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SSG 294 Hall vs Bar 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 New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 5 losses; Chance San! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 8 losses; Addy Edison!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Joseph Jones and Dean Styles.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
San tries to keep at a distance but Edison has taken the fight into the clinch.
San is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Edison can't fight it off and eventually San manages to take the fight to the floor. Edison looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: San (2) vs (0) Edison
San has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Edison looking to hit a scissor sweep but San is one step ahead there.
Edison keeping full guard, as San tries to pass.
San passes Edison's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Edison regains full guard. Nicely done.
San passes into half guard.
San wants to pass to mount but Edison is defending the position.
Edison slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
San trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Edison looking to hit a scissor sweep but San is one step ahead there.
San stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Edison swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
San sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Edison's guard.
San is looking for a kimura but Edison is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for San to get the leverage.
Edison is looking to improve his position.
San is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Edison looking for submissions off his back.
Edison tries to get to full guard but San has control of the leg.
Edison won't allow San to pass to mount.
Edison wants to improve his position but San is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
San tries to pass to full mount but Edison defends it.
Edison is trying to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Edison is not content to let San control the position.
San wants to pass to mount but Edison is defending the position.
Edison is pressing down on San's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Edison looking to hit a scissor sweep but San is one step ahead there.
Edison throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
San stopping the sweep attempt from Edison.
Edison manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. San manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: San (2) vs (2) Edison
Edison sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed San's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Edison passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: San (2) vs (5) Edison
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Edison has control of San's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and San regains control of the situation pretty easily.
San working to try and regain half guard.
San sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
San actively working from the bottom here.
Edison trying to pass the guard but San defending well.
Edison is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, San has managed to free his arm - good work.
Edison moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: San (2) vs (8) Edison
San gets back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
San makes his way to full guard. A much better position for San.
San tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Edison tries to free his leg and advance position but San is retaining full guard.
Edison preventing the sweep.
Edison tries to free his leg and advance position but San is retaining full guard.
Edison preventing the sweep.
Edison being controlled here momentarily.
Edison pushes down on San's leg and manages to get into half guard.
San is trying to get back to full guard.
Edison is working for a kimura here but San manages to reverse the position and he's now in Edison's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: San (4) vs (8) Edison
San wants to pass the guard but Edison is keeping the position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
San preventing the sweep.
San stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Edison swivels though and keeps the full guard.
San has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Edison had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. San defends it easily.
San trying to control the position from guard on top but Edison is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Edison is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: San (4) vs (10) Edison
Edison is pushing down on San's leg trying to pass to half guard. San is fighting to maintain full guard but Edison has managed to sneak the leg through.
San is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Edison pulls his head out easily.
Edison tries to pass to full mount but San defends it.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
San is in trouble now - Edison has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: San (4) vs (13) Edison
San is in all sorts of trouble here.
Edison is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. San is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. San flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Edison anticipates the leg and manages to get behind San and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Edison slips an arm under San chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Edison has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Edison is squeezing on San like an anaconda would it's prey. San fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Addy Edison! |
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