|
|
SSG 414 Chai vs Feet PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 46 wins and 32 losses; John McCain! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 85 wins and 64 losses; Rolf Ottke!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Luis Engracia and Paulo Santos.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Ottke forces McCain back against the cage and clinches.
Ottke successfully pulls guard.
McCain has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
McCain trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ottke keeping moving, preventing McCain from controlling successfully.
McCain might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ottke throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ottke is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ottke is trying to hold McCain in close to prevent damage but McCain has managed to pass into half guard.
Ottke wants to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ottke wants to control but McCain is keeping busy.
McCain tries to pass to full mount but Ottke defends it.
Still in half guard, McCain seems content to control.
Ottke moves into full guard.
Ottke has McCain pulled in close to control his posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ottke bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in McCain's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McCain (0) vs (2) Ottke
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ottke looking to sit in guard and control but McCain gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McCain (2) vs (2) Ottke
McCain is fighting to break Ottke's control of his arms but Ottke is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
McCain won't allow Ottke to sweep him here.
McCain wants to pass the guard but Ottke is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ottke working for a triangle but McCain defends it easily.
McCain passes Ottke's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Ottke is trying to control but can't.
Ottke is trying to control but McCain manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: McCain (5) vs (2) Ottke
Ottke wants to control but McCain is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCain trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ottke tries to lock up and control but McCain gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
McCain controlling the position easily from mount.
Ottke can't escape the position.
McCain controlling his opponent.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
McCain avoids the attempt from Ottke to control.
McCain looking to control and managing it successfully.
Ottke is looking to improve his position but McCain isn't that keen on the idea.
McCain can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ottke is looking to escape.
Ottke tries to lock up and control but McCain gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
McCain is looking to take Ottke's back but instead Ottke gets back to half guard. Nice work.
McCain is thwarting Ottke's attempts to control the position.
Ottke wants to improve his position but McCain is controlling well.
Ottke trying to get back to full guard but McCain takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: McCain (8) vs (2) Ottke
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Ottke wants to control but McCain is having none of it.
Ottke is working to get back to half guard.
McCain tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Ottke tries to reverse the position but McCain maintains control.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
McCain controlling the pace for now.
Ottke regains half guard.
Ottke keeping control of the position.
Ottke won't allow McCain to pass to mount.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
McCain controlling the action here.
McCain wants to take a breather but Ottke is having none of it.
Ottke wants to control but McCain is keeping busy.
Ottke tries to roll over but McCain keeps him under control.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Ottke keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
McCain is thwarting Ottke's attempts to control the position.
McCain trying to pass the guard but Ottke defending well.
Ottke keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Ottke is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Ottke is not content to let McCain control the position.
Ottke controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Ottke is not content to let McCain control the position.
Ottke is looking for a sweep. McCain is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Ottke keeps trying to improve his position.
Ottke is still trying to improve position.
Ottke trying to control from the bottom.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with McCain in particular looking to stall.
Ottke tries to roll over but McCain keeps him under control.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
McCain trying to pass the guard but Ottke defending well.
Ottke keeping control of the position.
McCain is controlling the pace.
Ottke is looking for a sweep. McCain is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
McCain is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Ottke! Score +3 for passing guard: McCain (11) vs (2) Ottke
Ottke 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: McCain (11) vs (4) Ottke
McCain bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ottke's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McCain (13) vs (4) Ottke
McCain trying to control but Ottke is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McCain's corner is telling him to maintain position.
And that's the end of the fight!
McCain takes the fight on points by 13 to 4.
John McCain decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
|
|
|
|
|
