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SSG 105 Shaver vs Waterman 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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 8 losses; Henri Laulhere! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 6 losses; Cactus Jack!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Dean Styles and Bruno Lombardi.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Laulhere tries for a takedown but Jack circles away easily
and Jack counters with a takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Laulhere (0) vs (4) Jack
Jack goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Laulhere has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Jack but great work by Laulhere. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Laulhere (4) vs (4) Jack
Jack tries to improve position but can't.
Jack manages to get back to half guard.
Jack looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Laulhere is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Jack doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Laulhere.
Jack is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Laulhere pulls his head out easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jack actively working from the bottom here.
Jack is refusing to be controlled, as Laulhere sits in half guard.
Jack is defending against the submission attempts here by Laulhere.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laulhere controlling the action here.
Jack is refusing to be controlled, as Laulhere sits in half guard.
Laulhere wants to pass the guard but Jack is defending well.
Laulhere prevents Jack from improving his position.
Jack is pressing down on Laulhere's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Laulhere passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Laulhere (7) vs (4) Jack
Laulhere trying to control the action but Jack is working from the bottom.
Jack is looking to reverse the position.
Laulhere trying to control the position but Jack is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jack tries to buck Laulhere off but Laulhere is having none of it.
Jack felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Jack manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laulhere (7) vs (6) Jack
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jack is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jack 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.
Laulhere works his way to full guard. Good work.
Jack avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Jack pushes down on Laulhere's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jack is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Laulhere has managed to free his arm - good work.
Laulhere wants to improve his position but Jack is controlling well.
Laulhere is defending against the submission attempts here by Jack.
Laulhere keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Laulhere is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Jack's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Jack's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Laulhere (11) vs (6) Jack
Jack preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Laulhere.
Jack tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Laulhere tries to control but Jack wriggling away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jack regains half guard.
Jack actively working from the bottom here.
Laulhere is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jack is just riding it out for now. Laulhere eventually gives up the hold.
Laulhere uses his free foot to push down on Jack's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Jack. Score +3 for passing guard: Laulhere (14) vs (6) Jack
Jack is looking to get to half guard.
Laulhere controlling the pace for now.
Laulhere prevents Jack from getting the reversal.
Jack is squirming around, avoiding Laulhere's attempts to control the action.
Jack is desperately trying to improve his position but Laulhere has a good base and remains in mount.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Laulhere controlling his opponent.
Jack working to try and regain half guard.
Jack is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Jack is still trying to improve position.
Laulhere mounts Jack! Really nice guard pass there!
Laulhere can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Jack is looking to escape.
Laulhere jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Jack manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Jack is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Jack gets back to half guard.
Jack is trying to get back to full guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Laulhere works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Laulhere (17) vs (6) Jack
Jack is looking to get to half guard.
Laulhere controlling his opponent.
Jack is squirming around, avoiding Laulhere's attempts to control the action.
Laulhere is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Jack is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Laulhere (20) vs (6) Jack
Laulhere looking for the RNC.
Laulhere is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Laulhere is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Laulhere controlling the positon.
Laulhere is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Jack is defending well though. Laulhere let's go of the attempt for now.
Jack is trying to break free.
Laulhere is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Jack is defending well though. Laulhere let's go of the attempt for now.
Jack defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Laulhere's arms.
Laulhere has the hooks in. Jack is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Laulhere has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Jack is defending well but eventually Laulhere manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Jack has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Henri Laulhere! |
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