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SSG 127 Chai vs Soderberg 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 Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 7 losses; George Manning! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Henry Tudor!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Wesley Smith and Daniel Franklin.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Tudor changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Manning looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Manning (0) vs (4) Tudor
You can see the frustration on Manning's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Tudor wants to control but Manning is keeping him busy.
Tudor tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Tudor has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Tudor is trying to get an arm triangle but Manning is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
You can see the frustration on Manning's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manning tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Tudor is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Manning is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tudor swings around for an armbar but Manning sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Tudor's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Manning (2) vs (4) Tudor
Manning trying to control but Tudor is working from the bottom.
Tudor 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.
Tudor looking to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tudor looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tudor is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Manning defends well.
Manning wants to control from the top but Tudor keeps moving.
Manning postures up.
Tudor working a defensive guard but Manning passes into half guard.
Tudor wants to improve his position but Manning is controlling well.
Manning seems to be working for a kimura but Tudor defends the submission attempt.
Manning is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Tudor works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tudor has his foot on Manning's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Manning works his way back into a safe position though.
Manning being controlled here momentarily.
Manning is posturing up here but Tudor has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Manning tries to roll out but it's too tight and Manning has to tap! Slick submission there by Tudor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Henry Tudor!
An out of breath Henry Tudor thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
The defeated George Manning had this to say: 'Sorry my hands are just slippery.'. |
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