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HC GRAP 31 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 15 wins and 14 losses; Marquis Chriss! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Edmond Chabazian!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Gregory Folan and Robert Douchet.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Chabazian fails with an attempt to clinch.
We've been hearing reports that Chriss has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Chriss closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Chabazian to the mat! Chabazian manages to get full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Chriss (2) vs (0) Chabazian
Chabazian looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Chriss puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Chabazian wants to get back to full guard.
Chriss is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Chabazian defends it well.
Chriss seems to be working for a kimura but Chabazian defends the submission attempt.
Chabazian wants to improve his position but Chriss is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chabazian slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Chabazian is looking for a triangle but Chriss pushes his legs off easily.
Chriss advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Chriss (5) vs (0) Chabazian
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chriss works to advance to full mount. Chabazian defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Chriss (7) vs (0) Chabazian
Chriss looking for a guillotine from mount but Chabazian is having none of it.
Chabazian defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Chriss.
Chriss has control of Chabazian's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Chabazian regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Chabazian gets back to half guard.
Chabazian is looking for a sweep. Chriss is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Chriss trying to pass the guard but Chabazian defending well.
Chriss is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Chabazian is just riding it out for now. Chriss eventually gives up the hold.
Chabazian works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chriss stopping the sweep attempt from Chabazian.
Chriss trying to control the position from guard on top but Chabazian is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chabazian wants to sweep but no luck.
Chabazian looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Chriss stopping the sweep attempt from Chabazian.
Chabazian keeping moving, preventing Chriss from controlling successfully.
Chriss stopping the sweep attempt from Chabazian.
Chriss might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Chriss is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Chriss preventing the sweep.
Chabazian is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chriss wants to control from the top but Chabazian keeps moving.
Chriss forces his way into half guard.
Chabazian trying to control but Chriss postures up.
Chabazian tries to roll over but Chriss keeps him under control.
Still in half guard, Chriss seems content to control.
Chriss trying to control from half guard but Chabazian is working away.
Still in half guard, Chriss seems content to control.
Chriss works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Chriss (10) vs (0) Chabazian
Chriss wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Chabazian, who protects the arm well.
Chabazian is trying to control Chriss's posture but Chriss avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chriss trying to control the action but Chabazian is working from the bottom.
Chabazian tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Chabazian trying to control but Chriss flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Chriss (13) vs (0) Chabazian
Chriss has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Chriss is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Chabazian has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Chabazian tries to escape but Chriss has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Chabazian defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Chriss's arms.
Chabazian tries to roll but Chriss sticks to his back.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Chriss is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Chabazian is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Chabazian preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Chriss.
Chabazian rolls, trying to escape but Chriss keeps control of the position.
Chriss trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Chabazian is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Chabazian tries to roll but Chriss sticks to his back.
Chriss is cranking Chabazian's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Chabazian! He's tightened the choke and Chabazian is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Marquis Chriss!
A very excited looking Marquis Chriss made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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