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SSG 268 Bar vs Maximus 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 Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 7 losses; Milton Viera! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 13 losses; Melinos Jargon!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Jorge Garcia and Reed Andrews.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Jargon clinches up with Viera and pushes him back against the cage.
Jargon tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Jargon jumps into guard, dragging Viera to the mat.
Viera thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Viera trying to control but Jargon is working from the bottom.
Viera is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Viera content to stall in guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Viera stopping the sweep attempt from Jargon.
Viera looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jargon working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Viera doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Viera manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Viera stopping the sweep attempt from Jargon.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Viera trying to control but Jargon is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Viera thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Jargon keeping moving, preventing Viera from controlling successfully.
Jargon 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.
Jargon is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Viera is aware though and is defending well.
Jargon looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Viera controlling from the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jargon keeping moving, preventing Viera from controlling successfully.
Viera thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Viera trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jargon tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Viera sitting in guard here, content to control.
Viera is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Jargon is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Jargon has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Viera (0) vs (2) Jargon
Jargon trying to control the position from guard on top but Viera is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jargon controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Jargon trying to control the position from guard on top but Viera is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Viera had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jargon defends it easily.
Viera wants to sweep here but Jargon controlling him for the moment.
Viera had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jargon defends it easily.
Viera working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jargon doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jargon manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jargon is pushing down on Viera's leg trying to pass to half guard. Viera is fighting to maintain full guard but Jargon has managed to sneak the leg through.
Jargon not doing much here.
Jargon is keen to just control but Viera is a slippery customer.
Jargon might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Viera haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Viera looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Viera is refusing to be controlled, as Jargon sits in half guard.
Viera looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Viera won't allow Jargon to pass to mount.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Jargon is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Viera defends it well.
Jargon looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Viera is staying active underneath Jargon, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Jargon is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Viera has managed to free his arm - good work.
Viera trying to control but Jargon postures up.
Viera is defending against the submission attempts here by Jargon.
Jargon is controlling the pace.
Viera really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Jargon prevents Viera from improving his position.
Jargon content to control rather than advance.
Jargon is keen to just control but Viera is a slippery customer.
Viera tries to get to full guard but Jargon has control of the leg.
Jargon wants to advance to full mount but Viera doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Jargon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Viera 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.
Viera is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jargon postures up.
Jargon passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Viera (0) vs (5) Jargon
Viera is not content to let Jargon control the position.
Jargon thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Jargon is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Viera looks calm but he's in trouble here. Jargon gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Viera is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Jargon lets go of the hold and Viera can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Melinos Jargon!
A very excited looking Melinos Jargon 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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