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SSG 173 Beat The Man 6 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 Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Okada Kazuchika! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 6 losses; Mac Ryan!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Anthony Taglia and Joseph Jones.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Ryan instigates a clinch.
Ryan is trying to trip Kazuchika. He has hold of a leg but Kazuchika is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Ryan persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kazuchika (0) vs (2) Ryan
Kazuchika definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ryan showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Ryan stands and throws Kazuchika's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kazuchika (0) vs (5) Ryan
Ryan is looking to take a break and control but Kazuchika is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kazuchika wants to control but Ryan postures up.
Kazuchika is looking to reverse the position.
Kazuchika sneaks back into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryan is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kazuchika is just riding it out for now. Ryan eventually gives up the hold.
Kazuchika has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ryan is working away from the top position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryan performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Kazuchika wants to control but Ryan is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ryan keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Kazuchika tries to roll over but Ryan keeps him under control.
Kazuchika has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ryan is working away from the top position though.
Ryan is keen to just control but Kazuchika is a slippery customer.
Ryan is pressing down on Kazuchika's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kazuchika is holding on for now.
Ryan stalling.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kazuchika moves into full guard.
Kazuchika trying to control the position.
Ryan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kazuchika swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kazuchika looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ryan is one step ahead there.
Kazuchika can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ryan controls the pace.
Ryan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kazuchika wants to sweep but no luck.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ryan trying to control but Kazuchika is working from the bottom.
Kazuchika controls Ryan momentarily but Ryan frees himself.
Kazuchika will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kazuchika is really struggling to control Ryan but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Ryan forces his way into half guard.
Kazuchika gets full guard.
Ryan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ryan preventing the sweep.
Ryan showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ryan wants to pass the guard but Kazuchika is keeping the position.
Kazuchika working a defensive guard here.
Ryan pushing down on Kazuchika's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Ryan is trying to control the action in half guard but Kazuchika is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kazuchika actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Well, if Ryan 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.
Ryan is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kazuchika defends it well.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Ryan seems to be working for a kimura but Kazuchika defends the submission attempt.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kazuchika manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Kazuchika is trying to control the position but Ryan postures up.
Ryan pushing down on Kazuchika's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Kazuchika is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kazuchika moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Ryan controlling from the top position.
Ryan won't allow Kazuchika to sweep him here.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Ryan wants to control from the top but Kazuchika keeps moving.
Ryan passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Kazuchika (0) vs (8) Ryan
Kazuchika being controlled for a moment.
Ryan goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Kazuchika has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Ryan but great work by Kazuchika. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kazuchika (4) vs (8) Ryan
Ryan is trying to control Kazuchika's posture but Kazuchika avoids it.
Ryan tries to buck Kazuchika off but Kazuchika is having none of it.
Kazuchika trying to control the position but Ryan is working away.
Kazuchika tries to advance to mount but can't.
Ryan gets back to half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Kazuchika wants to take a breather but Ryan is having none of it.
Ryan wants to get back to full guard.
Ryan is refusing to be controlled, as Kazuchika sits in half guard.
Ryan tries to roll over but Kazuchika keeps him under control.
Ryan is not content to let Kazuchika control the position.
Ryan is looking for a sweep. Kazuchika is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kazuchika is looking for a kimura here.
Kazuchika is looking to take a break and control but Ryan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Kazuchika seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Ryan is trying to get back to full guard.
Ryan moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Ryan keeping moving, preventing Kazuchika from controlling successfully.
Ryan throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kazuchika has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Ryan has his feet on Kazuchika's thighs here. He's pushed Kazuchika off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Kazuchika screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mac Ryan! |
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