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SSG 109 Thumb vs Kyng PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 6 losses; Billy Danner! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 3 losses; Timmy Dubs!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Dillan Fox and Yves DeLean.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Dubs shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Danner pinned against the cage. Danner gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Danner has a takedown stuffed.
Dubs tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Danner drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Danner (2) vs (0) Dubs
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Dubs is looking for a triangle but Danner pushes his legs off easily.
Danner controlling from the top position.
Dubs looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Danner is stalling in the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Danner seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Dubs for as long as he can get away with.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dubs keeping full guard, as Danner tries to pass.
Danner seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Dubs has his foot on Danner's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Danner works his way back into a safe position though.
Danner works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Danner wants to pass to mount but Dubs is defending the position.
Danner is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Danner looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Danner not doing much here.
Danner's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Danner is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Danner is working for a kimura but Dubs is defending it quite comfortably.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Danner is working for an americana but Dubs has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Danner was thinking about the submission.
Danner sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Dubs's guard.
Danner is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Dubs has managed to free his arm - good work.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Danner is working for a kimura but Dubs is defending it quite comfortably.
Danner performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Danner seems to be looking for submissions.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Dubs trying to control here.
Danner is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Dubs has managed to free his arm - good work.
Dubs has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Danner is working away from the top position though.
Danner wants to work for an arm triangle but Dubs is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Danner looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Danner is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dubs is just riding it out for now. Danner eventually gives up the hold.
Danner performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Danner has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Danner is looking for a kimura but Dubs is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Danner to get the leverage.
Danner is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Dubs doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Danner.
Still in half guard, Danner seems content to control.
Danner is pressing down on Dubs's thigh, looking to free his foot. Dubs is holding on for now.
Danner is looking for a kimura here.
Danner is trying to work for a kimura but Dubs is defending well.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Danner 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.
Dubs trying to control but Danner postures up.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Danner wants to work for an arm triangle but Dubs is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Danner is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Dubs has managed to free his arm - good work.
Danner moves into full mount! Dubs won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Danner (5) vs (0) Dubs
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Danner has hold of Dubs's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Dubs manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Dubs looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Danner (8) vs (0) Dubs
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Dubs fending off the submission attempt from Danner.
Dubs trying to control the hands but Danner breaks the grip.
Dubs looks winded!
Danner has good solid back control here.
Danner 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, Dubs has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Dubs is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Danner gets his way!
Danner has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Dubs is defending well but eventually Danner manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Dubs has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Billy Danner!
Our winner, Billy Danner, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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