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SSG 264 Ozy vs Le Boulder 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 London, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 6 losses; Matsuda Takeshi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 11 losses; Robert Melia!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Tiny Johnson and Wesley Smith.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Melia enables Takeshi to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Melia manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Takeshi (2) vs (0) Melia
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Takeshi trying to control the position from guard on top but Melia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Melia controlling the position.
Takeshi trying to control but Melia is working from the bottom.
Takeshi content to stall in guard here.
Takeshi wants to control from the top but Melia keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Melia has Takeshi pulled in close to control his posture.
Takeshi might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Melia trying to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Melia controlling the position.
Melia trying to keep a closed guard but Takeshi is proving a slippery customer.
Takeshi wants to control from the top but Melia keeps moving.
Melia manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Takeshi manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Takeshi (2) vs (2) Melia
Takeshi 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! Melia rolls with it to try and escape but Takeshi cranks on the arm and Melia is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Matsuda Takeshi!
A very excited looking Matsuda Takeshi 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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