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IFC 41 PBP Commentary |
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chugman shoots in and bounces Mafaking off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Mafaking working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Chugman doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Chugman manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Chugman stopping the sweep attempt from Mafaking.
Chugman slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Chugman has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Chugman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mafaking keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mafaking regains half guard.
Mafaking is looking to improve his position.
Mafaking trying to control from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chugman seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mafaking does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Chugman looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Chugman is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Mafaking is looking to control Chugman's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mafaking avoid being mounted?
Mafaking looking for submissions off his back.
Mafaking gets full guard.
Chugman passes into half guard.
Mafaking actively working from the bottom here.
Chugman is trying to control the action in half guard but Mafaking is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Mafaking trying to control here.
Chugman passes the guard and advances to mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chugman can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Mafaking is looking to escape.
Mafaking regains half guard.
Chugman is trying to work for a kimura but Mafaking is defending well.
Mafaking looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Chugman has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mafaking has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Chugman patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Mafaking is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Chugman is cranking Mafaking's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Mafaking! He's tightened the choke and Mafaking is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Klaus Chugman!
Klaus Chugman retains his lightweight title!
An out of breath and clearly excited Klaus Chugman thanked IniTech Nutrition for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
Bruce Mafaking was interviewed post fight and said 'I miss the island '.
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