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SSG 162 Beat The Man 4 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 Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Okada Kazuchika! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Dang Lin Wang!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Chris Edwards and Sam Margolis.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Lin Wang shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Kazuchika manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kazuchika (0) vs (2) Lin Wang
Kazuchika definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kazuchika is trying to keep Lin Wang in close.
Lin Wang tries to free his leg and advance position but Kazuchika is retaining full guard.
Kazuchika looking to control.
Lin Wang trying to control the position from guard on top but Kazuchika is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lin Wang pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kazuchika is keeping the position for now.
Kazuchika working a defensive guard here.
Kazuchika is really struggling to control Lin Wang but he's trying to hold on to the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kazuchika keeping moving, preventing Lin Wang from controlling successfully.
Kazuchika not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kazuchika is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kazuchika keeping full guard, as Lin Wang tries to pass.
Lin Wang stopping the sweep attempt from Kazuchika.
Lin Wang seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Kazuchika is trying to keep Lin Wang in close.
Kazuchika has his foot on Lin Wang's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lin Wang works his way back into a safe position though.
Lin Wang trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lin Wang drops back looking for a leg! Kazuchika is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kazuchika manages to kick Lin Wang off! Lin Wang jumps back into Kazuchika's guard.
Lin Wang trying to control but Kazuchika is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lin Wang looking to pass the guard.
Kazuchika lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kazuchika (2) vs (2) Lin Wang
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kazuchika trying to control but Lin Wang is working from the bottom.
Lin Wang working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kazuchika doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kazuchika manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kazuchika wants to control from the top but Lin Wang keeps moving.
Kazuchika is posturing up here but Lin Wang has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Kazuchika tries to roll out but it's too tight and Kazuchika has to tap! Slick submission there by Lin Wang!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dang Lin Wang!
Dang Lin Wang was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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