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SSG 232 Elvul vs Solo PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 10 losses; Dreynos Elvul! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 13 losses; Hand Solo!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Franklyn Lucas and Columbo Gatti.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Elvul moves into range and clinches up with Solo.
Elvul has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Solo uses from the top position.
Solo trying to control but Elvul is working from the bottom.
Elvul looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Solo showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Elvul working a defensive guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Solo controlling from the top position.
Solo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Elvul is keeping the position for now.
Solo stopping the sweep attempt from Elvul.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Solo controlling from the top position.
Solo works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Elvul has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Solo escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Solo! Score +3 for passing guard: Elvul (0) vs (3) Solo
Elvul is looking for a sweep.
Solo controlling from side mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Elvul tries to get back to half guard but can't.
You can see the frustration on Elvul's face as Solo controls the position.
Elvul can't do much from the bottom here.
Solo goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Elvul has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Solo but great work by Elvul. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Elvul (4) vs (3) Solo
Solo regains half guard there - taking advantage of Elvul's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Elvul is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Solo is trying to maintain the position but Elvul is very close to passing his half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Solo tries to roll over but Elvul keeps him under control.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Solo won't allow Elvul to pass to mount.
Solo is looking to improve his position.
Elvul looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Solo is pressing down on Elvul's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Solo wants to improve his position but instead Elvul has moved into half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Elvul trying to mount his opponent but Solo defends it.
Solo trying to control from the bottom.
Elvul is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Solo reverses the position - he's now on top in Elvul's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Elvul (4) vs (5) Solo
Solo tries to free his leg and advance position but Elvul is retaining full guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Solo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Elvul has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Solo has managed to get both his arms back between Elvul's legs - danger averted.
Elvul 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.
Elvul bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Solo's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Elvul (6) vs (5) Solo
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Solo holds on and takes a little breather.
Elvul tries to free his leg and advance position but Solo is retaining full guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Solo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Elvul is one step ahead there.
Solo is looking to sweep but instead, Elvul has passed into half guard.
Solo manages to get to full guard.
Elvul wants to control from the top but Solo keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Elvul sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Solo's guard.
Elvul is keen to just control but Solo is a slippery customer.
Solo tries to get to full guard but Elvul has control of the leg.
Solo makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Solo.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Elvul is looking to pass into half guard but Solo pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Solo is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Elvul (6) vs (7) Solo
Solo controls from within his opponent's guard.
Elvul looking to control.
Solo is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Solo trying to control the position from guard on top but Elvul is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Solo controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Elvul is looking to sweep but instead, Solo has passed into half guard.
Solo is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Elvul sees it coming and defends easily.
Solo passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Elvul! Score +3 for passing guard: Elvul (6) vs (10) Solo
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Solo seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Elvul is holding on tight.
Solo looking to control and managing it successfully.
Solo looking to control but Elvul is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Elvul is looking to improve his position but Solo isn't that keen on the idea.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Solo content just to control the position here.
Solo with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Solo trying to control but Elvul is having none of it.
Elvul really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Elvul wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Elvul (6) vs (13) Solo
Solo is riding his opponent, not letting Elvul buck him off.
Elvul is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Elvul is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Oblivion Gate, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Will Solo go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
And that's the end of the fight!
Solo wins on points by 13 to 6.
A very excited looking Hand Solo made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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