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SSG 268 Bar vs Maximus 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 11 wins and 21 losses; Jacques Chancel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 7 losses; Shinayaka Totemo !
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Steve Montenegro and David Schapiro.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Chancel shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Totemo napping and manages to drive through into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Chancel (4) vs (0) Totemo
Totemo manages to get back to half guard.
Totemo wants to improve his position but Chancel is controlling well.
Totemo trying to control but Chancel postures up.
Chancel is taking a breather. Totemo 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Totemo manages to get to full guard.
Chancel trying to control the position from guard on top but Totemo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Totemo 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.
Totemo keeping moving, preventing Chancel from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chancel preventing the sweep.
Chancel avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Chancel wants to pass the guard but Totemo is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Totemo being controlled here, momentarily.
Chancel stopping the sweep attempt from Totemo .
Chancel is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Chancel got a little sloppy there for a moment and Totemo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Chancel has managed to get both his arms back between Totemo 's legs - danger averted.
Totemo is trying to control the position but Chancel postures up.
Chancel trying to control the position from guard on top but Totemo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chancel won't allow Totemo to sweep him here.
Totemo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Chancel defends well.
Chancel is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Totemo trying to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Totemo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Chancel doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Chancel manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Chancel advances to half guard.
Chancel trying to control the pace.
Totemo regains full guard. Nicely done.
Chancel wants to control from the top but Totemo keeps moving.
We've been hearing good reports from Chancel's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Chancel is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Chancel trying to control the position from guard on top but Totemo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Totemo trying to keep a closed guard but Chancel is proving a slippery customer.
Chancel 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.
Totemo is trying to control the position but Chancel postures up.
Chancel not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Totemo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Chancel defends well.
Totemo lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chancel (4) vs (2) Totemo
Totemo wants to control from the top but Chancel keeps moving.
Chancel wants to sweep here but Totemo controlling him for the moment.
My spies in Canucks Combat Club inform me that Totemo has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Chancel 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: Chancel (6) vs (2) Totemo
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chancel controlling the action here.
Chancel is keen to just control but Totemo is a slippery customer.
Totemo is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Chancel's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Chancel's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Chancel (6) vs (6) Totemo
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Totemo tightening his grip on Chancel, looking for the choke.
Totemo is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Chancel is defending well though. Totemo let's go of the attempt for now.
Chancel might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Chancel rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Chancel is looking for a sweep. Totemo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Chancel is not content to let Totemo control the position.
Chancel is trying to get back to full guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Totemo is pressing down on Chancel's thigh, looking to free his foot. Chancel is holding on for now.
Totemo prevents Chancel from improving his position.
Totemo is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Chancel wants to get back to full guard.
Chancel wants to get back to full guard but Totemo has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Chancel (6) vs (9) Totemo
Chancel gets back to half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Chancel tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Totemo has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Chancel (6) vs (12) Totemo
Totemo seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Chancel is holding on tight.
Totemo wants to control the pace but Chancel is squirming around nicely.
Totemo swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Shinayaka Totemo ! |
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