |
|
|
|
Co-main event
|
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Antonio Jose De Sucre and Bob Backlund. Bob Backlund told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Antonio Jose De Sucre! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Bob Backlund!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Sergei Dronov and Dmitry Maklakov.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
De Sucre rushes Backlund and presses him up against the cage.
De Sucre wants the takedown. Backlund is fighting it off but De Sucre persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Backlund's guard against the cage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: De Sucre (2) vs (0) Backlund
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Backlund is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: De Sucre (2) vs (2) Backlund
De Sucre keeping full guard, as Backlund tries to pass.
De Sucre is trying to control the position but Backlund postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Sucre is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Backlund is looking to pass into half guard but De Sucre pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now De Sucre is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: De Sucre (4) vs (2) Backlund
De Sucre looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Backlund trying to keep a closed guard but De Sucre is proving a slippery customer.
De Sucre trying to control the position from guard on top but Backlund is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
De Sucre pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Backlund is keeping the position for now.
Backlund is trying to control the position but De Sucre postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Sucre stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Backlund swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Backlund pulls De Sucre in close to prevent any damage.
De Sucre stands and throws Backlund's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: De Sucre (7) vs (2) Backlund
Backlund tries to control but De Sucre manages to take his back. Score +3 for taking back: De Sucre (10) vs (2) Backlund
De Sucre working for the choke.
Backlund trying to control the action but De Sucre just sinks the hooks in.
De Sucre is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Backlund has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Backlund tries to break free.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Backlund defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
De Sucre avoiding Backlund 's attempts to control his hands.
Backlund is really stuck here.
Backlund trying to control the hands but De Sucre breaks the grip.
De Sucre is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
De Sucre has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Backlund has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
De Sucre doesn't have the hooks in and Backlund manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: De Sucre (10) vs (4) Backlund
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Sucre pulls Backlund in close to prevent any damage.
Backlund drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Backlund jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
De Sucre looking to control.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Backlund won't allow De Sucre to sweep him here.
Backlund trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Backlund is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
De Sucre managing to control the position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Backlund wants to pass the guard but De Sucre is keeping the position.
De Sucre manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Backlund manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: De Sucre (12) vs (4) Backlund
De Sucre trying to control the position from guard on top but Backlund is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
De Sucre stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Backlund swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
De Sucre pushing down on Backlund's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Backlund is holding on to half guard well.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Backlund is refusing to be controlled, as De Sucre sits in half guard.
De Sucre trying to control from Backlund's half guard. Backlund has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Backlund keeping moving, preventing De Sucre from controlling successfully.
Backlund keeping full guard, as De Sucre tries to pass.
De Sucre slips nicely into half guard.
De Sucre is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Backlund sees it coming and defends easily.
De Sucre is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Backlund is just riding it out for now. De Sucre eventually gives up the hold.
Backlund is defending against the submission attempts here by De Sucre.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Backlund wants to improve his position but De Sucre is controlling well.
De Sucre is looking to advance position but Backlund won't allow it.
De Sucre is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
De Sucre is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
De Sucre wants to pass the guard but Backlund is defending well.
Backlund is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but De Sucre pulls his head out easily.
De Sucre is looking for a kimura here.
Backlund makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Backlund.
De Sucre trying to control but Backlund is working from the bottom.
De Sucre looking to improve position, pressing down on Backlund's thigh with his hand. Backlund seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is De Sucre paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! De Sucre's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Backlund picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Bob Backlund!
A very excited looking Bob Backlund rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
|
|
|
Main event
|
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Bud Macintosh and Niten Dōraku. Dōraku has chosen Ides Of Light - Jucifer as his entrance music. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Bud Macintosh! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Niten Dōraku!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Konstantin Menshow and Igor Prikhodko.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Macintosh shoots in but Dōraku avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Dōraku closes the distance and clinches.
Macintosh is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Dōraku wants the takedown. Macintosh is fighting it off but Dōraku persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Macintosh's guard against the cage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Macintosh (0) vs (2) Dōraku
Macintosh escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dōraku gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dōraku trying to control but Macintosh is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Macintosh not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Macintosh seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Dōraku trying to control but Macintosh is working from the bottom.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Macintosh holds on and takes a little breather.
