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SSG 231 Feet vs Chai 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 New York, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 9 losses; Fiddle Sticks! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 0 losses; Mark Norman!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Frank Dennis and Alan Glass.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Norman shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Sticks is trying to defend but Norman finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sticks (0) vs (2) Norman
Norman is looking for a kimura but Sticks is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Norman to get the leverage.
Norman performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Sticks is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Norman pulls his head out easily.
Sticks is trying to control but can't.
Sticks regains full guard. Nicely done.
Sticks looking for a guillotine here but Norman defends easily.
Sticks is pulling down on Norman's head. It's preventing any offense from Norman, at least for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Norman tries to free his leg and advance position but Sticks is retaining full guard.
Sticks pulls Norman in close to his closed guard and prevents Norman from doing any damage or advancing position.
Norman tries to free his leg and advance position but Sticks is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Norman trying to control the position from guard on top but Sticks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sticks is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Norman is aware though and is defending well.
Norman trying to control but Sticks is working from the bottom.
Sticks looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Sticks looking for a sweep. Not yet Sticks, not yet.
Norman trying to control but Sticks is working from the bottom.
Sticks is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sticks is looking for a triangle but Norman pushes his legs off easily.
Sticks throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sticks is trying to control the position but Norman postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Norman trying to control the position from guard on top but Sticks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sticks pulls Norman in close to his closed guard and prevents Norman from doing any damage or advancing position.
Norman tries to free his leg and advance position but Sticks is retaining full guard.
Norman is pushing down on Sticks's leg trying to pass to half guard. Sticks is fighting to maintain full guard but Norman has managed to sneak the leg through.
Norman trying to control the action but Sticks is working from the bottom.
Sticks looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Norman passes into side control, despite Sticks's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Sticks (0) vs (5) Norman
Norman tries to move into full mount but can't pass Sticks's legs.
Sticks can't do much from the bottom here.
Sticks manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sticks actively working from the bottom here.
Norman is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Norman trying to pass the guard but Sticks defending well.
Sticks is looking for a sweep. Norman is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Norman trying to control the action but Sticks is working from the bottom.
Sticks wants to control but Norman is keeping busy.
Norman passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Sticks! Score +3 for passing guard: Sticks (0) vs (8) Norman
Sticks manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Norman passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Sticks! Score +3 for passing guard: Sticks (0) vs (11) Norman
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sticks tries to lock up and control but Norman gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Sticks gets back to half guard.
Sticks is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Norman's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Norman's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Sticks (4) vs (11) Norman
What can Norman do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Norman is trying to defend against the choke here but Sticks has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Sticks Tightens the hold and Norman taps out furiously! Sticks displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Fiddle Sticks!
A relieved looking Fiddle Sticks 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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