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TWGC 43 (205lbs, D4): London Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Brayden Abner! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Kieran Chan!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Sam Margolis and Daniel Bishop.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Abner looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Abner (2) vs (0) Chan
Abner is trying to control the action in half guard but Chan is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Chan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Abner is looking to advance position but Chan won't allow it.
Chan manages to get to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abner looking to pass the guard.
Abner trying to control the position from guard on top but Chan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chan is trying to control the position but Abner postures up.
Abner pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chan is keeping the position for now.
Chan trying to control the position.
Chan keeping moving, preventing Abner from controlling successfully.
Abner tries to free his leg and advance position but Chan is retaining full guard.
Abner is working hard here to advance position.
Abner trying to control but Chan is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abner advances to half guard.
Abner wants to free his trapped foot but Chan is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Abner is trying to control the action in half guard but Chan is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Chan works his way to full guard. Good work.
Abner won't allow Chan to sweep him here.
Chan looks winded!
Abner slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chan keeping moving, preventing Abner from controlling successfully.
Abner forces his way into half guard.
Chan gets full guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Chan can do anything to dispel that myth.
Chan is trying to keep Abner in close.
Abner pushing down on Chan's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Chan won't allow Abner to pass to mount.
Abner is looking for a kimura here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abner is looking to advance position but Chan won't allow it.
Abner is thwarting Chan's attempts to control the position.
Chan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Abner pulls his head out easily.
Abner is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Chan doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Abner.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Chan wants to improve his position but Abner is controlling well.
Chan won't allow Abner to pass to mount.
Chan tries to get to full guard but Abner has control of the leg.
Abner wants to pass to mount but Chan is defending the position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Abner works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Abner (5) vs (0) Chan
Abner looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Abner is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Chan has escaped the position, nice work there.
Chan is not content to let Abner control the position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Chan can't do much from the bottom here.
Abner is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Chan is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Abner is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Chan is not content to let Abner control the position.
Abner tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Abner working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Abner trying to control the position but Chan is working away.
You can see the frustration on Chan's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Abner tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Abner looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Abner is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Chan is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Abner working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Chan manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Abner (5) vs (2) Chan
Abner is not content to let Chan control the position.
Abner gets back to full guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Abner keeping moving, preventing Chan from controlling successfully.
Abner can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Chan controls the pace.
Abner wants to sweep but no luck.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Abner is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Abner (7) vs (2) Chan
Chan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Abner is fighting to break Chan's control of his arms but Chan is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Chan keeping moving, preventing Abner from controlling successfully.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Abner content to stall in guard here.
Chan keeping full guard, as Abner tries to pass.
Abner preventing the sweep.
Abner advances to half guard.
Abner is keen to just control but Chan is a slippery customer.
Abner is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Abner is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Abner works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Abner (10) vs (2) Chan
Chan is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Chan is not content to let Abner control the position.
Chan can't do much from the bottom here.
Abner wants to control but Chan is keeping him busy.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Abner is really struggling to control Chan but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Chan being controlled for a moment.
Chan regains half guard.
Abner is trying to control. Chan wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Abner tries to pass the half guard into mount. Chan knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Chan trying to control here.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Chan wants to improve his position but Abner is controlling well.
Abner wants to take a breather but Chan is having none of it.
Chan is concentrating on defense, preventing Abner from advancing position.
Abner is keen to just control but Chan is a slippery customer.
Chan wants to improve his position but Abner is controlling well.
Abner moves into full mount! Chan won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Abner (13) vs (2) Chan
Chan has given up his back. Will we see Abner going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Abner (16) vs (2) Chan
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chan tries to break free.
And that's the end of the fight!
Abner takes the fight on points by 16 to 2.
An out of breath Brayden Abner thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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