Bab 81: 81 Tornado Strangulation: Strangling the King of Submission
"Ye Chen is going to be hanged."
"Oh my god, it's so sudden."
"He clearly won the first round and was leading in hits this round, but unexpectedly, he got strangled."
"Ah... no, Ye Chen, please stand up for me."
"People from Daxia, I bet a lot on you; please stand up quickly."
"Oliveira truly deserves the title of King of Submission. No one can underestimate him, not even the building terminator."
"OV, OV, OV..."
"The winner has a name, and it's Oliveira."
At this moment, Oliveira's supporters, previously feeling down, erupted with excitement. They raised their arms and shouted Oliveira's name.
"Fake, Fake, Fake..."
Dana's blood was boiling, and he transformed from Red Dana to Purple Dana. Seeing the submission success, he envisioned Oliveira pulling in the UFC's latest cash cow. He wished he could storm the cage and beat Oliveira.
The three commentators on the scene exchanged shocked glances, speechless. All they could do was yell, captivated by the turmoil.
Earlier, Ye Chen had held the advantage, especially when he was in a dominant position on the ground. Unfortunately, he was quickly countered and locked into a submission position.
"Ye Chen, are you okay?" The Catwoman outside was anxiously patting the cage and calling for Ye Chen.
Brother Jackson froze, his hundred thousand dollars on the line. Was this a loss?
Fight fans around the world were in shock.
Both commentators were speechless, the crowd collectively pleading, "Is there still hope?"
Suddenly, the live chat fell silent...
[Hahaha, has Ye Chen been defeated? I warned you he was too reckless; this was bound to happen. ]
[Morning Immortal, come out and say something. ]
[Awesome, Brother Largo truly lives up to his name. ]
[Come on, Morning Immortals, line up with me! My prediction for Largo winning in three rounds seems too conservative. ]
[Tell it loud and clear, the winner has a name, and that name is... Oliveira. ]
[Brother Lar really did well this time, giving us fans a chance to win. Since losing to Maha, I didn't want to watch anymore, but I had to for this match. ]
[What's winning got to do with you guys? ]
[Hey, let's set aside the negativity. Why are the Chen fans so critical? ]
[I'm done watching these commentators. They lack value and only support domestic fighters without reasoning. Commentators should be unbiased. Don't you know who has a better shot? Oliveira is a former champion. ]
[Damn, Chen didn't get knocked out. ]
In the arena, the referee noticed Ye Chen's stillness.
He approached and said, "Ye Chen, you need to make a move; otherwise, I'll stop the fight."
If the strangulation technique isn't countered in time, it deprives the brain of oxygen, risking serious nerve damage. If Ye Chen wasn't such a rising star, the referee would have acted sooner.
Just when the referee was about to call the match, Ye Chen suddenly moved his hands. He gave a thumbs-up to indicate he was fine.
Ye Chen was relieved he reacted quickly; if his legs had been trapped, he would have been unconscious by now. Still, he felt the discomfort from the squeezing and the struggle to breathe.
Some fighters might tap out immediately when caught, but it's better to do so early to avoid extreme pressure and potential unconsciousness.
However, not tapping can also apply psychological pressure, as others compete, not fight to incapacitate each other.
Ye Chen was only 70-80% out of danger, so he couldn't surrender just yet.
More than ten seconds had passed since Oliveira started applying pressure. Ye Chen could feel the pressure easing; this indicated Oliveira was running out of steam.
The strangulation technique was taxing, particularly on the arm muscles.
"Still not tapping? It shouldn't be happening!" Oliveira was baffled.
He realized his hold wasn't perfect, but he was reluctant to abandon the submission he had worked hard to establish. Eventually, the referee refused to intervene, noting Ye Chen wasn't out yet, so he adjusted his stance.
His only option was to secure Ye Chen before he could recover. Given Ye Chen's standing position, it was difficult to force him down. Oliveira's fall prevention skills seemed solid, so a takedown wasn't happening.
With a clenched jaw, Oliveira shifted his body, trying to dig his arm in deeper. If he secured it just right, it could lead to a successful submission.
As the crowd watched, cheering for Ye Chen, Oliveira paid attention to Ye Chen's movements. Suddenly, the entire vibe changed.
"Ye Chen, Ye Chen, Ye Chen!"
The synchronized chants reverberated throughout the stadium. Ye Chen, red-faced and sweating, understood why people invest in the atmosphere of fights, concerts, and sports matches.
"Woooo..."
The crowd erupted. Ye Chen saw his chance and took advantage of Oliveira's repositioning, quickly buckling his legs around Oliveira's body, achieving a semi-riding effect.
Thanks to the shift, not only did Oliveira fail to tighten the hold, but Ye Chen also felt his head break free as Oliveira's strength waned.
Oliveira faced despair. How could he still be escaping? His coaching staff yelled anxiously, but their words were meaningless; they knew Oliveira had done all he could to lock him down.
If Ye Chen managed to escape, he'd likely advance to the next round. Oliveira was sliding into a vulnerable spot due to the reversal.
