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Grappling Hype -13- PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 1 losses; Olaf Koks! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 4 losses; Nano Grippy!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Timothy Bukovac.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Nice takedown defense from Grippy. No joy for Koks on that attempt.
Grippy changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Koks shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Grippy tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Koks with a lazy takedown attempt
and Grippy counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Grippy. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Koks (0) vs (2) Grippy
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Olaf Koks. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Koks looking to hit a scissor sweep but Grippy is one step ahead there.
Grippy's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Koks controls Grippy momentarily but Grippy frees himself.
Grippy trying to control but Koks is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koks escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Grippy gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Koks wants to sweep here but Grippy controlling him for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grippy looking to pass the guard.
Grippy preventing the sweep.
Koks keeping moving, preventing Grippy from controlling successfully.
Grippy must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Koks has his foot on Grippy's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Grippy works his way back into a safe position though.
Koks lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Koks (2) vs (2) Grippy
Koks pushing down on Grippy's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koks is looking to advance position but Grippy won't allow it.
Grippy is looking to improve his position.
Koks is looking to take a break and control but Grippy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Grippy wants to get back to full guard.
Koks wants to control but Grippy is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grippy slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Koks trying to control but Grippy is working from the bottom.
Koks advances to half guard.
Grippy wants to get back to full guard.
Grippy won't allow Koks to pass to mount.
Grippy is trying to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koks with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Grippy looking for submissions off his back.
Koks seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Koks seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Grippy does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Koks is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Grippy! Score +3 for passing guard: Koks (5) vs (2) Grippy
Koks working for a submission but Grippy is keeping him at bay.
Grippy working to try and regain half guard.
Koks with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Koks trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Grippy is looking to improve his position but Koks isn't that keen on the idea.
Grippy is squirming around, avoiding Koks's attempts to control the action.
Grippy keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Grippy wants to hold on but Koks pushes him away.
Koks moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Grippy has worked his arm free - good work by Grippy!
Koks trying to control the action but Grippy is working from the bottom.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Grippy is looking to regain half guard here but Koks keeps moving and retains side control.
Koks trying to control the action but Grippy is working from the bottom.
Koks passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Grippy! Score +2 for reaching mount: Koks (7) vs (2) Grippy
Koks jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle�. Ooooh, that looks tight� Grippy is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Grippy and Koks has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Koks trying to control the action but Grippy is working from the bottom.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Koks is staying tight to Grippy's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Grippy manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Koks (7) vs (4) Grippy
Grippy wants to pass the guard but Koks is defending well.
Koks makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Koks.
Grippy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Grippy trying to move into half guard but instead Koks has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Koks (9) vs (4) Grippy
Koks passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Koks (12) vs (4) Grippy
Grippy gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Koks (14) vs (4) Grippy
Koks tries to take his opponent's back but Grippy turns with him and manages to move into guard on the top. Nice work. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Koks (14) vs (6) Grippy
Koks keeping moving, preventing Grippy from controlling successfully.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Koks looking to control.
Grippy passes Koks's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Koks is looking to improve his position.
Grippy trying to mount his opponent but Koks defends it.
Koks is looking for a sweep. Grippy is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Koks is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Grippy's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Grippy's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Koks (18) vs (6) Grippy
Grippy tries to roll but Koks sticks to his back.
Grippy is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Koks is persistently looking for the submission but Grippy is defending it well.
Koks is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Koks working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Koks has the hooks in. Grippy is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Grippy rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Grippy moves into full guard.
Koks wants to control from the top but Grippy keeps moving.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Grippy has his feet on Koks's thighs here. He's pushed Koks off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Koks screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Nano Grippy!
Nano Grippy is the new bantamweight champion!
After winning the bout, Nano Grippy thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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