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SSG 224 Makarov vs Ozymandias 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 11 wins and 9 losses; Nedry Kuang! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 6 losses; Stanislav Strakapoud!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Steve Montenegro and Russell Pearce.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Strakapoud is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Kuang's half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kuang (0) vs (2) Strakapoud
Kuang moves into full guard.
Strakapoud stays in close to Kuang's body and controls the position.
Kuang 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.
Strakapoud must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kuang is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Strakapoud being controlled here momentarily.
Kuang can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Strakapoud controls the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strakapoud looking to pass the guard.
Strakapoud pushing down on Kuang's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Strakapoud takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Kuang trying to control but Strakapoud postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Strakapoud controlling the action here.
Kuang tries to get to full guard but Strakapoud has control of the leg.
Kuang actively working from the bottom here.
Strakapoud takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Kuang keeping hold of Strakapoud's head, controlling as best he can.
Kuang is pressing down on Strakapoud's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Strakapoud is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Kuang looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Strakapoud wants to control from the top but Kuang keeps moving.
Strakapoud showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Strakapoud's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Let's hope that Strakapoud has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Strakapoud pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kuang is keeping the position for now.
Kuang wants to sweep but no luck.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strakapoud wants to pass the guard but Kuang is keeping the position.
Strakapoud pushing down on Kuang's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Strakapoud trying to control the action but Kuang is working from the bottom.
Kuang is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Strakapoud pulls his head out easily.
Kuang has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Strakapoud is working away from the top position though.
Strakapoud perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Kuang has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Kuang is trying to get back to full guard.
Kuang trying to control but Strakapoud postures up.
Strakapoud seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Strakapoud tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kuang knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well, if Strakapoud is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza Yum. Can't wait.
It looks like Strakapoud might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
More stalling from Strakapoud.
Kuang is trying to maintain the position but Strakapoud is very close to passing his half guard.
Strakapoud stalling.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Strakapoud is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Kuang! Score +3 for passing guard: Kuang (0) vs (5) Strakapoud
Kuang is working to get back to half guard.
Kuang has given up his back here. Will Strakapoud look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Kuang (0) vs (8) Strakapoud
Strakapoud looking for the RNC.
Kuang can't escape the position.
Our spies down at at Brloh inform us that Strakapoud has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Kuang is working hard here to advance position.
Kuang is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Strakapoud.
Kuang is in bad spot here.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Strakapoud working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Strakapoud doesn't have the hooks in and Kuang manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kuang (2) vs (8) Strakapoud
Kuang preventing the sweep.
Strakapoud has his hands on Kuang's head, controlling the position.
Strakapoud trying to keep a closed guard but Kuang is proving a slippery customer.
Strakapoud has control of Kuang's left arm, preventing Kuang from doing any damage.
Kuang stopping the sweep attempt from Strakapoud.
Kuang is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Strakapoud wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Strakapoud wants to sweep but no luck.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Kuang works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Strakapoud tries to get to full guard but Kuang has control of the leg.
Kuang is pressing down on Strakapoud's thigh, looking to free his foot. Strakapoud is holding on for now.
Kuang prevents Strakapoud from improving his position.
Kuang is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Strakapoud looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Kuang pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kuang (5) vs (8) Strakapoud
Strakapoud is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Kuang trying to control but Strakapoud is having none of it.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Strakapoud wants to hold on but Kuang pushes him away.
Strakapoud is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Kuang looking to secure an arm triangle but Strakapoud defends it well.
Kuang fails to advance to Strakapoud's back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Strakapoud bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kuang (5) vs (10) Strakapoud
Strakapoud trying to control the position from guard on top but Kuang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kuang being controlled here, momentarily.
Kuang working a defensive guard here.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Kuang keeping moving, preventing Strakapoud from controlling successfully.
Strakapoud passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Kuang (5) vs (13) Strakapoud
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Strakapoud wants to control but Kuang is keeping him busy.
Kuang tries to buck Strakapoud off but Strakapoud is having none of it.
Kuang being controlled for a moment.
Kuang can't do much from the bottom here.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Kuang is looking to reverse the position.
Strakapoud controls the position from side control.
Kuang can't do much from the bottom here.
Strakapoud content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Strakapoud trying to control the action but Kuang is working from the bottom.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Strakapoud staying calm.
Kuang tries to improve position but can't.
Strakapoud staying calm.
Strakapoud is looking to take a break and control but Kuang is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Strakapoud taking a breather here.
Kuang is looking to regain half guard here but Strakapoud keeps moving and retains side control.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Strakapoud wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kuang keeps working.
Kuang controls the position for a moment.
Strakapoud trying to control the action but Kuang is working from the bottom.
Strakapoud controlling from side mount.
Kuang tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Strakapoud wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Strakapoud is looking to take a break and control but Kuang is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kuang wants to control but Strakapoud postures up.
Kuang is not content to let Strakapoud control the position.
Kuang is trying to improve his position.
Strakapoud trying to control the action but Kuang is working from the bottom.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Strakapoud trying to control the position but Kuang is working away.
Kuang gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Strakapoud performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Kuang trying to hold on to Strakapoud's head to control him but Strakapoud postures up.
Strakapoud content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Strakapoud.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Strakapoud trying to mount his opponent but Kuang defends it.
Strakapoud is figuring out what he wants to do next.
And that's the end of the fight!
Strakapoud wins on points by 13 to 5.
In defeat, Nedry Kuang stepped up to the mic, saying '台独万岁！万万岁！'. |
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