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SSG 129 Chai vs Gambini 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 Montreal, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 8 losses; Jacques Chancel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 4 losses; Nedry Kuang!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Columbo Gatti and Reed Andrews.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Chancel looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Chancel (2) vs (0) Kuang
Chancel stays in close to Kuang's body and controls the position.
Chancel has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
We've been hearing good reports from Chancel's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Kuang is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Chancel defends well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chancel not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kuang keeping full guard, as Chancel tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chancel is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Kuang manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Chancel manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chancel (2) vs (2) Kuang
Kuang trying to control but Chancel is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chancel looking for a sweep. Not yet Chancel, not yet.
Kuang avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kuang trying to control but Chancel is working from the bottom.
Kuang showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Chancel lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chancel (4) vs (2) Kuang
Chancel might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Chancel's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chancel pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kuang is keeping the position for now.
Kuang being controlled here, momentarily.
Kuang is trying to control the position but Chancel postures up.
Kuang escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Chancel gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chancel postures up.
Chancel is stalling in the full guard.
Chancel pushes down on Kuang's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Chancel slows the pace down in half guard.
Kuang has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at LA Fitness. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Kuang gets full guard.
Kuang being controlled here, momentarily.
Kuang has control of Chancel's left arm, preventing Chancel from doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chancel wants to pass the guard but Kuang is keeping the position.
Kuang looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Chancel being controlled here momentarily.
Chancel is stalling in the full guard.
Chancel slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Chancel (7) vs (2) Kuang
Kuang tries to improve position but can't.
Chancel trying to control the position but Kuang is working away.
Chancel has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Kuang! Score +2 for reaching mount: Chancel (9) vs (2) Kuang
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Chancel wants to control the pace but Kuang is squirming around nicely.
Chancel sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Kuang is looking to get to half guard.
Chancel sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Kuang tries to lock up and control but Chancel gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Chancel wants to control the pace but Kuang is squirming around nicely.
Chancel content just to control the position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Chancel trying to control but Kuang is having none of it.
Chancel is really struggling to control Kuang but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Kuang is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Chancel looking to control and managing it successfully.
Chancel'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.
Kuang is trying to escape the mount.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Chancel trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kuang is working to get back to half guard.
Chancel looking to control and managing it successfully.
Kuang is squirming around, avoiding Chancel's attempts to control the action.
Kuang wants to hold on but Chancel pushes him away.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Kuang can't escape the position.
Chancel content just to control the position here.
Kuang manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Chancel wants to pass the guard but Kuang is defending well.
Chancel is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Kuang is looking for a sweep. Chancel is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Chancel performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Kuang is trying to maintain the position but Chancel is very close to passing his half guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Chancel trying to control the pace.
Chancel trying to pass the guard but Kuang defending well.
Chancel is keen to just control but Kuang is a slippery customer.
Kuang is looking for a sweep. Chancel is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Chancel trying to control from half guard but Kuang is working away.
Kuang has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Chancel is working away from the top position though.
Kuang is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Chancel slows the pace down in half guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Chancel wants to take a breather but Kuang is having none of it.
Chancel takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Kuang is controlling Chancel's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Well, if Chancel 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.
Chancel trying to pass the guard but Kuang defending well.
Chancel not doing much here.
Kuang tries to roll over but Chancel keeps him under control.
Chancel is taking a breather. Kuang says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Kuang is trying to control but can't.
Chancel controlling the action here.
Kuang trying to control here.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Chancel in particular looking to stall.
Kuang is looking for a sweep. Chancel is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Kuang wants to control but Chancel is keeping busy.
Chancel wants to pass to mount but Kuang is defending the position.
Kuang tries to roll over but Chancel keeps him under control.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Chancel is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Chancel (12) vs (2) Kuang
Chancel controlling from the full mount.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Kuang is looking to improve his position but Chancel isn't that keen on the idea.
Kuang wants to control but Chancel is having none of it.
Chancel trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Chancel controlling his opponent.
Kuang is trying to escape the mount.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Chancel content just to control the position here.
Further stalling from Chancel.
Kuang is looking to improve his position but Chancel isn't that keen on the idea.
Kuang regains half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Kuang is looking for a sweep. Chancel is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chancel takes the fight on points by 12 to 2.
The defeated Nedry Kuang had this to say: '台独万岁！万万岁！'. |
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