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HC GRAP 28 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 10 wins and 5 losses; Miles Levesque! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Kittisak Saetang!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Colin Fray and Micheangelo Fripello.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Saetang clinches.
Levesque gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Levesque (2) vs (0) Saetang
Saetang is trying to control but can't.
Saetang wants to improve his position but Levesque is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Levesque is looking for a kimura here.
Saetang trying to hold on to Levesque's head to control him but Levesque postures up.
Levesque is working for a submission of some sort.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Levesque is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Saetang defends it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Levesque seems to be looking for submissions.
Levesque is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Saetang is just riding it out for now. Levesque eventually gives up the hold.
Saetang trying to hold on to Levesque's head to control him but Levesque postures up.
Levesque is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Saetang gets back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saetang has his foot on Levesque's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Levesque works his way back into a safe position though.
Levesque trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Saetang manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Levesque (2) vs (2) Saetang
Saetang must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Levesque looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Levesque is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Saetang defends well.
Levesque has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Saetang can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Saetang stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Levesque swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Levesque looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Levesque looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Levesque has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Saetang can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Levesque is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Saetang defends well.
Levesque has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Saetang can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saetang tries to free his leg and advance position but Levesque is retaining full guard.
Levesque is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Saetang is aware though and is defending well.
Saetang trying to control the position from guard on top but Levesque is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Saetang passes Levesque's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Levesque looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Levesque looking for submissions off his back.
Saetang seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Levesque does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Saetang trying to mount his opponent but Levesque defends it.
Levesque gets back to full guard.
Levesque throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Saetang avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Levesque looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Levesque will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Saetang has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Levesque to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Saetang is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Levesque pulls down on the head and he's put Saetang to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Miles Levesque!
An out of breath and clearly excited Miles Levesque thanked Hawaii Nutrition for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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