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TWGC 42 (185lbs, D3): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1 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 0 wins and 0 losses; Islim Makhmud! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Gorath DeeStroy!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Frank Dennis and Robert Twigg.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Makhmud closes the distance and clinches.
Makhmud stops a takedown attempt from DeeStroy.
Makhmud ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Makhmud no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
DeeStroy won't allow Makhmud to sweep him here.
DeeStroy wants to pass the guard but Makhmud is keeping the position.
Makhmud is controlling DeeStroy's posture.
Makhmud can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as DeeStroy controls the pace.
DeeStroy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makhmud looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Makhmud is pulling down on DeeStroy's head to control his posture.
DeeStroy wants to control from the top but Makhmud keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeeStroy tries to free his leg and advance position but Makhmud is retaining full guard.
Makhmud seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
DeeStroy trying to control but Makhmud is working from the bottom.
DeeStroy won't allow Makhmud to sweep him here.
DeeStroy being controlled here momentarily.
Makhmud tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Makhmud is controlling DeeStroy's posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeeStroy tries to free his leg and advance position but Makhmud is retaining full guard.
DeeStroy is fighting to break Makhmud's control of his arms but Makhmud is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
DeeStroy is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
DeeStroy tries to free his leg and advance position but Makhmud is retaining full guard.
Makhmud pulls DeeStroy in to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Makhmud has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
DeeStroy trying to control but Makhmud is working from the bottom.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Makhmud holds on and takes a little breather.
DeeStroy trying to control the position from guard on top but Makhmud is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Makhmud bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in DeeStroy's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Makhmud (2) vs (0) DeeStroy
Makhmud is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Makhmud passes DeeStroy's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Makhmud takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
DeeStroy wants to get back to full guard but Makhmud has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Makhmud (5) vs (0) DeeStroy
Makhmud tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
DeeStroy gets back to half guard.
Makhmud controlling the pace.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
DeeStroy is looking for a sweep. Makhmud is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Makhmud uses his free foot to push down on DeeStroy's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for DeeStroy. Score +3 for passing guard: Makhmud (8) vs (0) DeeStroy
Makhmud tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
DeeStroy wants to hold on but Makhmud pushes him away.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Makhmud looking to control and managing it successfully.
DeeStroy really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Makhmud controlling from the full mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Makhmud'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.
Makhmud continues to stall.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Further stalling from Makhmud.
DeeStroy working to try and regain half guard.
DeeStroy keeps trying to improve his position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
DeeStroy slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Makhmud slows the pace down in half guard.
Makhmud looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Makhmud perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Makhmud is pressing down on DeeStroy's thigh, looking to free his foot. DeeStroy is holding on for now.
DeeStroy trying to control from the bottom.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
DeeStroy wants to get back to full guard.
DeeStroy is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Makhmud takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
DeeStroy is trying to control but can't.
Makhmud content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
DeeStroy is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Makhmud pulls his head out easily.
DeeStroy tries to get to full guard but Makhmud has control of the leg.
Makhmud controlling the action here.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Makhmud wants to pass the guard but DeeStroy is defending well.
Makhmud content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
DeeStroy trying to get back to full guard but Makhmud takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Makhmud (11) vs (0) DeeStroy
Makhmud content just to control the position here.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
DeeStroy wants to control but Makhmud is having none of it.
Makhmud controlling from mount.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
DeeStroy really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Makhmud controlling from mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Makhmud takes the fight on points by 11 to 0.
Islim Makhmud thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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