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SSG 247 Chai vs Jones PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 5 losses; Stsyapan Chai! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Kevin Jones!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Columbo Gatti and David Schapiro.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
The fight stays on the outside here - Chai looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Chai misses with a takedown attempt - Jones sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jones has managed to clinch.
Jones lands a takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Chai (0) vs (2) Jones
Jones is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
My spies in Gym inform me that Jones has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Jones trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Chai manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (2) vs (2) Jones
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones working a defensive guard here.
Chai preventing the sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones trying to keep a closed guard but Chai is proving a slippery customer.
Jones looking for a sweep. Not yet Jones, not yet.
Jones looking for subs off his back but Chai has passed one foot through into half guard.
Jones tries to roll over but Chai keeps him under control.
Chai perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Jones has a hand on Chai's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Chai takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (5) vs (2) Jones
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chai prevents Jones from getting the reversal.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones tries to hold on but Chai pushes him away.
Chai controlling from the full mount.
Jones is looking to improve his position but Chai isn't that keen on the idea.
Jones regains half guard.
Jones trying to get back to full guard but Chai takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (8) vs (2) Jones
Jones wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Chai (11) vs (2) Jones
Jones trying to control but not successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones tries to escape the position.
Chai is trying to stick to Jones's back but Jones is turning into Chai. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Chai's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Jones. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (11) vs (4) Jones
Jones wants to control from the top but Chai keeps moving.
Chai being controlled here, momentarily.
Jones looking to pass the guard.
Jones postures up.
Chai controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chai continues to stall.
Chai trying to control the position.
Jones wants to control from the top but Chai keeps moving.
Jones stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chai swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Chai keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
Jones passes Chai's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Chai is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chai is defending against the submission attempts here by Jones.
Jones tries to pass the half guard into mount. Chai knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Jones is trying to work for a kimura but Chai is defending well.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Jones 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.
Chai is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Chai is working hard here to advance position.
Jones looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Chai is controlling Jones's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Chai is pressing down on Jones's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Chai is trying to control the position but Jones postures up.
Chai wants to hit a sweep here but Jones passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Chai there! Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (11) vs (7) Jones
Jones takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Chai is looking to improve his position but Jones isn't that keen on the idea.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Jones looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Jones jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Chai is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Chai and Jones has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Chai is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Jones off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Chai (15) vs (7) Jones
Jones is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Chai has managed to slip his arm under Jones's chin. This could be all over... yep, Jones is tapping out! Submission win for Chai.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Stsyapan Chai!
Stsyapan Chai decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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