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TWGC 11 (265+lbs, D4): Rio de Janeiro Q - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Fedor Putin and Ippo Makunouchi. Makunouchi comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Inside Out kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Fedor Putin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Ippo Makunouchi!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Felipe Paraventi and Matheus Silva.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Putin changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Makunouchi looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Putin (4) vs (0) Makunouchi
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Makunouchi can do anything to dispel that myth.
Putin thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Putin swings around for an armbar but Makunouchi sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Putin's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Putin (4) vs (2) Makunouchi
Putin is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Makunouchi defends well.
Makunouchi really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Putin. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Makunouchi controls from within his opponent's guard.
Putin looking for subs off his back but Makunouchi has passed one foot through into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makunouchi is pressing down on Putin's thigh, looking to free his foot. Putin is holding on for now.
Putin makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Putin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Makunouchi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Putin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Putin has his foot on Makunouchi's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Makunouchi works his way back into a safe position though.
Makunouchi is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Putin working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Makunouchi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Makunouchi manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Putin is breathing heavily.
Makunouchi trying to control but Putin is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Putin being controlled here, momentarily.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Putin is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Makunouchi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Putin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Putin is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Putin wants to sweep here but Makunouchi controlling him for the moment.
Putin has his foot on Makunouchi's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Makunouchi works his way back into a safe position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Makunouchi controlling from the top position.
Putin isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Makunouchi stacks Putin on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Makunouchi! Score +3 for passing guard: Putin (4) vs (5) Makunouchi
Makunouchi moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Makunouchi is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Putin has escaped the position, nice work there.
Makunouchi controls the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Putin is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Makunouchi off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Putin (8) vs (5) Makunouchi
Putin is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Makunouchi defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Makunouchi just trying to survive but Putin is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Makunouchi tries to escape but Putin has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Putin is persistently looking for the submission but Makunouchi is defending it well.
Putin tightening his grip on Makunouchi, looking for the choke.
Makunouchi trying to control the action but Putin just sinks the hooks in.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Makunouchi is in bad spot here.
Makunouchi won't enjoy being in this position. Putin looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Makunouchi is tapping - it's over boys! Putin picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Fedor Putin!
In defeat, Ippo Makunouchi stepped up to the mic, saying 'Dasal lang talaga.'. |
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