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SSG 214 Elvul vs Shalit PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 26 losses; Cyrus Ozymandias! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 9 losses; Gul Dukat!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Eddie Farnsworth and Steve Montenegro.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Dukat shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ozymandias as he avoids it easily.
Dukat shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ozymandias pinned against the cage. Ozymandias gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Ozymandias shoots in and bounces Dukat off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ozymandias (2) vs (0) Dukat
Ozymandias stays in close to Dukat's body and controls the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ozymandias passes into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dukat makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Dukat.
Dukat pulls Ozymandias in close to prevent any damage.
Ozymandias 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ozymandias looking to pass the guard.
Ozymandias has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Ozymandias won't allow Dukat to sweep him here.
Dukat trying to control the position.
Dukat managing to control the position.
Ozymandias will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Dukat can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ozymandias controls the pace.
Ozymandias looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ozymandias is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Dukat keeping moving, preventing Ozymandias from controlling successfully.
Dukat is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Our spies down at at The House Of Pain inform us that Dukat has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Ozymandias trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ozymandias is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Dukat has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ozymandias can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Dukat is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dukat pulls Ozymandias in close to prevent any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ozymandias showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Ozymandias advances to half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Ozymandias in particular looking to stall.
Ozymandias trying to mount his opponent but Dukat defends it.
Ozymandias is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Ozymandias prevents Dukat from improving his position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Ozymandias tries to pass to full mount but Dukat defends it.
Dukat tries to get to full guard but Ozymandias has control of the leg.
Dukat is pressing down on Ozymandias's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Ozymandias is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Dukat holds on and takes a little breather.
Ozymandias sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Ozymandias seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Dukat for as long as he can get away with.
Dukat trying to control the position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Ozymandias slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Ozymandias (5) vs (0) Dukat
Ozymandias in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Ozymandias continues to stall.
Ozymandias wants to take a breather but Dukat manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Ozymandias.
Ozymandias trying to move into half guard but instead Dukat has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ozymandias (5) vs (2) Dukat
Dukat trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Dukat is still trying to improve position.
Ozymandias is pulling down on Dukat's head to control his posture.
Ozymandias bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dukat's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ozymandias (7) vs (2) Dukat
Dukat looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ozymandias is one step ahead there.
Ozymandias being controlled here momentarily.
Ozymandias wants to pass the guard but Dukat is keeping the position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Ozymandias won't allow Dukat to sweep him here.
Ozymandias not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Dukat keeping moving, preventing Ozymandias from controlling successfully.
Ozymandias stays in close to Dukat's body and controls the position.
Ozymandias postures up.
Dukat keeping moving, preventing Ozymandias from controlling successfully.
Ozymandias controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Ozymandias trying to move into half guard but instead Dukat has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ozymandias (7) vs (4) Dukat
Dukat is stalling in the full guard.
Dukat trying to control but Ozymandias is working from the bottom.
Dukat content to stall in guard here.
Dukat looking to pass the guard.
Ozymandias has control of Dukat's left arm, preventing Dukat from doing any damage.
Dukat passes Ozymandias's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Ozymandias is looking for a sweep. Dukat is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ozymandias keeping hold of Dukat's head, controlling as best he can.
Dukat is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ozymandias has managed to free his arm - good work.
Ozymandias is positioning himself well to prevent Dukat advancing to mount.
Ozymandias is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ozymandias makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ozymandias.
Ozymandias 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.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Ozymandias pulls Dukat in close to his closed guard and prevents Dukat from doing any damage or advancing position.
Ozymandias wants to sweep here but Dukat controlling him for the moment.
Dukat trying to control but Ozymandias is working from the bottom.
Ozymandias wants to sweep here but Dukat controlling him for the moment.
Dukat trying to control the position from guard on top but Ozymandias is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ozymandias 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.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Dukat tries to free his leg and advance position but Ozymandias is retaining full guard.
Ozymandias wants to improve his position but instead Dukat has moved into half guard.
Ozymandias wants to get back to full guard.
Ozymandias is looking to control Dukat's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ozymandias avoid being mounted?
Dukat wants to pass to mount but Ozymandias is defending the position.
Ozymandias is looking for a sweep. Dukat is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ozymandias is controlling Dukat's position as best he can from this difficult position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Ozymandias trying to hold on to Dukat's head to control him but Dukat postures up.
Dukat trying to control the action but Ozymandias is working from the bottom.
Still in half guard, Dukat seems content to control.
Ozymandias is looking to improve his position.
Dukat is pressing down on Ozymandias's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ozymandias is holding on for now.
Ozymandias moves into full guard.
Dukat is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Ozymandias pulls Dukat in close to prevent any damage.
Dukat looking to pass the guard.
Ozymandias trying to keep a closed guard but Dukat is proving a slippery customer.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ozymandias is looking to sweep but instead, Dukat has passed into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ozymandias takes the fight on points by 7 to 4.
After the big win, Cyrus Ozymandias made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Silverback Sweatshop and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. |
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