Ye Chen wasn't quick to retaliate; instead, he used his legs to keep Oliveira's legs pinned. Any movement from Oliveira was problematic for his leverage.
Simultaneously, Ye Chen used both hands to attempt to pry Oliveira's arm free.
Little by little...
Ye Chen finally wrested his head free. The moment he did, Oliveira attempted to leverage Ye Chen's momentary pause to flip him over and win the advantage.
However, the one reeling from defeat was Oliveira, known as the King of Submission.
Both fighters lay nearly sprawled across the mat, with Ye Chen on Oliveira's right side. Oliveira tried the rear-naked choke yet again, but with his expertise, he quickly adapted.
Any slight movement from Ye Chen would be detected, and he knew this was the moment for a naked choke.
Ye Chen struck Oliveira's head with his right hand, deftly escaping Oliveira's grasp on him. By this point, Oliveira's right leg slipped away while Ye Chen had both his arms trapped.
In a split decision, he relinquished locking both legs and instead secured Oliveira's left leg firmly.
He remembered another locking technique: the tornado twist. This move exerts pressure on the opponent's spine, forcing a submission.
However, it was rare; only twice had it been executed successfully in UFC history.
As he committed to the tornado choke, Ye Chen integrated every ounce of effort to pin Oliveira's left leg while pushing down on his right arm.
It was crucial to keep Oliveira's arm immobilized close to his side; otherwise, escape was possible. Ye Chen had been distracting Oliveira with a series of fake choke attempts.
All eyes were on how he would advance into a naked choke, while Oliveira focused solely on evasion.
In a surprise move, Ye Chen flattened Oliveira's right arm, abandoning the left-hand hold around his neck and gripping Oliveira's head with determination.
At the same time, the hold with his right hand locked in.
The audience roared with anticipation as Ye Chen secured Oliveira's legs and twisted them back.
With both arms straining, he pushed Oliveira's head to the side, and for a brief moment, it seemed Oliveira's frame could bend unnaturally under the pressure.
Before the referee could react, Oliveira slapped Ye Chen's arm several times in surrender.
Ye Chen released him immediately; he didn't want to induce real injury.
Logan erupted, "That was it! Ye Chen executed a stunning tornado choke, and Oliveira had no choice but to submit!"
Only then did the audience erupt in wild cheers and shouts, witnessing Ye Chen rise victoriously.
From escaping Oliveira's previous hold to capitalizing on a tornado twist, all of it transpired in less than ten seconds.
Many were still processing how he had broken out of Oliveira's grip when they realized he had won with a sensational twist.
Oliveira lay on the mat, gazing at the bright lights above, not expecting such a turn of events.
This wasn't due to a lack of skill in countering moves; he simply didn't anticipate such an unorthodox twist during moments of desperation.
As Ye Chen celebrated, he exchanged a thumbs-up with Catwoman, who was cheering wildly beside the cage.
Dana couldn't help but feel mixed emotions. Moments ago, he feared his "money tree" would fail against Oliveira. Yet, Ye Chen came through, taking down the king of submission.
Domestic viewers, due to broadcast delays, had just now reached the point where Ye Chen was regaining control on the back.
Commentator No. 1 warned, "Ye Chen must be cautious; rushing a submission against someone like Oliveira could backfire. He should continue harassing him to wear him down."
Commentator No. 2 nodded, "Brother Chen's experienced; he knows what he's doing after previous attempts."
[Brother Chen is incredible! Escaping from a python choke like that.]
[Fierce! Ye Chen's proven he can take down Oliveira—show it all! ]
[Give it to him—show no mercy, just deliver with a choke! ]
[Come on, Chen! Keep fighting! ]
[With one leg escaping, it's clear Ye Chen was at a disadvantage. Still, he gave it his all—he's doing well against one of the top-notch players out there.]
Ye Chen was thrilled. Oliveira had remarkable recovery abilities, easily reaching 183 pounds post-fight.
Yet, Ye Chen himself wasn't far behind at 180 pounds. Striking? He didn't worry about that at all.
"Choose Jiu-Jitsu."
With that thought, he committed.
[Oliveira's Jiu-Jitsu is now copying...]
The Octagon door opened.
This time, Catwoman rushed forward, arms wide. Ye Chen thought she was going in for a hug, but to his surprise, she lifted him up!
Caught off guard, he laughed nervously as she struggled to keep him aloft.
"Feeling strong, huh?" Ye Chen joked, "You want to do a celebratory lap?"
Straining to hold him, she laughed, "I haven't let you carry me yet!"
He shook his head, teasing, "Have you ever seen a fighter hoist their assistant after a victory?"
With a playful grin, he added, "Don't run away tonight."
DC approached, microphone poised and grinning as usual.
Catwoman playfully swatted him, "I'm not going anywhere!"
DC began with the customary congratulations, highlighting Ye Chen's tremendous tornado choke triumph over Oliveira.
Ye Chen drew attention, scheduled next for a championship fight after this win.
Excitement crackled in the air as he prepared for the big question.
"Ye Chen, Islam responded to your challenge after today's victory. When do you plan to go for the championship title?"
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