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CACC 93 CORONA 1ST RD PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Davdio Branko (ranked 6440 p4p, 246 weight class) and Chan Siam (ranked 4340 p4p, 197 weight class). Chan Siam told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Davdio Branko! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 7 losses; Chan Siam!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Daniel Franklin and Wesley Smith.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Branko has a takedown stuffed.
Siam fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Branko sprawls well initially but Siam persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Branko (0) vs (2) Siam
Siam works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Branko (0) vs (5) Siam
Branko can't escape the position.
Branko manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Siam is looking for a kimura here.
Siam wants to control but Branko is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Branko gets back to full guard.
Branko is looking for a triangle but Siam pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Siam trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Branko looking to hit a scissor sweep but Siam is one step ahead there.
Branko looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Branko is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Siam defends well.
Siam passes Branko's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Branko is pressing down on Siam's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Siam pushes down on Branko's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Siam trying to control the action but Branko is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Branko is looking to improve his position.
Siam with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Branko looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Siam prevents Branko from improving his position.
Siam is trying to control. Branko wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Siam is trying to work for a kimura but Branko is defending well.
Branko is refusing to be controlled, as Siam sits in half guard.
Branko actively working from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Siam wants to take a breather but Branko is having none of it.
Siam is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Branko! Score +3 for passing guard: Branko (0) vs (8) Siam
Branko sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Siam wants to control but Branko is keeping him busy.
Siam is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Branko is just riding it out for now. Siam eventually gives up the hold.
Branko tries to get to full guard but Siam has control of the leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Siam is looking to take a break and control but Branko is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Siam is looking to advance position but Branko won't allow it.
Siam passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Branko (0) vs (11) Siam
Siam is trying to get an arm triangle but Branko is defending well.
Siam wants to lay and pray for a moment but Branko keeps working.
Branko is looking for a sweep.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Siam is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Branko has escaped the position, nice work there.
Branko manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Branko (2) vs (11) Siam
Branko will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Siam tries to roll over but Branko keeps him under control.
Branko is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Siam sees it coming and defends easily.
Siam works his way to full guard. Good work.
Siam looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Siam pulls Branko in to control the position.
Siam not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Branko trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Branko is working hard here to advance position.
Siam looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Siam keeping full guard, as Branko tries to pass.
Siam looking to control.
Branko passes Siam's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Branko wants to pass to mount but Siam is defending the position.
Branko is trying to work for a kimura but Siam is defending well.
Siam is trying to get back to full guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Branko is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Siam sees it coming and defends easily.
Siam looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Branko is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Siam has managed to free his arm - good work.
Branko tries to pass the half guard into mount. Siam knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Siam felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Siam regains full guard. Nicely done.
Siam lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Branko (2) vs (13) Siam
Siam trying to control but Branko is working from the bottom.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Branko is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Branko is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Siam defends well.
Branko looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Branko is breathing heavily.
Siam controlling from the top position.
Branko keeping moving, preventing Siam from controlling successfully.
Branko is looking for a triangle here but Siam uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Branko (2) vs (16) Siam
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Siam is working to tighten his grip on Branko's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Branko has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Siam is really squeezing tight and eventually Branko passes out! Siam breaks the hold and jumps onto the ropes to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Chan Siam!
Chan Siam tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. |
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