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SSG 430 Banner vs Hall 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 57 wins and 26 losses; Tendren Hlervu! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 47 wins and 23 losses; Tanner Kyng!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Paulo Santos and Edson Gomes.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Hlervu feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hlervu (2) vs (0) Kyng
Hlervu stopping the sweep attempt from Kyng.
Hlervu showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kyng seems keen to control Hlervu's posture.
Kyng keeping full guard, as Hlervu tries to pass.
Hlervu preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hlervu tries to free his leg and advance position but Kyng is retaining full guard.
Kyng wants to hit a sweep here but Hlervu passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Kyng there! Score +3 for passing guard: Hlervu (5) vs (0) Kyng
Kyng is looking to improve his position but Hlervu isn't that keen on the idea.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hlervu controlling the position easily from mount.
Kyng is squirming around, avoiding Hlervu's attempts to control the action.
Hlervu controlling the position easily from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hlervu can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kyng is looking to escape.
Kyng is controlling an arm, preventing Hlervu from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Kyng keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Kyng tries to lock up and control but Hlervu gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Hlervu wants to take his opponent's back but Kyng doesn't allow it.
Hlervu takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Kyng felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kyng tries to improve his position but instead Hlervu has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Hlervu (8) vs (0) Kyng
Hlervu keeps control of the position as Kyng tries to break free.
Kyng defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Hlervu controls the action.
Kyng defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Kyng is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Kyng's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Hlervu keeps control of the position easily here as Kyng tries to buck him off.
Hlervu keeps control of the position as Kyng tries to break free.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kyng trying to control the position but Hlervu manages to sink in the hooks.
Kyng tries to break free.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Hlervu controlling the positon.
Hlervu's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Kyng is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Hlervu off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Kyng's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Hlervu looking for the choke from the back.
I really don't envy Kyng right now.
Will Hlervu go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Hlervu just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Hlervu has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Hlervu struggling to keep hold of the position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kyng trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Hlervu controls the action.
Kyng rolls, trying to escape but Hlervu keeps control of the position.
Hlervu is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Hlervu is not going to allow Kyng to sit and survive in this position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
I really don't envy Kyng right now.
Hlervu doesn't have the hooks in and Kyng manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hlervu (8) vs (2) Kyng
Kyng preventing the sweep.
Kyng controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Kyng trying to control but Hlervu is working from the bottom.
Hlervu working for a triangle but Kyng defends it easily.
Hlervu wants to sweep here but Kyng controlling him for the moment.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Kyng pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hlervu is keeping the position for now.
Kyng got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hlervu has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kyng has managed to get both his arms back between Hlervu's legs - danger averted.
Hlervu looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kyng trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kyng controls from within his opponent's guard.
Hlervu is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Kyng sitting in guard here, content to control.
Hlervu is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kyng trying to control but Hlervu is working from the bottom.
Hlervu is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kyng is aware though and is defending well.
Kyng must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hlervu working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kyng doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kyng manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kyng tries to free his leg and advance position but Hlervu is retaining full guard.
Hlervu keeping moving, preventing Kyng from controlling successfully.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Hlervu trying to control the position.
Kyng got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hlervu has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kyng has managed to get both his arms back between Hlervu's legs - danger averted.
Kyng is stalling in the full guard.
Kyng pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hlervu is keeping the position for now.
Hlervu can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kyng controls the pace.
Hlervu looking for a guillotine here but Kyng defends easily.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Hlervu is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kyng 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.
Hlervu keeping moving, preventing Kyng from controlling successfully.
Kyng looking to sit in guard and control but Hlervu gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hlervu (10) vs (2) Kyng
Hlervu trying to control the position from guard on top but Kyng is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Hlervu controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Hlervu stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kyng swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kyng can't keep his opponent in guard - Hlervu advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Hlervu is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Kyng tries to get to full guard but Hlervu has control of the leg.
Kyng is not content to let Hlervu control the position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Kyng preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Kyng tries to get to full guard but Hlervu has control of the leg.
Hlervu trying to mount his opponent but Kyng defends it.
Hlervu controlling the action here.
Hlervu seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kyng does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Hlervu is taking a breather. Kyng 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.
Kyng wants to get back to full guard but Hlervu has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Hlervu (13) vs (2) Kyng
Hlervu tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Hlervu trying to control but Kyng is having none of it.
Kyng really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hlervu trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hlervu takes the fight on points by 13 to 2.
A very excited looking Tendren Hlervu made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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