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SSG 399 Maximus vs Makarov PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 17 losses; Zurab Nozadzi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 11 losses; Rhett Kline!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Steve Smith and Dillan Fox.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Nozadzi has closed the distance and engaged Kline in a clinch.
Nozadzi is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Kline can't fight it off and eventually Nozadzi manages to take the fight to the floor. Kline looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Nozadzi (2) vs (0) Kline
Kline not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Nozadzi trying to control the position from guard on top but Kline is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kline controlling the position.
Kline looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've been hearing good reports from Nozadzi'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 had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Nozadzi defends it easily.
Nozadzi trying to control the position from guard on top but Kline is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kline is adopting a defensive guard.
Kline keeping moving, preventing Nozadzi from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nozadzi seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Kline looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Nozadzi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kline swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kline looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kline wants to sweep here but Nozadzi controlling him for the moment.
Nozadzi's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Nozadzi looking to sit in guard and control but Kline gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nozadzi (2) vs (2) Kline
Kline trying to control the position from guard on top but Nozadzi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nozadzi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kline looking to pass the guard.
Nozadzi wants to control but Kline passes easily into half guard.
Nozadzi has a hand on Kline's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Kline takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Nozadzi (2) vs (5) Kline
Nozadzi is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Kline controlling the pace for now.
Nozadzi is trying to escape the mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nozadzi has given up his back here. Will Kline look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Nozadzi (2) vs (8) Kline
Kline just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Kline controlling well, preventing Nozadzi from escaping the position.
Kline has got one arm under Nozadzi's chin. This could be trouble... Nozadzi trying to control the other hand but Kline gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Nozadzi has tapped out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rhett Kline!
The defeated Zurab Nozadzi had this to say: 'Thank you to my opponent and all the fans, my coaches and sponsors.'. |
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