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SSG 167 Beat The Man 5 PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Matsuda Takeshi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Chad Grabby!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Jorge Garcia and Lou da Vinci.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Grabby shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Takeshi (0) vs (2) Grabby
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Takeshi wants to improve his position but Grabby is controlling well.
Grabby wants to pass the guard but Takeshi is defending well.
Takeshi is refusing to be controlled, as Grabby sits in half guard.
Grabby is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Grabby trying to control from half guard but Takeshi is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takeshi is concentrating on defense, preventing Grabby from advancing position.
Grabby wants to work for an arm triangle but Takeshi is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Grabby is trying to control. Takeshi wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takeshi is looking to control Grabby's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Takeshi avoid being mounted?
Grabby is working for a submission of some sort.
Grabby is looking for a kimura but Takeshi is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Grabby to get the leverage.
Grabby is looking for a kimura but Takeshi is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Grabby to get the leverage.
The fighters are battling for position here. Takeshi manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Grabby trying to control but Takeshi is working from the bottom.
Takeshi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Grabby trying to control the position from guard on top but Takeshi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Grabby is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takeshi working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Grabby doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Takeshi is tightening it up a little... Grabby has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Grabby reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Grabby taps out! Nice BJJ there by Takeshi!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Matsuda Takeshi!
During a confident post fight interview, Matsuda Takeshi thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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