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SSG 257 Yasalmibaal vs Vilmat 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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 15 losses; Tanner Kyng! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 21 losses; Henri Laulhere!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Kyng clinches.
Kyng has Laulhere pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Kyng pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Laulhere tumbling to the mat - Kyng dives into Laulhere's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kyng (2) vs (0) Laulhere
Laulhere is pulling down on Kyng's head. It's preventing any offense from Kyng, at least for the moment.
Kyng engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Kyng is fighting to break Laulhere's control of his arms but Laulhere is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Kyng's corner is telling him to maintain position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kyng wants to pass the guard but Laulhere is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Laulhere trying to keep a closed guard but Kyng is proving a slippery customer.
Laulhere tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Laulhere is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Kyng slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Kyng looking to pass the guard.
Kyng controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laulhere looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kyng is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Laulhere keeping full guard, as Kyng tries to pass.
Kyng preventing the sweep.
Laulhere escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kyng gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kyng is stalling in the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kyng stopping the sweep attempt from Laulhere.
Kyng is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Kyng tries to free his leg and advance position but Laulhere is retaining full guard.
Kyng's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Kyng stopping the sweep attempt from Laulhere.
Kyng content to stall in guard here.
Laulhere controls Kyng momentarily but Kyng frees himself.
Kyng controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kyng has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Our spies down at at Funky Gym inform us that Laulhere has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Laulhere is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Laulhere is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kyng (2) vs (2) Laulhere
Laulhere showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Kyng wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Laulhere controlling from the top position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kyng looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Laulhere is stalling in the full guard.
Laulhere passes Kyng's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Laulhere tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kyng knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kyng is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Laulhere trying to pass the guard but Kyng defending well.
Kyng wants to get back to full guard.
Laulhere looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Kyng is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Laulhere is thwarting Kyng's attempts to control the position.
Laulhere performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Laulhere wants to pass the guard but Kyng is defending well.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Kyng is controlling Laulhere's trapped leg to prevent Laulhere from advancing to side control.
Laulhere performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Kyng trying to control here.
Laulhere trying to control from half guard but Kyng is working away.
Kyng wants to get back to full guard.
Kyng is trying to control but can't.
Kyng tries to get to full guard but Laulhere has control of the leg.
Kyng is working hard here to advance position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Laulhere controlling the action here.
Kyng is trying to get back to full guard.
Laulhere content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Laulhere works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kyng (2) vs (5) Laulhere
Laulhere controls the position.
Laulhere's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Laulhere swings around for an armbar but Kyng sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Laulhere's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kyng (4) vs (5) Laulhere
Kyng content to stall in guard here.
Laulhere keeping moving, preventing Kyng from controlling successfully.
Laulhere 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.
Kyng looking to pass the guard.
Laulhere being controlled here, momentarily.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Laulhere tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Laulhere is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kyng's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Kyng tries to free his leg and advance position but Laulhere is retaining full guard.
Kyng controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Kyng passes into half guard.
Kyng prevents Laulhere from improving his position.
Kyng is taking a breather. Laulhere says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Kyng wants to pass the guard but Laulhere is defending well.
Kyng keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Kyng trying to mount his opponent but Laulhere defends it.
Kyng controlling the action here.
Laulhere is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Laulhere keeps trying to improve his position.
Kyng sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Laulhere is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Laulhere trying to control here.
Laulhere keeping hold of Kyng's head, controlling as best he can.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Kyng slows the pace down in half guard.
Laulhere works his way to full guard. Good work.
Kyng pushing down on Laulhere's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Laulhere tries to roll over but Kyng keeps him under control.
Kyng wants to take a breather but Laulhere is having none of it.
Laulhere is trying to control but can't.
Kyng not doing much here.
Laulhere is looking to improve his position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Laulhere wants to control but Kyng is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kyng seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Laulhere is controlling Kyng's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kyng trying to control the pace.
And that's the end of the fight!
Laulhere wins on points by 5 to 4. |
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