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SSG 122 Barnes vs Kersikov 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 2 wins and 1 losses; Juliano Dramos! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Barrett Simmons!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Seu Braga and Leandro Rodrigues.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Dramos tries to clinch there but Simmons circles away.
Simmons moves in looking to clinch but Dramos pushes him off.
Simmons closes the distance and clinches.
Simmons tries for a takedown. No joy.
Simmons has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Dramos after a bit of a struggle.
Simmons lands a takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dramos (0) vs (2) Simmons
Dramos is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Simmons defends well.
Simmons advances to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simmons trying to control from half guard but Dramos is working away.
Simmons prevents Dramos from improving his position.
Dramos is concentrating on defense, preventing Simmons from advancing position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simmons trying to control from half guard but Dramos is working away.
Dramos is positioning himself well to prevent Simmons advancing to mount.
Dramos is trying to get back to full guard.
Simmons is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Dramos is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Simmons's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Simmons's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Dramos (4) vs (2) Simmons
Simmons trying to control the hands but Dramos breaks the grip.
Dramos seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Simmons showing good submission defense here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dramos is looking for the choke from the back position but Simmons is controlling his hands well.
Dramos looking to break Simmons's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Simmons remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Dramos will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Dramos biding his time, looking for the opening.
Simmons trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Dramos has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dramos is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Simmons has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Dramos is hanging on to Simmons's back as he tries to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simmons is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Simmons defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Simmons trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Simmons tries to escape the position.
Dramos patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Simmons breaks Dramos's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dramos (4) vs (4) Simmons
Dramos is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dramos keeping moving, preventing Simmons from controlling successfully.
Simmons got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dramos has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Simmons has managed to get both his arms back between Dramos's legs - danger averted.
Simmons trying to control the position from guard on top but Dramos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Simmons stopping the sweep attempt from Dramos.
Simmons trying to control but Dramos is working from the bottom.
Simmons drops back looking for a leg! Dramos is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Dramos manages to kick Simmons off! Simmons jumps back into Dramos's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dramos wants to improve his position but instead Simmons has moved into half guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Dramos is trying is best to control the position here.
Simmons prevents Dramos from improving his position.
Simmons is looking to take a break and control but Dramos is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Simmons wants to pass the guard but Dramos is defending well.
Dramos is staying active underneath Simmons, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Simmons is working for a kimura but Dramos is defending it quite comfortably.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Dramos is defending against the submission attempts here by Simmons.
Dramos is pressing down on Simmons's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Simmons trying to control the position from guard on top but Dramos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dramos looking for a guillotine here but Simmons defends easily.
Dramos has his feet on Simmons's thighs here. He's pushed Simmons off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Simmons screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Juliano Dramos! |
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