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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 New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Mac Ryan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Robert Melia!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Steve Smith and Trevor Gratis.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Melia looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ryan (0) vs (2) Melia
Melia is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Melia is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Ryan is pressing down on Melia's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Ryan keeping full guard, as Melia tries to pass.
Ryan working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryan is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ryan managing to control the position.
Ryan looking for a sweep. Not yet Ryan, not yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryan keeping full guard, as Melia tries to pass.
Melia sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Ryan trying to control the position.
Melia is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Ryan is trying to control the position but Melia postures up.
Ryan working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Melia doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Melia manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ryan working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Melia doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Melia manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ryan keeping moving, preventing Melia from controlling successfully.
Melia passes Ryan's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Ryan is defending against the submission attempts here by Melia.
Melia content to control rather than advance.
Melia wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ryan keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ryan is defending against the submission attempts here by Melia.
Melia seems to be working for a kimura but Ryan defends the submission attempt.
Melia is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ryan doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Melia.
Ryan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ryan gets back to full guard.
Ryan is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ryan wants to sweep here but Melia controlling him for the moment.
Ryan keeping full guard, as Melia tries to pass.
Melia wants to control from the top but Ryan keeps moving.
Ryan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ryan working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Melia doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Ryan is tightening it up a little... Melia has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Melia reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Melia taps out! Nice BJJ there by Ryan!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Mac Ryan! |
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