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SSG 134 Barnes 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 Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 1 losses; Krister Soderberg! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 8 losses; Jacques Chancel!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Seu Braga and Edson Gomes.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Chancel gets the takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Soderberg (0) vs (4) Chancel
Chancel tries to advance to mount but can't.
Soderberg is trying to get back to half guard.
Chancel tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Chancel trying to control the position but Soderberg is working away.
You can see the frustration on Soderberg's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Soderberg is not content to let Chancel control the position.
Chancel controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soderberg struggling a bit here.
Chancel wants to control but Soderberg is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Soderberg being controlled for a moment.
Let's hope that Chancel has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Soderberg is trying to get back to half guard.
Chancel wants to lay and pray for a moment but Soderberg keeps working.
Soderberg is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Soderberg is letting Chancel control him for a moment.
Chancel tries to advance to mount but can't.
Soderberg wants to control but Chancel postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Soderberg is trying to get back to half guard.
Chancel tries to advance to mount but Soderberg denies him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chancel happy to just control the position for now.
Soderberg stops Chancel from passing to mount.
Chancel just content to control the position.
Chancel wants to lay and pray for a moment but Soderberg keeps working.
Chancel in side control, just content to control the action for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soderberg is trying to improve his position.
Soderberg is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Chancel's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Soderberg is looking to improve his position.
My spies in Besta-Fera Training Center inform me that Chancel has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Soderberg looking for submissions off his back.
Soderberg actively working from the bottom here.
Chancel is trying to control the action in half guard but Soderberg is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Chancel slows the pace down in half guard.
Chancel is looking to advance position but Soderberg won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Soderberg looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Soderberg is not content to let Chancel control the position.
Soderberg is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Chancel pulls his head out easily.
Chancel is looking to take a break and control but Soderberg is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Chancel works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Soderberg (0) vs (7) Chancel
Soderberg is letting Chancel control him for a moment.
Chancel wants to lay and pray for a moment but Soderberg keeps working.
Soderberg wants to control but Chancel postures up.
Soderberg is looking to regain half guard here but Chancel keeps moving and retains side control.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Chancel wants to lay and pray for a moment but Soderberg keeps working.
Chancel controls the position from side control.
Soderberg tries to bench press Chancel off him but Chancel keeps the position.
Soderberg sneaks back into half guard.
Chancel is trying to control the action in half guard but Soderberg is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Soderberg is trying to get back to full guard.
Soderberg won't allow Chancel to pass to mount.
Soderberg is looking to improve his position.
Soderberg trying to control from the bottom.
Chancel trying to control the pace.
Soderberg is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Chancel sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Chancel is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Soderberg sees it coming and defends easily.
Chancel performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Soderberg wants to improve his position but Chancel is controlling well.
Soderberg is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Chancel pulls his head out easily.
Soderberg is staying active underneath Chancel, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Chancel is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Chancel has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Soderberg (0) vs (10) Chancel
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Chancel controlling his opponent.
Chancel trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Chancel might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Soderberg haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Soderberg is looking to get to half guard.
Chancel can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Soderberg is looking to escape.
Soderberg tries to hold on but Chancel pushes him away.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Chancel sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Chancel goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Soderberg is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Soderberg (2) vs (10) Chancel
Chancel working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Soderberg doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Soderberg manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Soderberg preventing the sweep.
Chancel keeps trying to improve his position.
Chancel keeping moving, preventing Soderberg from controlling successfully.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Soderberg works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Soderberg is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Chancel is just riding it out for now. Soderberg eventually gives up the hold.
Soderberg seems to be looking for submissions.
Soderberg is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Chancel is just riding it out for now. Soderberg eventually gives up the hold.
Soderberg is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Chancel defends it well.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Chancel is in trouble now - Soderberg has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Soderberg (5) vs (10) Chancel
Soderberg working for a submission but Chancel is keeping him at bay.
Soderberg wants to finish this one by submission but Chancel is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Soderberg.
Chancel sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Soderberg is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Chancel is just riding it out for now. Soderberg eventually gives up the hold.
Soderberg in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Chancel tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Soderberg!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Krister Soderberg!
Krister Soderberg thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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