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SSG 323 Dallas vs Hall 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 Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 6 losses; Arctium Zofewa! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 3 losses; Rhett Kline! The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Daniel Cesar and Thiago Cunha.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious? Kline fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Kline fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kline gets tackled into the cage by Zofewa. Zofewa maintains the clinch. Kline tries to pull guard but Zofewa won't allow it.
Arctium Zofewa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rhett Kline.
Zofewa has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Kline clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Zofewa (4) vs (0) Kline Kline prevents Zofewa from getting a body triangle.
Zofewa seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Kline's chin but Kline turns very nicely into Zofewa's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Kline.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Zofewa (4) vs (2) Kline
Zofewa is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kline 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.
Zofewa is looking for a triangle here but Kline uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Zofewa (4) vs (5) Kline
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/1.gif) That's one minute gone in the round. Kline trying to control the position but Zofewa is working away. Zofewa is trying to improve his position. Zofewa is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Kline is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Zofewa (4) vs (7) Kline Kline wants to take Zofewa's back here but Zofewa is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Zofewa is trying to escape the mount but Kline keeps good control and instead manages to take Zofewa's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Zofewa (4) vs (10) Kline
Kline is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Zofewa taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Kline.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rhett Kline! |
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