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SSG 286 Bar 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 Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Alex Pereira! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Desmodium Denari!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Emerson Jorge and Matheus Silva.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Pereira gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Pereira (0) vs (2) Denari
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Pereira is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Pereira is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Denari is aware though and is defending well.
Pereira keeping moving, preventing Denari from controlling successfully.
Denari wants to pass the guard but Pereira is keeping the position.
Pereira has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Denari can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Denari drops back looking for a leg! Pereira is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Pereira manages to kick Denari off! Denari jumps back into Pereira's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Denari is looking to advance position but Pereira has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Pereira (4) vs (2) Denari
Denari defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Pereira.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pereira working for a submission but Denari is keeping him at bay.
Denari defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Pereira.
Pereira trying to control but Denari is having none of it.
Pereira is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Denari is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Denari manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Pereira passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Pereira (7) vs (2) Denari
Denari can't escape the position.
Pereira definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Pereira looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Denari keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Pereira fails to take his opponent's back.
Pereira controlling the pace for now.
Pereira wants to finish this one by submission but Denari is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Pereira.
Pereira working for a submission but Denari is keeping him at bay.
Denari tries to reverse the position but Pereira maintains control.
Pereira has control of Denari's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Denari regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Denari is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pereira trying to control but Denari is having none of it.
Pereira with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Denari tries to improve his position but instead Pereira has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Pereira (10) vs (2) Denari
Denari can't escape the position.
Denari turns into Pereira and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pereira (10) vs (4) Denari
Pereira working a defensive guard here.
Denari trying to control the position from guard on top but Pereira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pereira has his foot on Denari's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Denari works his way back into a safe position though.
Pereira controls Denari momentarily but Denari frees himself.
Pereira is looking for a triangle but Denari pushes his legs off easily.
Pereira is trying to keep Denari in close.
Pereira wants to sweep but no luck.
Pereira escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Denari gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Pereira has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Denari should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Pereira has tightened it up now! Denari should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Alex Pereira! |
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