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SSG 145 Chai vs Barnes 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 7 wins and 1 losses; Stsyapan Chai! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 11 losses; Dani Gerbandi!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Steve Smith and William Peck.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Gerbandi clinches with his opponent.
Chai is fighting off a takedown attempt but Gerbandi is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Chai to the mat. Chai regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Chai (0) vs (2) Gerbandi
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gerbandi looking to pass the guard.
Chai tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Chai is working hard here to advance position.
Gerbandi avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Chai wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai is trying to keep Gerbandi in close.
Gerbandi won't allow Chai to sweep him here.
Gerbandi trying to control but Chai is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gerbandi looking to pass the guard.
Chai is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gerbandi wants to control from the top but Chai keeps moving.
Chai keeping full guard, as Gerbandi tries to pass.
Gerbandi not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chai trying to keep a closed guard but Gerbandi is proving a slippery customer.
Chai might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Gerbandi stands and throws Chai's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (0) vs (5) Gerbandi
Chai tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gerbandi wants to control but Chai is keeping him busy.
Chai is trying to get back to half guard.
Gerbandi controls the position from side control.
Chai struggling a bit here.
Gerbandi trying to control the position but Chai is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chai being controlled for a moment.
Gerbandi working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Gerbandi working away.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Chai is not content to let Gerbandi control the position.
You can see the frustration on Chai's face as Gerbandi controls the position.
Gerbandi trying to control the position but Chai is working away.
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.
Gerbandi tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Chai tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gerbandi wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Gerbandi tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Gerbandi has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Gerbandi swings around for an armbar but Chai sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Gerbandi's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (2) vs (5) Gerbandi
Chai wants to control from the top but Gerbandi keeps moving.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Gerbandi working for a triangle but Chai defends it easily.
Gerbandi working for a triangle but Chai defends it easily.
Gerbandi keeping moving, preventing Chai from controlling successfully.
Gerbandi is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Chai is aware though and is defending well.
Gerbandi working for a triangle but Chai defends it easily.
Chai advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (5) vs (5) Gerbandi
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Gerbandi is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Chai wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gerbandi keeps working.
Chai is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Gerbandi is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Gerbandi is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Chai tries to advance to mount but Gerbandi denies him.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Chai moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Chai (7) vs (5) Gerbandi
Gerbandi has given up his back. Will we see Chai going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Chai (10) vs (5) Gerbandi
What can Gerbandi do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Chai patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Gerbandi trying to control the hands but Chai breaks the grip.
Gerbandi looking very determined here, making life difficult for Chai.
Chai is cranking Gerbandi's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Gerbandi! He's tightened the choke and Gerbandi is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Stsyapan Chai!
After winning the bout, Stsyapan Chai thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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