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SSG 278 Pushkin 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 Montreal, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 22 losses; Jacques Chancel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 11 losses; Stanislav Strakapoud!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Strakapoud closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Strakapoud lands in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Chancel (0) vs (2) Strakapoud
Chancel looking for a sweep. Not yet Chancel, not yet.
Strakapoud trying to control the position from guard on top but Chancel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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.
Chancel wants to sweep but no luck.
Strakapoud wants to control from the top but Chancel keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chancel keeping full guard, as Strakapoud tries to pass.
Strakapoud trying to control but Chancel is working from the bottom.
Strakapoud tries to free his leg and advance position but Chancel is retaining full guard.
Strakapoud trying to control the position from guard on top but Chancel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Strakapoud stays in close to Chancel's body and controls the position.
Strakapoud tries to free his leg and advance position but Chancel is retaining full guard.
Strakapoud trying to control the position from guard on top but Chancel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chancel is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Strakapoud trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Strakapoud wants to control from the top but Chancel keeps moving.
Chancel can't keep his opponent in guard - Strakapoud advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Chancel is trying to maintain the position but Strakapoud is very close to passing his half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Chancel's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Strakapoud is looking to pass Chancel's guard but actually Chancel recovers to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chancel keeping full guard, as Strakapoud tries to pass.
Strakapoud wants to control from the top but Chancel keeps moving.
Chancel is looking for a triangle but Strakapoud pushes his legs off easily.
Strakapoud is stalling in the full guard.
Chancel not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Chancel keeping moving, preventing Strakapoud from controlling successfully.
Strakapoud stopping the sweep attempt from Chancel.
Strakapoud tries to free his leg and advance position but Chancel is retaining full guard.
Strakapoud passes Chancel's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Strakapoud trying to mount his opponent but Chancel defends it.
Strakapoud performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.
Chancel moves into full guard.
Strakapoud slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Chancel (0) vs (5) Strakapoud
Chancel manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Still in half guard, Strakapoud seems content to control.
Chancel tries to get to full guard but Strakapoud has control of the leg.
Strakapoud wants to pass to mount but Chancel is defending the position.
Strakapoud prevents Chancel from improving his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Strakapoud looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Strakapoud prevents Chancel from improving his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Strakapoud wants to free his trapped foot but Chancel is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Chancel actively working from the bottom here.
Chancel wants to control but Strakapoud is keeping busy.
Chancel is staying active underneath Strakapoud, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Strakapoud is pressing down on Chancel's thigh, looking to free his foot. Chancel is holding on for now.
Strakapoud wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chancel keeps working.
Strakapoud keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Strakapoud wants to free his trapped foot but Chancel is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Strakapoud passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Chancel! Score +3 for passing guard: Chancel (0) vs (8) Strakapoud
Chancel is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Strakapoud looking to control and managing it successfully.
Strakapoud wants to control the pace but Chancel is squirming around nicely.
Chancel is controlling an arm, preventing Strakapoud from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Chancel gets back to half guard.
Chancel won't allow Strakapoud to pass to mount.
Strakapoud is keen to just control but Chancel is a slippery customer.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Chancel is looking to improve his position.
Strakapoud wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chancel keeps working.
Strakapoud wants to work for an arm triangle but Chancel is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Strakapoud tries to pass the half guard into mount. Chancel knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Chancel is pressing down on Strakapoud's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Strakapoud pushes down on Chancel's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Chancel tries to roll over but Strakapoud keeps him under control.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Strakapoud in particular looking to stall.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Chancel is looking to control Strakapoud's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Chancel avoid being mounted?
Strakapoud moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Chancel (0) vs (11) Strakapoud
Strakapoud taking a breather here.
Strakapoud trying to control the position but Chancel is working away.
Chancel is letting Strakapoud control him for a moment.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Chancel is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Strakapoud's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Strakapoud is keen to just control but Chancel is a slippery customer.
Strakapoud prevents Chancel from improving his position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Strakapoud in particular looking to stall.
Chancel has his hands clasped together around Strakapoud's back. He's all about the action.
Chancel gets full guard.
Strakapoud tries to free his leg and advance position but Chancel is retaining full guard.
Chancel looking for a guillotine here but Strakapoud defends easily.
Strakapoud content to stall in guard here.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Strakapoud trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Chancel has his foot on Strakapoud's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Strakapoud works his way back into a safe position though.
Strakapoud advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Chancel (0) vs (14) Strakapoud
Strakapoud is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Chancel will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Chancel is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Strakapoud's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Chancel tries to get to full guard but Strakapoud has control of the leg.
Strakapoud wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chancel keeps working.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Chancel is trying to get back to full guard.
Strakapoud is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Chancel reverses the position - he's now on top in Strakapoud's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chancel (2) vs (14) Strakapoud
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?
Chancel 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.
Strakapoud managing to control the position.
Chancel postures up.
Chancel 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.
Strakapoud is looking for a triangle but Chancel pushes his legs off easily.
Chancel content to stall in guard here.
Chancel wants to pass the guard but Strakapoud is keeping the position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Strakapoud controls Chancel momentarily but Chancel frees himself.
Strakapoud tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Chancel 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.
Strakapoud pulls Chancel in close to prevent any damage.
Chancel trying to control the position from guard on top but Strakapoud is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chancel stays in close to Strakapoud's body and controls the position.
Strakapoud seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Strakapoud is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chancel (2) vs (16) Strakapoud
Strakapoud wants to pass the guard but Chancel is keeping the position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Strakapoud trying to control but Chancel is working from the bottom.
Strakapoud engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Chancel keeping full guard, as Strakapoud tries to pass.
Chancel is trying to control the position but Strakapoud postures up.
Strakapoud 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.
Chancel is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Strakapoud defends well.
Strakapoud pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chancel is keeping the position for now.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Strakapoud wants to control from the top but Chancel keeps moving.
Chancel working for a triangle but Strakapoud defends it easily.
Strakapoud trying to control but Chancel is working from the bottom.
Chancel looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Strakapoud trying to control the position from guard on top but Chancel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Strakapoud controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Chancel tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Strakapoud pushes down on Chancel's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Strakapoud is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Chancel! Score +3 for passing guard: Chancel (2) vs (19) Strakapoud
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chancel is desperately trying to improve his position but Strakapoud has a good base and remains in mount.
Chancel tries to lock up and control but Strakapoud gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Strakapoud trying to control but Chancel is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Strakapoud wins on points by 19 to 2. |
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