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SSG 302 Hall vs Hlervu 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 London, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 7 losses; Raja Silalahi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 11 losses; Krister Soderberg!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Emerson Jorge and Mauricio Rocha.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Silalahi keeps the fight on the outside.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Soderberg enables Silalahi to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Soderberg manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Silalahi (2) vs (0) Soderberg
Silalahi wants to pass the guard but Soderberg is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Soderberg pulls Silalahi in to control the position.
Silalahi looking to pass the guard.
Silalahi trying to control but Soderberg is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soderberg working a defensive guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silalahi engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silalahi is looking to pass into half guard but Soderberg pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Soderberg is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silalahi (2) vs (2) Soderberg
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Silalahi holds on and takes a little breather.
Soderberg is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Silalahi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Soderberg controlling from the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silalahi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Soderberg is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Silalahi wants to sweep here but Soderberg controlling him for the moment.
Soderberg tries to free his leg and advance position but Silalahi is retaining full guard.
Silalahi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Soderberg controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Silalahi controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soderberg tries to free his leg and advance position but Silalahi is retaining full guard.
Soderberg is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Silalahi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Soderberg stays in close to Silalahi's body and controls the position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Silalahi holds on and takes a little breather.
Silalahi working a defensive guard here.
Soderberg controlling from the top position.
Silalahi pulls Soderberg in close to prevent any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silalahi's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Silalahi trying to control the position.
Soderberg not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Silalahi controlling the position.
Silalahi can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Soderberg controls the pace.
Silalahi working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Soderberg doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Soderberg manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Silalahi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Soderberg wants to control from the top but Silalahi keeps moving.
Silalahi seems keen to control Soderberg's posture.
Silalahi will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Silalahi working a defensive guard but Soderberg passes into half guard.
Silalahi trying to hold on to Soderberg's head to control him but Soderberg postures up.
Silalahi is pressing down on Soderberg's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Silalahi wants to sweep here but Soderberg controlling him for the moment.
Silalahi seems keen to control Soderberg's posture.
Soderberg trying to control but Silalahi is working from the bottom.
Silalahi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Silalahi is adopting a defensive guard.
Silalahi wants to hit a sweep here but Soderberg passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Silalahi there! Score +3 for passing guard: Silalahi (2) vs (5) Soderberg
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Soderberg takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Silalahi can't escape the position.
Soderberg takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Silalahi tries to lock up and control but Soderberg gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Silalahi bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silalahi (4) vs (5) Soderberg
Silalahi preventing the sweep.
Our spies down at at Tappelukerho inform us that Soderberg has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Silalahi is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Soderberg not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Silalahi being controlled here momentarily.
Silalahi trying to control but Soderberg is working from the bottom.
Soderberg keeping full guard, as Silalahi tries to pass.
Soderberg keeping moving, preventing Silalahi from controlling successfully.
Soderberg looking to control.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Soderberg keeping moving, preventing Silalahi from controlling successfully.
Silalahi slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Soderberg has control of Silalahi's left arm, preventing Silalahi from doing any damage.
Silalahi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Soderberg trying to control the position here.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Soderberg can't keep his opponent in guard - Silalahi advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Silalahi is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Soderberg sees it coming and defends easily.
Silalahi is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Soderberg! Score +3 for passing guard: Silalahi (7) vs (5) Soderberg
Soderberg bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silalahi (7) vs (7) Soderberg
Soderberg preventing the sweep.
Silalahi is looking for a triangle but Soderberg pushes his legs off easily.
Silalahi keeping moving, preventing Soderberg from controlling successfully.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Soderberg forces his way into half guard.
Soderberg is figuring out what he wants to do next.
It looks like Soderberg might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Silalahi is trying to get back to full guard.
Soderberg is taking a breather. Silalahi says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Soderberg is thwarting Silalahi's attempts to control the position.
Silalahi is trying to get back to full guard.
Soderberg content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Soderberg is trying to control. Silalahi wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Soderberg is thwarting Silalahi's attempts to control the position.
Soderberg works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Silalahi (7) vs (10) Soderberg
Silalahi gets back to half guard.
Silalahi tries to roll over but Soderberg keeps him under control.
Soderberg takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Silalahi trying to control but Soderberg postures up.
Silalahi wants to improve his position but Soderberg is controlling well.
Silalahi is trying to control but can't.
Silalahi wants to get back to full guard.
Soderberg is controlling the pace.
Silalahi controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Soderberg wins on points by 10 to 7.
After winning the bout, Krister Soderberg thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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