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Summit Series - Grappling Rd 2 PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Super Macho Man! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Don Rockmuller!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Sosuke Kotani and Shirou Masuda.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Macho Man slaps away a takedown attempt from Rockmuller, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Don Rockmuller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rockmuller shoots in for a double leg but Macho Man sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Macho Man is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Rockmuller.
Rockmuller fails with the takedown.
Super Macho Man has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Don Rockmuller.
Nice sprawl there from Macho Man as Rockmuller shoots in.
Macho Man tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Rockmuller manages to circle out of the way.
Rockmuller with a lazy takedown attempt
and Macho Man counters by moving into the clinch.
Rockmuller can't get the takedown.
Rockmuller fails to pull guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rockmuller tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Macho Man just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Rockmuller is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Macho Man gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Macho Man gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Rockmuller.
Macho Man wants a takedown but no success here.
Macho Man is looking for a takedown.
Rockmuller jumps guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rockmuller pulls Macho Man in close to prevent any damage.
Rockmuller being controlled here, momentarily.
Macho Man stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rockmuller swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Macho Man showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rockmuller trying to control the position.
Macho Man stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rockmuller swivels though and keeps the full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Rockmuller holds on and takes a little breather.
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.
Rockmuller working a defensive guard but Macho Man manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Macho Man (3) vs (0) Rockmuller
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rockmuller tries to improve position but can't.
Rockmuller is trying to control Macho Man's posture but Macho Man avoids it.
Macho Man trying to control the position but Rockmuller is working away.
Rockmuller is trying to improve his position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Macho Man tries to advance to mount but Rockmuller denies him.
Rockmuller is not content to let Macho Man control the position.
Macho Man controls the position from side control.
You can see the frustration on Rockmuller's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here as Macho Man stalls from top position.
Macho Man is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Rockmuller is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Rockmuller is looking to reverse the position.
Rockmuller is still trying to improve position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Macho Man content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
You can see the frustration on Rockmuller's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Macho Man trying to control the action but Rockmuller is working from the bottom.
Rockmuller prevents Macho Man from moving into mount.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Macho Man is looking to take a break and control but Rockmuller is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rockmuller looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Rockmuller being controlled for a moment.
Macho Man has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Macho Man (5) vs (0) Rockmuller
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Macho Man looking to control but Rockmuller is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Macho Man controlling from the full mount.
Macho Man continues to stall.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Rockmuller is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Macho Man sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Rockmuller is desperately trying to improve his position but Macho Man has a good base and remains in mount.
Macho Man looking to control but Rockmuller is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Rockmuller is looking to improve his position but Macho Man isn't that keen on the idea.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Macho Man takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Rockmuller tries to lock up and control but Macho Man gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Rockmuller holds of for dear life.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Macho Man 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 thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Rockmuller is squirming around, avoiding Macho Man's attempts to control the action.
Rockmuller keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Macho Man controlling his opponent.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Rockmuller is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Macho Man takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Macho Man trying to control but Rockmuller is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rockmuller wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Macho Man (8) vs (0) Rockmuller
And that's the end of the fight!
Macho Man takes the fight on points by 8 to 0.
Super Macho Man thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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