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SSG 200 Thumb vs Chai 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 5 wins and 7 losses; Tyrion Slamister! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Fabricio Werdum!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Steve Montenegro and Dean Styles.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Slamister takes the fight into the clinch.
Slamister successfully pulls guard.
Werdum is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Slamister is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Slamister has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Slamister (2) vs (0) Werdum
Slamister controlling from the top position.
Slamister got a little sloppy there for a moment and Werdum has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Slamister has managed to get both his arms back between Werdum's legs - danger averted.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slamister pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Werdum is keeping the position for now.
Slamister might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Slamister controlling from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Slamister advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Slamister (5) vs (0) Werdum
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slamister trying to control the position but Werdum is working away.
Slamister thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Slamister trying to control the position but Werdum is working away.
Slamister tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Slamister is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Werdum is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Werdum is looking to regain half guard here but Slamister keeps moving and retains side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Slamister wants to control but Werdum is keeping him busy.
Werdum stops Slamister from passing to mount.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Werdum is looking to reverse the position.
Slamister tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Werdum tries to buck Slamister off but Slamister is having none of it.
Werdum is letting Slamister control him for a moment.
Slamister wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Werdum, who protects the arm well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slamister goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Werdum has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Slamister but great work by Werdum. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Slamister (5) vs (4) Werdum
Slamister regains half guard.
Werdum is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Werdum is trying to control. Slamister wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Slamister makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Slamister.
Werdum looking to sit in guard and control but Slamister gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Slamister (7) vs (4) Werdum
Slamister is posturing up here but Werdum has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Slamister tries to roll out but it's too tight and Slamister has to tap! Slick submission there by Werdum!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Fabricio Werdum! |
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