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SSG 166 Philbert vs Berendas 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 Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Stanislav Strakapoud! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 16 losses; Dusty Rhodeo!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Emerson Jorge and Edson Gomes.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Rhodeo scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Strakapoud (0) vs (2) Rhodeo
Rhodeo has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Strakapoud (0) vs (5) Rhodeo
Strakapoud is looking to get to half guard.
Rhodeo tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Strakapoud regains half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strakapoud looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Strakapoud is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rhodeo trying to control the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Strakapoud won't allow Rhodeo to pass to mount.
Rhodeo slows the pace down in half guard.
Strakapoud is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Well, if Rhodeo is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Strakapoud is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rhodeo pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rhodeo seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Strakapoud is looking for a sweep. Rhodeo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Strakapoud looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Rhodeo performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rhodeo is looking to advance position but Strakapoud won't allow it.
Rhodeo looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Strakapoud looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Rhodeo with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Rhodeo wants to pass to mount but Strakapoud is defending the position.
Rhodeo trying to control the pace.
Strakapoud looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rhodeo works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Strakapoud (0) vs (8) Rhodeo
Strakapoud is wriggling around trying to escape.
Rhodeo controlling the pace for now.
Strakapoud sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Rhodeo keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Let's hope that Rhodeo 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.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Rhodeo.
Strakapoud is refusing to be controlled, as Rhodeo sits in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Strakapoud tries to roll over but Rhodeo keeps him under control.
Strakapoud slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Rhodeo controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Rhodeo trying to control but Strakapoud is working from the bottom.
Rhodeo controlling from the top position.
Strakapoud is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Strakapoud (2) vs (8) Rhodeo
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Strakapoud is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Rhodeo doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Strakapoud.
Strakapoud is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Rhodeo is holding on to half guard well.
Strakapoud is thwarting Rhodeo's attempts to control the position.
Rhodeo is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Strakapoud is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Rhodeo sees it coming and defends easily.
Rhodeo manages to get to full guard.
Strakapoud advances to half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Strakapoud is thwarting Rhodeo's attempts to control the position.
Strakapoud wants to pass to mount but Rhodeo is defending the position.
Strakapoud is looking to pass Rhodeo's guard but actually Rhodeo recovers to full guard.
Strakapoud works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Rhodeo slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Rhodeo is pulling down on Strakapoud's head to control his posture.
Strakapoud is pushing down on Rhodeo's leg trying to pass to half guard. Rhodeo is fighting to maintain full guard but Strakapoud has managed to sneak the leg through.
Rhodeo is looking for a sweep. Strakapoud is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rhodeo trying to control but Strakapoud postures up.
Strakapoud is trying to work for a kimura but Rhodeo is defending well.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Rhodeo wants to control but Strakapoud is keeping busy.
Strakapoud seems to be looking for submissions.
Rhodeo trying to control but Strakapoud postures up.
Rhodeo tries to get to full guard but Strakapoud has control of the leg.
Rhodeo is trying to maintain the position but Strakapoud is very close to passing his half guard.
Strakapoud looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Rhodeo is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Strakapoud's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Strakapoud's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Strakapoud (2) vs (12) Rhodeo
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Rhodeo's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Strakapoud rolls, trying to escape but Rhodeo keeps control of the position.
Strakapoud staying busy and making it hard for Rhodeo to control.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Rhodeo slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
It looks like Rhodeo might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Rhodeo is hanging on to Strakapoud's back as he tries to escape.
Rhodeo really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Strakapoud.
Rhodeo has the hooks in. Strakapoud is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Rhodeo struggling to keep hold of the position.
Strakapoud manages to reverse the position and now he's in Rhodeo's guard. Nice work there by Strakapoud.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Strakapoud (4) vs (12) Rhodeo
Strakapoud stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rhodeo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rhodeo has control of Strakapoud's left arm, preventing Strakapoud from doing any damage.
Rhodeo keeping full guard, as Strakapoud tries to pass.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Strakapoud stands and throws Rhodeo's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Strakapoud (7) vs (12) Rhodeo
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Strakapoud looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Rhodeo is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Strakapoud off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Strakapoud (7) vs (16) Rhodeo
Strakapoud tries to roll but Rhodeo sticks to his back.
Rhodeo just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Strakapoud rolls, trying to escape but Rhodeo keeps control of the position.
Strakapoud is working hard here to advance position.
What can Strakapoud do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Strakapoud tries to escape the position.
A lull in the action here.
Rhodeo is riding his opponent, not letting Strakapoud buck him off.
Rhodeo has the hooks in. Strakapoud is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Rhodeo has good solid back control here.
Strakapoud wants to escape the position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Rhodeo is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Rhodeo keeps control of the position as Strakapoud tries to break free.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
I really don't envy Strakapoud right now.
Strakapoud is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Strakapoud tries to escape the position.
Rhodeo trying to control.
Rhodeo slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Rhodeo is hanging on to Strakapoud's back as he tries to escape.
Rhodeo is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Strakapoud taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Rhodeo.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dusty Rhodeo!
An out of breath and clearly excited Dusty Rhodeo thanked Fantasy Threads for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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