Dōraku tries to free his leg and advance position but Macintosh is retaining full guard.
Macintosh wants to sweep here but Dōraku controlling him for the moment.
Dōraku is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Macintosh is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Macintosh has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Macintosh (2) vs (2) Dōraku
Dōraku is controlling Macintosh's posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Macintosh is looking to advance position but Dōraku has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Macintosh (2) vs (6) Dōraku
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Macintosh working to try and regain half guard.
Dōraku goes for an armbar but Macintosh turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Macintosh. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Macintosh (4) vs (6) Dōraku
Dōraku keeping moving, preventing Macintosh from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dōraku has his hands on Macintosh's head, controlling the position.
Macintosh trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dōraku is looking for a triangle here but Macintosh uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Macintosh (7) vs (6) Dōraku
Macintosh controlling from side mount.
Macintosh working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Dōraku is not content to let Macintosh control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Macintosh is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Dōraku is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Macintosh is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Dōraku knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Dōraku regains half guard there - taking advantage of Macintosh's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Macintosh is stalling here. Dōraku is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Macintosh seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Dōraku has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Macintosh (7) vs (10) Dōraku
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Macintosh manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Macintosh looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Macintosh is looking for a sweep. Dōraku is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Macintosh gets full guard.
Macintosh is trying to control the position but Dōraku postures up.
Macintosh looking for subs off his back but Dōraku has passed one foot through into half guard.
Macintosh looking for submissions off his back.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Macintosh manages to get to full guard.
Dōraku sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Dōraku trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dōraku pushes down on Macintosh's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Dōraku is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Macintosh! Score +3 for passing guard: Macintosh (7) vs (13) Dōraku
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Dōraku looking to control but Macintosh is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Macintosh is trying desperately to improve position.
Macintosh is working hard here to advance position.
Dōraku looking to control but Macintosh is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Macintosh can't escape the position.
Dōraku wants to control the pace but Macintosh is squirming around nicely.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Macintosh has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Macintosh (7) vs (16) Dōraku
Dōraku is looking for the choke from the back position but Macintosh is controlling his hands well.
Dōraku tightening his grip on Macintosh, looking for the choke.
Dōraku doesn't have the hooks in and Macintosh manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Macintosh (9) vs (16) Dōraku
Dōraku is adopting a defensive guard.
Macintosh drops back, looking for a kneebar! Dōraku looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Dōraku looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Dōraku! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Macintosh (9) vs (20) Dōraku
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Dōraku swings around for an armbar but Macintosh sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Dōraku's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Macintosh (11) vs (20) Dōraku
Our spies down at at Russian Top Team Elite Gym inform us that Dōraku has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Dōraku looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Macintosh postures up.
Dōraku being controlled here, momentarily.
Macintosh pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dōraku is keeping the position for now.
Dōraku keeping moving, preventing Macintosh from controlling successfully.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Macintosh pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dōraku is keeping the position for now.
Dōraku 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: Macintosh (11) vs (22) Dōraku
Dōraku is keen to just control but Macintosh is a slippery customer.
Dōraku is just content to waste time from the top position. Macintosh takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Macintosh has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dōraku can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Dōraku trying to control but Macintosh is working from the bottom.
Dōraku stands and throws Macintosh's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Macintosh (11) vs (25) Dōraku
Macintosh struggling a bit here.
Dōraku is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Macintosh is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Macintosh is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Well,Macintosh is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Dōraku wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Macintosh, who protects the arm well.
Dōraku thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Macintosh is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Dōraku off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Macintosh (15) vs (25) Dōraku
Dōraku wants to control his opponent's hands but Macintosh gets his hands free.
Dōraku is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Macintosh gets his way!
Dōraku showing good submission defense here.
Will Macintosh go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Macintosh looking for the RNC.
Macintosh patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Macintosh working for the choke.
Macintosh is not going to allow Dōraku to sit and survive in this position.
Macintosh is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Dōraku is defending well though. Macintosh let's go of the attempt for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Macintosh gets his hands free as Dōraku looks to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dōraku wins on points by 25 to 15.
Niten Dōraku was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
|
|
|
|
|
|
