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SSG 116 Waterman vs Hlervu 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 Sydney, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Darrell Darkins! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Jonhhy Bravo!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Leandro Rodrigues and Edson Gomes.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Darkins shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Darkins (2) vs (0) Bravo
Darkins stalling away here and it's allowed Bravo to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Bravo looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Bravo can do anything to dispel that myth.
Darkins trying to move into half guard but instead Bravo has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Darkins (2) vs (2) Bravo
Darkins has his foot on Bravo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bravo works his way back into a safe position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bravo looking to pass the guard.
Darkins can't keep his opponent in guard - Bravo advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bravo is working for a kimura but Darkins is defending it quite comfortably.
Darkins looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Darkins tries to roll over but Bravo keeps him under control.
Darkins looking for submissions off his back.
Darkins is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bravo is looking for a kimura but Darkins is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bravo to get the leverage.
Darkins is defending against the submission attempts here by Bravo.
Bravo is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Darkins is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bravo's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bravo's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Darkins (6) vs (2) Bravo
Bravo defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Darkins trying to control momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bravo trying to control the hands but Darkins won't let him.
Darkins is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Bravo is defending well though. Darkins let's go of the attempt for now.
Darkins is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
You can see the frustration on Bravo's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Darkins looking for the choke from the back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Darkins trying to control.
Good control from Darkins.
Will Darkins go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Bravo is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Darkins is controlling the position but Bravo somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Darkins tries to pass to full mount but Bravo defends it.
Darkins is working hard here to advance position.
Darkins is looking to pass Bravo's guard but actually Bravo recovers to full guard.
Darkins pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bravo is keeping the position for now.
Darkins trying to control the position from guard on top but Bravo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Darkins wants to pass the guard but Bravo is keeping the position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Darkins passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Darkins (9) vs (2) Bravo
Darkins tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Darkins wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bravo keeps working.
Bravo prevents Darkins from moving into mount.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Darkins wants to control but Bravo is keeping him busy.
Darkins goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Bravo has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Darkins but great work by Bravo. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Darkins (9) vs (6) Bravo
Darkins is trying to control Bravo's posture but Bravo avoids it.
Darkins manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Darkins (11) vs (6) Bravo
Bravo tries to get to full guard but Darkins has control of the leg.
Darkins wants to pass the guard but Bravo is defending well.
Bravo looks winded!
Darkins is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bravo defends it well.
Darkins is pressing down on Bravo's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bravo is holding on for now.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Darkins wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bravo keeps working.
Bravo won't allow Darkins to pass to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Darkins passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Darkins (14) vs (6) Bravo
Darkins wants to control the action but instead Bravo gets a body lock and reverses into Darkins's guard! Nice work! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Darkins (14) vs (8) Bravo
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Bravo won't allow Darkins to sweep him here.
Bravo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Darkins is keeping the position for now.
Darkins working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bravo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bravo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bravo stopping the sweep attempt from Darkins.
Darkins is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bravo is aware though and is defending well.
Darkins had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bravo defends it easily.
Bravo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Darkins is keeping the position for now.
Bravo preventing the sweep.
Darkins has his foot on Bravo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bravo works his way back into a safe position though.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Darkins is looking for a triangle but Bravo pushes his legs off easily.
Bravo looking to pass the guard.
Bravo forces his way into half guard.
Bravo looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Bravo prevents Darkins from improving his position.
Bravo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Darkins slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Darkins looking for a sweep. Not yet Darkins, not yet.
Bravo drops back looking for a leg! Darkins is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Darkins manages to kick Bravo off! Bravo jumps back into Darkins's guard.
Darkins manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bravo manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Darkins (16) vs (8) Bravo
Darkins is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Darkins trying to control the position from guard on top but Bravo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Darkins is really struggling to control Bravo but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Darkins trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Darkins trying to control but Bravo is working from the bottom.
Darkins slips nicely into half guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Bravo won't allow Darkins to pass to mount.
Darkins content to control rather than advance.
Darkins prevents Bravo from improving his position.
Darkins looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Darkins is keen to just control but Bravo is a slippery customer.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Bravo won't allow Darkins to pass to mount.
Darkins passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Darkins (19) vs (8) Bravo
Darkins tries to take Bravo's back but instead Bravo uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Darkins passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Darkins (22) vs (8) Bravo
Darkins tries to move into full mount but can't pass Bravo's legs.
Darkins advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Darkins (24) vs (8) Bravo
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Darkins controlling his opponent.
Bravo has given up his back. Will we see Darkins going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Darkins (27) vs (8) Bravo
Darkins just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Darkins is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Bravo has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Darkins looking for the choke but no joy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Darkins is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Bravo knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Bravo for a finish.
And that's the end of the fight!
Darkins takes the fight on points by 27 to 8.
Darrell Darkins seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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