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TWGC 11 (265+lbs, D1): Rio de Janeiro Q - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Maki Pulu and Roberto Seleznyov. Pulu's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Alive. Roberto Seleznyov 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 super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Maki Pulu! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Roberto Seleznyov!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Edson Gomes and Felipe Paraventi.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Seleznyov clinches up with Pulu and pushes him back against the cage.
Seleznyov lands a takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Pulu (0) vs (2) Seleznyov
Seleznyov trying to control the position from guard on top but Pulu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pulu is trying to keep Seleznyov in close.
Pulu is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Pulu tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Seleznyov tries to free his leg and advance position but Pulu is retaining full guard.
Seleznyov trying to control the position from guard on top but Pulu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Seleznyov looking to sit in guard and control but Pulu gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pulu (2) vs (2) Seleznyov
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pulu works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Seleznyov is trying to control but Pulu passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Pulu (5) vs (2) Seleznyov
Pulu advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Pulu (7) vs (2) Seleznyov
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pulu looking to control but Seleznyov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Seleznyov is wriggling around trying to escape.
Pulu wants to control the pace but Seleznyov is squirming around nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Seleznyov regains half guard.
Seleznyov is trying to control but can't.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Pulu looking for a submission but Seleznyov manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Pulu trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pulu stopping the sweep attempt from Seleznyov.
Seleznyov working for a triangle but Pulu defends it easily.
Seleznyov keeping moving, preventing Pulu from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pulu trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pulu controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Seleznyov keeping full guard, as Pulu tries to pass.
Pulu forces his way into half guard.
Seleznyov looking for submissions off his back.
Pulu not doing much here.
Seleznyov won't allow Pulu to pass to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pulu is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Pulu wants to pass to mount but Seleznyov is defending the position.
Pulu frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Pulu (10) vs (2) Seleznyov
Pulu is looking to work his way around to Seleznyov's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Seleznyov tries to lock up and control but Pulu gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Pulu seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Seleznyov is holding on tight.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Pulu trying to control but Seleznyov is having none of it.
Pulu wants to take his opponent's back but Seleznyov doesn't allow it.
Pulu is working hard here to advance position.
Seleznyov regains half guard.
Pulu passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Pulu (13) vs (2) Seleznyov
Pulu wants to take Seleznyov's back but he can't do it this time.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Pulu wants to take his opponent's back but instead Seleznyov manages to regain half guard.
Seleznyov actively working from the bottom here.
Seleznyov works his way to full guard. Good work.
Pulu trying to control the position from guard on top but Seleznyov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pulu might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Seleznyov keeping full guard, as Pulu tries to pass.
Pulu trying to control but Seleznyov is working from the bottom.
Pulu tries to free his leg and advance position but Seleznyov is retaining full guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Pulu trying to control the position from guard on top but Seleznyov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pulu is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Seleznyov is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Pulu trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Seleznyov is trying to keep Pulu in close.
Pulu looking to sit in guard and control but Seleznyov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pulu (13) vs (4) Seleznyov
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Seleznyov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Seleznyov wants to control from the top but Pulu keeps moving.
Seleznyov preventing the sweep.
Pulu controls Seleznyov momentarily but Seleznyov frees himself.
Seleznyov's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Seleznyov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pulu swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Seleznyov is fighting to break Pulu's control of his arms but Pulu is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Pulu is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Pulu keeping full guard, as Seleznyov tries to pass.
Seleznyov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Seleznyov trying to control the position from guard on top but Pulu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Seleznyov is looking to pass into half guard but Pulu pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Pulu is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pulu (15) vs (4) Seleznyov
Pulu stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Seleznyov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pulu pushing down on Seleznyov's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Pulu seems to be looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Seleznyov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Pulu tries to pass to full mount but Seleznyov defends it.
Seleznyov is in trouble now - Pulu has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Pulu (18) vs (4) Seleznyov
Pulu goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Seleznyov is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pulu (18) vs (6) Seleznyov
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Pulu 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: Pulu (20) vs (6) Seleznyov
Seleznyov trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Pulu (23) vs (6) Seleznyov
Pulu is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Seleznyov to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Seleznyov shrugs it off.
Seleznyov is squirming around, avoiding Pulu's attempts to control the action.
Seleznyov 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.
Seleznyov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Pulu is working away from the top position though.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Pulu is just content to waste time from the top position. Seleznyov takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Seleznyov looking for a guillotine here but Pulu defends easily.
Pulu drops back, looking for a kneebar! Seleznyov looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Seleznyov looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Seleznyov! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Pulu (23) vs (10) Seleznyov
Pulu is trying to get back to half guard.
