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TWGC 17 (135lbs, D1): Finals - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Zach Makovsky and Ivan Putski. Putski has chosen Aids as his entrance music. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Zach Makovsky! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 6 losses; Ivan Putski!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Atkins and Daniel Bishop.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Putski darts in looking for a takedown but Makovsky gets double underhooks and turns Putski into the cage.
Makovsky fails with an attempt to clinch.
Putski tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Makovsky takes the fight into the clinch.
Putski is looking for a takedown.
Makovsky is pressed up against the cage. Putski has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Makovsky down to the mat. Makovsky avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Zach Makovsky has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ivan Putski.
Putski gets tackled into the cage by Makovsky. Makovsky maintains the clinch.
Putski is looking to take this one to the mat.
Putski tries for a takedown. No joy.
Makovsky drops down looking for an ankle pick but Putski pulls his leg out and moves away.
Makovsky is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Putski's half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Makovsky (2) vs (0) Putski
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makovsky seems to be looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Putski is trying to get back to full guard.
Makovsky is looking to take a break and control but Putski is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Makovsky wants to free his trapped foot but Putski is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Putski moves into full guard.
Makovsky wants to control from the top but Putski keeps moving.
Putski keeping full guard, as Makovsky tries to pass.
Makovsky might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Makovsky trying to move into half guard but instead Putski has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Makovsky (2) vs (2) Putski
Makovsky is pulling down on Putski's head to control his posture.
Putski wants to pass the guard but Makovsky is keeping the position.
Putski showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Makovsky pulls Putski in close to prevent any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Makovsky looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Putski has picked Makovsky up and slammed him! Makovsky can't keep hold of the triangle and Putski manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Makovsky (2) vs (5) Putski
Putski is staying tight to Makovsky's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Putski tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Putski is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Makovsky's shoulder. That is not cool.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Makovsky tries to buck Putski off but Putski is having none of it.
Makovsky is not content to let Putski control the position.
Makovsky is trying to improve his position.
Makovsky is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Makovsky has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Putski is working away from the top position though.
My spies in Steel's Grappling Penn inform me that Putski has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Putski sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Makovsky actively working from the bottom here.
Putski is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Makovsky doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Putski.
Putski is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Putski 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.
Makovsky is not content to let Putski control the position.
Putski is trying for a kimura here. Makovsky looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Putski wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ivan Putski!
After winning the bout, Ivan Putski thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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