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HC GRAP 42 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 18 wins and 19 losses; Marquis Chriss! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Sergeant Dick!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Columbo Gatti and Reed Andrews.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Chriss tries to close the distance and clinch but Dick swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Chriss gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Dick successfully pulls guard.
Dick can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Chriss controls the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chriss drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Chriss jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Chriss thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Chriss stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dick swivels though and keeps the full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dick is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chriss (0) vs (2) Dick
Chriss controlling Dick's posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dick won't allow Chriss to sweep him here.
Dick wants to control from the top but Chriss keeps moving.
Chriss is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Dick postures up.
Dick got a little sloppy there for a moment and Chriss has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dick has managed to get both his arms back between Chriss's legs - danger averted.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dick wants to control from the top but Chriss keeps moving.
Chriss seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Chriss has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dick 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.
Chriss is pulling down on Dick's head to control his posture.
Chriss throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Dick got a little sloppy there for a moment and Chriss has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dick has managed to get both his arms back between Chriss's legs - danger averted.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chriss seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Chriss is trying to control the position but Dick postures up.
Dick looking to pass the guard.
Chriss looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Dick has picked Chriss up and slammed him! Chriss can't keep hold of the triangle and Dick manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Chriss (0) vs (5) Dick
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Chriss is looking to regain half guard here but Dick keeps moving and retains side control.
Chriss is trying to control Dick's posture but Dick avoids it.
Chriss tries to get back to half guard but can't.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Chriss is trying to get back to half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Chriss can't do much from the bottom here.
Dick is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Chriss will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Chriss tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Dick wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Chriss might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Dick has control of an arm but Chriss manages to advance to Dick's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Chriss (4) vs (5) Dick
Chriss is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Dick has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Chriss is looking for the choke from the back position but Dick is controlling his hands well.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Chriss has the hooks in. Dick is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Chriss looking for the choke from the back.
Dick really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Chriss. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Chriss has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Dick is in real trouble here. Chriss gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Dick is tapping out! Chriss wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:46 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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