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SSG 363 Feet vs Chai 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 12 wins and 11 losses; Tommy Reed! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 30 wins and 21 losses; Hand Solo!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Ian Loll and Robert Douchet.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Solo shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Solo was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Reed (0) vs (4) Solo
Reed is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Reed is trying to control Solo's posture but Solo avoids it.
Reed has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reed isn't going anywhere.
Reed is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reed looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Reed is looking for a sweep. Solo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Reed controlling the position for now.
Solo takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Solo is pressing down on Reed's thigh, looking to free his foot. Reed is holding on for now.
Reed is looking to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Solo tries to pass to full mount but Reed defends it.
Solo moves into full mount! Reed won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Reed (0) vs (7) Solo
Reed sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Reed wants to get back to full guard.
Reed gets back to full guard.
Reed is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reed's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Reed 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.
Reed can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Solo controls the pace.
Reed looking to control.
Solo not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Solo stopping the sweep attempt from Reed.
Solo is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Reed is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Reed has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Solo has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Reed (0) vs (10) Solo
Solo is looking to take a break and control but Reed is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Solo working away.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Reed prevents Solo from improving position.
Reed is looking to regain half guard here but Solo keeps moving and retains side control.
Reed being controlled for a moment.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Reed sneaks back into half guard.
Reed keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Reed looking for subs from the bottom but Solo mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Reed (0) vs (13) Solo
Reed is looking to get to half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Reed is working hard here to advance position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reed tries to hold on but Solo pushes him away.
Solo tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Solo manages to capitalize on a mistake by Reed to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Reed (0) vs (16) Solo
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Reed showing good submission defense here.
Reed trying to control the hands but Solo breaks the grip.
Reed tries to escape the position.
Reed trying to control the action but Solo just sinks the hooks in.
Reed wants to escape the position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Solo is riding his opponent, not letting Reed buck him off.
Solo is not going to allow Reed to sit and survive in this position.
Solo has the hooks in. Reed is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Reed trying to control the hands but Solo breaks the grip.
Reed tries to escape but Solo has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Reed trying to control the hands but Solo breaks the grip.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Solo is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Let's hope that Solo has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Solo.
Reed rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Reed wants to get back to full guard.
Solo works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Reed (0) vs (19) Solo
Solo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Reed keeps working.
Reed is trying to improve his position.
Reed can't do much from the bottom here.
Reed looks to move to half guard but instead Solo has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Reed (0) vs (21) Solo
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Reed tries to lock up and control but Solo gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Reed is in all sorts of trouble here.
Solo controlling the position easily from mount.
Reed is looking to improve his position but Solo isn't that keen on the idea.
Solo looking to control and managing it successfully.
Reed is desperately trying to improve his position but Solo has a good base and remains in mount.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Reed reaches up to try and control the position but Solo seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Reed rolls and tries to escape and now Solo has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Reed (0) vs (24) Solo
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Solo avoiding Reed 's attempts to control his hands.
Solo is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Reed knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Reed for a finish.
Reed wants to escape the position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Reed trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Solo biding his time, looking for the opening.
Reed is trying to break free.
Solo really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Reed.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
You can see the frustration on Reed's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
And that's the end of the fight!
Solo wins on points by 24 to 0.
Hand Solo decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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