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SSG 267 Doe vs Hlervu 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 Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 10 losses; Leenart Kuningas! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 6 losses; Billy Grandall!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Gwen Towbar and Stewart Dunkirk.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Grandall throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Kuningas tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Grandall is in Kuningas's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kuningas (0) vs (2) Grandall
Grandall passes into half guard.
Grandall is pressing down on Kuningas's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kuningas is holding on for now.
Kuningas wants to improve his position but Grandall is controlling well.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Kuningas tries to get to full guard but Grandall has control of the leg.
Kuningas is working hard here to advance position.
Grandall trying to mount his opponent but Kuningas defends it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grandall is still trying to improve position.
Kuningas tries to roll over but Grandall keeps him under control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grandall wants to free his trapped foot but Kuningas is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kuningas is controlling Grandall's trapped leg to prevent Grandall from advancing to side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Grandall works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Kuningas (0) vs (5) Grandall
Grandall moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Kuningas (0) vs (8) Grandall
Grandall wants to control but Kuningas is keeping busy.
Kuningas showing good submission defense here.
Grandall has the hooks in. Kuningas is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Well, with Grandall on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Kuningas is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuningas defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Kuningas rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Kuningas won't allow Grandall to pass to mount.
Grandall is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Grandall trying to control from half guard but Kuningas is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuningas wants to improve his position but Grandall is controlling well.
Kuningas keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Grandall tries to pass to full mount but Kuningas defends it.
Grandall works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kuningas (0) vs (11) Grandall
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grandall tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
We've been informed that Grandall has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grandall wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kuningas keeps working.
Grandall tries for a kimura but Kuningas is defending well.
Grandall advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Kuningas (0) vs (13) Grandall
Grandall tries to control but Kuningas wriggling away.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Grandall fails to advance to Kuningas's back.
Kuningas can't escape the position.
Grandall controlling the pace for now.
Kuningas gets back to half guard.
Kuningas tries to roll over but Grandall keeps him under control.
Grandall seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kuningas does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kuningas wants to control but Grandall is keeping busy.
Grandall is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Grandall in particular looking to stall.
Grandall wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kuningas keeps working.
Kuningas works his way to full guard. Good work.
Grandall pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kuningas is keeping the position for now.
Kuningas working a defensive guard here.
Grandall pushing down on Kuningas's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Kuningas is refusing to be controlled, as Grandall sits in half guard.
Kuningas controlling the position well.
Kuningas is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Grandall trying to control the action but Kuningas is working from the bottom.
Grandall frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Kuningas (0) vs (16) Grandall
Kuningas can't escape the position.
Grandall trying to control but Kuningas is having none of it.
Kuningas has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Kuningas (0) vs (19) Grandall
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Kuningas is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Kuningas looking very determined here, making life difficult for Grandall.
Grandall is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Kuningas has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Kuningas just trying to survive but Grandall is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Kuningas wants to escape the position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Grandall is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Grandall's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Kuningas defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Grandall's arms.
Grandall has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Kuningas! Can he survive? No! He's out! Grandall gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Billy Grandall!
A relieved looking Billy Grandall thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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