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TWGC 24 (135lbs, D4): Finals - Round 2 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Petr Kotrc (ranked 21409 p4p, 0 weight class) and Angus MacIver (ranked 7494 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Angus MacIver enters the cage!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Petr Kotrc! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Angus MacIver!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, William Gold and James Glass.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Kotrc closes the distance and clinches.
MacIver decides to pull guard.
Kotrc will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kotrc has gone for a leg lock! MacIver slips out almost immediately though and dives into Kotrc's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kotrc (0) vs (2) MacIver
Kotrc has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but MacIver can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
MacIver wants to pass the guard but Kotrc is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacIver not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kotrc is trying to hold MacIver in close to prevent damage but MacIver has managed to pass into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacIver wants to pass the guard but Kotrc is defending well.
Kotrc is staying active underneath MacIver, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
MacIver is figuring out what he wants to do next.
MacIver looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Kotrc is trying is best to control the position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacIver trying to mount his opponent but Kotrc defends it.
Kotrc tries to roll over but MacIver keeps him under control.
MacIver controlling the pace.
Kotrc is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but MacIver pulls his head out easily.
Kotrc trying to control but MacIver postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kotrc wants to get back to full guard.
MacIver is controlling the pace.
MacIver moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kotrc (0) vs (5) MacIver
Kotrc is trying to escape the position but MacIver is controlling the position.
MacIver wants to control but Kotrc is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacIver is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Kotrc's shoulder. That is not cool.
Kotrc can't do much from the bottom here.
Kotrc tries to improve position but can't.
MacIver moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Kotrc (0) vs (7) MacIver
MacIver is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Kotrc to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Kotrc shrugs it off.
Kotrc tries to hold on but MacIver postures up.
MacIver takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kotrc wants to control but MacIver is having none of it.
MacIver tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Kotrc tries to hold on but MacIver pushes him away.
MacIver content just to control the position here.
Kotrc tries to lock up and control but MacIver gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
MacIver is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Kotrc is surviving well by controlling MacIver's body position as best he can.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
MacIver takes Kotrc's back. Score +3 for taking back: Kotrc (0) vs (10) MacIver
MacIver is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Kotrc knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Kotrc for a finish.
Kotrc trying to control but not successfully.
Kotrc is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because MacIver is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
MacIver is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Kotrc defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
MacIver is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Kotrc is defending well though. MacIver let's go of the attempt for now.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
MacIver trying to control momentarily.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Kotrc is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
MacIver is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
MacIver looking for the choke from the back.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Kotrc can't escape the position.
MacIver trying to control.
MacIver has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Kotrc has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Kotrc is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Kotrc trying to control but not successfully.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Kotrc is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if MacIver gets his way!
You can see the frustration on Kotrc's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
MacIver slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
MacIver not allowing Kotrc to control his hands.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
I would not like to be Kotrc right now.
It looks like MacIver might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Kotrc prevents MacIver from getting a body triangle.
MacIver working for the choke.
I would not like to be Kotrc right now.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
MacIver is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Kotrc knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Kotrc for a finish.
MacIver has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Kotrc has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
MacIver gets his hands free as Kotrc looks to control.
A bit of a pause in the action here. MacIver controlling the positon.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
MacIver working for a choke but Kotrc is defending well.
Kotrc staying busy and making it hard for MacIver to control.
MacIver patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
MacIver is not going to allow Kotrc to sit and survive in this position.
MacIver trying to control.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
MacIver controls the action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kotrc is trying to break free.
MacIver has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Kotrc has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
MacIver gets his hands free as Kotrc looks to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kotrc defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
MacIver wins on points by 10 to 0. |
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