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SSG 198 Hlervu vs Bar 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 8 losses; Nedry Kuang! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 7 losses; Zachary Benjamins!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Robert Douchet and Trevor Gratis.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Benjamins clinches with his opponent.
Benjamins is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Kuang to keep the fight standing.
Benjamins manages to pull guard.
Benjamins 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kuang sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Kuang works a leg free and moves into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuang stalling.
Kuang will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuang 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.
Kuang is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Benjamins is looking for a sweep. Kuang is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Benjamins is trying to maintain the position but Kuang is very close to passing his half guard.
Kuang content to control rather than advance.
Benjamins tries to roll over but Kuang keeps him under control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Kuang in particular looking to stall.
Kuang wants to free his trapped foot but Benjamins is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kuang has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Kuang prevents Benjamins from improving his position.
Kuang keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Kuang's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Benjamins wants to control but Kuang is keeping busy.
Kuang perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benjamins gets full guard.
Kuang engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Further stalling from Kuang.
Kuang passes into half guard.
Benjamins tries to roll over but Kuang keeps him under control.
Benjamins is looking to control Kuang's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Benjamins avoid being mounted?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuang 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Benjamins wants to get back to full guard.
Kuang tries to pass to full mount but Benjamins defends it.
Kuang seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Benjamins moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kuang engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Benjamins looking to control.
Kuang showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Benjamins trying to keep a closed guard but Kuang is proving a slippery customer.
Kuang controls from within his opponent's guard.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Kuang is stinking the place up with his stalling.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Benjamins wants to improve his position but instead Kuang has moved into half guard.
Kuang is pressing down on Benjamins's thigh, looking to free his foot. Benjamins is holding on for now.
Benjamins trying to hold on to Kuang's head to control him but Kuang postures up.
Kuang is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Benjamins is trying to control but Kuang passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Kuang (3) vs (0) Benjamins
Benjamins looks to move to half guard but instead Kuang has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Kuang (5) vs (0) Benjamins
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Benjamins gets back to half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Benjamins wants to get back to full guard but Kuang has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kuang (8) vs (0) Benjamins
A lull in the action here as Kuang stalls from top position.
Kuang has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Benjamins! Score +2 for reaching mount: Kuang (10) vs (0) Benjamins
Benjamins is desperately trying to improve his position but Kuang has a good base and remains in mount.
Kuang controlling the pace for now.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Benjamins is looking to improve his position but Kuang isn't that keen on the idea.
Benjamins tries to improve his position but instead Kuang has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Kuang (13) vs (0) Benjamins
Kuang is not going to allow Benjamins to sit and survive in this position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
You can see the frustration on Benjamins's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Kuang controls the position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Benjamins tries to break free.
Kuang biding his time, looking for the opening.
Kuang seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Benjamins for as long as he can get away with.
Benjamins wants to escape the position.
Benjamins wants to control his opponent's hands but Kuang gets his hands free.
Benjamins wants to escape the position.
Benjamins is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Kuang off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Benjamins fending off the submission attempt from Kuang.
Kuang is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Benjamins knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Benjamins for a finish.
Kuang slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Benjamins tries to break free.
Kuang not allowing Benjamins to control his hands.
Kuang is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Kuang looking to break Benjamins's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Benjamins remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Kuang will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Kuang is riding his opponent, not letting Benjamins buck him off.
Benjamins wants to escape the position.
Benjamins rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Kuang wants to pass the guard but Benjamins is defending well.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Kuang content to control rather than advance.
Kuang has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Benjamins trying to control here.
Benjamins tries to roll over but Kuang keeps him under control.
Kuang wants to pass the guard but Benjamins is defending well.
Kuang sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Kuang works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kuang (16) vs (0) Benjamins
The referee asks Kuang politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Kuang prefers to stall for the moment though.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Benjamins is trying to improve his position.
Benjamins is being controlled here.
Benjamins is trying to get back to half guard.
Benjamins struggling a bit here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kuang is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Benjamins looks calm but he's in trouble here. Kuang gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Benjamins is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Kuang lets go of the hold and Benjamins can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Nedry Kuang!
An out of breath Nedry Kuang thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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