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CWC 279 - Rocky Horror Roll 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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Yancy Makaki Iii! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 11 losses; Conor OMalley!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Wesley Smith and Gwen Towbar.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Makaki Iii clinches with his opponent.
OMalley goes for a takedown in the clinch but Makaki Iii prevents it.
Makaki Iii looking for a takedown.
Makaki Iii 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.
OMalley decides to pull guard.
OMalley has Makaki Iii pulled in close to control his posture.
Let's hope that OMalley has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
OMalley looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
OMalley 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
OMalley is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
OMalley trying to control the position here.
OMalley looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
OMalley trying to control the position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
OMalley keeping full guard, as Makaki Iii tries to pass.
OMalley looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
OMalley not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
OMalley pulls Makaki Iii in close to his closed guard and prevents Makaki Iii from doing any damage or advancing position.
OMalley is continuing to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Makaki Iii stays in close to OMalley's body and controls the position.
OMalley seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
OMalley wants to control the position but Makaki Iii says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
OMalley is trying to get back to full guard.
OMalley controlling the position well.
OMalley tries to roll over but Makaki Iii keeps him under control.
OMalley is looking to get back to full guard here but Makaki Iii has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Makaki Iii (3) vs (0) OMalley
OMalley is looking for a sweep.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
OMalley manages to get back to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. OMalley manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Makaki Iii won't allow OMalley to sweep him here.
OMalley looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
OMalley trying to control the position.
Makaki Iii trying to control the position from guard on top but OMalley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
OMalley working a defensive guard here.
OMalley trying to control the position here.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
OMalley wants to sweep here but Makaki Iii controlling him for the moment.
OMalley working a defensive guard but Makaki Iii manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Makaki Iii (6) vs (0) OMalley
Makaki Iii is staying tight to OMalley's torso, preventing him from escaping.
You can see the frustration on OMalley's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
OMalley tries to improve position but can't.
You can see the frustration on OMalley's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
OMalley is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Makaki Iii is staying active.
OMalley tries to get back to half guard but can't.
OMalley seems a little lost for a moment, as Makaki Iii dominates the positioning.
Makaki Iii trying to control the position but OMalley is working away.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
OMalley is trying to improve his position.
OMalley can't do much from the bottom here.
OMalley is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Makaki Iii off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Makaki Iii (6) vs (4) OMalley
Makaki Iii is really stuck here.
OMalley working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
OMalley working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
OMalley looking for the choke but no joy.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Makaki Iii wants to control his opponent's hands but OMalley gets his hands free.
Makaki Iii 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 OMalley gets his way!
OMalley patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
OMalley is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Makaki Iii is defending well though. OMalley let's go of the attempt for now.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - OMalley's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Makaki Iii is trying to break free.
OMalley 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, Makaki Iii has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Makaki Iii is having to fend off submission attempts from OMalley, who is looking to sink in the choke. OMalley doesn't have the hooks in though and Makaki Iii manages to reverse position! He's now on top, in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Makaki Iii (8) vs (4) OMalley
OMalley bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Makaki Iii's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Makaki Iii (8) vs (6) OMalley
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
OMalley pushes down on Makaki Iii's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Makaki Iii is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
OMalley is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
OMalley trying to mount his opponent but Makaki Iii defends it.
OMalley is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Makaki Iii doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time OMalley.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
OMalley looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Makaki Iii is trying to get back to full guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
OMalley is looking to take a break and control but Makaki Iii is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
OMalley is working for a kimura but Makaki Iii is defending it quite comfortably.
OMalley is looking for a kimura here.
Makaki Iii is looking to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Makaki Iii takes the fight on points by 8 to 6.
Yancy Makaki Iii looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Thanks You Fans, Im Gonna Retire'. |
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