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SSG 270 Hunt vs Takeshi 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 6 wins and 4 losses; Chad Wellington! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Alex Pereira!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Frank Dennis and George Francis.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Wellington closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Pereira to the mat! Pereira manages to get full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Wellington (2) vs (0) Pereira
Wellington works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Pereira looking for submissions off his back.
Pereira looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Wellington is working for a submission of some sort.
Pereira is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Wellington pulls his head out easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wellington is trying to control the action in half guard but Pereira is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Well, if Wellington is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wellington wants to free his trapped foot but Pereira is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wellington takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Pereira is in trouble now - Wellington has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Wellington (5) vs (0) Pereira
Wellington is working for a guillotine from mount but Pereira frees his head quite easily.
Wellington prevents Pereira from getting the reversal.
Wellington tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Wellington manages to capitalize on a mistake by Pereira to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Wellington (8) vs (0) Pereira
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wellington not allowing Pereira to control his hands.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Pereira rolls, trying to escape but Wellington keeps control of the position.
Wellington looking to break Pereira's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Pereira remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Wellington will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Pereira is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Wellington tries to get the hooks in deep but Pereira pushed the leg off.
Wellington is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Pereira has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Pereira is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Wellington off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Wellington working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Pereira wants to control his opponent's hands but Wellington gets his hands free.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pereira rolls, trying to escape but Wellington keeps control of the position.
Wellington is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Pereira tries to roll but Wellington sticks to his back.
Pereira trying to control the action but Wellington just sinks the hooks in.
Wellington working for the choke.
Pereira looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pereira is really stuck here.
Pereira is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Wellington looking for the RNC.
Pereira tries to break free.
Wellington is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
I really don't envy Pereira right now.
Pereira just trying to survive but Wellington is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Wellington working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Pereira tries to roll but Wellington sticks to his back.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Pereira is trying to defend against the choke here but Wellington has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Wellington Tightens the hold and Pereira taps out furiously! Wellington displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Chad Wellington! |
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