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SSG 357 Chai vs Gracias 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 New York, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 8 losses; Rhett Kline! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 4 losses; Manta Ray!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Emerson Jorge and Thiago Cunha.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Ray rushes Kline and presses him up against the cage.
Ray pulls guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ray is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kline wants to control from the top but Ray keeps moving.
Kline slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Ray is trying to keep Kline in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kline stands and throws Ray's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kline (3) vs (0) Ray
Kline trying to control the position but Ray is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ray manages to get back to half guard.
Kline wants to free his trapped foot but Ray is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kline is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ray doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kline.
We've been hearing good reports from Kline's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Kline wants to take a breather but Ray is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ray is looking to improve his position.
Kline wants to take a breather but Ray is having none of it.
Kline is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kline with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Kline will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kline is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Kline is trying to control. Ray wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ray makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ray.
Kline tries to free his leg and advance position but Ray is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ray is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kline defends well.
Ray is trying to keep Kline in close.
Kline is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Kline got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ray has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kline has managed to get both his arms back between Ray's legs - danger averted.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kline passes Ray's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Kline is looking to take a break and control but Ray is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ray desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Ray is looking to control Kline's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ray avoid being mounted?
Ray is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kline pulls his head out easily.
Kline is pressing down on Ray's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ray is holding on for now.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kline is working for a kimura but Ray is defending it quite comfortably.
Kline sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Ray looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kline works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Kline (6) vs (0) Ray
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kline wants to take Ray's back here but Ray is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Kline tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Kline can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ray is looking to escape.
Kline controlling the position easily from mount.
Ray tries to improve his position but instead Kline has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Kline (9) vs (0) Ray
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Kline working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Kline tightening his grip on Ray, looking for the choke.
Kline has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Ray has freed his hand and lives to survive another� well, another couple of seconds at least!
Ray turns into Kline and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kline (9) vs (2) Ray
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Kline looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ray is one step ahead there.
Kline keeping moving, preventing Ray from controlling successfully.
Kline managing to control the position.
Ray trying to control but Kline is working from the bottom.
Ray is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Kline is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Kline has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kline (11) vs (2) Ray
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Kline tries to free his leg and advance position but Ray is retaining full guard.
Kline is pushing down on Ray's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ray is fighting to maintain full guard but Kline has managed to sneak the leg through.
Ray trying to control from the bottom.
Kline is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kline is looking to take a break and control but Ray is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Ray trying to control here.
Kline wants to pass the guard but Ray is defending well.
Ray wants to get back to full guard.
Ray is in trouble now - Kline has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kline (14) vs (2) Ray
Kline working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Ray tries to lock up and control but Kline gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Ray tries to reverse the position but Kline maintains control.
Kline wants to control the pace but Ray is squirming around nicely.
Kline avoids the attempt from Ray to control.
Kline sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Ray is trying desperately to improve position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Ray bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kline (14) vs (4) Ray
Kline has his hands on Ray's head, controlling the position.
Kline keeping moving, preventing Ray from controlling successfully.
Kline is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kline looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ray is one step ahead there.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Ray tries to free his leg and advance position but Kline is retaining full guard.
Ray got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kline has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ray has managed to get both his arms back between Kline's legs - danger averted.
Kline looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kline is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ray advances to half guard.
Ray is trying to control the action in half guard but Kline is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kline is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kline gets back to full guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Kline trying to keep a closed guard but Ray is proving a slippery customer.
Ray trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kline has Ray pulled in close to control his posture.
Ray stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kline swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kline is pulling down on Ray's head. It's preventing any offense from Ray, at least for the moment.
Ray wants to control from the top but Kline keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kline takes the fight on points by 14 to 4. |
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