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SSG 224 Makarov vs Ozymandias 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 2 losses; Yojizo Trismegistus! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 3 losses; Darrell Darkins!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Jonathan Paton and Joseph Jones.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Darkins shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Trismegistus (0) vs (2) Darkins
Trismegistus is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Darkins pulls his head out easily.
Trismegistus wants to improve his position but Darkins is controlling well.
Darkins is working for a kimura but Trismegistus is defending it quite comfortably.
Trismegistus is staying active underneath Darkins, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Darkins tries to pass the half guard into mount. Trismegistus knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trismegistus is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Darkins is keen to just control but Trismegistus is a slippery customer.
Darkins tries to pass the half guard into mount. Trismegistus knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Darkins keeps trying to improve his position.
Trismegistus gets full guard.
Darkins stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Trismegistus swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Trismegistus is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Darkins drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Trismegistus manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Darkins has Trismegistus in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Trismegistus (2) vs (2) Darkins
Darkins has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Trismegistus is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Darkins. Score +3 for passing guard: Trismegistus (5) vs (2) Darkins
Darkins is trying to get back to half guard.
Trismegistus happy to just control the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Darkins tries to buck Trismegistus off but Trismegistus is having none of it.
Trismegistus trying to control the action but Darkins is working from the bottom.
Darkins struggling a bit here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Darkins is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Trismegistus is staying active.
Darkins stops Trismegistus from passing to mount.
Darkins is looking to regain half guard here but Trismegistus keeps moving and retains side control.
Darkins has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Trismegistus tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Trismegistus has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Darkins struggling a bit here.
Darkins manages to get back to half guard.
Trismegistus wants to control but Darkins is keeping him busy.
Trismegistus looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Trismegistus trying to mount his opponent but Darkins defends it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Darkins tries to roll over but Trismegistus keeps him under control.
Trismegistus trying to control the action but Darkins is working from the bottom.
Darkins has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Trismegistus is working away from the top position though.
Well, if Trismegistus is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Darkins is refusing to be controlled, as Trismegistus sits in half guard.
Darkins actively working from the bottom here.
Darkins is trying to maintain the position but Trismegistus is very close to passing his half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Trismegistus tries to pass the half guard into mount. Darkins knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Darkins is trying to maintain the position but Trismegistus is very close to passing his half guard.
Trismegistus controlling the action here.
Darkins is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Trismegistus pulls his head out easily.
Darkins has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Trismegistus is working away from the top position though.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Trismegistus is trying to control. Darkins wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Trismegistus is thwarting Darkins's attempts to control the position.
Darkins wants to get back to full guard.
Darkins looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Darkins trying to control from the bottom.
Trismegistus not doing much here.
Trismegistus's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Darkins is refusing to be controlled, as Trismegistus sits in half guard.
Darkins won't allow Trismegistus to pass to mount.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Darkins wants to control but Trismegistus is keeping busy.
Trismegistus is trying to control. Darkins wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Trismegistus prevents Darkins from improving his position.
Darkins is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Trismegistus pulls his head out easily.
Trismegistus content to control rather than advance.
Darkins trying to control but Trismegistus postures up.
Darkins is defending against the submission attempts here by Trismegistus.
Darkins gets back to full guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Darkins not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Darkins escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Trismegistus gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Trismegistus stays in close to Darkins's body and controls the position.
Trismegistus will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Darkins is looking for a triangle but Trismegistus pushes his legs off easily.
Trismegistus looking to pass the guard.
Darkins can't keep his opponent in guard - Trismegistus advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Darkins makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Darkins.
Trismegistus sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Darkins working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Trismegistus doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Trismegistus manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Trismegistus tries to free his leg and advance position but Darkins is retaining full guard.
Darkins tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Darkins is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Trismegistus advances to half guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Trismegistus is pressing down on Darkins's thigh, looking to free his foot. Darkins is holding on for now.
Darkins wants to improve his position but Trismegistus is controlling well.
Trismegistus uses his free foot to push down on Darkins's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Darkins. Score +3 for passing guard: Trismegistus (8) vs (2) Darkins
Darkins is controlling an arm, preventing Trismegistus from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Trismegistus content just to control the position here.
Darkins is in all sorts of trouble here.
Trismegistus wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Trismegistus looking to control but Darkins is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Darkins tries to hold on but Trismegistus postures up.
Darkins keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Darkins is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Darkins is trying to escape the mount but Trismegistus keeps good control and instead manages to take Darkins's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Trismegistus (11) vs (2) Darkins
Darkins staying busy and making it hard for Trismegistus to control.
Darkins is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Trismegistus off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Darkins just trying to survive but Trismegistus is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
You can see the frustration on Darkins's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Trismegistus gets his hands free as Darkins looks to control.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Trismegistus is trying to stick to Darkins's back but Darkins is turning into Trismegistus. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Trismegistus's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Darkins. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Trismegistus (11) vs (4) Darkins
Trismegistus has Darkins pulled in close to control his posture.
Darkins pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Trismegistus is keeping the position for now.
Darkins is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Trismegistus 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.
Trismegistus keeping moving, preventing Darkins from controlling successfully.
Darkins advances to half guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Trismegistus trying to control here.
Darkins wants to control but Trismegistus is keeping him busy.
Trismegistus is doing well to control the position and prevent Darkins from advancing to side control.
Darkins is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Darkins is controlling the pace.
Darkins trying to pass the guard but Trismegistus defending well.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Trismegistus trying to control but Darkins postures up.
Darkins is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Trismegistus has managed to free his arm - good work.
Trismegistus is controlling Darkins's trapped leg to prevent Darkins from advancing to side control.
Darkins is looking to advance position but Trismegistus won't allow it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Darkins trying to advance position but Trismegistus counters by regaining guard.
Darkins pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Trismegistus is keeping the position for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Trismegistus takes the fight on points by 11 to 4.
After winning the bout, Yojizo Trismegistus thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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