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SSG 274 Helvig vs Ottke 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 Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 12 losses; Paul Gascoigne! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 34 wins and 11 losses; Olyksandr Chai!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, John Roberts and Russell Pearce.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Gascoigne fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Chai has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Chai has Gascoigne up against the cage in a clinch.
Gascoigne tries for a takedown but Chai manages to get underhooks.
Chai has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Gascoigne clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Gascoigne (0) vs (4) Chai
Chai patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Gascoigne 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 Chai gets his way!
Chai is riding his opponent, not letting Gascoigne buck him off.
Gascoigne is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Globo Gym (5000), so we'll see if he gets out of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gascoigne tries to roll but Chai sticks to his back.
Chai is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Gascoigne with him. Gascoigne is trying to defend but Chai has an arm under the chin now! Gascoigne grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Olyksandr Chai!
Olyksandr Chai decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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