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Summit Series - Grappling Rd 7 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 Sydney, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Kenji Matsuda! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 1 losses; Super Macho Man!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Hirohito Nitta and Shirou Masuda.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Both fighters are only really looking to counter, so after a good 30 seconds of circling each other endlessly, the referee has stepped in and told them both to be more aggressive.
Macho Man gets a clinch.
Macho Man's coach down at Punch Out Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Macho Man's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Matsuda is looking to take this one to the mat.
Matsuda tries for a takedown but Macho Man manages to get underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Macho Man prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kenji Matsuda. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Matsuda is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Macho Man is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Macho Man tries to score a body lock takedown but Matsuda shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Matsuda goes for a takedown in the clinch but Macho Man prevents it.
Matsuda definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Matsuda stops a takedown attempt from Macho Man.
Matsuda is looking for a takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Macho Man prevents the takedown attempt.
Macho Man is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Matsuda is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Macho Man is defending well.
Matsuda is trying to drag Macho Man to the mat but Macho Man just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Matsuda wants a takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Macho Man is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Macho Man gets underhooks to prevent Matsuda's takedown attempt.
Matsuda is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Matsuda goes for a takedown attempt but Macho Man pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Matsuda has Macho Man up against the ropes in a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Macho Man is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Macho Man is looking for a takedown.
Matsuda has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Macho Man avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Matsuda prevents the takedown attempt.
Macho Man prevents the takedown attempt.
Matsuda wants a takedown but no success here.
Matsuda tries for a takedown but Macho Man manages to get underhooks.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Macho Man prevents a takedown attempt there.
Matsuda wants a takedown but no success here.
Matsuda is looking for a takedown.
Macho Man prevents the takedown attempt.
Macho Man wants a takedown but no success here.
Macho Man looking for a takedown.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Matsuda tries for a takedown. No joy.
Macho Man tries to score a body lock takedown but Matsuda shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Matsuda has Macho Man pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Macho Man manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Matsuda goes for a takedown in the clinch but Macho Man prevents it.
Macho Man prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Macho Man has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Matsuda is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Matsuda is working for takedown but Macho Man is calmly controlling the position for now.
Macho Man has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Matsuda avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Matsuda drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Macho Man gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Matsuda gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Macho Man.
Matsuda is working for takedown but Macho Man is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Matsuda can't get the takedown.
Macho Man tries for a takedown. No joy.
Matsuda has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Macho Man after a bit of a struggle.
Matsuda is trying to drag Macho Man to the mat but Macho Man just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Macho Man prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Matsuda is trying to drag Macho Man to the mat but Macho Man just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Matsuda looking for a takedown.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Macho Man prevents a takedown attempt there.
Matsuda gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Macho Man.
Matsuda is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Macho Man is defending well.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Macho Man is looking to take this one to the mat.
Macho Man is looking to take this one to the mat.
Matsuda wants a takedown but no success here.
Macho Man works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Matsuda (0) vs (2) Macho Man
Macho Man wants to control from the top but Matsuda keeps moving.
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.
Matsuda not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Matsuda wants to sweep but no luck.
Macho Man passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Matsuda (0) vs (5) Macho Man
Matsuda is trying to control Macho Man's posture but Macho Man avoids it.
Matsuda is looking to regain half guard here but Macho Man keeps moving and retains side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Macho Man takes a little break here. Matsuda wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Macho Man wins on points by 5 to 0.
A victorious Super Macho Man thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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