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SSG 316 Hlervu vs Ozymandias 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 New York, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 15 losses; Uvele Berendas! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Juan Corona!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Dillan Fox and Steve Smith.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Berendas shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Corona's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Berendas (2) vs (0) Corona
Berendas stopping the sweep attempt from Corona.
Berendas is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Corona wants to sweep here but Berendas controlling him for the moment.
Berendas avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Corona working for submissions but it's allowed Berendas to get to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Corona wants to control but Berendas is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Corona tries to roll over but Berendas keeps him under control.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Corona trying to hold on to Berendas's head to control him but Berendas postures up.
Corona wants to get back to full guard.
Corona looking for submissions off his back.
Corona is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Corona trying to control from the bottom.
Corona tries to roll over but Berendas keeps him under control.
Corona is refusing to be controlled, as Berendas sits in half guard.
Corona has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Berendas is working away from the top position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Berendas working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Corona's thigh. Corona counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Berendas forces his way into half guard.
Corona looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Berendas is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Berendas is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Corona! Score +3 for passing guard: Berendas (5) vs (0) Corona
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Berendas looking to control and managing it successfully.
Berendas can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Corona is looking to escape.
Corona is looking to improve his position but Berendas isn't that keen on the idea.
Berendas tries to control but Corona wriggling away.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Corona can't escape the position.
Berendas with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Corona keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Berendas seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Corona is holding on tight.
Berendas sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Corona working to try and regain half guard.
Berendas controlling the position easily from mount.
Corona tries to lock up and control but Berendas gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Berendas tries to control but Corona wriggling away.
Corona wants to control but Berendas is having none of it.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Corona is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Corona looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Berendas (8) vs (0) Corona
Berendas tightening his grip on Corona, looking for the choke.
Berendas looking to break Corona's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Corona remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Berendas will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Berendas avoiding Corona 's attempts to control his hands.
Berendas has good solid back control here.
Corona rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Corona trying to control here.
Corona is pressing down on Berendas's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Corona is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Berendas passes into half guard.
Corona is looking for a sweep. Berendas is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Berendas wants to pass to mount but Corona is defending the position.
Corona wants to improve his position but Berendas is controlling well.
We've been informed that Corona has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Berendas wants to pass to mount but Corona is defending the position.
Berendas performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Berendas works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Berendas (11) vs (0) Corona
Corona sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Corona gets full guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Corona keeping moving, preventing Berendas from controlling successfully.
Corona trying to keep a closed guard but Berendas is proving a slippery customer.
Berendas content to stall in guard here.
Berendas passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Berendas (14) vs (0) Corona
Corona is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Corona is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Corona is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Corona moves into full guard.
Corona looking to hit a scissor sweep but Berendas is one step ahead there.
Corona looking to control.
Corona wants to sweep but no luck.
Berendas stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Corona swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Berendas passes Corona's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Berendas prevents Corona from improving his position.
Corona wants to control but Berendas is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Corona controlling the position for now.
Corona is looking to improve his position.
Berendas is trying to control. Corona wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Berendas performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Corona is trying to get back to full guard.
Berendas trying to pass the guard but Corona defending well.
Corona is trying to maintain the position but Berendas is very close to passing his half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Berendas passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Berendas (17) vs (0) Corona
And that's the end of the fight!
Berendas takes the fight on points by 17 to 0.
Uvele Berendas thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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