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SSG 244 Sadiq vs Thumb 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 Montreal, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 6 losses; Shinayaka Totemo ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 32 wins and 10 losses; Olyksandr Chai!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Reed Andrews and Columbo Gatti.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Chai gets a double leg takedown into Totemo 's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Totemo (0) vs (2) Chai
Chai trying to control the position from guard on top but Totemo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chai might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Totemo haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Chai looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Totemo pulls Chai in close to prevent any damage.
Totemo is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Canucks Combat Club that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Totemo 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: Totemo (2) vs (2) Chai
Totemo looking to pass the guard.
Chai looking for a guillotine here but Totemo defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Totemo preventing the sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Totemo engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Totemo wants to control from the top but Chai keeps moving.
Chai looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Totemo sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Chai has his hands on Totemo 's head, controlling the position.
Chai not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Totemo trying to control but Chai is working from the bottom.
Totemo slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Chai looking to hit a scissor sweep but Totemo is one step ahead there.
Chai wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Chai working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Totemo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Totemo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chai looking to hit a scissor sweep but Totemo is one step ahead there.
Chai is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Totemo defends well.
Totemo trying to move into half guard but instead Chai has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Totemo (2) vs (4) Chai
Chai tries to free his leg and advance position but Totemo is retaining full guard.
Totemo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Totemo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Totemo looking for a guillotine here but Chai defends easily.
Chai wants to control from the top but Totemo keeps moving.
Totemo lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Totemo (4) vs (4) Chai
Chai is trying to hold Totemo in close to prevent damage but Totemo has managed to pass into half guard.
Totemo looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Chai is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Totemo 's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Totemo 's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Totemo (4) vs (8) Chai
Chai is working for a rear naked choke. Totemo is not defending it well and Chai has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Totemo refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Totemo 's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Olyksandr Chai!
An out of breath Olyksandr Chai thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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