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Summit Series - Grappling Rd 8 PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 5 losses; Tinashe Chukwuma! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 5 losses; Jack Brittle!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Taro Takaoka.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Brittle wants to clinch.
Chukwuma fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Brittle to the ground. Chukwuma is now in Brittle's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Chukwuma (2) vs (0) Brittle
Brittle working for a triangle but Chukwuma defends it easily.
Brittle looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Brittle throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brittle keeping moving, preventing Chukwuma from controlling successfully.
Brittle wants to sweep here but Chukwuma controlling him for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chukwuma controlling from the top position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Brittle can do anything to dispel that myth.
Chukwuma has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Chukwuma drops back, looking for a kneebar! Brittle looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Brittle looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Brittle! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Chukwuma (2) vs (4) Brittle
Chukwuma stops Brittle from passing to mount.
Brittle really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Chukwuma. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Chukwuma manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Brittle trying to control the action but Chukwuma is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chukwuma won't allow Brittle to pass to mount.
Chukwuma wants to improve his position but Brittle is controlling well.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Chukwuma is controlling Brittle's trapped leg to prevent Brittle from advancing to side control.
Chukwuma wants to control but Brittle is keeping busy.
Chukwuma tries to get to full guard but Brittle has control of the leg.
Brittle wants to pass the guard but Chukwuma is defending well.
Chukwuma is looking for a sweep. Brittle is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Chukwuma trying to control from the bottom.
Brittle passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Chukwuma (2) vs (7) Brittle
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chukwuma manages to work his way to half guard, despite Brittle's best efforts.
Chukwuma is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Brittle's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Brittle's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Chukwuma (6) vs (7) Brittle
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Brittle prevents Chukwuma from getting a body triangle.
Chukwuma keeps control of the position as Brittle tries to break free.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Chukwuma is persistently looking for the submission but Brittle is defending it well.
Chukwuma looking to break Brittle's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Brittle remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Chukwuma will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Brittle is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Brittle tries to break free.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brittle is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Chukwuma is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Brittle is trying to break free.
Chukwuma tries to keep control of the position but Brittle is staying busy.
Chukwuma working for a choke but Brittle is defending well.
Brittle tries to roll but Chukwuma sticks to his back.
Chukwuma looking to break Brittle's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Brittle remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Chukwuma will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
That's five minutes gone in the round.
I really don't envy Brittle right now.
Brittle is trying to defend against the choke here but Chukwuma has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Chukwuma Tightens the hold and Brittle taps out furiously! Chukwuma displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Tinashe Chukwuma! |
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