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SSG 191 Chai vs Kyng 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 Montreal, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 14 losses; Jacques Chancel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 33 wins and 11 losses; Tendren Hlervu!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, David Schapiro and Anthony Taglia.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Chancel gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Chancel (0) vs (2) Hlervu
Chancel looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hlervu wants to pass the guard but Chancel is keeping the position.
Chancel bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hlervu's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chancel (2) vs (2) Hlervu
Hlervu is looking for a triangle but Chancel pushes his legs off easily.
Hlervu being controlled here, momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chancel wants to pass the guard but Hlervu is keeping the position.
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.
Hlervu working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Chancel doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Chancel manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hlervu has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Chancel can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Chancel trying to control the position from guard on top but Hlervu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hlervu had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Chancel defends it easily.
Hlervu 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.
Chancel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chancel is pushing down on Hlervu's leg trying to pass to half guard. Hlervu is fighting to maintain full guard but Chancel has managed to sneak the leg through.
Chancel is keen to just control but Hlervu is a slippery customer.
Chancel not doing much here.
Hlervu regains full guard. Nicely done.
Hlervu throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hlervu is looking for a triangle but Chancel pushes his legs off easily.
Hlervu looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chancel trying to control the position from guard on top but Hlervu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hlervu looking for a guillotine here but Chancel defends easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chancel stopping the sweep attempt from Hlervu.
We've been hearing good reports from Chancel's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Chancel works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Chancel seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hlervu does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Chancel moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Chancel (5) vs (2) Hlervu
Hlervu is looking to regain half guard here but Chancel keeps moving and retains side control.
Chancel tries to move to mount but Hlervu blocks the move with his legs.
Hlervu is not content to let Chancel control the position.
Chancel content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hlervu is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Chancel looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Chancel is just content to waste time from the top position. Hlervu takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Hlervu looking for a triangle here. Chancel is fighting it but it looks tight! Hlervu pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Chancel is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Tendren Hlervu!
A relieved looking Tendren Hlervu 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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