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020 Grappling 2 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 1 wins and 0 losses; Emil Gustafsson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Woodie Maykit!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Radbod Blank and Paul Aken.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Maykit shoots in for a takedown but Gustafsson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Maykit is defended easily by Gustafsson.
Gustafsson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Maykit manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Gustafsson doesn't manage to clinch there - Maykit circles away.
Gustafsson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Maykit shoots for a double leg takedown but Gustafsson sprawls well. He's pushed Maykit's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Emil Gustafsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Woodie Maykit.
Maykit closes this distance looking for a takedown but Gustafsson circles away.
Gustafsson stuffs the takedown.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gustafsson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Maykit closes the distance and clinches up with Gustafsson, looking for a takedown. Maykit pushes Gustafsson against the cage but Gustafsson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maykit keeps the fight on the outside.
Gustafsson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Gustafsson wants to clinch up but Maykit keeps it at a distance.
Gustafsson shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Gustafsson was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Gustafsson (4) vs (0) Maykit
Maykit is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gustafsson is looking to take a break and control but Maykit is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Maykit tries to buck Gustafsson off but Gustafsson is having none of it.
Gustafsson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Gustafsson is trying to get an arm triangle but Maykit is defending well.
Maykit tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Maykit wants to control but Gustafsson postures up.
Gustafsson trying to control the action but Maykit is working from the bottom.
Gustafsson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maykit gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Gustafsson is working for a submission of some sort.
Maykit is pressing down on Gustafsson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Maykit working for a triangle but Gustafsson defends it easily.
Maykit tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Maykit is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gustafsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Maykit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maykit has his foot on Gustafsson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gustafsson works his way back into a safe position though.
Gustafsson drops back looking for a leg! Maykit is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Maykit manages to kick Gustafsson off! Gustafsson jumps back into Maykit's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maykit wants to sweep but no luck.
Maykit looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gustafsson preventing the sweep.
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: Gustafsson (4) vs (2) Maykit
Gustafsson wants to control but Maykit is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Gustafsson is looking to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maykit is working for a submission of some sort.
Maykit is pressing down on Gustafsson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gustafsson is holding on for now.
Maykit is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gustafsson sees it coming and defends easily.
Maykit is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gustafsson defends it well.
Maykit is looking to advance position but Gustafsson won't allow it.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Maykit has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Gustafsson (4) vs (5) Maykit
Maykit is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Gustafsson is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Gustafsson (4) vs (8) Maykit
Gustafsson is really stuck here.
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, Gustafsson has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Well, with Maykit on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Gustafsson is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Gustafsson breaks Maykit's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gustafsson (6) vs (8) Maykit
Gustafsson wants to control from the top but Maykit keeps moving.
Maykit has his foot on Gustafsson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gustafsson works his way back into a safe position though.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Maykit is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Maykit looking for a sweep. Not yet Maykit, not yet.
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: Gustafsson (6) vs (10) Maykit
Gustafsson keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Maykit wants to pass the guard but Gustafsson is defending well.
Gustafsson wants to get back to full guard.
Maykit is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Maykit uses his free foot to push down on Gustafsson's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Gustafsson. Score +3 for passing guard: Gustafsson (6) vs (13) Maykit
Gustafsson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Maykit wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Maykit is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Gustafsson is surviving well by controlling Maykit's body position as best he can.
Gustafsson stops Maykit from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Maykit jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Gustafsson manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Gustafsson wants to control but Maykit postures up.
Gustafsson sneaks back into half guard.
Gustafsson moves into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gustafsson keeping full guard, as Maykit tries to pass.
Maykit thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Gustafsson can't keep his opponent in guard - Maykit advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Gustafsson is looking for a sweep. Maykit is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gustafsson is pressing down on Maykit's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Maykit drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Gustafsson dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gustafsson (8) vs (13) Maykit
Gustafsson controls from within his opponent's guard.
Maykit is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Gustafsson rolls with it to try and escape but Maykit cranks on the arm and Gustafsson is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Woodie Maykit! |
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