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SSG 196 Majere vs Zulu 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 2 wins and 0 losses; Bernhard River! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 4 losses; Phol Boxaaja!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Seu Braga and Felipe Paraventi.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
River stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and River wants it to stay on the feet.
Boxaaja dives in and grabs River's left leg, looking for a takedown. River pushes down on Boxaaja's head and hops out.
River closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Boxaaja to the mat! Boxaaja manages to get full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: River (2) vs (0) Boxaaja
Boxaaja keeping moving, preventing River from controlling successfully.
River 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.
Boxaaja working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. River doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. River manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Boxaaja looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! River has picked Boxaaja up and slammed him! Boxaaja can't keep hold of the triangle and River manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: River (5) vs (0) Boxaaja
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boxaaja is looking for a sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
River is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Boxaaja has escaped the position, nice work there.
Boxaaja tries to buck River off but River is having none of it.
River wants to control but Boxaaja is keeping him busy.
Boxaaja tries to buck River off but River is having none of it.
River wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Boxaaja, who protects the arm well.
River happy to just control the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boxaaja is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked River off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: River (5) vs (4) Boxaaja
Boxaaja avoiding River 's attempts to control his hands.
River preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Boxaaja.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
River is in bad spot here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boxaaja doesn't have the hooks in and River manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: River (7) vs (4) Boxaaja
Boxaaja looking to control.
River stopping the sweep attempt from Boxaaja.
Boxaaja not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
River trying to control the position from guard on top but Boxaaja is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boxaaja working for a triangle but River defends it easily.
Boxaaja manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. River manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: River (7) vs (6) Boxaaja
Boxaaja wants to control from the top but River keeps moving.
Boxaaja might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control River haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
River pushes a forearm under Boxaaja's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Boxaaja is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bernhard River!
Bernhard River decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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