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SSG 219 Doe vs Pushkin 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 Montreal, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Lanion Mauricio! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 3 losses; Duncan Idaho!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Edson Gomes and Thiago Cunha.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Mauricio changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Idaho tries to avoid it but Mauricio manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Idaho to the ground. Idaho escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Idaho changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Mauricio tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Idaho manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Idaho drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Mauricio defends it well.
Idaho rushes Mauricio and presses him up against the cage.
Idaho decides to pull guard.
Idaho working for submissions but it's allowed Mauricio to get to half guard.
Mauricio is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Mauricio is looking to take a break and control but Idaho 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.
Idaho is trying to get back to full guard.
Idaho wants to sweep but Mauricio has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Mauricio (3) vs (0) Idaho
Mauricio trying to control the position but Idaho is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Idaho tries to buck Mauricio off but Mauricio is having none of it.
Idaho is still trying to improve position.
Mauricio wants to lay and pray for a moment but Idaho keeps working.
Idaho tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Mauricio wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Idaho is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Mauricio's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Idaho makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Idaho.
Mauricio stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Idaho swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Idaho tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Idaho keeping moving, preventing Mauricio from controlling successfully.
Idaho wants to hit a sweep here but Mauricio passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Idaho there! Score +3 for passing guard: Mauricio (6) vs (0) Idaho
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.
Idaho manages to regain half guard. Good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Idaho actively working from the bottom here.
Idaho tries to get to full guard but Mauricio has control of the leg.
Mauricio trying to control from half guard but Idaho is working away.
Mauricio wants to pass to mount but Idaho is defending the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Idaho is looking to improve his position.
Idaho is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Idaho is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Mauricio's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Mauricio's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Mauricio (6) vs (4) Idaho
Idaho working for the choke.
Idaho is not going to allow Mauricio to sit and survive in this position.
Idaho is persistently looking for the submission but Mauricio is defending it well.
I really don't envy Mauricio right now.
Idaho is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Mauricio has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Idaho has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Idaho is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Mauricio trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Idaho 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, Mauricio has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Mauricio trying to control the action but Idaho just sinks the hooks in.
Idaho looking to break Mauricio's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Mauricio remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Idaho will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Mauricio tries to escape but Idaho has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Idaho working for a choke but Mauricio is defending well.
Idaho is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Mauricio is defending well though. Idaho let's go of the attempt for now.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Idaho tightening his grip on Mauricio, looking for the choke.
Idaho is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Mauricio has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Mauricio wants to control his opponent's hands but Idaho gets his hands free.
Idaho controlling well, preventing Mauricio from escaping the position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Mauricio preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Idaho.
Mauricio wants to escape the position.
Mauricio defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Idaho's arms.
Idaho is looking for the choke from the back position but Mauricio is controlling his hands well.
Idaho is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Mauricio has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Idaho has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Mauricio taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Idaho doesn't care though - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Duncan Idaho! |
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