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Summit Series 2 - Grappling 3A PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Butch Wang! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Barry Chikorita!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Hirohito Nitta.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Wang clinches up against the ropes.
Chikorita is trying to pull guard but Wang has him pressed against the ropes.
Chikorita tries to pull guard but Wang forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.
Chikorita tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Butch Wang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Barry Chikorita.
Wang jumps into guard, dragging Chikorita to the mat.
Chikorita trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Chikorita drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Chikorita jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Chikorita is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Wang will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chikorita drops back looking for a leg! Wang is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Wang manages to kick Chikorita off! Chikorita jumps back into Wang's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chikorita slips nicely into half guard.
Chikorita is pressing down on Wang's thigh, looking to free his foot. Wang is holding on for now.
Wang is staying active underneath Chikorita, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Wang is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chikorita is looking for a kimura but Wang is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Chikorita to get the leverage.
Chikorita controlling the action here.
Chikorita is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Chikorita is looking for a kimura but Wang is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Chikorita to get the leverage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wang is not content to let Chikorita control the position.
Chikorita is looking for a kimura here.
Chikorita is looking for a kimura here.
Wang on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Wang tries to get out of the position.
Wang controlling the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chikorita is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Wang defends it well.
Chikorita is keen to just control but Wang is a slippery customer.
Chikorita is trying to work for a kimura but Wang is defending well.
Chikorita seems to be working for a kimura but Wang defends the submission attempt.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Chikorita is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Chikorita is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Wang sees it coming and defends easily.
Chikorita is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Chikorita wants to control but Wang is keeping him busy.
Chikorita is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Wang controlling the position for now.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Chikorita trying to pass the guard but Wang defending well.
Wang is not content to let Chikorita control the position.
Chikorita is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Chikorita is keen to just control but Wang is a slippery customer.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Wang is controlling Chikorita's trapped leg to prevent Chikorita from advancing to side control.
Wang is in trouble now - Chikorita has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Wang (0) vs (3) Chikorita
Chikorita takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Chikorita forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Wang (0) vs (6) Chikorita
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Chikorita looking for the choke but no joy.
Chikorita is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Chikorita has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Wang! Can he survive? No! He's out! Chikorita gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Barry Chikorita! |
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