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SSG 265 Thumb vs Cap 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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 16 losses; Tanner Kyng! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 34 wins and 10 losses; Olyksandr Chai!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Russell Pearce and Jonathan Paton.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Kyng moves into the clinch.
Kyng has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Chai clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Kyng (4) vs (0) Chai
Kyng has the hooks in. Chai is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Kyng just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Chai tries to roll but Kyng sticks to his back.
Kyng controls the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
I really don't envy Chai right now.
Kyng controls the action.
Chai rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kyng tries to pass the half guard into mount. Chai knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kyng not doing much here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chai tries to get to full guard but Kyng has control of the leg.
Kyng stalling.
Chai looking for submissions off his back.
Kyng trying to control the pace.
Chai looking for submissions off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chai is trying to get back to full guard.
Chai looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Chai is looking for a sweep. Kyng is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Chai looking for submissions off his back.
Chai is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Chai actively working from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kyng is pressing down on Chai's thigh, looking to free his foot. Chai is holding on for now.
Kyng seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Chai does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Chai tries to roll over but Kyng keeps him under control.
Kyng perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Chai trying to control here.
Chai regains full guard. Nicely done.
Chai looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kyng avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kyng slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chai wants to sweep but no luck.
Kyng wants to pass the guard but Chai is keeping the position.
Chai looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Chai is looking for a triangle but Kyng pushes his legs off easily.
Chai is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Kyng got a little sloppy there for a moment and Chai has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kyng has managed to get both his arms back between Chai's legs - danger averted.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kyng sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Chai's guard.
Kyng seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Kyng is trying to control the action in half guard but Chai is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Chai looking for submissions off his back.
Chai is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Chai manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kyng trying to control but Chai is working from the bottom.
Chai has his hands on Kyng's head, controlling the position.
Chai is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kyng defends well.
Kyng pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chai is keeping the position for now.
Kyng got a little sloppy there for a moment and Chai has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kyng has managed to get both his arms back between Chai's legs - danger averted.
Kyng trying to control but Chai is working from the bottom.
Chai throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Chai controls Kyng momentarily but Kyng frees himself.
Kyng seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Chai escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kyng gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kyng wants to control from the top but Chai keeps moving.
Chai has his foot on Kyng's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kyng works his way back into a safe position though.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Kyng slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Chai working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kyng doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kyng manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kyng has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kyng engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Kyng tries to free his leg and advance position but Chai is retaining full guard.
Kyng controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Kyng continues to stall.
Chai tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Chai pulls Kyng in close to prevent any damage.
Kyng sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Chai looking for a sweep. Not yet Chai, not yet.
Kyng is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Kyng trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Chai working for a triangle but Kyng defends it easily.
Kyng trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Kyng sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Chai looking for a sweep. Not yet Chai, not yet.
Kyng trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Chai tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Chai working a defensive guard here.
Chai 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.
Kyng controlling from the top position.
Chai escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kyng gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Chai working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kyng doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kyng manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Chai looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kyng seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Kyng advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Kyng (7) vs (0) Chai
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Chai tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kyng wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Kyng is staying tight to Chai's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Chai tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Chai is trying to control Kyng's posture but Kyng avoids it.
Chai is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Kyng off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kyng (7) vs (4) Chai
Chai is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Kyng defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Chai tightening his grip on Kyng, looking for the choke.
Chai looking for the choke from the back.
Kyng trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Chai is looking for the choke from the back position but Kyng is controlling his hands well.
Chai is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Kyng is really stuck here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chai gets his hands free as Kyng looks to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kyng takes the fight on points by 7 to 4.
An out of breath Tanner Kyng thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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