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Summit Series - Grappling Rd 1 PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Ted Kona! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Don Rockmuller!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Ren Mimura and Yuuki Gou.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Kona tries to clinch there but Rockmuller circles away.
Kona tries to clinch but Rockmuller is having none of it.
Kona definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Rockmuller gets the takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Kona (0) vs (4) Rockmuller
Kona is looking for a sweep.
Kona is working hard here to advance position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kona is trying to control Rockmuller's posture but Rockmuller avoids it.
Kona tries to bench press Rockmuller off him but Rockmuller keeps the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Kona's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kona tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Rockmuller wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Rockmuller controls the position.
Kona is looking to reverse the position.
Rockmuller tries to move to mount but Kona blocks the move with his legs.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Kona tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Rockmuller wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rockmuller is looking to take a break and control but Kona is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kona is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Rockmuller off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kona (4) vs (4) Rockmuller
Kona tightening his grip on Rockmuller, looking for the choke.
Rockmuller looking very determined here, making life difficult for Kona.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kona looking to break Rockmuller's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Rockmuller remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Kona will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
A lull in the action here.
Kona looking for the choke from the back.
Rockmuller showing good submission defense here.
Rockmuller felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Rockmuller is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rockmuller is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Kona gets his way!
Kona is looking for a rear naked choke here but Rockmuller reverses the position brilliantly into Kona's guard!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kona (4) vs (6) Rockmuller
Rockmuller trying to control but Kona is working from the bottom.
Rockmuller looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kona escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rockmuller gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kona tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kona escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rockmuller gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kona trying to keep a closed guard but Rockmuller is proving a slippery customer.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Rockmuller stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kona swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rockmuller is posturing up here but Kona has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Rockmuller tries to roll out but it's too tight and Rockmuller has to tap! Slick submission there by Kona!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ted Kona!
A very excited looking Ted Kona made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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