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SSG 160 Berendas vs Lake 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 Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Stanislav Strakapoud! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 0 losses; Saad Sadiq !
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Yves DeLean and William Peck.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Strakapoud has a takedown stuffed.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Sadiq enables Strakapoud to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Sadiq manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Strakapoud (2) vs (0) Sadiq
Sadiq is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Strakapoud pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sadiq is keeping the position for now.
Strakapoud trying to move into half guard but instead Sadiq has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Strakapoud (2) vs (2) Sadiq
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sadiq avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Strakapoud working for submissions but it's allowed Sadiq to get to half guard.
Strakapoud looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Strakapoud wants to get back to full guard.
Strakapoud wants to sweep but Sadiq has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Strakapoud (2) vs (5) Sadiq
Strakapoud tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sadiq gets to mount! Strakapoud was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Strakapoud (2) vs (7) Sadiq
Sadiq can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Strakapoud is looking to escape.
Strakapoud is trying to escape the mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Strakapoud sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Sadiq is looking for a kimura here.
Strakapoud tries to get to full guard but Sadiq has control of the leg.
Strakapoud works his way to full guard. Good work.
Sadiq got a little sloppy there for a moment and Strakapoud has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sadiq has managed to get both his arms back between Strakapoud's legs - danger averted.
Strakapoud looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Sadiq has picked Strakapoud up and slammed him! Strakapoud can't keep hold of the triangle and Sadiq manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Strakapoud (2) vs (10) Sadiq
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Strakapoud prevents Sadiq from improving position.
Strakapoud tries to improve position but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sadiq thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Strakapoud tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Sadiq wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Sadiq trying to control the action but Strakapoud is working from the bottom.
Strakapoud is trying to improve his position.
Sadiq has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Strakapoud (2) vs (12) Sadiq
Strakapoud is trying desperately to improve position.
Strakapoud is trying to reverse the position but instead Sadiq has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Strakapoud (2) vs (15) Sadiq
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Strakapoud tries to break free.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Strakapoud is working hard here to advance position.
Strakapoud defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Sadiq 's arms.
Strakapoud tries to escape but Sadiq has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Sadiq is trying to stick to Strakapoud's back but Strakapoud is turning into Sadiq . He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Sadiq 's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Strakapoud. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Strakapoud (4) vs (15) Sadiq
Strakapoud pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sadiq is keeping the position for now.
Strakapoud sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Sadiq 's guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Strakapoud wants to pass to mount but Sadiq is defending the position.
Strakapoud wants to work for an arm triangle but Sadiq is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Strakapoud is working for a submission of some sort.
Sadiq is trying to get back to full guard.
Strakapoud trying to pass the guard but Sadiq defending well.
Strakapoud is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Strakapoud is looking for a kimura but Sadiq is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Strakapoud to get the leverage.
Strakapoud is working for a submission of some sort.
Strakapoud looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Strakapoud is looking for a kimura but Sadiq is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Strakapoud to get the leverage.
Strakapoud is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Sadiq as he works his way to full guard.
Strakapoud being controlled here momentarily.
Strakapoud looking to pass the guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Strakapoud advances to half guard.
Sadiq manages to get to full guard.
Strakapoud tries to free his leg and advance position but Sadiq is retaining full guard.
Sadiq pulls Strakapoud in close to prevent any damage.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Strakapoud sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Sadiq 's guard.
Sadiq is defending against the submission attempts here by Strakapoud.
Sadiq is defending against the submission attempts here by Strakapoud.
Strakapoud is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sadiq is just riding it out for now. Strakapoud eventually gives up the hold.
Strakapoud tries to pass to full mount but Sadiq defends it.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Strakapoud is working for a kimura but Sadiq is defending it quite comfortably.
Sadiq controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Strakapoud seems to be looking for submissions.
Strakapoud is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sadiq is just riding it out for now. Strakapoud eventually gives up the hold.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Strakapoud is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Strakapoud stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sadiq swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sadiq not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Strakapoud wants to pass the guard but Sadiq is keeping the position.
Strakapoud is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Sadiq is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Sadiq has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Strakapoud (4) vs (17) Sadiq
Strakapoud manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sadiq manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Strakapoud (6) vs (17) Sadiq
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Sadiq keeping full guard, as Strakapoud tries to pass.
Sadiq is controlling Strakapoud's posture.
Strakapoud has gone for a leg lock! Sadiq slips out almost immediately though and dives into Strakapoud's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Strakapoud (6) vs (19) Sadiq
Strakapoud throws his legs up looking for a submission but Sadiq uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Strakapoud (6) vs (22) Sadiq
Strakapoud tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Strakapoud is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Sadiq is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Strakapoud (6) vs (24) Sadiq
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Strakapoud slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Sadiq is keen to just control but Strakapoud is a slippery customer.
Strakapoud wants to get back to full guard.
Strakapoud wants to sweep but Sadiq has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Strakapoud (6) vs (27) Sadiq
Strakapoud gets back to half guard.
Strakapoud is breathing heavily.
Strakapoud is looking to improve his position.
Strakapoud trying to get back to full guard but Sadiq takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Strakapoud (6) vs (30) Sadiq
Strakapoud is trying to reverse the position but instead Sadiq has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Strakapoud (6) vs (33) Sadiq
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Sadiq has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Strakapoud has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Sadiq working for a choke but Strakapoud is defending well.
Strakapoud is really stuck here.
Sadiq looking to break Strakapoud's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Strakapoud remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Sadiq will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Strakapoud tries to break free.
Strakapoud is looking to escape here. Oh dear - Sadiq has locked on a rear naked choke here! Strakapoud is tapping out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Saad Sadiq !
In his post fight interview, Saad Sadiq started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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