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TWGC 27 (185lbs, D3): London Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Rolf Ottke (ranked 6059 p4p, 79 weight class) and Xander Colton (ranked 3142 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Ottke might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Beautiful Day- U2. Xander Colton is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 3 losses; Rolf Ottke! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Xander Colton!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Sam Margolis and James Ackerman.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Colton rushes Ottke and presses him up against the cage.
Ottke has picked Colton up - he's going for a ride! Ottke dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ottke (2) vs (0) Colton
Ottke seems to be working for a kimura but Colton defends the submission attempt.
Ottke passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Colton! Score +3 for passing guard: Ottke (5) vs (0) Colton
Ottke fails to move to back control.
Ottke working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ottke takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ottke is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Colton has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Colton! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ottke (5) vs (2) Colton
Ottke throws his legs up looking for a submission but Colton uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Ottke (5) vs (5) Colton
Ottke is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Colton off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ottke (9) vs (5) Colton
Colton showing good submission defense here.
Ottke is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Ottke trying to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ottke is trying to stick to Colton's back but Colton is turning into Ottke. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Ottke's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Colton. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ottke (9) vs (7) Colton
Colton won't allow Ottke to sweep him here.
Colton is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Ottke tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Colton pushing down on Ottke's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Ottke wants to get back to full guard.
Colton wants to work for an arm triangle but Ottke is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Ottke moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Colton preventing the sweep.
Ottke trying to keep a closed guard but Colton is proving a slippery customer.
Colton wants to pass the guard but Ottke is keeping the position.
Ottke escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Colton gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Colton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ottke swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Colton is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Ottke not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ottke is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Colton is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Colton has gone for a leg lock! Ottke slips out almost immediately though and dives into Colton's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ottke (11) vs (7) Colton
Ottke trying to control but Colton is working from the bottom.
Colton has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ottke can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ottke advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Ottke (14) vs (7) Colton
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Ottke advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Ottke (16) vs (7) Colton
Colton working to try and regain half guard.
Ottke tries to control but Colton wriggling away.
Ottke wants to take his opponent's back but Colton doesn't allow it.
Ottke moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Colton has worked his arm free - good work by Colton!
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Ottke swings around for an armbar but Colton sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Ottke's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ottke (16) vs (9) Colton
Ottke keeping full guard, as Colton tries to pass.
Colton avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ottke 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.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Colton drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Ottke manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Colton has Ottke in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ottke (18) vs (9) Colton
Colton looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Colton keeping moving, preventing Ottke from controlling successfully.
Ottke is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Ottke trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Colton manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ottke (18) vs (11) Colton
Ottke wants to sweep but no luck.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Colton thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Colton tries to free his leg and advance position but Ottke is retaining full guard.
Ottke bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Colton's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ottke (20) vs (11) Colton
Ottke is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Ottke passes Colton's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Ottke is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Ottke is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Colton is just riding it out for now. Ottke eventually gives up the hold.
Well, if Ottke is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Ottke tries to pass to full mount but Colton defends it.
Colton looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Colton is trying to get back to full guard.
Ottke trying to control from half guard but Colton is working away.
Ottke is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ottke is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Ottke is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Ottke is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Ottke seems to be looking for submissions.
Ottke is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Colton has managed to free his arm - good work.
Colton actively working from the bottom here.
Colton is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Ottke wants to take a breather but Colton is having none of it.
Ottke stalling away here and it's allowed Colton to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Colton wants to improve his position but instead Ottke has moved into half guard.
Ottke wants to lay and pray for a moment but Colton keeps working.
Colton wants to improve his position but Ottke is controlling well.
Ottke is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Colton has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Colton is trying to control but Ottke manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Ottke (23) vs (11) Colton
Ottke working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Colton turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Ottke off and cradles Colton's limp body as Ottke celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Rolf Ottke!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Rolf Ottke made sure he mentioned Checkmate Fight Store, along with how happy he was to win his fight. |
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