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SSG 133 Chai vs Kimura 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 6 wins and 0 losses; Stsyapan Chai! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 5 losses; Daijiro Kimura!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Elvis Blanc and Ian Loll.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Kimura closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Chai (0) vs (4) Kimura
Kimura goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Chai rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Kimura's guard! Nice work there by Chai! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (2) vs (4) Kimura
Chai trying to control the position from guard on top but Kimura is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kimura trying to control the position here.
Kimura working for a triangle but Chai defends it easily.
Chai controlling from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kimura keeping moving, preventing Chai from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chai looking to pass the guard.
Chai trying to control the position from guard on top but Kimura is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kimura can't keep his opponent in guard - Chai advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Chai is thwarting Kimura's attempts to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kimura is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Chai pulls his head out easily.
Kimura is positioning himself well to prevent Chai advancing to mount.
Chai is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kimura doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Chai.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kimura controlling the position for now.
Chai is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (5) vs (4) Kimura
Kimura is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Chai wants to control the pace but Kimura is squirming around nicely.
Chai jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Kimura is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Kimura and Chai has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Kimura manages to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kimura is looking to control Chai's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kimura avoid being mounted?
Kimura is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Chai pulls his head out easily.
Kimura trying to control but Chai postures up.
Chai seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kimura does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kimura trying to control from the bottom.
Chai is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Chai perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Kimura is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chai is trying to control. Kimura wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Chai trying to mount his opponent but Kimura defends it.
Kimura is looking to control Chai's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kimura avoid being mounted?
Chai is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kimura doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Chai.
Kimura has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Chai is working away from the top position though.
Chai controlling the action here.
Chai is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Chai trying to control from half guard but Kimura is working away.
Kimura trying to hold on to Chai's head to control him but Chai postures up.
Chai is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Chai is trying to work for a kimura but Kimura is defending well.
Kimura trying to control here.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Chai trying to work for an americana but Kimura has managed to regain full guard.
Kimura keeping moving, preventing Chai from controlling successfully.
Chai looking to pass the guard.
Kimura 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 pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kimura is keeping the position for now.
Chai looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Kimura working a defensive guard here.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Kimura looking for a guillotine here but Chai defends easily.
Kimura is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kimura looking for a sweep. Not yet Kimura, not yet.
Chai trying to move into half guard but instead Kimura has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (5) vs (6) Kimura
Kimura looking to pass the guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Chai keeping moving, preventing Kimura from controlling successfully.
Chai tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Chai manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kimura manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (7) vs (6) Kimura
Chai trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kimura tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Chai pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kimura is keeping the position for now.
Chai passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (10) vs (6) Kimura
Kimura struggling a bit here.
Chai wants to control but Kimura is keeping him busy.
Chai looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Kimura is trying to control Chai's posture but Chai avoids it.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Kimura stops Chai from passing to mount.
Chai working away.
Chai trying to control the action but Kimura is working from the bottom.
Kimura holds on to Chai's head and controls the position momentarily.
Kimura manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Chai is looking for a kimura but Kimura is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Chai to get the leverage.
Kimura preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Kimura actively working from the bottom here.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Kimura looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Chai wants to take a breather but Kimura is having none of it.
Chai is working for a kimura but Kimura is defending it quite comfortably.
Chai is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kimura moves into full guard.
Kimura trying to control the position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Chai trying to control but Kimura is working from the bottom.
Kimura looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Chai trying to control the position from guard on top but Kimura is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chai stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kimura swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kimura pulls Chai in close to his closed guard and prevents Chai from doing any damage or advancing position.
Chai trying to control the position from guard on top but Kimura is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Chai stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kimura swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Chai postures up.
Kimura looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kimura looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Chai trying to control the position from guard on top but Kimura is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chai pushes down on Kimura's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Chai trying to pass the guard but Kimura defending well.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Kimura actively working from the bottom here.
Chai is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Chai moves into full mount! Kimura won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (13) vs (6) Kimura
Kimura tries to reverse the position but Chai maintains control.
Chai fails to move to back control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chai controlling from the full mount.
Kimura tries to lock up and control but Chai gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chai takes the fight on points by 13 to 6.
A relieved looking Stsyapan Chai thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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