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Grappling Hype -7- PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 1 losses; Olaf Koks! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Nano Grippy!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Grippy stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Grippy wants it to stay on the feet.
And Grippy tries to counter it with a takedown but Koks pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Grippy keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Koks fails to land the takedown.
Grippy drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Koks defends it well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Olaf Koks. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Grippy gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Grippy has hold of one of Koks's legs. Koks is fighting the takedown attempt but Grippy gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Koks (0) vs (2) Grippy
Koks tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Grippy trying to control but Koks is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grippy content to stall in guard here.
Grippy wants to pass the guard but Koks is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koks controls Grippy momentarily but Grippy frees himself.
Grippy drops back, looking for a kneebar! Koks looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Koks looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Koks! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Koks (4) vs (2) Grippy
Koks is staying tight to Grippy's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Grippy is looking to reverse the position.
Koks passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Grippy! Score +2 for reaching mount: Koks (6) vs (2) Grippy
Grippy is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grippy tries to hold on but Koks postures up.
Koks can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Grippy is looking to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grippy is working to get back to half guard.
Koks can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Grippy is looking to escape.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Grippy is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koks wants to take Grippy's back but he can't do it this time.
Koks wants to control the pace but Grippy is squirming around nicely.
Koks tries to take Grippy's back but instead Grippy uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Koks prevents Grippy from improving his position.
Grippy moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Grippy escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Koks gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grippy working for a triangle but Koks defends it easily.
Koks trying to control the position from guard on top but Grippy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Koks is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Koks trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Grippy working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Koks has passed into half guard!
Koks wants to lay and pray for a moment but Grippy keeps working.
Koks works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Koks (9) vs (2) Grippy
Grippy tries to reverse the position but Koks maintains control.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Koks trying to control but Grippy is having none of it.
Koks avoids the attempt from Grippy to control.
Koks looking to control and managing it successfully.
Koks manages to capitalize on a mistake by Grippy to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Koks (12) vs (2) Grippy
Koks has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Grippy has freed his hand and lives to survive another� well, another couple of seconds at least!
Grippy showing good submission defense here.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Grippy tries to escape the position.
Grippy wants to control his opponent's hands but Koks gets his hands free.
Koks trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Grippy is looking to escape here. Oh dear - Koks has locked on a rear naked choke here! Grippy is tapping out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Olaf Koks!
Olaf Koks retains his bantamweight title!
An out of breath Olaf Koks thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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