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Hawaii Grappling 2 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 11 wins and 13 losses; Elazar Shalit! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Ruslan Danilov!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Paul Gruel and Jeff Smith.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Danilov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Shalit half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Danilov leaves Shalit with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Shalit drives through and clinches with Danilov against the cage.
Danilov has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Shalit is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Danilov works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Shalit (0) vs (2) Danilov
Shalit controlling Danilov's posture.
Shalit keeping full guard, as Danilov tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shalit is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Shalit tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Danilov wants to control from the top but Shalit keeps moving.
Danilov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Shalit is keeping the position for now.
Shalit trying to control the position here.
Danilov wants to control from the top but Shalit keeps moving.
Shalit manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Danilov manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shalit (2) vs (2) Danilov
We've been hearing good reports from Shalit's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Danilov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Shalit defends well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Danilov is looking for a triangle but Shalit pushes his legs off easily.
Shalit is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Shalit trying to control the position from guard on top but Danilov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Danilov wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Shalit is now in half guard.
Danilov won't allow Shalit to pass to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Danilov is looking to control Shalit's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Danilov avoid being mounted?
Danilov wants to get back to full guard but Shalit has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Shalit (5) vs (2) Danilov
Shalit is looking to work his way around to Danilov's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Shalit trying to control but Danilov is having none of it.
Danilov tries to control Shalit's body but Shalit pushes him off. Danilov squirms to his side and now Shalit has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Shalit (8) vs (2) Danilov
Danilov trying to control the hands but Shalit won't let him.
Danilov tries to escape but Shalit has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shalit working for the choke.
Shalit not allowing Danilov to control his hands.
Shalit looking for the choke but no joy.
Danilov staying busy and making it hard for Shalit to control.
Danilov trying to control but not successfully.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Danilov's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
I would not like to be Danilov right now.
Danilov manages to reverse the position and now he's in Shalit's guard. Nice work there by Danilov.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shalit (8) vs (4) Danilov
Shalit keeping full guard, as Danilov tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shalit controls Danilov momentarily but Danilov frees himself.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Danilov tries to free his leg and advance position but Shalit is retaining full guard.
Danilov trying to control but Shalit is working from the bottom.
Shalit looking for subs off his back but Danilov has passed one foot through into half guard.
Danilov wants to work for an arm triangle but Shalit is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Danilov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Shalit is just riding it out for now. Danilov eventually gives up the hold.
Shalit is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Danilov is trying to control the action in half guard but Shalit is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Shalit gets full guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Danilov looking to pass the guard.
Shalit might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Shalit wants to sweep but no luck.
Danilov pushing down on Shalit's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Danilov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Shalit works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Shalit is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Danilov defends well.
Shalit looking for a triangle here. Danilov is fighting it but it looks tight! Shalit pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Danilov is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Elazar Shalit!
An out of breath Elazar Shalit thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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