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TWGC 13 (205lbs, D2): New York Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Marco Macotti and Patrick Kopp. Macotti's entrance music is Drown - Theory of a Deadman. A fine choice. Kopp has chosen Fivefold – Step Back as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Macotti has a slight injury, which hopefully won't affect the fight too much. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Marco Macotti! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Patrick Kopp!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Jorge Garcia and Jonathan Paton.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Kopp shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Macotti as he avoids it easily.
Macotti tries to counter by clinching up but Kopp breaks away and moves out of range.
Macotti clinches up against the cage.
Macotti is trying to trip Kopp. He has hold of a leg but Kopp is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Macotti persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Macotti (2) vs (0) Kopp
Macotti drops back, looking for a kneebar! Kopp looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Kopp looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Kopp! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Macotti (2) vs (4) Kopp
Kopp goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Macotti rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Kopp's guard! Nice work there by Macotti! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Macotti (4) vs (4) Kopp
Kopp has an active guard here but Macotti has managed to pass into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Macotti is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kopp doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Macotti.
Kopp is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Macotti pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Macotti wants to work for an arm triangle but Kopp is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kopp makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kopp.
Kopp escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Macotti gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kopp is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kopp keeping moving, preventing Macotti from controlling successfully.
Kopp has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Macotti can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kopp has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Macotti can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Macotti trying to control but Kopp is working from the bottom.
Kopp keeping full guard, as Macotti tries to pass.
We've been hearing good reports from Macotti's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Kopp is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Macotti is aware though and is defending well.
Macotti will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Macotti is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Kopp is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Kopp has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Macotti (4) vs (6) Kopp
Macotti keeping full guard, as Kopp tries to pass.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kopp drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Macotti dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Macotti (6) vs (6) Kopp
Macotti slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Macotti (9) vs (6) Kopp
Macotti wants to control but Kopp is keeping him busy.
Macotti working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Macotti trying to control the position but Kopp is working away.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kopp manages to get back to half guard.
Kopp is trying to maintain the position but Macotti is very close to passing his half guard.
Macotti wants to work for an arm triangle but Kopp is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kopp looking for submissions off his back.
Macotti is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kopp is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Macotti pulls his head out easily.
Kopp is looking to control Macotti's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kopp avoid being mounted?
Kopp is trying to control but Macotti manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Macotti (12) vs (6) Kopp
Kopp really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Macotti. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Macotti looking to control but Kopp is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Macotti wants to finish this one by submission but Kopp is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Macotti.
Kopp can't escape the position.
Macotti looking to secure an arm triangle but Kopp defends it well.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kopp can do anything to dispel that myth.
Macotti is breathing heavily.
Kopp sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Macotti wants to control but Kopp is keeping him busy.
Macotti is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Kopp is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Macotti is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Kopp manages to get to full guard.
Kopp throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Macotti looking to sit in guard and control but Kopp gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Macotti (12) vs (8) Kopp
Kopp has gone for a leg lock! Macotti slips out almost immediately though and dives into Kopp's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Macotti (14) vs (8) Kopp
Kopp has his foot on Macotti's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Macotti works his way back into a safe position though.
Macotti drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Kopp dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Macotti (14) vs (10) Kopp
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Kopp drops back, looking for a kneebar! Macotti looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Macotti looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Macotti! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Macotti (18) vs (10) Kopp
Macotti wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kopp, who protects the arm well.
A control attempt from Kopp but he's now mounted! Score +2 for reaching mount: Macotti (20) vs (10) Kopp
Kopp tries to lock up and control but Macotti gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Macotti can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kopp is looking to escape.
Kopp holds of for dear life.
Macotti is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Kopp has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Kopp is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Macotti goes for an armbar but Kopp turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Kopp. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Macotti (20) vs (12) Kopp
Kopp tries to free his leg and advance position but Macotti is retaining full guard.
Macotti looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kopp stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Macotti swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kopp is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Kopp trying to control but Macotti is working from the bottom.
Kopp pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Macotti is keeping the position for now.
Macotti 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: Macotti (22) vs (12) Kopp
Kopp is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Macotti pulls his head out easily.
Macotti is looking for a kimura here.
Kopp wants to control but Macotti is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kopp manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Macotti trying to control the position from guard on top but Kopp is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Macotti pushing down on Kopp's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Macotti takes the fight on points by 22 to 12.
A victorious Marco Macotti thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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