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SSG 273 Maximus vs Borgia 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 5 wins and 0 losses; Fabio Vieira! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 6 losses; Eliss Grov!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Alan Glass and Robert Twigg.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Vieira tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Grov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Vieira instigates a clinch.
Grov has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Vieira clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Vieira (0) vs (4) Grov
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Grov is trying to stick to Vieira's back but Vieira is turning into Grov. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Grov's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Vieira. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vieira (2) vs (4) Grov
Grov working for a triangle but Vieira defends it easily.
Grov wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Grov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Vieira is aware though and is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Grov holds on and takes a little breather.
Grov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Grov looking to control but Vieira passes into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grov regains full guard. Nicely done.
Grov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Vieira trying to control but Grov is working from the bottom.
Grov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Grov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Vieira doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Vieira manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Grov has his foot on Vieira's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Vieira works his way back into a safe position though.
Grov working for submissions but it's allowed Vieira to get to half guard.
Grov is in trouble now - Vieira has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Vieira (5) vs (4) Grov
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vieira tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Grov tries to reverse the position but Vieira maintains control.
Vieira controlling his opponent.
Grov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Vieira takes Grov's back. Score +3 for taking back: Vieira (8) vs (4) Grov
Grov wants to control his opponent's hands but Vieira gets his hands free.
Vieira controlling well, preventing Grov from escaping the position.
Vieira is persistently looking for the submission but Grov is defending it well.
Vieira is not going to allow Grov to sit and survive in this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vieira wants to control but Grov is keeping busy.
Grov is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Vieira.
Vieira looking for the RNC.
Vieira trying to control.
Grov tries to escape but Vieira has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Grov trying to control the position but Vieira manages to sink in the hooks.
Vieira trying to control momentarily.
You can see the frustration on Grov's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grov is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Vieira is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Grov knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Grov for a finish.
Grov wants to escape the position.
Vieira is looking for the choke from the back position but Grov is controlling his hands well.
Vieira is hanging on to Grov's back as he tries to escape.
Grov manages to reverse the position and now he's in Vieira's guard. Nice work there by Grov.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vieira (8) vs (6) Grov
Vieira keeping moving, preventing Grov from controlling successfully.
Vieira keeping full guard, as Grov tries to pass.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Grov wants to control from the top but Vieira keeps moving.
Vieira is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Grov has gone for a leg lock! Vieira slips out almost immediately though and dives into Grov's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vieira (10) vs (6) Grov
Grov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Grov looking for a guillotine here but Vieira defends easily.
Vieira stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Grov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Vieira trying to control but Grov is working from the bottom.
Vieira postures up.
Vieira has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Vieira is sitting in close to Grov's body. Grov has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Vieira is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Vieira is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Grov.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Eliss Grov! |
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