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SSG 207 Johnson vs Macker 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 4 losses; Enzo Gabriel Velasco! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 3 losses; Philip Roth!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Jorge Garcia and Anthony Taglia.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Roth throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Velasco was covering up waiting for the punch and Roth finishes the takedown easily into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Velasco (0) vs (2) Roth
Roth got a little sloppy there for a moment and Velasco has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Roth has managed to get both his arms back between Velasco's legs - danger averted.
Velasco keeping moving, preventing Roth from controlling successfully.
Velasco throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Roth tries to free his leg and advance position but Velasco is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roth is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Roth trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Velasco manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Velasco (2) vs (2) Roth
Roth looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roth has his foot on Velasco's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Velasco works his way back into a safe position though.
Roth throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Velasco escapes and throws Roth's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Velasco (5) vs (2) Roth
You can see the frustration on Roth's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Velasco is trying to get an arm triangle but Roth is defending well.
Velasco is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Roth has escaped the position, nice work there.
Roth is looking to reverse the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Velasco trying to control the action but Roth is working from the bottom.
Roth struggling a bit here.
Velasco moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Roth is trying to get back to half guard.
Roth manages to work his way to half guard, despite Velasco's best efforts.
Roth actively working from the bottom here.
Velasco is looking to advance position but Roth won't allow it.
Roth is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Velasco is looking for a kimura here.
Roth actively working from the bottom here.
Velasco is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Roth! Score +3 for passing guard: Velasco (8) vs (2) Roth
Velasco works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Velasco (11) vs (2) Roth
Roth has hold of Velasco's leg, trying to break free but it's let Velasco lock up a rear naked choke! This could be big trouble! Roth is turning an unusual color here… he's out! Velasco throws him to one side and jumps onto the cage to celebrate with his fans.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Enzo Gabriel Velasco!
Enzo Gabriel Velasco gave a mention to BRAZEN - Fight Gear in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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