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TWGC 33 (170lbs, D2): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 2 PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 4 losses; Khuchtei Bokhchuud! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 5 losses; Michael Collins!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Shigeki Fujiwara and Yukihiro Shimada.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Collins moves into range and clinches up with Bokhchuud.
Collins wants a takedown but no success here.
Collins drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Bokhchuud gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Bokhchuud turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Bokhchuud (4) vs (0) Collins
Bokhchuud wants to lay and pray for a moment but Collins keeps working.
Collins tries to improve position but can't.
Bokhchuud taking a breather here.
You can see the frustration on Collins's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bokhchuud trying to control the action but Collins is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bokhchuud is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bokhchuud's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Bokhchuud has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Collins is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Bokhchuud off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Bokhchuud (4) vs (4) Collins
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Collins looking to break Bokhchuud's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Bokhchuud remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Collins will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
A bit of a pause in the action here. Collins controlling the positon.
Bokhchuud rolls, trying to escape but Collins keeps control of the position.
Collins is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Bokhchuud defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Bokhchuud looking very determined here, making life difficult for Collins.
Bokhchuud rolls, trying to escape but Collins keeps control of the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bokhchuud is working hard here to advance position.
Collins biding his time, looking for the opening.
Bokhchuud rolls, trying to escape but Collins keeps control of the position.
Collins working for the choke.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Collins is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Bokhchuud knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Collins on the ground.
Bokhchuud rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Bokhchuud preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Collins wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bokhchuud keeps working.
Bokhchuud has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Collins is working away from the top position though.
Bokhchuud is trying to get back to full guard.
Collins looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Bokhchuud is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Collins looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bokhchuud is defending against the submission attempts here by Collins.
Collins is keen to just control but Bokhchuud is a slippery customer.
Bokhchuud is pressing down on Collins's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Collins drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Collins jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Bokhchuud looking for a sweep. Not yet Bokhchuud, not yet.
Bokhchuud has Collins pulled in close to control his posture.
Bokhchuud is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bokhchuud managing to control the position.
Bokhchuud 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: Bokhchuud (6) vs (4) Collins
Bokhchuud performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Further stalling from Bokhchuud.
Bokhchuud trying to pass the guard but Collins defending well.
Well, if Bokhchuud 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.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Bokhchuud wants to pass to mount but Collins is defending the position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Collins manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Bokhchuud is stalling in the full guard.
Collins working for submissions but it's allowed Bokhchuud to get to half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Bokhchuud seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Collins does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Bokhchuud is looking for a kimura but Collins is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bokhchuud to get the leverage.
Bokhchuud trying to mount his opponent but Collins defends it.
Collins controlling the position well.
Collins tries to roll over but Bokhchuud keeps him under control.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Bokhchuud is trying to work for a kimura but Collins is defending well.
Bokhchuud trying to control from half guard but Collins is working away.
Collins is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bokhchuud pulls his head out easily.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Bokhchuud is looking to advance position but Collins won't allow it.
Collins manages to get to full guard.
Collins wants to sweep but no luck.
Collins keeping full guard, as Bokhchuud tries to pass.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Bokhchuud is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Bokhchuud is pushing down on Collins's leg trying to pass to half guard. Collins is fighting to maintain full guard but Bokhchuud has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Collins is looking for a sweep. Bokhchuud is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bokhchuud trying to mount his opponent but Collins defends it.
Collins looking for submissions off his back.
Collins is refusing to be controlled, as Bokhchuud sits in half guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Collins moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Collins is pulling down on Bokhchuud's head. It's preventing any offense from Bokhchuud, at least for the moment.
Collins being controlled here, momentarily.
Bokhchuud passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Bokhchuud (9) vs (4) Collins
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Collins's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Collins stops Bokhchuud from passing to mount.
Collins can't do much from the bottom here.
Bokhchuud wants to control but Collins is keeping him busy.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Collins wants to control but Bokhchuud postures up.
Bokhchuud tries to advance to mount but Collins denies him.
Collins is letting Bokhchuud control him for a moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bokhchuud tries to advance to mount but can't.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bokhchuud takes the fight on points by 9 to 4.
An out of breath and clearly excited Khuchtei Bokhchuud thanked Voodoo Nutrition for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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