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SSG 137 Lynar vs Chai 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 18 losses; Joe Dirt! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 4 losses; Trace Mack!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Thiago Cunha and Edson Gomes.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Dirt closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Dirt pulls guard effortlessly.
Mack trying to control the position from guard on top but Dirt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mack won't allow Dirt to sweep him here.
Mack postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dirt wants to sweep but no luck.
Dirt is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Blacksmith MMA Gym 🇺🇲 that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Mack pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dirt is keeping the position for now.
Mack pushing down on Dirt's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Mack stalling.
Mack is thwarting Dirt's attempts to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dirt gets full guard.
Dirt keeping moving, preventing Mack from controlling successfully.
Dirt controls Mack momentarily but Mack frees himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dirt looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mack is one step ahead there.
Dirt might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Mack thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Mack pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dirt is keeping the position for now.
Dirt looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dirt has his foot on Mack's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mack works his way back into a safe position though.
Mack showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Mack trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mack avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Dirt trying to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mack controlling from the top position.
Dirt wants to sweep but no luck.
Mack sitting in guard here, content to control.
It looks like Mack might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Mack wants to control from the top but Dirt keeps moving.
Mack looking to pass the guard.
Dirt is looking for a triangle here but Mack uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Dirt (0) vs (3) Mack
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dirt gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Mack is thwarting Dirt's attempts to control the position.
Dirt is not content to let Mack control the position.
Mack prevents Dirt from improving his position.
Dirt is working hard here to advance position.
Mack trying to control the action but Dirt is working from the bottom.
Mack is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dirt is just riding it out for now. Mack eventually gives up the hold.
Dirt is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well, if Mack is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Dirt wants to improve his position but Mack is controlling well.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Mack wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dirt keeps working.
Mack keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Dirt is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Dirt is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Mack's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Mack's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Dirt (4) vs (3) Mack
Dirt is looking to control Mack but Mack is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Dirt is looking for the choke from the back position but Mack is controlling his hands well.
Dirt tightening his grip on Mack, looking for the choke.
Dirt is looking for the choke from the back position but Mack is controlling his hands well.
Mack preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Dirt.
Mack trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Mack showing good submission defense here.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Mack defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Dirt is breathing heavily.
Dirt keeps control of the position as Mack tries to break free.
Mack is still trying to improve position.
Mack is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Dirt gets his way!
Mack defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Dirt's arms.
Mack trying to control the position but Dirt manages to sink in the hooks.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Dirt is looking for a choke. Mack gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Mack manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dirt (4) vs (5) Mack
Dirt has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mack can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Mack tries to free his leg and advance position but Dirt is retaining full guard.
Mack got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dirt has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mack has managed to get both his arms back between Dirt's legs - danger averted.
Mack thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Dirt looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mack is one step ahead there.
Mack wants to pass the guard but Dirt is keeping the position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Dirt looking for a sweep. Not yet Dirt, not yet.
Mack controls from within his opponent's guard.
Dirt keeping moving, preventing Mack from controlling successfully.
Mack drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Mack as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Dirt screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Mack! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Trace Mack! |
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