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SSG 118 Cheese vs Dew 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 Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Cody Harris! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Matthew Smith!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Steve Smith and Elvis Blanc.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Harris looks to clinch
and Smith counters with a shoot takedown. Harris fights it but they end up in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Harris (0) vs (2) Smith
Harris looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Smith is stalling in the full guard.
Harris had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Smith defends it easily.
Smith looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith is looking to pass into half guard but Harris pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Harris is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Harris (2) vs (2) Smith
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harris is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Smith has his foot on Harris's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Harris works his way back into a safe position though.
Harris works a leg free and moves into half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Smith can do anything to dispel that myth.
Harris has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Harris (5) vs (2) Smith
Harris takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Smith is squirming around, avoiding Harris's attempts to control the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith is trying to escape the mount.
Smith has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Harris (8) vs (2) Smith
Smith is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Harris is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Smith defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith tries to break free.
Smith has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Harris is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Smith has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Harris has the hooks in. Smith is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Will Harris go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Smith tries to roll but Harris sticks to his back.
Harris is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Smith has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Harris has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Smith taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Harris doesn't care though - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Cody Harris! |
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