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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 St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 7 losses; Hanz Wagner! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Sea Slug!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Trevor Gratis and Dillan Fox.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Slug tries to clinch but Wagner moves out of range.
Wagner drives through with a takedown into Slug's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Wagner (2) vs (0) Slug
Wagner trying to control but Slug is working from the bottom.
Wagner controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Slug looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Wagner controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wagner looking to pass the guard.
Wagner postures up.
Wagner will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Slug looking for a sweep. Not yet Slug, not yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wagner wants to pass the guard but Slug is keeping the position.
Slug working a defensive guard here.
Slug looking for a sweep. Not yet Slug, not yet.
Wagner drops back, looking for a kneebar! Slug looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Slug looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Slug! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Wagner (2) vs (4) Slug
Wagner being controlled for a moment.
Wagner is looking to reverse the position.
Wagner has one of Slug's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slug tries to advance to mount but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wagner wants to control but Slug postures up.
Slug trying to control the position but Wagner is working away.
Wagner is looking to regain half guard here but Slug keeps moving and retains side control.
Wagner gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Wagner (2) vs (6) Slug
Slug tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Let's hope that Slug has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slug tries to control but Wagner wriggling away.
Slug prevents Wagner from getting the reversal.
Slug moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Wagner (2) vs (9) Slug
Slug trying to control.
Slug not allowing Wagner to control his hands.
Slug wants to control but Wagner is keeping busy.
Wagner is really stuck here.
Slug is looking to control Wagner but Wagner is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Wagner can't escape the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slug controls the action.
Slug is looking to control Wagner but Wagner is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Slug is not going to allow Wagner to sit and survive in this position.
Slug is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Slug struggling to keep hold of the position.
Wagner tries to roll but Slug sticks to his back.
Wagner looking very determined here, making life difficult for Slug.
Wagner fending off the submission attempt from Slug.
Wagner tries to escape but Slug has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Slug struggling to keep hold of the position.
Slug controls the position.
Slug tries to get the hooks in deep but Wagner pushed the leg off.
Slug is trying to stick to Wagner's back but Wagner is turning into Slug. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Slug's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Wagner. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wagner (4) vs (9) Slug
Wagner slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Wagner (7) vs (9) Slug
Slug is looking for a sweep.
Wagner working away.
Slug tries to bench press Wagner off him but Wagner keeps the position.
Wagner tries for a kimura but Slug is defending well.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Slug is looking to regain half guard here but Wagner keeps moving and retains side control.
Wagner trying to control the action but Slug is working from the bottom.
Wagner swings around for an armbar but Slug sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Wagner's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wagner (7) vs (11) Slug
Wagner looking to hit a scissor sweep but Slug is one step ahead there.
Wagner looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Slug tries to free his leg and advance position but Wagner is retaining full guard.
Wagner is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Slug is aware though and is defending well.
Slug stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wagner swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wagner looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Slug pushing down on Wagner's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Slug passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Wagner! Score +3 for passing guard: Wagner (7) vs (14) Slug
Slug looking to control but Wagner is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Wagner is wriggling around trying to escape.
Slug controlling the pace for now.
Slug looking to control but Wagner is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Wagner is desperately trying to improve his position but Slug has a good base and remains in mount.
Slug trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Wagner is looking to improve his position but Slug isn't that keen on the idea.
Slug can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Wagner is looking to escape.
Wagner wants to hold on but Slug pushes him away.
Slug tries to control but Wagner wriggling away.
Slug controlling his opponent.
Wagner is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Slug wants to take Wagner's back but he can't do it this time.
Slug controlling the pace for now.
Wagner tries to hold on but Slug postures up.
Wagner is squirming around, avoiding Slug's attempts to control the action.
Wagner is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Slug takes Wagner's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Wagner is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Wagner (7) vs (17) Slug
Slug is looking to control Wagner but Wagner is wriggling around and keeping busy.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Slug is hanging on to Wagner's back as he tries to escape.
Slug is looking to control Wagner but Wagner is wriggling around and keeping busy.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Slug controlling the positon.
Slug has his arm under Wagner's chin here. Game over son! Slug squeezes tightly and Wagner is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Sea Slug!
During a confident post fight interview, Sea Slug thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Hanz Wagner spoke after the fight, saying 'Respect to my opponent.'. |
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