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SSG 145 Chai vs Barnes 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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 17 losses; Damian Drago! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 21 losses; Ricky Peyton!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Trevor Gratis and Alec Ball.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Peyton rushes Drago and presses him up against the cage.
Peyton ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Peyton no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Drago drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Drago jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Peyton looking for a guillotine here but Drago defends easily.
Peyton has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Drago can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Our spies down at at Tappelukerho inform us that Peyton has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Drago avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Peyton looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Peyton is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
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.
Drago thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Drago thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Peyton is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Drago pushing down on Peyton's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Peyton is looking for a sweep. Drago is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Drago is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Peyton doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Drago.
Drago is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Peyton is just riding it out for now. Drago eventually gives up the hold.
Drago is working for a kimura but Peyton is defending it quite comfortably.
Peyton works his way to full guard. Good work.
Peyton escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Drago gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peyton is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Peyton is pulling down on Drago's head to control his posture.
Drago avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Peyton has his foot on Drago's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Drago works his way back into a safe position though.
Peyton looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Peyton looking for a guillotine here but Drago defends easily.
Drago thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Peyton managing to control the position.
Peyton is trying to control the position but Drago postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peyton looking for a guillotine here but Drago defends easily.
Drago drops back looking for a leg! Peyton is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Peyton manages to kick Drago off! Drago jumps back into Peyton's guard.
Drago drops back looking for a leg! Peyton is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Peyton manages to kick Drago off! Drago jumps back into Peyton's guard.
Drago tries to free his leg and advance position but Peyton is retaining full guard.
Peyton trying to keep a closed guard but Drago is proving a slippery customer.
Peyton had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Drago defends it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drago pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Peyton is keeping the position for now.
Drago postures up.
Drago stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Peyton swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Drago thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Peyton is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Drago is aware though and is defending well.
Peyton looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Drago drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Drago jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Drago thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Drago is breathing heavily.
Peyton looking for a guillotine here but Drago defends easily.
Peyton working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Drago doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Drago manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Drago 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.
Peyton manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Drago manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Drago (0) vs (2) Peyton
Peyton trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Drago looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Peyton trying to control but Drago is working from the bottom.
Drago seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Peyton looking to pass the guard.
Peyton trying to control but Drago is working from the bottom.
Drago throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Drago working for a triangle but Peyton defends it easily.
Peyton passes Drago's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Drago is not content to let Peyton control the position.
Drago actively working from the bottom here.
Peyton is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Drago is staying active underneath Peyton, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Drago actively working from the bottom here.
Peyton is trying to control. Drago wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Peyton seems to be working for a kimura but Drago defends the submission attempt.
Peyton is trying to control the action in half guard but Drago is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Drago looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Drago is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Peyton is pressing down on Drago's thigh, looking to free his foot. Drago is holding on for now.
Peyton is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Drago sees it coming and defends easily.
Drago is looking for a sweep. Peyton is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Peyton wants to pass to mount but Drago is defending the position.
Peyton has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Drago (0) vs (5) Peyton
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Peyton fails to move to back control.
Peyton looking to secure an arm triangle but Drago defends it well.
Drago is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Drago regains half guard.
Peyton is keen to just control but Drago is a slippery customer.
Peyton is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Drago is just riding it out for now. Peyton eventually gives up the hold.
Drago looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Peyton is working for a submission of some sort.
Drago is staying active underneath Peyton, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Drago is looking for a sweep. Peyton is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Drago actively working from the bottom here.
Peyton is looking for a kimura here.
Drago is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Peyton pulls his head out easily.
Peyton moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Drago (0) vs (8) Peyton
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Drago is looking for a sweep.
Peyton trying to control the position but Drago is working away.
Peyton tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Peyton has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Peyton in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Drago is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ricky Peyton! |
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