Seleznyov goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Pulu has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Seleznyov but great work by Pulu. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Pulu (27) vs (10) Seleznyov
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Seleznyov prevents Pulu from moving into mount.
Pulu working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Pulu tries for a kimura but Seleznyov is defending well.
Pulu tries to advance to mount but Seleznyov denies him.
Seleznyov gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Pulu (29) vs (10) Seleznyov
Seleznyov is looking to improve his position but Pulu isn't that keen on the idea.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Pulu looking for a guillotine from mount but Seleznyov is having none of it.
Pulu is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Seleznyov has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Seleznyov! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pulu (29) vs (12) Seleznyov
Pulu keeping moving, preventing Seleznyov from controlling successfully.
Seleznyov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pulu is keeping the position for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pulu throws his legs up looking for a submission but Seleznyov uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Pulu (29) vs (15) Seleznyov
Pulu tries to buck Seleznyov off but Seleznyov is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pulu takes the fight on points by 29 to 15.
Jumping up and down and very excited, Maki Pulu waved his t-shirt featuring Bullet Proof System's logo in front of the cameras. |
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Constrictor Boa and Kalle Kolmiokuristus. Kolmiokuristus has chosen bad boy - cascada as his entrance music. 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 super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Constrictor Boa! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Kalle Kolmiokuristus!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Leandro Rodrigues and Alexandre Firmino.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Kolmiokuristus closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Boa (0) vs (4) Kolmiokuristus
Boa is looking for a sweep.
Kolmiokuristus has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Boa! Score +2 for reaching mount: Boa (0) vs (6) Kolmiokuristus
Kolmiokuristus is working for a guillotine from mount but Boa frees his head quite easily.
Kolmiokuristus trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kolmiokuristus is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Boa has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Boa! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Boa (2) vs (6) Kolmiokuristus
Kolmiokuristus wants to control but Boa passes easily into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boa wants to control but Kolmiokuristus is keeping him busy.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kolmiokuristus manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Boa content to stall in guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boa seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Kolmiokuristus for as long as he can get away with.
Boa wants to control from the top but Kolmiokuristus keeps moving.
Boa sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kolmiokuristus has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Boa can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Boa controls from within his opponent's guard.
Kolmiokuristus 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: Boa (2) vs (8) Kolmiokuristus
Boa wants to get back to full guard.
Kolmiokuristus trying to control the action but Boa is working from the bottom.
Boa looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kolmiokuristus uses his free foot to push down on Boa's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Boa. Score +3 for passing guard: Boa (2) vs (11) Kolmiokuristus
Boa really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Kolmiokuristus looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Kolmiokuristus moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Boa has worked his arm free - good work by Boa!
Kolmiokuristus is trying to get an arm triangle but Boa is defending well.
Kolmiokuristus working away.
Boa regains half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kolmiokuristus seems to be working for a kimura but Boa defends the submission attempt.
Boa wants to improve his position but Kolmiokuristus is controlling well.
Boa actively working from the bottom here.
Boa wants to control the action here but instead Kolmiokuristus manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Boa (2) vs (14) Kolmiokuristus
Kolmiokuristus swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Boa is now in Kolmiokuristus's guard. A big mistake from Kolmiokuristus there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Boa (4) vs (14) Kolmiokuristus
Boa passes Kolmiokuristus's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Kolmiokuristus wants to improve his position but Boa is controlling well.
Boa trying to pass the guard but Kolmiokuristus defending well.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Boa content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Boa trying to pass the guard but Kolmiokuristus defending well.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Boa in particular looking to stall.
Boa wants to free his trapped foot but Kolmiokuristus is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Boa is trying to control. Kolmiokuristus wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Boa is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kolmiokuristus is refusing to be controlled, as Boa sits in half guard.
Boa is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kolmiokuristus doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Boa.
Kolmiokuristus wants to control but Boa is keeping busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kolmiokuristus is looking to improve his position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Boa seems content to control.
Boa is working for a submission of some sort.
Kolmiokuristus won't allow Boa to pass to mount.
Kolmiokuristus looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kolmiokuristus is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Boa has latched onto it... Big trouble! Boa pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Kolmiokuristus is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Boa!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Constrictor Boa! |
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Nick Fjera and Mason Capwell. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Nick Fjera! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Mason Capwell!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Seu Braga and Felipe Paraventi.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Capwell drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Fjera (0) vs (2) Capwell
Capwell is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Capwell postures up.
Capwell passes Fjera's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Fjera is refusing to be controlled, as Capwell sits in half guard.
Capwell content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Fjera 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.
Capwell tries to pass to full mount but Fjera defends it.
Fjera is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Fjera trying to hold on to Capwell's head to control him but Capwell postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Capwell wants to control but Fjera is keeping him busy.
Capwell performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Capwell trying to control from half guard but Fjera is working away.
