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SSG 113 Hlervu 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 London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Stsyapan Chai! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Bill Russell!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Paulo Santos and Seu Braga.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Chai gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Russell to score an easy takedown into full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Chai (0) vs (2) Russell
Russell trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Chai is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Russell is aware though and is defending well.
Chai looking to control.
Russell wants to control from the top but Chai keeps moving.
Russell slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (0) vs (5) Russell
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Russell wants to work for an arm triangle but Chai is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Russell wants to work for an arm triangle but Chai is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Russell prevents Chai from improving his position.
Russell is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Chai doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Russell.
Chai regains full guard. Nicely done.
Chai lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (2) vs (5) Russell
Chai wants to control from the top but Russell keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Russell has his foot on Chai's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Chai works his way back into a safe position though.
Russell is looking for a triangle but Chai pushes his legs off easily.
Russell can't keep his opponent in guard - Chai advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Chai is working for a kimura but Russell is defending it quite comfortably.
Russell is trying to maintain the position but Chai is very close to passing his half guard.
Russell is looking for a sweep. Chai is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Chai trying to control from half guard but Russell is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Russell wants to improve his position but Chai is controlling well.
Chai is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Russell is just riding it out for now. Chai eventually gives up the hold.
Chai with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Russell is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Chai pulls his head out easily.
Chai is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Chai wants to free his trapped foot but Russell is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Chai is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Russell sees it coming and defends easily.
Chai is trying to control the action in half guard but Russell is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Russell actively working from the bottom here.
Chai works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (5) vs (5) Russell
Chai controlling from the full mount.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Chai has control of Russell's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Russell regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Chai can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Russell is looking to escape.
Chai takes Russell's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Russell is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Chai (8) vs (5) Russell
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Russell is trying to break free.
Russell trying to control the position but Chai manages to sink in the hooks.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
What can Russell do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Russell is keeping busy.
Russell is really stuck here.
Chai is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Russell knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Russell for a finish.
Russell manages to reverse the position and now he's in Chai's guard. Nice work there by Russell.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (8) vs (7) Russell
Russell is looking to advance position but Chai has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Chai (12) vs (7) Russell
Russell tries to lock up and control but Chai gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Chai takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Chai is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Russell to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Russell shrugs it off.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Russell tries to hold on but Chai postures up.
Russell can't escape the position.
Chai controlling the position easily from mount.
Russell is looking to get to half guard.
Chai is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Russell is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Chai (15) vs (7) Russell
Chai has his arm under Russell's chin here. Game over son! Chai squeezes tightly and Russell is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Stsyapan Chai!
Stsyapan Chai decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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