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SSG 158 Cheese vs Snowstrinski 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 Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Leonhard Klopstock! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Okada Kazuchika!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Mauricio Rocha and Luis Engracia.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Klopstock shoots in and gets a takedown into Kazuchika's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Klopstock (2) vs (0) Kazuchika
Klopstock 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.
Klopstock might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kazuchika keeping full guard, as Klopstock tries to pass.
Kazuchika trying to keep a closed guard but Klopstock is proving a slippery customer.
Klopstock wants to pass the guard but Kazuchika is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kazuchika trying to control the position.
Klopstock is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Klopstock trying to control but Kazuchika is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Klopstock is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Klopstock looking to pass the guard.
Klopstock trying to control the position from guard on top but Kazuchika is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kazuchika is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Kazuchika working a defensive guard here.
Kazuchika is trying to hold Klopstock in close to prevent damage but Klopstock has managed to pass into half guard.
Kazuchika wants to improve his position but Klopstock is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Klopstock slows the pace down in half guard.
Klopstock wants to free his trapped foot but Kazuchika is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kazuchika is staying active underneath Klopstock, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Klopstock is working for a submission of some sort.
Klopstock trying to control the action but Kazuchika is working from the bottom.
Klopstock is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kazuchika defends it well.
Klopstock is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Klopstock wants to work for an arm triangle but Kazuchika is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kazuchika is trying to maintain the position but Klopstock is very close to passing his half guard.
Klopstock works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Klopstock (5) vs (0) Kazuchika
Klopstock thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Klopstock looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Klopstock tries for a kimura but Kazuchika is defending well.
Klopstock is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kazuchika knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kazuchika is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Klopstock is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Klopstock (7) vs (0) Kazuchika
Kazuchika wants to control but Klopstock is having none of it.
Kazuchika is looking to improve his position but Klopstock isn't that keen on the idea.
Kazuchika tries to lock up and control but Klopstock gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kazuchika is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Klopstock has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Klopstock (10) vs (0) Kazuchika
Kazuchika showing good submission defense here.
Klopstock tightening his grip on Kazuchika, looking for the choke.
Klopstock looking for the choke but no joy.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kazuchika is really stuck here.
Klopstock looking to break Kazuchika's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Kazuchika remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Klopstock will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Klopstock working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Klopstock is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Kazuchika defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Kazuchika preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Klopstock.
Klopstock is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Kazuchika breaks Klopstock's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Klopstock (10) vs (2) Kazuchika
Kazuchika looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Klopstock pulls Kazuchika in close to prevent any damage.
Klopstock escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kazuchika gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Klopstock has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kazuchika can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Klopstock has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Kazuchika should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Klopstock has tightened it up now! Kazuchika should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Leonhard Klopstock!
Leonhard Klopstock made sure to mention his sponsor, Dangerous Nutrition in his post fight interview. |
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