Fjera tries to roll over but Capwell keeps him under control.
Fjera works his way to full guard. Good work.
Capwell wants to control from the top but Fjera keeps moving.
Fjera being controlled here, momentarily.
Fjera wants to sweep here but Capwell controlling him for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fjera pulls Capwell in close to prevent any damage.
Fjera is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Capwell controls from within his opponent's guard.
Fjera manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Capwell manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fjera (2) vs (2) Capwell
Fjera not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Fjera wants to control from the top but Capwell keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Capwell tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Capwell lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fjera (2) vs (4) Capwell
Capwell stopping the sweep attempt from Fjera.
Fjera escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Capwell gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Fjera looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Fjera looking to hit a scissor sweep but Capwell is one step ahead there.
Fjera working a defensive guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Capwell preventing the sweep.
Fjera has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Capwell has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Fjera (2) vs (7) Capwell
Capwell tries to advance to mount but Fjera denies him.
Capwell takes a little break here. Fjera wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Capwell tries to advance to mount but Fjera denies him.
Fjera is looking to regain half guard here but Capwell keeps moving and retains side control.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Fjera is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Capwell's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Capwell with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Fjera wants to improve his position but Capwell is controlling well.
Capwell is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Fjera trying to hold on to Capwell's head to control him but Capwell postures up.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Fjera is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Capwell works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Fjera (2) vs (10) Capwell
Capwell moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Fjera (2) vs (12) Capwell
Capwell trying to control but Fjera is having none of it.
Fjera is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Capwell has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Fjera (2) vs (15) Capwell
Fjera rolls, trying to escape but Capwell keeps control of the position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Fjera is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Capwell struggling to keep hold of the position.
Capwell has good solid back control here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Capwell is not going to allow Fjera to sit and survive in this position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Capwell has the hooks in. Fjera is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Fjera turns into Capwell and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fjera (4) vs (15) Capwell
Capwell controlling the position.
Capwell trying to control the position.
Fjera preventing the sweep.
Capwell managing to control the position.
Fjera stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Capwell swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Capwell tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Fjera wants to pass the guard but Capwell is keeping the position.
Capwell keeping moving, preventing Fjera from controlling successfully.
Fjera pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Capwell is keeping the position for now.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Fjera being controlled here momentarily.
Capwell keeping full guard, as Fjera tries to pass.
Capwell looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fjera is one step ahead there.
Fjera tries to free his leg and advance position but Capwell is retaining full guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Capwell can't keep his opponent in guard - Fjera advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Fjera is working for a submission of some sort.
Fjera takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Fjera is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Capwell has managed to free his arm - good work.
Capwell gets full guard.
Fjera is looking to advance position but Capwell has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Fjera (4) vs (19) Capwell
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Capwell prevents Fjera from getting the reversal.
Capwell trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Capwell controlling the position easily from mount.
Fjera slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Fjera wants to get back to full guard.
Fjera moves into full guard.
Fjera has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Fjera wants to sweep but no luck.
Capwell controls from within his opponent's guard.
Capwell preventing the sweep.
Fjera wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Fjera keeping moving, preventing Capwell from controlling successfully.
Capwell slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Capwell passes Fjera's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Capwell is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Capwell's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Fjera is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Capwell wins on points by 19 to 4.
Mason Capwell thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Tatton Chantry and Hatsu Matsu. The crowd seem to be enjoying Matsu's choice of entrance music: LMFAO - Sexy and I Know It. 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 super 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; Tatton Chantry! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Hatsu Matsu!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Edson Gomes and Daniel Cesar.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Matsu shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Chantry misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Matsu tries to score a power double leg takedown but Chantry sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Matsu somewhat.
Chantry gets a double leg takedown into Matsu's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Chantry (2) vs (0) Matsu
Chantry's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Matsu is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Chantry defends well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chantry preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matsu being controlled here, momentarily.
Chantry is pushing down on Matsu's leg trying to pass to half guard. Matsu is fighting to maintain full guard but Chantry has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matsu is looking for a sweep. Chantry is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Well, if Chantry is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Matsu wants to sweep but Chantry has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Chantry (5) vs (0) Matsu
Chantry controls the position.
Matsu is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Chantry off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Chantry (5) vs (4) Matsu
I've been told that Matsu has been drilling his wrestling of late, which has already helped him take this fight to the mat. Let's see how much of an impact it has on the outcome of the ground game.
Chantry trying to control the action but Matsu just sinks the hooks in.
I really don't envy Chantry right now.
Chantry is working hard here to advance position.
Matsu is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Chantry has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Matsu has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Chantry taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Matsu doesn't care though - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Hatsu Matsu!
Hatsu Matsu seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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