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SSG 298 Reed vs Ottke PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 9 losses; Toyotomi Ieyasu! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 9 losses; Bernhard River!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Daniel Franklin and Gwen Towbar.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
River changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Ieyasu looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Ieyasu (0) vs (4) River
Ieyasu is trying to get back to half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Ieyasu's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Ieyasu sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Ieyasu is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
River is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ieyasu is just riding it out for now. River eventually gives up the hold.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ieyasu has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, River escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by River! Score +3 for passing guard: Ieyasu (0) vs (7) River
That's one minute gone in the round.
River goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Ieyasu has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for River but great work by Ieyasu. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ieyasu (4) vs (7) River
Ieyasu working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Ieyasu works to advance to full mount. River defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Ieyasu (6) vs (7) River
River tries to hold on but Ieyasu postures up.
Ieyasu goes for an armbar but River turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from River. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ieyasu (6) vs (9) River
River has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Rivers Edge Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
River controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ieyasu is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ieyasu manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. River manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ieyasu (8) vs (9) River
Ieyasu passes River's left leg - he's now in half guard.
River looking for submissions off his back.
River tries to get to full guard but Ieyasu has control of the leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ieyasu wants to free his trapped foot but River is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ieyasu moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Ieyasu (11) vs (9) River
Ieyasu is trying to get an arm triangle but River is defending well.
Ieyasu is trying to get an arm triangle but River is defending well.
River is looking for a sweep.
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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
River tries to bench press Ieyasu off him but Ieyasu keeps the position.
River manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ieyasu (11) vs (11) River
River is looking for a kimura here.
Ieyasu wants to get back to full guard.
Ieyasu is pressing down on River's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Ieyasu looking for a sweep. Not yet Ieyasu, not yet.
Ieyasu is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
River trying to control the position from guard on top but Ieyasu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
River is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
River trying to control but Ieyasu is working from the bottom.
Ieyasu looking to control but River passes into half guard.
Ieyasu wants to get back to full guard but River has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Ieyasu (11) vs (14) River
River jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Ieyasu manages to avoid the submission attempt.
River is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ieyasu is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Ieyasu is trying to improve his position.
River tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no River has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Ieyasu tries to buck River off but River is having none of it.
Ieyasu is not content to let River control the position.
Ieyasu manages to work his way to half guard, despite River's best efforts.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
River trying to pass the guard but Ieyasu defending well.
River wants to take a breather but Ieyasu is having none of it.
Ieyasu gets back to full guard.
Ieyasu manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. River manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ieyasu (13) vs (14) River
Ieyasu pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. River is keeping the position for now.
River is trying to control the position but Ieyasu postures up.
River looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
River wants to hit a sweep here but Ieyasu passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for River there! Score +3 for passing guard: Ieyasu (16) vs (14) River
Ieyasu controlling his opponent.
Ieyasu trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ieyasu is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because River is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
River tries to hold on but Ieyasu pushes him away.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Ieyasu controlling the position easily from mount.
Ieyasu is working for a guillotine from mount but River frees his head quite easily.
River regains half guard.
Ieyasu is keen to just control but River is a slippery customer.
River looking for submissions off his back.
Ieyasu seems to be working for a kimura but River defends the submission attempt.
Ieyasu is looking for a kimura but River is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ieyasu to get the leverage.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Ieyasu is looking to advance position but River won't allow it.
Ieyasu is working hard here to advance position.
Ieyasu controlling the action here.
Ieyasu is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
River tries to roll over but Ieyasu keeps him under control.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Ieyasu is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for River! Score +3 for passing guard: Ieyasu (19) vs (14) River
River keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
River tries to hold on but Ieyasu pushes him away.
Ieyasu can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as River is looking to escape.
Ieyasu wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
River sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
River looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
River wants to improve his position but Ieyasu is controlling well.
River looking for subs from the bottom but Ieyasu mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Ieyasu (22) vs (14) River
Ieyasu looking to control but River is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
River tries to hold on but Ieyasu postures up.
Ieyasu can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as River is looking to escape.
Ieyasu tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Ieyasu'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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
River is desperately trying to improve his position but Ieyasu has a good base and remains in mount.
Ieyasu moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Ieyasu (25) vs (14) River
River is trying to break free.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Ieyasu is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but River won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Ieyasu off his unconscious opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Toyotomi Ieyasu!
A very excited looking Toyotomi Ieyasu 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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