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SSG 210 Kersikov vs Ibrahim 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 London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; T Mustana Chai! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Ferdinand Lascombe!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Daniel Cesar and Seu Braga.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Lascombe throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Chai's waist but Chai gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lascombe off to one side.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Lascombe has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Chai clinches up against the cage.
Chai has hold of one of Lascombe's legs. Lascombe is fighting the takedown attempt but Chai gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Chai (2) vs (0) Lascombe
Lascombe working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Chai doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Chai manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Chai stopping the sweep attempt from Lascombe.
Chai passes Lascombe's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Lascombe is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Still in half guard, Chai seems content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Lascombe wants to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lascombe wants to control but Chai is keeping busy.
Chai takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Chai'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.
Lascombe is looking for a sweep. Chai is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Chai is taking a breather. Lascombe 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.
Chai wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lascombe keeps working.
Chai is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Lascombe regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lascombe is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lascombe is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Chai defends well.
Lascombe looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lascombe is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Chai won't allow Lascombe to sweep him here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chai is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Lascombe bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Chai's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (2) vs (2) Lascombe
Lascombe trying to control the position from guard on top but Chai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chai has Lascombe pulled in close to control his posture.
Lascombe wants to control from the top but Chai keeps moving.
Lascombe drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Chai manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Lascombe has Chai in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (4) vs (2) Lascombe
Lascombe looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lascombe wants to hit a sweep here but Chai passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Lascombe there! Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (7) vs (2) Lascombe
Chai works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Chai (10) vs (2) Lascombe
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lascombe is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Lascombe trying to control the action but Chai just sinks the hooks in.
Lascombe can't escape the position.
Chai slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Lascombe rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Chai takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Lascombe wants to improve his position but Chai is controlling well.
Chai stalling.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Lascombe wants to get back to full guard.
Chai content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Lascombe works his way to full guard. Good work.
Chai is stalling in the full guard.
Lascombe wants to sweep here but Chai controlling him for the moment.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Chai stays in close to Lascombe's body and controls the position.
Lascombe looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chai is one step ahead there.
Lascombe working a defensive guard here.
Lascombe looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lascombe has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Chai has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (13) vs (2) Lascombe
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lascombe tries to bench press Chai off him but Chai keeps the position.
Chai wants to control but Lascombe is keeping him busy.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Chai just content to control the position.
Lascombe is not content to let Chai control the position.
Lascombe is being controlled here.
Chai is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Lascombe has escaped the position, nice work there.
Lascombe manages to work his way to half guard, despite Chai's best efforts.
Lascombe gets back to full guard.
Chai is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Lascombe has his foot on Chai's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Chai works his way back into a safe position though.
Chai pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lascombe is keeping the position for now.
Lascombe looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Chai is stalling in the full guard.
Chai wants to control from the top but Lascombe keeps moving.
Lascombe working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Chai doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Chai manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Chai avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Chai 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.
Lascombe 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.
Chai showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Lascombe is trying to control the position but Chai postures up.
Lascombe working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Chai doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Chai manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Chai trying to control the position from guard on top but Lascombe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Lascombe has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Chai can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Chai engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Lascombe is looking for a triangle but Chai pushes his legs off easily.
Lascombe keeping full guard, as Chai tries to pass.
Lascombe throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Chai escapes and throws Lascombe's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (16) vs (2) Lascombe
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.
Lascombe gets back to half guard.
Chai content to control rather than advance.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Lascombe is looking to control Chai's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lascombe avoid being mounted?
Lascombe tries to roll over but Chai keeps him under control.
Chai moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (19) vs (2) Lascombe
Chai wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Lascombe, who protects the arm well.
Lascombe is trying to get back to half guard.
Lascombe stops Chai from passing to mount.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Chai working away.
Lascombe seems a little lost for a moment, as Chai dominates the positioning.
Chai has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Lascombe! Score +2 for reaching mount: Chai (21) vs (2) Lascombe
Chai looking to control and managing it successfully.
Chai fails to take his opponent's back.
Chai looking to control and managing it successfully.
Lascombe bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (21) vs (4) Lascombe
Lascombe is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Chai is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Chai has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (23) vs (4) Lascombe
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Lascombe escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Chai gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Chai not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Chai preventing the sweep.
Chai works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Lascombe tries to get to full guard but Chai has control of the leg.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lascombe works his way to full guard. Good work.
Chai sitting in guard here, content to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chai takes the fight on points by 23 to 4.
Our winner, T Mustana Chai, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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