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SSG 218 Helvig vs McCain 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 Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 3 losses; Jim Marston! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 8 losses; Leenart Kuningas!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Trevor Gratis and Steve Smith.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Kuningas drives through with a takedown into Marston's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Marston (0) vs (2) Kuningas
Marston wants to sweep but no luck.
Marston seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Marston is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kuningas drops back looking for a leg! Marston is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Marston manages to kick Kuningas off! Kuningas jumps back into Marston's guard.
Kuningas stopping the sweep attempt from Marston.
Marston pulls Kuningas in close to prevent any damage.
Marston looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuningas trying to control the position from guard on top but Marston is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Marston is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuningas advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Marston (0) vs (5) Kuningas
Marston wants to control but Kuningas postures up.
Marston is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Kuningas's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Marston is looking to improve his position.
Marston is trying to maintain the position but Kuningas is very close to passing his half guard.
Kuningas trying to mount his opponent but Marston defends it.
Kuningas maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Marston could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Kuningas has cracked it and Marston is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Kuningas!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Leenart Kuningas! |
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