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Grappling Hype -13- 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 2 wins and 3 losses; Koos Van Asch! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 5 losses; Michael Aalto!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Aalto has taken the fight to the clinch.
Aalto wants a takedown.
Van Asch has clasped his hands together around Aalto's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Van Asch (4) vs (0) Aalto
Van Asch wants to lay and pray for a moment but Aalto keeps working.
Aalto manages to get back to half guard.
Van Asch wants to pass the guard but Aalto is defending well.
Van Asch is taking a breather. Aalto 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 pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aalto tries to roll over but Van Asch keeps him under control.
Van Asch keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Asch tries to pass to full mount but Aalto defends it.
Aalto is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Van Asch's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Van Asch's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Van Asch (4) vs (4) Aalto
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aalto is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Aalto is continuing to stall.
The adventures of Aalto the control monster continue. Boring.
Aalto working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Aalto is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Aalto tightening his grip on Van Asch, looking for the choke.
Van Asch showing good submission defense here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aalto patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Van Asch tries to escape the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Van Asch defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Aalto sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Van Asch taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Michael Aalto!
Our winner, Michael Aalto, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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