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EMP Grappling 10 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Indigo Starseed (ranked 11609 p4p, 575 weight class) and Bilyal Makhov (ranked 19680 p4p, 613 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 9 losses; Indigo Starseed! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 6 losses; Bilyal Makhov!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Reed Andrews and Dean Styles.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Starseed dives in and scores a takedown into Makhov's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Starseed (2) vs (0) Makhov
Makhov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Starseed is aware though and is defending well.
Starseed engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Makhov has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at EMPIRE BJJ Academy. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Starseed stopping the sweep attempt from Makhov.
Makhov looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Starseed has picked Makhov up and slammed him! Makhov can't keep hold of the triangle and Starseed manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Starseed (5) vs (0) Makhov
Starseed in side control, just content to control the action for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Makhov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Starseed is staying tight to Makhov's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Makhov gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Starseed's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Makhov trying to hold on to Starseed's head to control him but Starseed postures up.
Makhov preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Starseed controlling the pace.
Makhov is doing well to control the position and prevent Starseed from advancing to side control.
Makhov is trying to maintain the position but Starseed is very close to passing his half guard.
Makhov makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Makhov.
Makhov wants to control but Starseed passes easily into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Makhov wants to improve his position but Starseed is controlling well.
Starseed is controlling the pace.
Makhov tries to roll over but Starseed keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Makhov slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Starseed postures up.
Makhov looking for a sweep. Not yet Makhov, not yet.
Starseed showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Starseed stands and throws Makhov's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Starseed (8) vs (0) Makhov
Starseed working away.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Starseed trying to control the position but Makhov is working away.
Starseed is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Makhov gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Makhov has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Starseed. Oh but Makhov has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Starseed goes limp - he's gone! Makhov jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Bilyal Makhov!
Indigo Starseed was interviewed post fight and said 'Dude, Garfield was a lot tougher than the comic strip version haha... No but seriosuly best 2-3? You owe me another chance to put in a real show for the fans! Good fight man! I'll be back! Better and stronger! Broken analog Pride never quits!'. |
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