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CFC CG NY 5 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 London, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 8 losses; Woodie Maykit! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 27 losses; Dusty Rhodeo!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, John Roberts and Eddie Farnsworth.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Rhodeo clinches.
Maykit gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Maykit (2) vs (0) Rhodeo
Rhodeo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Rhodeo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Rhodeo actively working from the bottom here.
Maykit definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Rhodeo is trying to get back to full guard.
Maykit is thwarting Rhodeo's attempts to control the position.
Rhodeo tries to get to full guard but Maykit has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rhodeo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Rhodeo is looking for a sweep. Maykit is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rhodeo keeps trying to improve his position.
Rhodeo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Rhodeo 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.
Rhodeo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Rhodeo makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Rhodeo.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rhodeo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Maykit can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Rhodeo is trying to control the position but Maykit postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maykit trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Maykit passes into half guard.
Maykit prevents Rhodeo from improving his position.
Rhodeo is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Maykit is taking a breather. Rhodeo says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rhodeo is trying to get back to full guard.
Maykit is thwarting Rhodeo's attempts to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rhodeo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Maykit pulls his head out easily.
Rhodeo slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Rhodeo is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Maykit (2) vs (2) Rhodeo
Rhodeo wants to free his trapped foot but Maykit is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Rhodeo is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Maykit to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Rhodeo drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Maykit manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Rhodeo has Maykit in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Maykit (4) vs (2) Rhodeo
Maykit postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maykit's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Maykit seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Rhodeo for as long as he can get away with.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rhodeo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rhodeo looking for a triangle here. Maykit is fighting it but it looks tight! Rhodeo pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Maykit is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Dusty Rhodeo!
An out of breath and clearly excited Dusty Rhodeo thanked Fantasy Threads for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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