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SSG 234 Makarov vs Lima 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 Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Viktor Van Der Sloot! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Paulie Soprano!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Soprano fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Van Der Sloot sprawls well initially but Soprano persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Van Der Sloot (0) vs (2) Soprano
Soprano is thwarting Van Der Sloot's attempts to control the position.
Van Der Sloot wants to get back to full guard.
Van Der Sloot might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Soprano is thwarting Van Der Sloot's attempts to control the position.
Soprano is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Van Der Sloot is just riding it out for now. Soprano eventually gives up the hold.
Van Der Sloot definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Soprano wants to work for an arm triangle but Van Der Sloot is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soprano is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Van Der Sloot trying to hold on to Soprano's head to control him but Soprano postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Der Sloot is refusing to be controlled, as Soprano sits in half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Soprano in particular looking to stall.
Soprano prevents Van Der Sloot from improving his position.
Van Der Sloot has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Soprano is working away from the top position though.
Van Der Sloot tries to roll over but Soprano keeps him under control.
Van Der Sloot is trying to maintain the position but Soprano is very close to passing his half guard.
Soprano is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Van Der Sloot gets back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Van Der Sloot lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Van Der Sloot (2) vs (2) Soprano
Soprano has his feet on Van Der Sloot's thighs here. He's pushed Van Der Sloot off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Van Der Sloot screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Paulie Soprano! |
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