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Summit Series 2 - Grappling 2A PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Rory Birdwhistle! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Sub Zero!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Ren Mimura and Shirou Masuda.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Zero gets a clinch.
Birdwhistle stops a takedown attempt from Zero.
Birdwhistle drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Zero gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Birdwhistle goes for a takedown attempt but Zero pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Birdwhistle looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Zero rushes Birdwhistle and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zero goes for a takedown attempt but Birdwhistle pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Birdwhistle gets tackled into the ropes by Zero. Zero maintains the clinch.
Zero turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Zero manages to end up in side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Birdwhistle (0) vs (4) Zero
That's one minute gone in the round.
Birdwhistle tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Birdwhistle can't do much from the bottom here.
Birdwhistle is looking to reverse the position.
Zero tries for a kimura but Birdwhistle is defending well.
Birdwhistle stops Zero from passing to mount.
Birdwhistle manages to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Birdwhistle is not content to let Zero control the position.
Birdwhistle wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Birdwhistle manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Zero trying to control but Birdwhistle is working from the bottom.
Birdwhistle is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Zero is aware though and is defending well.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Birdwhistle is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Birdwhistle (2) vs (4) Zero
Birdwhistle trying to control the position from guard on top but Zero is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zero looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
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.
Zero keeping moving, preventing Birdwhistle from controlling successfully.
Zero looking to hit a scissor sweep but Birdwhistle is one step ahead there.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Zero is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Birdwhistle (2) vs (6) Zero
Zero won't allow Birdwhistle to sweep him here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Birdwhistle keeping moving, preventing Zero from controlling successfully.
Zero got a little sloppy there for a moment and Birdwhistle has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Zero has managed to get both his arms back between Birdwhistle's legs - danger averted.
Zero advances to half guard.
Birdwhistle is trying to control but can't.
Birdwhistle actively working from the bottom here.
Birdwhistle looking for submissions off his back.
Birdwhistle tries to roll over but Zero keeps him under control.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Birdwhistle won't allow Zero to pass to mount.
Birdwhistle has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Zero is working away from the top position though.
Birdwhistle actively working from the bottom here.
Zero passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Birdwhistle! Score +3 for passing guard: Birdwhistle (2) vs (9) Zero
Birdwhistle wants to hold on but Zero pushes him away.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Birdwhistle stops Zero from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Birdwhistle on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Birdwhistle tries to get out of the position.
Birdwhistle regains half guard.
Zero prevents Birdwhistle from improving his position.
Zero wants to take a breather but Birdwhistle is having none of it.
Birdwhistle is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Zero is keen to just control but Birdwhistle is a slippery customer.
Birdwhistle tries to roll over but Zero keeps him under control.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Zero in particular looking to stall.
Zero wants to control but Birdwhistle is keeping him busy.
The fighters are battling for position here. Birdwhistle manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Birdwhistle is looking for a triangle here but Zero uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Birdwhistle (2) vs (12) Zero
Zero looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Birdwhistle seems a little lost for a moment, as Zero dominates the positioning.
Birdwhistle is trying to improve his position.
Zero wants to lay and pray for a moment but Birdwhistle keeps working.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Zero working away.
Birdwhistle is being controlled here.
Birdwhistle is looking for a sweep.
Zero works to advance to full mount. Birdwhistle defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Birdwhistle (2) vs (14) Zero
Birdwhistle is looking to get to half guard.
Birdwhistle tries to hold on but Zero postures up.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Birdwhistle tries to improve his position but instead Zero has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Birdwhistle (2) vs (17) Zero
Birdwhistle preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Zero.
Birdwhistle tries to break free.
Zero gets his hands free as Birdwhistle looks to control.
Birdwhistle is trying to break free.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Zero's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Birdwhistle is trying to break free.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Birdwhistle has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Zero just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Zero tries to get the hooks in deep but Birdwhistle pushed the leg off.
Birdwhistle is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Zero keeps control of the position as Birdwhistle tries to break free.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Zero looking for the choke from the back.
Zero has got his arm under Birdwhistle's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Birdwhistle has spun round into Zero's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Birdwhistle (4) vs (17) Zero
Zero working a defensive guard here.
Zero is looking for a triangle here but Birdwhistle uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Birdwhistle (7) vs (17) Zero
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Birdwhistle trying to control the position but Zero is working away.
Birdwhistle thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Zero can't do much from the bottom here.
Birdwhistle is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Zero will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Zero sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Birdwhistle is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Zero has managed to free his arm - good work.
Zero makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Zero.
Birdwhistle trying to control but Zero is working from the bottom.
Zero is trying to control the position but Birdwhistle postures up.
Birdwhistle won't allow Zero to sweep him here.
Birdwhistle wants to pass the guard but Zero is keeping the position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Zero controls Birdwhistle momentarily but Birdwhistle frees himself.
Birdwhistle stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Zero swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Zero looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Birdwhistle drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Zero manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Birdwhistle has Zero in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Birdwhistle (7) vs (19) Zero
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Birdwhistle looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Zero puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zero wins on points by 19 to 7.
During a confident post fight interview, Sub Zero thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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