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SSG 165 Thumb vs Sticks 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 Sydney, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 2 losses; Darrell Darkins! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Great Scott!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Steve Smith and Dillan Fox.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Darkins throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Scott tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Darkins is in Scott's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Darkins (2) vs (0) Scott
Scott keeping full guard, as Darkins tries to pass.
Darkins advances to half guard.
Darkins is pressing down on Scott's thigh, looking to free his foot. Scott is holding on for now.
Darkins has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Darkins is looking for a kimura but Scott is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Darkins to get the leverage.
Darkins controlling the action here.
Darkins moves into full mount! Scott won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Darkins (5) vs (0) Scott
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Darkins controlling from mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Darkins wants to control the action but instead Scott gets a body lock and reverses into Darkins's guard! Nice work! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Darkins (5) vs (2) Scott
Darkins working a defensive guard here.
Darkins working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Scott doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Scott manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Darkins is looking for a triangle here but Scott uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Darkins (5) vs (5) Scott
Scott is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Darkins's shoulder. That is not cool.
You can see the frustration on Darkins's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Darkins trying to control but Scott flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Darkins (5) vs (8) Scott
Scott just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Darkins looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Scott is persistently looking for the submission but Darkins is defending it well.
Darkins trying to control the hands but Scott won't let him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Darkins tries to break free.
Darkins wants to control his opponent's hands but Scott gets his hands free.
Darkins is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Scott is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Scott wants to control but Darkins is keeping busy.
Darkins wants to control his opponent's hands but Scott gets his hands free.
Darkins tries to break free.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Darkins just trying to survive but Scott is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Darkins breaks Scott's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Darkins (7) vs (8) Scott
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Darkins looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Darkins trying to control the position from guard on top but Scott is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Darkins advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Darkins (10) vs (8) Scott
Darkins is looking to take a break and control but Scott is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Darkins has hold of Scott's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Scott seems comfortable defending it but Darkins has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Scott is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Scott is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Darkins couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Darrell Darkins!
A relieved looking Darrell Darkins 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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