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SSG 342 Bar vs Gomes 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 London, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 9 losses; Zurab Nozadzi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 13 losses; Chance San!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Nozadzi closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Nozadzi has clasped his hands together around San's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Nozadzi (4) vs (0) San
San manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
San trying to control but Nozadzi postures up.
Nozadzi trying to control from half guard but San is working away.
San has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Nozadzi is working away from the top position though.
San looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
San is not content to let Nozadzi control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nozadzi tries to pass the half guard into mount. San knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
San tries to get to full guard but Nozadzi has control of the leg.
Nozadzi 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nozadzi is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Nozadzi wants to pass the guard but San is defending well.
San is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Nozadzi's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Nozadzi's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Nozadzi (4) vs (4) San
That's two minutes gone in the round.
San working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
San is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
San tries to get the hooks in deep but Nozadzi pushed the leg off.
Nozadzi manages to reverse the position and now he's in San's guard. Nice work there by Nozadzi.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nozadzi (6) vs (4) San
Nozadzi advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Nozadzi (9) vs (4) San
San manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nozadzi (9) vs (6) San
San is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
San tries to pass to full mount but Nozadzi defends it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nozadzi tries to roll over but San keeps him under control.
San tries to pass the half guard into mount. Nozadzi knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Nozadzi trying to control from the bottom.
Nozadzi is refusing to be controlled, as San sits in half guard.
San trying to pass the guard but Nozadzi defending well.
San works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Nozadzi (9) vs (9) San
Nozadzi manages to regain half guard. Good work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nozadzi is looking for a sweep. San is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nozadzi works his way to full guard. Good work.
San wants to pass the guard but Nozadzi is keeping the position.
Nozadzi looking for a sweep. Not yet Nozadzi, not yet.
San advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Nozadzi (9) vs (12) San
Nozadzi stops San from passing to mount.
Nozadzi manages to work his way to half guard, despite San's best efforts.
San maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Nozadzi could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but San has cracked it and Nozadzi is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by San!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Chance San!
Zurab Nozadzi spoke after the fight, saying 'Thank you to my opponent and all the fans, my coaches and sponsors.'. |
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