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SSG 131 Maximus vs Schaubi 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 7 wins and 0 losses; Joseph Kyran! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Barrett Simmons!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Thiago Cunha and Daniel Cesar.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Kyran fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Simmons to the ground. Kyran is now in Simmons's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kyran (2) vs (0) Simmons
Kyran trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Simmons trying to control the position.
Simmons is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kyran defends well.
Simmons is looking for a triangle but Kyran pushes his legs off easily.
Simmons can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kyran controls the pace.
Simmons is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simmons is trying to control the position but Kyran postures up.
Kyran pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Simmons is keeping the position for now.
Simmons being controlled here, momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simmons trying to control the position.
Simmons is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kyran is aware though and is defending well.
Kyran pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Simmons is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Simmons is trying to keep Kyran in close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Simmons throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kyran sitting in guard here, content to control.
Simmons keeping full guard, as Kyran tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kyran is working hard here to advance position.
Kyran controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Simmons trying to keep a closed guard but Kyran is proving a slippery customer.
Simmons working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kyran doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kyran manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kyran stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Simmons swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Our spies down at at Liminal MMA inform us that Simmons has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simmons is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kyran defends well.
Kyran sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Kyran seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Simmons for as long as he can get away with.
Simmons controls Kyran momentarily but Kyran frees himself.
Kyran passes Simmons's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Kyran trying to pass the guard but Simmons defending well.
Kyran is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kyran (5) vs (0) Simmons
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simmons is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Kyran looking to control and managing it successfully.
Simmons is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kyran looking to control and managing it successfully.
Simmons is working to get back to half guard.
Kyran looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Simmons tries to hold on but Kyran pushes him away.
Kyran looking to control and managing it successfully.
Simmons can't escape the position.
Kyran tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Simmons wants to hold on but Kyran pushes him away.
Simmons working to try and regain half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kyran takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Simmons is in all sorts of trouble here.
Simmons tries to hold on but Kyran pushes him away.
Kyran is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Simmons has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Kyran controlling the position easily from mount.
Simmons wants to control but Kyran is having none of it.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Kyran is trying to take his opponent's back.
Kyran controlling from the full mount.
Simmons tries to reverse the position but Kyran maintains control.
Kyran looking to control and managing it successfully.
Simmons is trying desperately to improve position.
Kyran sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Kyran's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Simmons wants to hold on but Kyran pushes him away.
Simmons is working to get back to half guard.
Kyran content just to control the position here.
Kyran wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Kyran sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Simmons tries to hold on but Kyran pushes him away.
Kyran looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Simmons wants to control but Kyran is having none of it.
Kyran moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Kyran (8) vs (0) Simmons
Kyran just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Simmons trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Kyran biding his time, looking for the opening.
Simmons trying to control the hands but Kyran breaks the grip.
Kyran looking for the RNC.
Simmons looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Kyran is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Kyran not allowing Simmons to control his hands.
Simmons breaks Kyran's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kyran (8) vs (2) Simmons
Kyran bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Simmons's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kyran (10) vs (2) Simmons
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Kyran advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Kyran (13) vs (2) Simmons
Kyran slows the pace down.
Simmons is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Kyran is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Kyran (15) vs (2) Simmons
Kyran looking to control and managing it successfully.
Simmons wants to hold on but Kyran pushes him away.
Kyran controlling his opponent.
Kyran has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Kyran avoids the attempt from Simmons to control.
Simmons is trying to escape the mount but Kyran keeps good control and instead manages to take Simmons's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Kyran (18) vs (2) Simmons
Kyran is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Kyran.
Further stalling from Kyran.
Kyran has got his arm under Simmons's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Simmons has spun round into Kyran's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kyran (18) vs (4) Simmons
Simmons wants to control from the top but Kyran keeps moving.
Kyran looking for a sweep. Not yet Kyran, not yet.
Simmons forces his way into half guard.
Simmons is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kyran is just riding it out for now. Simmons eventually gives up the hold.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Kyran trying to control but Simmons postures up.
Simmons is pressing down on Kyran's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kyran is holding on for now.
Simmons is working for an americana but Kyran has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Simmons was thinking about the submission.
Simmons trying to control but Kyran is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Kyran holds on and takes a little breather.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kyran takes the fight on points by 18 to 4. |
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