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SSG 312 Hall vs Bar 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 13 wins and 10 losses; Milton Viera! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Rodrigo Caceres!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Steve Montenegro and John Roberts.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Caceres scores with a takedown into Viera's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Viera (0) vs (2) Caceres
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.
Viera is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Caceres defends well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Viera is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Caceres slips nicely into half guard.
Caceres is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Viera has managed to free his arm - good work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Caceres is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Viera (0) vs (5) Caceres
Viera working to try and regain half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Caceres is trying to take his opponent's back.
Viera wants to hold on but Caceres pushes him away.
Caceres wants to take his opponent's back but Viera doesn't allow it.
Viera is trying desperately to improve position.
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.
Caceres wants to take his opponent's back but Viera doesn't allow it.
Viera sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Caceres has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Viera (0) vs (8) Caceres
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Viera tries to hold on but Caceres pushes him away.
Viera tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Viera tries to improve his position but Caceres has taken his back! Caceres has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Viera tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Caceres pushes Viera away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rodrigo Caceres! |
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