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CACC 178: Hozdic vs Morgan 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 Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Detektyw Pikachu! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Tatu Kurri!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Pikachu gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kurri gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Pikachu (0) vs (2) Kurri
Kurri postures up.
Kurri is pushing down on Pikachu's leg trying to pass to half guard. Pikachu is fighting to maintain full guard but Kurri has managed to sneak the leg through.
Pikachu tries to roll over but Kurri keeps him under control.
Pikachu won't allow Kurri to pass to mount.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Kurri is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Pikachu doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kurri.
Kurri is looking to take a break and control but Pikachu is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pikachu actively working from the bottom here.
Pikachu looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
My spies in The Power Plant inform me that Kurri has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Pikachu is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kurri pulls his head out easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kurri is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kurri is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Kurri is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Pikachu sees it coming and defends easily.
Pikachu trying to control but Kurri postures up.
Kurri trying to mount his opponent but Pikachu defends it.
Pikachu makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Pikachu.
Pikachu working for a triangle but Kurri defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pikachu looking for a guillotine here but Kurri defends easily.
Kurri trying to control the position from guard on top but Pikachu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pikachu is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Pikachu keeping full guard, as Kurri tries to pass.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Kurri stands and throws Pikachu's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Pikachu (0) vs (5) Kurri
Kurri working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pikachu struggling a bit here.
Kurri tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Kurri swings around for an armbar but Pikachu sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Kurri's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pikachu (2) vs (5) Kurri
Kurri working a defensive guard here.
Pikachu has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Pikachu is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Kurri controls Pikachu momentarily but Pikachu frees himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pikachu pushes down on Kurri's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Kurri manages to get to full guard.
Kurri working for a triangle but Pikachu defends it easily.
Pikachu trying to control the position from guard on top but Kurri is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kurri keeping full guard, as Pikachu tries to pass.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kurri has control of Pikachu's left arm, preventing Pikachu from doing any damage.
Kurri keeping full guard, as Pikachu tries to pass.
Pikachu advances to half guard.
Kurri is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kurri trying to hold on to Pikachu's head to control him but Pikachu postures up.
Pikachu is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Kurri gets back to full guard.
Pikachu trying to control the position from guard on top but Kurri is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Pikachu is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Kurri is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Kurri has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pikachu (2) vs (7) Kurri
Pikachu 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.
Pikachu keeping moving, preventing Kurri from controlling successfully.
Kurri stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pikachu swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pikachu looking for a guillotine here but Kurri defends easily.
Kurri is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Pikachu is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Pikachu has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pikachu (4) vs (7) Kurri
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Kurri looking for a sweep. Not yet Kurri, not yet.
Kurri is trying to control the position but Pikachu postures up.
Kurri keeping moving, preventing Pikachu from controlling successfully.
Kurri looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pikachu postures up.
Pikachu wants to control from the top but Kurri keeps moving.
Kurri working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Pikachu doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Pikachu manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Pikachu won't allow Kurri to sweep him here.
Kurri wants to improve his position but instead Pikachu has moved into half guard.
Kurri regains full guard. Nicely done.
Pikachu drops back, looking for a kneebar! Kurri looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Kurri looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Kurri! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Pikachu (4) vs (11) Kurri
Pikachu gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Pikachu (4) vs (13) Kurri
Pikachu is desperately trying to improve his position but Kurri has a good base and remains in mount.
Kurri trying to control but Pikachu is having none of it.
Pikachu is trying desperately to improve position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Kurri tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Kurri avoids the attempt from Pikachu to control.
Pikachu might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kurri wants to control the pace but Pikachu is squirming around nicely.
Pikachu slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Kurri is trying for a kimura here. Pikachu looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Kurri wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tatu Kurri!
Tatu Kurri was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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