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020 Grappling 1 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 Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Woodie Maykit! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Marquis Chriss!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Paul Aken and Albert Achterberg.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Maykit closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Maykit lands in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Maykit (2) vs (0) Chriss
Chriss working a defensive guard here.
Chriss keeping full guard, as Maykit tries to pass.
Chriss wants to sweep but no luck.
Chriss working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Maykit doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Maykit manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Chriss looking for a sweep. Not yet Chriss, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chriss is looking for a triangle but Maykit pushes his legs off easily.
Maykit pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chriss is keeping the position for now.
Maykit stands and throws Chriss's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Maykit (5) vs (0) Chriss
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chriss manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Maykit (5) vs (2) Chriss
Chriss is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Chriss is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Maykit gets full guard.
Chriss trying to control the position from guard on top but Maykit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chriss thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Chriss stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Maykit swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Maykit wants to sweep here but Chriss controlling him for the moment.
Chriss pushes down on Maykit's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maykit gets full guard.
Maykit has his foot on Chriss's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Chriss works his way back into a safe position though.
Maykit had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Chriss defends it easily.
Maykit tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Chriss has gone for a leg lock! Maykit slips out almost immediately though and dives into Chriss's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Maykit (7) vs (2) Chriss
Maykit tries to free his leg and advance position but Chriss is retaining full guard.
Chriss wants to sweep but no luck.
Maykit forces his way into half guard.
Chriss trying to hold on to Maykit's head to control him but Maykit postures up.
Maykit is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chriss moves into full guard.
Chriss keeping full guard, as Maykit tries to pass.
Chriss looking to hit a scissor sweep but Maykit is one step ahead there.
Maykit passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Maykit (10) vs (2) Chriss
Chriss manages to work his way to half guard, despite Maykit's best efforts.
Maykit is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Chriss looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Chriss has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at 020 Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chriss is looking for a sweep. Maykit is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Maykit is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Chriss! Score +3 for passing guard: Maykit (13) vs (2) Chriss
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chriss is trying desperately to improve position.
Maykit forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Maykit (16) vs (2) Chriss
Maykit 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, Chriss has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Chriss tries to escape but Maykit has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Maykit tightening his grip on Chriss, looking for the choke.
Maykit is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Chriss knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Chriss for a finish.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Maykit is trying to stick to Chriss's back but Chriss is turning into Maykit. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Maykit's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Chriss. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Maykit (16) vs (4) Chriss
Maykit working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Chriss doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Chriss manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Maykit lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Maykit (18) vs (4) Chriss
Maykit trying to move into half guard but instead Chriss has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Maykit (18) vs (6) Chriss
Chriss wants to control from the top but Maykit keeps moving.
Maykit is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Chriss is aware though and is defending well.
Chriss pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Maykit is keeping the position for now.
Chriss is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Chriss looking to pass the guard.
Maykit 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: Maykit (20) vs (6) Chriss
Maykit passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Maykit (23) vs (6) Chriss
Maykit is trying to get an arm triangle but Chriss is defending well.
Maykit tries to move to mount but Chriss blocks the move with his legs.
Maykit advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Maykit (25) vs (6) Chriss
Maykit working for a submission but Chriss is keeping him at bay.
Chriss is trying to escape the mount.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Maykit looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maykit is working for a guillotine from mount but Chriss frees his head quite easily.
Maykit moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Maykit (28) vs (6) Chriss
Chriss tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Chriss tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Chriss is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Chriss is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Chriss prevents Maykit from taking his back.
Maykit looking for a guillotine from mount but Chriss is having none of it.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Chriss keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Maykit is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Chriss has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Maykit is looking to take Chriss's back but instead Chriss gets back to half guard. Nice work.
Maykit is looking for a kimura but Chriss is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Maykit to get the leverage.
Maykit is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Chriss! Score +3 for passing guard: Maykit (31) vs (6) Chriss
Maykit working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Chriss looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Maykit! Submission of the night perhaps?
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Woodie Maykit! |
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