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SSG 126 Hlervu vs Rhodeo 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 London, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 1 losses; David Gomes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 5 losses; Mae Joon!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Franklyn Lucas and Jonathan Paton.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Joon shoots in but Gomes avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Gomes attempts a counter takedown but Joon avoids it well and moves away.
Gomes dives in and scores a takedown into Joon's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gomes (2) vs (0) Joon
Gomes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gomes will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Gomes got a little sloppy there for a moment and Joon has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gomes has managed to get both his arms back between Joon's legs - danger averted.
Joon tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gomes avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Joon looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gomes showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gomes trying to control the position from guard on top but Joon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gomes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Joon has his foot on Gomes's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gomes works his way back into a safe position though.
Gomes sitting in guard here, content to control.
Joon 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.
Joon had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gomes defends it easily.
Gomes really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gomes advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Gomes (5) vs (0) Joon
Gomes is looking to take a break and control but Joon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gomes takes a little break here. Joon wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Joon manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Joon won't allow Gomes to pass to mount.
Joon looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gomes is working for a kimura but Joon is defending it quite comfortably.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joon works his way to full guard. Good work.
Gomes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gomes stopping the sweep attempt from Joon.
Joon working for a triangle but Gomes defends it easily.
Joon is looking for a triangle but Gomes pushes his legs off easily.
Gomes passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Gomes (8) vs (0) Joon
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Joon is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Gomes off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Gomes (8) vs (4) Joon
Gomes preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Joon.
Joon is trying to stick to Gomes's back but Gomes is turning into Joon. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Joon's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Gomes. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gomes (10) vs (4) Joon
Gomes got a little sloppy there for a moment and Joon has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gomes has managed to get both his arms back between Joon's legs - danger averted.
Gomes controls from within his opponent's guard.
Gomes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Joon is keeping the position for now.
Gomes passes Joon's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Gomes is looking to take a break and control but Joon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gomes wants to pass the guard but Joon is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Joon is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gomes pulls his head out easily.
Gomes is trying to control the action in half guard but Joon is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Gomes frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Gomes (13) vs (4) Joon
Gomes is looking to work his way around to Joon's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Joon keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Joon stops Gomes from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Gomes trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Joon is wriggling around trying to escape.
Gomes is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Joon has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Joon! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gomes (13) vs (6) Joon
Gomes trying to control the position.
Joon advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Gomes (13) vs (9) Joon
Joon is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Gomes has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Gomes tries to buck Joon off but Joon is having none of it.
Gomes sneaks back into half guard.
Joon has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Blacksmith MMA Gym πΊπ². Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Gomes is looking to improve his position.
Gomes regains full guard. Nicely done.
Joon postures up.
Joon drops back, looking for a kneebar! Gomes looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Gomes looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Gomes! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Gomes (17) vs (9) Joon
Joon regains half guard.
Gomes trying to control the action but Joon is working from the bottom.
Joon looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Joon is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gomes pulls his head out easily.
Joon looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gomes is trying to control. Joon wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Gomes trying to mount his opponent but Joon defends it.
Joon has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Gomes. Oh but Joon has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Gomes goes limp - he's gone! Joon jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Mae Joon! |
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