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SSG 109 Thumb vs Kyng 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 Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Joseph Kyran! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Holy Moly!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Robert Douchet and Elvis Blanc.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Moly misses with a takedown attempt - Kyran sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Moly tries for a takedown but Kyran sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kyran instigates a clinch.
Kyran manages to pull guard.
Moly won't allow Kyran to sweep him here.
Moly is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kyran is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kyran (2) vs (0) Moly
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kyran showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moly keeping moving, preventing Kyran from controlling successfully.
Moly being controlled here, momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moly wants to sweep here but Kyran controlling him for the moment.
Kyran engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Moly tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kyran seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kyran trying to control but Moly is working from the bottom.
Moly has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Kyran has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kyran (5) vs (0) Moly
Moly sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Moly is looking for a sweep. Kyran is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Moly keeps trying to improve his position.
Kyran with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Kyran seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Moly does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Moly wants to get back to full guard.
Kyran not doing much here.
Kyran is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Moly has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kyran is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kyran (8) vs (0) Moly
Kyran fails to advance to Moly's back.
Kyran sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moly slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Kyran is taking a breather. Moly 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.
Moly is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Moly is staying active underneath Kyran, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kyran controlling the pace.
Kyran trying to control the action but Moly is working from the bottom.
Kyran moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kyran (11) vs (0) Moly
Kyran controls the position.
Kyran moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Kyran (13) vs (0) Moly
Moly is looking to improve his position but Kyran isn't that keen on the idea.
Kyran controlling the pace for now.
Kyran wants to control the pace but Moly is squirming around nicely.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kyran wants to finish this one by submission but Moly is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Kyran.
Moly is working to get back to half guard.
Kyran controlling from the full mount.
Kyran can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Moly is looking to escape.
Kyran manages to capitalize on a mistake by Moly to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Kyran (16) vs (0) Moly
Moly is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Kyran gets his way!
Kyran trying to control.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
What can Moly do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Moly prevents Kyran from getting a body triangle.
Kyran patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Kyran tries to get the hooks in deep but Moly pushed the leg off.
Kyran not allowing Moly to control his hands.
Kyran trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Moly is trying to break free.
Moly looking very determined here, making life difficult for Kyran.
Moly is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Kyran off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Moly rolls, trying to escape but Kyran keeps control of the position.
Moly is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Kyran.
Moly looking very determined here, making life difficult for Kyran.
Kyran slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Moly tries to break free.
Kyran biding his time, looking for the opening.
Kyran is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Moly staying busy and making it hard for Kyran to control.
Kyran just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Kyran is looking to control Moly but Moly is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Kyran has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Moly has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Kyran has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Kyran trying to control.
Moly defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kyran (16) vs (2) Moly
Moly won't allow Kyran to sweep him here.
Kyran trying to control the position.
Kyran had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Moly defends it easily.
Kyran is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kyran (18) vs (2) Moly
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Kyran seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Moly does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kyran slows the pace down in half guard.
Kyran passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Moly! Score +3 for passing guard: Kyran (21) vs (2) Moly
Kyran sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Kyran tries to control but Moly wriggling away.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Moly tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Moly wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Kyran (24) vs (2) Moly
Good control from Kyran.
Moly trying to control the hands but Kyran breaks the grip.
Kyran working for a choke but Moly is defending well.
Moly tries to escape but Kyran has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Kyran is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Moly wants to escape the position.
What can Moly do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Moly tries to break free.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Kyran's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Kyran is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Kyran tries to keep control of the position but Moly is staying busy.
Kyran is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Moly taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Kyran.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Joseph Kyran! |
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