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SSG 130 Schaubi vs Hlervu 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 21 wins and 5 losses; Olyksandr Chai! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 5 losses; Christian Dresner!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Robert Douchet and Ian Loll.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Chai moves into range and clinches up with Dresner.
Chai successfully pulls guard.
Chai looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Chai pulls Dresner in to control the position.
Chai keeping full guard, as Dresner tries to pass.
Dresner wants to control from the top but Chai keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dresner works a leg free and moves into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dresner is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Chai has managed to free his arm - good work.
Chai trying to control but Dresner postures up.
Chai wants to improve his position but Dresner is controlling well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dresner trying to mount his opponent but Chai defends it.
Chai is controlling Dresner's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Dresner is trying to control the action in half guard but Chai is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Dresner is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Dresner trying to pass the guard but Chai defending well.
Dresner stalling away here and it's allowed Chai to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Dresner must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Dresner trying to control but Chai is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dresner looking to pass the guard.
Dresner being controlled here momentarily.
Dresner slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (0) vs (3) Dresner
Chai tries to bench press Dresner off him but Dresner keeps the position.
Chai is not content to let Dresner control the position.
Chai is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Dresner's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Chai is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Dresner's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Dresner's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Chai (4) vs (3) Dresner
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dresner wants to escape the position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dresner looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Chai is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Chai tries to keep control of the position but Dresner is staying busy.
Dresner trying to control the hands but Chai won't let him.
A lull in the action here.
Chai is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Chai has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Chai avoiding Dresner 's attempts to control his hands.
Dresner 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.
Dresner fending off the submission attempt from Chai.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Dresner showing good submission defense here.
Chai is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Chai controls the position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Chai struggling to keep hold of the position.
Chai working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Dresner is doing well to defend. Chai seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Dresner is forced to tap and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Olyksandr Chai!
During a confident post fight interview, Olyksandr Chai thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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