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SSG 217 Chai vs Grace 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 New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Mister Nobody! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 9 losses; Tyrion Slamister! The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Joseph Jones and John Roberts.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way. We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight. Slamister wants to clinch up but Nobody keeps it at a distance. Nobody tries to counter with a takedown but Slamister is quick to defend against it. Slamister drives through and clinches with Nobody against the cage.
Slamister has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Nobody clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Nobody (0) vs (4) Slamister Slamister tightening his grip on Nobody, looking for the choke. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Slamister is persistently looking for the submission but Nobody is defending it well.
That's one minute gone in the round. Nobody is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Slamister has good solid back control here. Slamister is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Nobody defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. Slamister is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Nobody defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. Slamister has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Slamister tries to keep control of the position but Nobody is staying busy. Nobody's coaches at The Devil’s Playground have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position. Slamister is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Nobody has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. Well, with Slamister on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Nobody is tapping out... Can he escape the position? Slamister is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Nobody fending off the submission attempt from Slamister. Nobody turns into Slamister and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nobody (2) vs (4) Slamister
That's three minutes gone in the round. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Slamister is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nobody (2) vs (6) Slamister Nobody is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nobody (4) vs (6) Slamister Nobody prevents Slamister from improving his position. Slamister trying to hold on to Nobody's head to control him but Nobody postures up.
Nobody not doing much here.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Slamister trying to control but Nobody postures up.
Nobody is trying to control. Slamister wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake. Slamister is looking to improve his position.
Slamister makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Slamister.
That's five minutes gone in the round. Slamister looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Nobody will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Slamister pulls Nobody in to control the position. Slamister is looking to sweep but instead, Nobody has passed into half guard.
Well, if Nobody 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.
Slamister is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's six minutes gone in the round. Slamister manages to get to full guard.
Slamister seems keen to control Nobody's posture. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's seven minutes gone in the round. Nobody won't allow Slamister to sweep him here. Slamister is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. Nobody stopping the sweep attempt from Slamister. Slamister being controlled here, momentarily.
That's eight minutes gone in the round. Slamister looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nobody is one step ahead there. Nobody wants to control from the top but Slamister keeps moving. Nobody is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's nine minutes gone in the round. Nobody won't allow Slamister to sweep him here. Slamister manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Nobody manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nobody (4) vs (8) Slamister Slamister stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nobody swivels though and keeps the full guard. Slamister stays in close to Nobody's body and controls the position. Slamister trying to control the position from guard on top but Nobody is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Nobody controls Slamister momentarily but Slamister frees himself.
That's ten minutes gone in the round. Slamister's corner is telling him to maintain position. Nobody controls Slamister momentarily but Slamister frees himself. Slamister stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nobody swivels though and keeps the full guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Nobody keeping moving, preventing Slamister from controlling successfully. Slamister stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nobody swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round. Slamister trying to control but Nobody is working from the bottom. Nobody can't keep his opponent in guard - Slamister advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. Nobody won't allow Slamister to pass to mount. Slamister sitting and controlling from the half guard. Slamister wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nobody keeps working.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round. Slamister is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully. Well,Nobody is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes? Slamister trying to mount his opponent but Nobody defends it. Slamister keeps trying to improve his position. Nobody is pressing down on Slamister's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. Nobody keeping full guard, as Slamister tries to pass.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round. Nobody keeping moving, preventing Slamister from controlling successfully. Slamister might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Nobody haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time. Slamister looking to pass the guard. Nobody trying to keep a closed guard but Slamister is proving a slippery customer.
Slamister looking to pass the guard. Slamister is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round. Slamister trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Slamister trying to control the position from guard on top but Nobody is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Slamister engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. Slamister trying to move into half guard but instead Nobody has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nobody (6) vs (8) Slamister Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Nobody preventing the sweep. Nobody pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Slamister is keeping the position for now.
And that's the end of the fight! Slamister wins on points by 8 to 6. |
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