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TWGC 23 (145lbs, D2): London Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Chosu McGrady (ranked 3379 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Volkov (ranked 7583 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Chosu McGrady! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Ivan Volkov!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Phil Schofield and Daniel Bishop.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
McGrady clinches with his opponent.
Volkov is trying to drag McGrady to the mat but McGrady just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
We've been hearing reports that McGrady has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Volkov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. McGrady fights it off and pushes away nicely.
McGrady rushes Volkov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Volkov has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by McGrady after a bit of a struggle.
Chosu McGrady has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ivan Volkov.
McGrady has picked Volkov up - he's going for a ride! McGrady dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: McGrady (2) vs (0) Volkov
Volkov is trying to maintain the position but McGrady is very close to passing his half guard.
Volkov makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Volkov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGrady drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and McGrady jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
McGrady trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Volkov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. McGrady gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
McGrady is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
McGrady stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Volkov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McGrady slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: McGrady (5) vs (0) Volkov
McGrady is trying to get an arm triangle but Volkov is defending well.
McGrady looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Volkov is looking for a sweep.
Volkov manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
McGrady seems to be working for a kimura but Volkov defends the submission attempt.
McGrady is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Volkov sees it coming and defends easily.
McGrady is trying to work for a kimura but Volkov is defending well.
McGrady is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Volkov has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Volkov wants to get back to full guard.
McGrady is working for a kimura but Volkov is defending it quite comfortably.
Volkov makes his way to full guard, as McGrady worked for a kimura.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Volkov is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McGrady (5) vs (2) Volkov
McGrady is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
McGrady working for a triangle but Volkov defends it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGrady keeping moving, preventing Volkov from controlling successfully.
Volkov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McGrady is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McGrady (7) vs (2) Volkov
Volkov regains full guard. Nicely done.
McGrady trying to control the position from guard on top but Volkov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McGrady has gone for a leg lock! Volkov slips out almost immediately though and dives into McGrady's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McGrady (7) vs (4) Volkov
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Volkov stands and throws McGrady's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: McGrady (7) vs (7) Volkov
Volkov trying to control the action but McGrady is working from the bottom.
McGrady is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Volkov off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: McGrady (11) vs (7) Volkov
McGrady looking to break Volkov's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Volkov remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise McGrady will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
McGrady goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Volkov escapes and is now in half guard on top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McGrady (11) vs (9) Volkov
Volkov has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: McGrady (11) vs (12) Volkov
McGrady is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
McGrady bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McGrady (13) vs (12) Volkov
McGrady stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Volkov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McGrady wants to control from the top but Volkov keeps moving.
Volkov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Volkov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Volkov trying to keep a closed guard but McGrady is proving a slippery customer.
McGrady passes into half guard.
McGrady is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Volkov defends it well.
Volkov tries to get to full guard but McGrady has control of the leg.
McGrady is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Volkov defends it well.
McGrady 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.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
McGrady trying to control from half guard but Volkov is working away.
Volkov moves into full guard.
Volkov keeping full guard, as McGrady tries to pass.
McGrady wants to control from the top but Volkov keeps moving.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
McGrady sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Volkov's guard.
Volkov tries to roll over but McGrady keeps him under control.
McGrady is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
McGrady is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Volkov actively working from the bottom here.
Volkov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
McGrady is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Volkov has managed to free his arm - good work.
McGrady trying to control from Volkov's half guard. Volkov has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Volkov is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McGrady (13) vs (14) Volkov
Volkov is pressing down on McGrady's thigh, looking to free his foot. McGrady is holding on for now.
McGrady is staying active underneath Volkov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
McGrady looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Volkov is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for McGrady! Score +3 for passing guard: McGrady (13) vs (17) Volkov
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
McGrady wants to hold on but Volkov pushes him away.
McGrady is wriggling around trying to escape.
Volkov wants to control the pace but McGrady is squirming around nicely.
Volkov looking to control and managing it successfully.
Volkov trying to control but McGrady is having none of it.
Volkov moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, McGrady has worked his arm free - good work by McGrady!
Volkov working away.
Volkov trying to control the position but McGrady is working away.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
McGrady sneaks back into half guard.
Volkov is keen to just control but McGrady is a slippery customer.
McGrady looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Volkov is keen to just control but McGrady is a slippery customer.
McGrady moves into full guard.
McGrady is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
McGrady keeping moving, preventing Volkov from controlling successfully.
Volkov passes McGrady's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
McGrady moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Volkov stopping the sweep attempt from McGrady.
McGrady looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Volkov passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: McGrady (13) vs (20) Volkov
Volkov tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Volkov tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Volkov tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Volkov has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
McGrady is trying to work for a sweep but Volkov has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: McGrady (13) vs (22) Volkov
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
McGrady tries to hold on but Volkov postures up.
McGrady can't escape the position.
Volkov wants to take McGrady's back here but McGrady is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
McGrady working to try and regain half guard.
Volkov looking to isolate an arm here. McGrady doesn't see it coming and as Volkov extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Volkov!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ivan Volkov!
A relieved looking Ivan Volkov thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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