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SSG 252 Kersikov 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Chad Wellington! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Alec Lynch!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Cecil Peabody and Wesley Smith.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Lynch tries for a takedown but Wellington circles away easily
and Wellington counters with a shoot takedown. Lynch fights it but they end up in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Wellington (2) vs (0) Lynch
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lynch keeping moving, preventing Wellington from controlling successfully.
Wellington postures up.
Wellington trying to control but Lynch is working from the bottom.
Wellington forces his way into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lynch wants to get back to full guard.
Wellington wants to work for an arm triangle but Lynch is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Wellington wants to pass the guard but Lynch is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wellington is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lynch is just riding it out for now. Wellington eventually gives up the hold.
Wellington seems to be working for a kimura but Lynch defends the submission attempt.
Wellington is looking for a kimura but Lynch is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Wellington to get the leverage.
Wellington is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lynch has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wellington is thwarting Lynch's attempts to control the position.
Lynch is looking to improve his position.
Lynch trying to control but Wellington postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lynch is defending against the submission attempts here by Wellington.
Lynch won't allow Wellington to pass to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wellington is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lynch sees it coming and defends easily.
Wellington is looking to take a break and control but Lynch is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lynch tries to roll over but Wellington keeps him under control.
Lynch keeps trying to improve his position.
Wellington seems to be working for a kimura but Lynch defends the submission attempt.
Lynch trying to hold on to Wellington's head to control him but Wellington postures up.
We've been informed that Lynch has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lynch is looking for a sweep. Wellington is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lynch trying to control here.
Lynch is defending against the submission attempts here by Wellington.
Lynch is trying to get back to full guard.
Lynch is defending against the submission attempts here by Wellington.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Lynch trying to control from the bottom.
Lynch is looking to improve his position.
Wellington is working for a kimura but Lynch is defending it quite comfortably.
Lynch is trying to get back to full guard.
Lynch is still trying to improve position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Lynch is staying active underneath Wellington, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Lynch is looking for a sweep. Wellington is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Wellington is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Lynch wants to improve his position but Wellington is controlling well.
Lynch is not content to let Wellington control the position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Lynch wants to improve his position but Wellington is controlling well.
Lynch looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lynch wants to get back to full guard.
Wellington is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lynch is just riding it out for now. Wellington eventually gives up the hold.
Wellington is looking to advance position but Lynch won't allow it.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Wellington is keen to just control but Lynch is a slippery customer.
Lynch is looking to improve his position.
Lynch is trying to maintain the position but Wellington is very close to passing his half guard.
Lynch tries to get to full guard but Wellington has control of the leg.
Lynch is trying to control but Wellington manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Wellington (5) vs (0) Lynch
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Lynch working to try and regain half guard.
Wellington sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Wellington is working for a guillotine from mount but Lynch frees his head quite easily.
Wellington controlling the position easily from mount.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Wellington trying to control but Lynch is having none of it.
Lynch tries to hold on but Wellington pushes him away.
Lynch is trying to reverse the position but instead Wellington has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Wellington (8) vs (0) Lynch
Lynch looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Wellington working for the choke.
I really don't envy Lynch right now.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Lynch is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Wellington trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Lynch is trying to break free.
Wellington is not going to allow Lynch to sit and survive in this position.
Lynch is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Lynch showing good submission defense here.
Wellington avoiding Lynch 's attempts to control his hands.
Lynch showing good submission defense here.
Wellington is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Lynch defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Wellington controlling well, preventing Lynch from escaping the position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Lynch is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Wellington gets his way!
Wellington tightening his grip on Lynch, looking for the choke.
Lynch trying to control the position but Wellington manages to sink in the hooks.
Wellington is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Lynch defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Lynch trying to control the hands but Wellington won't let him.
Lynch is keeping busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Wellington takes the fight on points by 8 to 0. |
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