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SSG 180 Philbert vs Gaul 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 19 wins and 10 losses; Tanner Kyng! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 4 losses; Stanislav Strakapoud!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Robert Douchet and Ian Loll.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Strakapoud feints and as Kyng raises his hands in defense, Strakapoud changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kyng (0) vs (2) Strakapoud
Strakapoud drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Strakapoud jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Strakapoud looking to pass the guard.
Strakapoud keeps trying to improve his position.
Strakapoud is still trying to improve position.
Kyng controlling the position.
Kyng keeping full guard, as Strakapoud tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strakapoud passes Kyng's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Strakapoud frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Kyng (0) vs (5) Strakapoud
Strakapoud is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Kyng to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Kyng shrugs it off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Strakapoud pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Kyng tries to reverse the position but Strakapoud maintains control.
Kyng tries to hold on but Strakapoud pushes him away.
Kyng is looking to improve his position but Strakapoud isn't that keen on the idea.
Strakapoud fails to take his opponent's back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kyng keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Strakapoud looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Strakapoud has hold of Kyng's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Kyng manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Strakapoud looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kyng wants to hold on but Strakapoud pushes him away.
Kyng looks out of his depth in this position - he's holding on tight.
Kyng tries to reverse the position but Strakapoud maintains control.
Kyng stops Strakapoud from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Strakapoud jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Kyng is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Kyng and Strakapoud has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Strakapoud thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Kyng manages to get back to half guard.
Kyng works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kyng tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Strakapoud wants to pass the guard but Kyng is keeping the position.
Kyng is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Kyng is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kyng (2) vs (5) Strakapoud
Still in half guard, Kyng seems content to control.
The fighters are battling for position here. Strakapoud manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Kyng wants to pass the guard but Strakapoud is keeping the position.
Kyng controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Strakapoud is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Kyng wants to control from the top but Strakapoud keeps moving.
Kyng not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kyng's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Kyng has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Strakapoud tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kyng advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Kyng (5) vs (5) Strakapoud
Strakapoud tries to improve position but can't.
Kyng moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Strakapoud tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Strakapoud seems a little lost for a moment, as Kyng dominates the positioning.
Strakapoud is not content to let Kyng control the position.
Kyng is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Kyng trying to control the position but Strakapoud is working away.
Strakapoud is looking for a sweep.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Kyng controls the position.
Strakapoud tries to bench press Kyng off him but Kyng keeps the position.
Kyng controlling the position from side mount.
Strakapoud manages to get back to half guard.
Strakapoud is trying to get back to full guard.
Strakapoud looking for submissions off his back.
Strakapoud tries to roll over but Kyng keeps him under control.
Kyng looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Strakapoud is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Kyng seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Kyng continues to stall.
Strakapoud is pressing down on Kyng's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Kyng trying to control but Strakapoud is working from the bottom.
Strakapoud had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kyng defends it easily.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Kyng avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Strakapoud is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kyng is aware though and is defending well.
Strakapoud is looking for a triangle but Kyng pushes his legs off easily.
Kyng 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.
Strakapoud had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kyng defends it easily.
Kyng is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Strakapoud working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kyng doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kyng manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Kyng is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
More hug and hope from Kyng.
Kyng avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Strakapoud is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Strakapoud is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Kyng controlling from the top position.
Strakapoud throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Strakapoud looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kyng advances to half guard.
Still in half guard, Kyng seems content to control.
Strakapoud 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.
Further stalling from Kyng.
Strakapoud tries to roll over but Kyng keeps him under control.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Kyng takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Strakapoud is in trouble now - Kyng has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kyng (8) vs (5) Strakapoud
Strakapoud is working to get back to half guard.
Kyng controlling from mount.
Strakapoud is trying to escape the mount.
Kyng controlling from the full mount.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Strakapoud is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Kyng is looking to work his way around to Strakapoud's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Kyng prevents Strakapoud from getting the reversal.
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.
Strakapoud keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Kyng seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Strakapoud is holding on tight.
Strakapoud is trying to reverse the position but instead Kyng has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Kyng (11) vs (5) Strakapoud
Strakapoud is in bad spot here.
Kyng controls the position.
Kyng has the hooks in. Strakapoud is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Kyng biding his time, controlling Strakapoud.
Kyng has the hooks in. Strakapoud is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Kyng is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Kyng takes the fight on points by 11 to 5.
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Tanner Kyng made sure he mentioned Silverback Sweatshop, along with how happy he was to win his fight. |
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