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SSG 111 Waterman vs Gerbandi 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 3 wins and 5 losses; Slick Rick! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 5 losses; Olyksandr Chai!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Lou da Vinci and John Roberts.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Chai closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Chai lands in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Rick (0) vs (2) Chai
Chai trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rick not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Chai slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Rick looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chai is one step ahead there.
Chai looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai being controlled here momentarily.
Rick looking for a sweep. Not yet Rick, not yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rick is trying to control the position but Chai postures up.
Chai pushes down on Rick's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Chai seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Let's hope that Chai has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Chai wants to free his trapped foot but Rick is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Chai sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chai uses his free foot to push down on Rick's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Rick. Score +3 for passing guard: Rick (0) vs (5) Chai
Chai prevents Rick from getting the reversal.
Rick wants to hold on but Chai pushes him away.
Chai fails to take his opponent's back.
Rick wants to control but Chai is having none of it.
Rick is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chai sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Rick is in all sorts of trouble here.
Chai tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
It looks like Chai might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Chai prevents Rick from getting the reversal.
Chai controlling the pace for now.
Rick tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chai controlling his opponent.
Rick tries to improve his position but Chai has taken his back! Chai has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Rick tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Chai pushes Rick away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Olyksandr Chai!
After winning the bout, Olyksandr 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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