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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 New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Holy Moly! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Shavakteao Avedidteonurmadov!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Felipe Paraventi and Thiago Cunha.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Avedidteonurmadov slaps away a takedown attempt from Moly, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Moly shoots in and drives through. Avedidteonurmadov sprawls well.
Moly fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Holy Moly. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Avedidteonurmadov fails with a takedown attempt.
Avedidteonurmadov drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Moly (0) vs (2) Avedidteonurmadov
Moly wants to sweep here but Avedidteonurmadov controlling him for the moment.
Moly seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Avedidteonurmadov trying to control but Moly is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Avedidteonurmadov works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Avedidteonurmadov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Moly has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moly wants to control but Avedidteonurmadov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Avedidteonurmadov is trying to work for a kimura but Moly is defending well.
Avedidteonurmadov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Moly is just riding it out for now. Avedidteonurmadov eventually gives up the hold.
Avedidteonurmadov is looking for a kimura here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moly is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Avedidteonurmadov wants to work for an arm triangle but Moly is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Avedidteonurmadov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Moly actively working from the bottom here.
Avedidteonurmadov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Moly doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Avedidteonurmadov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Avedidteonurmadov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Moly has managed to free his arm - good work.
Avedidteonurmadov is working for a kimura here but Moly manages to reverse the position and he's now in Avedidteonurmadov's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Moly (2) vs (2) Avedidteonurmadov
Avedidteonurmadov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Moly defends well.
Avedidteonurmadov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Moly defends well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moly controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Avedidteonurmadov keeping full guard, as Moly tries to pass.
Avedidteonurmadov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Moly can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Moly works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Moly is trying to control. Avedidteonurmadov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Avedidteonurmadov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Moly. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Moly is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Moly wants to lay and pray for a moment but Avedidteonurmadov keeps working.
Moly is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Moly is looking to advance position but Avedidteonurmadov won't allow it.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Moly is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Avedidteonurmadov is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Moly 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.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Moly is looking for a kimura here.
Avedidteonurmadov actively working from the bottom here.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Moly controlling the action here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Moly is stalling here. Avedidteonurmadov is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Moly seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Avedidteonurmadov has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Moly (2) vs (6) Avedidteonurmadov
Moly is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Moly tries to roll over but Avedidteonurmadov keeps him under control.
Avedidteonurmadov seems to be looking for submissions.
Avedidteonurmadov seems to be working for a kimura but Moly defends the submission attempt.
Avedidteonurmadov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Avedidteonurmadov is working for a submission of some sort.
Avedidteonurmadov looks winded!
Moly makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Moly.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Avedidteonurmadov trying to control the position from guard on top but Moly is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Moly is trying to control the position but Avedidteonurmadov postures up.
Avedidteonurmadov drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Moly manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Avedidteonurmadov has Moly in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Moly (4) vs (6) Avedidteonurmadov
Moly wants to control from the top but Avedidteonurmadov keeps moving.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Avedidteonurmadov looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Moly passes into half guard.
Avedidteonurmadov is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Moly has latched onto it... Big trouble! Moly pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Avedidteonurmadov is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Moly!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Holy Moly!
A relieved looking Holy Moly thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
In defeat, Shavakteao Avedidteonurmadov stepped up to the mic, saying 'We will be back brotha!'. |
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