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HC Grappling 8 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 Sydney, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 5 losses; Marquis Chriss! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Bert Newton!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Chriss drives through and clinches with Newton against the cage.
Newton is trying to pull guard but Chriss turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Chriss has Newton pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Chriss pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Newton tumbling to the mat - Chriss dives into Newton's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Chriss (2) vs (0) Newton
Our spies down at at Julians Sports Bar & Gym inform us that Newton has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Newton working for submissions but it's allowed Chriss to get to half guard.
Newton wants to improve his position but Chriss is controlling well.
Chriss seems to be working for a kimura but Newton defends the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Newton wants to improve his position but Chriss is controlling well.
Newton is defending against the submission attempts here by Chriss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chriss is looking for a kimura here.
Newton wants to get back to full guard.
Chriss seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Newton does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Chriss is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Newton defends it well.
Chriss has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Chriss is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Newton doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Chriss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chriss prevents Newton from improving his position.
Chriss stalling.
Newton looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Newton wants to control but Chriss is keeping busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Newton is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Chriss pulls his head out easily.
Chriss is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Newton wants to get back to full guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Newton is looking to improve his position.
Newton regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chriss advances to half guard.
Chriss is trying to work for a kimura but Newton is defending well.
Newton is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Chriss pulls his head out easily.
Newton is looking to improve his position.
Chriss is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Newton doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Chriss.
Chriss sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Newton is refusing to be controlled, as Chriss sits in half guard.
Chriss passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Chriss (5) vs (0) Newton
Newton sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Newton wants to control but Chriss is keeping busy.
Chriss is pressing down on Newton's thigh, looking to free his foot. Newton is holding on for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Newton trying to control but Chriss postures up.
Newton looking for submissions off his back.
Chriss wants to work for an arm triangle but Newton is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Chriss content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Newton looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Newton is trying to get back to full guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Newton is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Newton looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Newton wants to control but Chriss is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Chriss wants to free his trapped foot but Newton is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Chriss is trying to work for a kimura but Newton is defending well.
Newton moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Newton isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Chriss stacks Newton on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Chriss! Score +3 for passing guard: Chriss (8) vs (0) Newton
Newton is letting Chriss control him for a moment.
Newton tries to buck Chriss off but Chriss is having none of it.
Chriss takes a little break here. Newton wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Newton manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chriss (8) vs (2) Newton
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Newton is trying to work for a kimura but Chriss is defending well.
Chriss tries to get to full guard but Newton has control of the leg.
Chriss wants to control but Newton is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Chriss is defending against the submission attempts here by Newton.
Newton is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Chriss is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Newton's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Newton's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Chriss (12) vs (2) Newton
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Chriss looking for the RNC.
Chriss slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Chriss is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Newton tries to escape but Chriss has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Newton is looking to escape here. Oh dear - Chriss has locked on a rear naked choke here! Newton is tapping out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Marquis Chriss!
After the fight, Marquis Chriss was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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