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SSG 247 Chai vs Jones 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 Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 34 losses; Marcelinho Lima! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 8 losses; Stanislav Strakapoud!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Bruno Lombardi and Dean Styles.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Lima gets caught napping as Strakapoud dives in and scores a takedown. Lima manages to retain guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lima (0) vs (2) Strakapoud
Strakapoud is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Lima is trying to keep Strakapoud in close.
Lima keeping full guard, as Strakapoud tries to pass.
Strakapoud is fighting to break Lima's control of his arms but Lima is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Strakapoud is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lima working a defensive guard here.
Strakapoud tries to free his leg and advance position but Lima is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lima working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Strakapoud doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Strakapoud manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Strakapoud wants to pass the guard but Lima is keeping the position.
Strakapoud controlling from the top position.
Lima looking to control.
Strakapoud must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Lima keeping moving, preventing Strakapoud from controlling successfully.
Strakapoud engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Lima is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
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.
Lima is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lima keeping moving, preventing Strakapoud from controlling successfully.
Strakapoud stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lima swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Strakapoud controlling from the top position.
Strakapoud tries to free his leg and advance position but Lima is retaining full guard.
Strakapoud 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.
Strakapoud passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Lima (0) vs (5) Strakapoud
Strakapoud staying calm.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strakapoud trying to control the position but Lima is working away.
Strakapoud is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Strakapoud tries for a kimura but Lima is defending well.
Lima trying to remain calm as Strakapoud controls from the top position.
Lima is looking to regain half guard here but Strakapoud keeps moving and retains side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Lima's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Lima is not content to let Strakapoud control the position.
Lima regains half guard.
Lima is staying active underneath Strakapoud, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Lima won't allow Strakapoud to pass to mount.
Strakapoud is trying to control the action in half guard but Lima is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Lima makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Lima.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lima has control of Strakapoud's left arm, preventing Strakapoud from doing any damage.
Strakapoud is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Strakapoud trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Strakapoud trying to control the position from guard on top but Lima is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Strakapoud engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Lima not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Strakapoud is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Lima is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Strakapoud defends well.
Strakapoud trying to control but Lima is working from the bottom.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Strakapoud advances to half guard.
Strakapoud is trying to control the action in half guard but Lima is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Lima wants to control but Strakapoud is keeping busy.
Strakapoud wants to advance to full mount but Lima doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Strakapoud pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lima is keeping the position for now.
Strakapoud wants to control from the top but Lima keeps moving.
Lima controlling the position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Lima working a defensive guard here.
Strakapoud content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Lima has locked up a guillotine! Lima's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Strakapoud is holding on here and Lima must be using up a lot of energy. Strakapoud has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Lima gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Marcelinho Lima! |
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