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SSG 284 Macker vs Sova 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 1 wins and 1 losses; Grant Harklie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 5 losses; T Mustana Chai!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Harklie has a takedown stuffed.
Grant Harklie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Harklie will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Chai drives through and clinches with Harklie against the cage.
Chai has Harklie pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Chai pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Harklie tumbling to the mat - Chai dives into Harklie's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Harklie (0) vs (2) Chai
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chai slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Harklie (0) vs (5) Chai
Chai is staying tight to Harklie's torso, preventing him from escaping.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harklie tries to improve position but can't.
Harklie is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at K.O MMA, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harklie manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Harklie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Harklie wants to improve his position but Chai is controlling well.
Harklie is looking to control Chai's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Harklie avoid being mounted?
Chai not doing much here.
Harklie is looking for a sweep. Chai is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Chai trying to control the action but Harklie is working from the bottom.
Chai works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Harklie (0) vs (8) Chai
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harklie is trying to escape the mount.
Harklie 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.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Chai takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Chai prevents Harklie from improving his position.
Harklie actively working from the bottom here.
Harklie wants to get back to full guard.
Harklie is defending against the submission attempts here by Chai.
Harklie tries to roll over but Chai keeps him under control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Harklie is staying active underneath Chai, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Harklie is looking to improve his position.
Chai is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Chai trying to control from half guard but Harklie is working away.
The fighters are battling for position here. Harklie manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Harklie is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Chai slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chai's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Harklie looking for a sweep. Not yet Harklie, not yet.
Chai trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Harklie can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Chai controls the pace.
Harklie looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Harklie bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Chai's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Harklie (2) vs (8) Chai
Chai not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Harklie wants to control from the top but Chai keeps moving.
Harklie looking to improve position, pressing down on Chai's thigh with his hand. Chai seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Harklie paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Harklie's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Chai picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). T Mustana Chai!
T Mustana Chai thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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