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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 New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Bill Russell! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Joe Biden!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Alec Ball and Robert Douchet.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Biden pushes Russell up against the cage in a clinch.
Biden tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Russell just stands there and leans against the cage.
Russell wants the takedown. Biden is fighting it off but Russell persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Biden's guard against the cage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Russell (2) vs (0) Biden
Russell really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Russell stopping the sweep attempt from Biden.
Biden keeping moving, preventing Russell from controlling successfully.
Biden looking to control.
Biden keeping moving, preventing Russell from controlling successfully.
Biden is trying to control the position but Russell postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Russell drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Biden dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Russell (2) vs (2) Biden
Russell is trying to control the position but Biden postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Biden is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Russell wants to sweep here but Biden controlling him for the moment.
Russell working for submissions but it's allowed Biden to get to half guard.
Russell looking for submissions off his back.
Biden trying to control the action but Russell is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Biden is taking a breather. Russell says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Russell looking for submissions off his back.
Biden is looking to stall in half guard but Russell is in no mood to hang around. He's locked up a Kimura from the bottom and has used it to sweep! He's held on to the kimura and is looking to finish here... will he get it... YES! Biden taps out and the crowd goes crazy! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bill Russell!
A relieved looking Bill Russell thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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