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SSG 346 Makarov vs Gomes PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 14 losses; Bernhard River! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 13 losses; Stsyapan Chai!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Tiny Johnson and Gwen Towbar.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Chai closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
River changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Chai fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Chai drives through and clinches with River against the cage.
Chai is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Chai pulls guard effortlessly.
River tries to free his leg and advance position but Chai is retaining full guard.
Chai keeping moving, preventing River from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
River drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and River jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Chai is adopting a defensive guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
River looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chai seems keen to control River's posture.
Chai working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. River doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Chai is tightening it up a little... River has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! River reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! River taps out! Nice BJJ there by Chai!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Stsyapan Chai!
A relieved looking Stsyapan Chai thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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