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Pitbull VII PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 12 losses; Woodie Maykit! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Ameen Robertson!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Bruno Lombardi and Jonathan Paton.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Maykit fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Robertson avoids it really well and circles away.
Robertson slaps away a takedown attempt from Maykit, before circling back to the center of the mat.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Maykit.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Woodie Maykit. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Robertson feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Maykit (0) vs (2) Robertson
Maykit keeping full guard, as Robertson tries to pass.
Maykit trying to control the position here.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robertson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Maykit is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maykit pulls Robertson in close to his closed guard and prevents Robertson from doing any damage or advancing position.
Maykit definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Robertson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maykit looking for a sweep. Not yet Maykit, not yet.
Robertson trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Maykit manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Maykit (2) vs (2) Robertson
Robertson can't keep his opponent in guard - Maykit advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Robertson tries to roll over but Maykit keeps him under control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maykit is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Maykit (5) vs (2) Robertson
Maykit with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Maykit controlling from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Robertson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Robertson regains half guard.
Robertson manages to get to full guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Robertson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Robertson throws his legs up looking for a submission but Maykit uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Maykit (8) vs (2) Robertson
Robertson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Robertson regains half guard.
Maykit works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Maykit (11) vs (2) Robertson
Robertson is trying to get back to half guard.
A lull in the action here.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Robertson is looking for a sweep.
Robertson is being controlled here.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Robertson tries to bench press Maykit off him but Maykit keeps the position.
Maykit taking a breather here.
Maykit trying to control the action but Robertson is working from the bottom.
Robertson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Maykit wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Maykit wants to control but Robertson is keeping him busy.
Maykit taking a breather here.
Robertson is looking to regain half guard here but Maykit keeps moving and retains side control.
Robertson is still trying to improve position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Robertson is being controlled here.
Maykit seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Robertson for as long as he can get away with.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Robertson is looking for a sweep.
Maykit taking a breather here.
Robertson is looking to reverse the position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Maykit taking a breather here.
Robertson is looking to reverse the position.
Maykit moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Robertson tries to improve position but can't.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Maykit controls the position from side control.
Robertson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Maykit in side control, just content to control the action for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Robertson tries to buck Maykit off but Maykit is having none of it.
A lull in the action here as Maykit stalls from top position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Maykit takes the fight on points by 11 to 2.
After the big win, Woodie Maykit made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Hawaii Nutrition and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. |
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