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Grappling Hype -19- 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 11 wins and 2 losses; Olaf Koks! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 5 losses; Ashton Short!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Koks fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Short to the ground. Koks is now in Short's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Koks (2) vs (0) Short
Short is looking for a triangle here but Koks uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Koks (5) vs (0) Short
Koks tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Short tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad. Score +2 for reaching mount: Koks (7) vs (0) Short
Koks controlling his opponent.
Short looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Koks (10) vs (0) Short
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koks working for a choke but Short is defending well.
Koks patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koks trying to control momentarily.
Koks is looking for the choke from the back position but Short is controlling his hands well.
Koks tries to keep control of the position but Short is staying busy.
Short trying to control but not successfully.
Koks controlling from the back.
Short fending off the submission attempt from Koks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Koks looking to break Short's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Short remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Koks will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Short trying to control the hands but Koks breaks the grip.
Short is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Koks is working for a rear naked choke. Short is not defending it well and Koks has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Short refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Short's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Olaf Koks!
An out of breath Olaf Koks thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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