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SSG 385 Finn vs Feet 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 13 losses; Larry Salad Dressing! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 38 wins and 21 losses; Tanner Kyng! The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Alec Ball and Steve Smith.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way. Salad Dressing gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Salad Dressing pulls guard successfully.
Kyng sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Salad Dressing's guard. Kyng takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position. Kyng wants to pass the guard but Salad Dressing is defending well. Kyng sitting and controlling from the half guard. Kyng frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Salad Dressing (0) vs (3) Kyng We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Salad Dressing wants to hold on but Kyng pushes him away.
That's one minute gone in the round. Salad Dressing sneaks a leg under to get to half guard. Still in half guard, Kyng seems content to control. Salad Dressing wants to get back to full guard. Salad Dressing is working hard here to advance position. Kyng is controlling the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Salad Dressing trying to hold on to Kyng's head to control him but Kyng postures up.
Kyng is taking a breather. Salad Dressing says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something. Salad Dressing is in trouble now - Kyng has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Salad Dressing (0) vs (6) Kyng Kyng controlling from the full mount. Salad Dressing wants to control but Kyng is having none of it. Kyng tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. Salad Dressing might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Kyng's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige. Salad Dressing working to try and regain half guard.
Salad Dressing is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. Kyng controlling the position easily from mount. Salad Dressing is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Kyng controlling the position easily from mount. More stalling from Kyng.
That's five minutes gone in the round. Kyng wants to take Salad Dressing's back but he can't do it this time. Salad Dressing is desperately trying to improve his position but Kyng has a good base and remains in mount. Kyng controlling from the full mount. Salad Dressing is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Kyng content just to control the position here. Kyng prevents Salad Dressing from getting the reversal. Kyng content just to control the position here.
That's six minutes gone in the round. Salad Dressing tries to hold on but Kyng postures up. Salad Dressing is looking to get to half guard. Kyng takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. Kyng with more of the same as he continues to hold on.
That's seven minutes gone in the round. Kyng wants to take Salad Dressing's back but he can't do it this time. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Kyng controlling his opponent. Kyng is continuing to stall.
That's eight minutes gone in the round. Salad Dressing has given up his back here. Will Kyng look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Salad Dressing (0) vs (9) Kyng What can Salad Dressing do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Kyng controlling well, preventing Salad Dressing from escaping the position.
Kyng is riding his opponent, not letting Salad Dressing buck him off. Kyng is trying to stick to Salad Dressing's back but Salad Dressing is turning into Kyng. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Kyng's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Salad Dressing. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Salad Dressing (2) vs (9) Kyng Kyng tries to land a sweep but no joy. Kyng pulls Salad Dressing in close to prevent any damage.
That's nine minutes gone in the round. Salad Dressing trying to control the position from guard on top but Kyng is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Kyng pulls Salad Dressing in close to his closed guard and prevents Salad Dressing from doing any damage or advancing position. Kyng looking for a sweep. Not yet Kyng, not yet. Salad Dressing tries to free his leg and advance position but Kyng is retaining full guard. Salad Dressing works a leg free and moves into half guard. Kyng is looking for a sweep. Salad Dressing is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Kyng is concentrating on defense, preventing Salad Dressing from advancing position. Salad Dressing wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kyng keeps working.
That's ten minutes gone in the round. Salad Dressing looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Salad Dressing tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kyng knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. Kyng is looking to improve his position.
Kyng keeps control of the position for the meantime. Kyng gets back to full guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round. Kyng pulls Salad Dressing in to control the position. Salad Dressing stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kyng swivels though and keeps the full guard. Kyng is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kyng is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Salad Dressing (2) vs (11) Kyng A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Salad Dressing holds on and takes a little breather. Salad Dressing controls Kyng momentarily but Kyng frees himself. Kyng is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. Salad Dressing wants to sweep but no luck. Kyng stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Salad Dressing swivels though and keeps the full guard. Salad Dressing trying to keep a closed guard but Kyng is proving a slippery customer.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round. Salad Dressing has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kyng can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Salad Dressing wants to sweep here but Kyng controlling him for the moment. Kyng slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. The adventures of Kyng the control monster continue. Boring.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round. Kyng stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Salad Dressing swivels though and keeps the full guard. Salad Dressing is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. Kyng is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Salad Dressing controlling the position.
And that's the end of the fight! Kyng wins on points by 11 to 2. A victorious Tanner Kyng thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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