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SSG 322 Gomes vs Hlervu PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 14 losses; Ronaldo Gomes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 43 wins and 17 losses; Tendren Hlervu!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Dillan Fox and Trevor Gratis.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Gomes shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hlervu pinned against the cage. Hlervu gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hlervu looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Gomes! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Gomes (0) vs (4) Hlervu
Gomes has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Gomes struggling a bit here.
Hlervu tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gomes stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hlervu wants to control but Gomes is keeping him busy.
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.
Gomes isn't going anywhere.
Gomes prevents Hlervu from improving position.
Gomes tries to bench press Hlervu off him but Hlervu keeps the position.
Hlervu goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Gomes rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Hlervu's guard! Nice work there by Gomes! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gomes (2) vs (4) Hlervu
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gomes showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Gomes has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Hlervu wants to sweep here but Gomes controlling him for the moment.
Gomes content to stall in guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gomes avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gomes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hlervu swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hlervu wants to sweep here but Gomes controlling him for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gomes passes Hlervu's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Well, if Gomes is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Hlervu is refusing to be controlled, as Gomes sits in half guard.
Still in half guard, Gomes seems content to control.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Hlervu looking for submissions off his back.
Gomes prevents Hlervu from improving his position.
Hlervu is staying active underneath Gomes, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gomes controlling the action here.
Gomes prevents Hlervu from improving his position.
Gomes takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Gomes is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Gomes (5) vs (4) Hlervu
Gomes sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Gomes wants to control the pace but Hlervu is squirming around nicely.
Hlervu is working to get back to half guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Gomes controlling his opponent.
Gomes looking to control but Hlervu is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Gomes takes Hlervu's back. Score +3 for taking back: Gomes (8) vs (4) Hlervu
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Hlervu wants to escape the position.
Gomes is riding his opponent, not letting Hlervu buck him off.
Gomes'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.
Hlervu tries to break free.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Gomes struggling to keep hold of the position.
Gomes controlling from the back.
Gomes is hanging on to Hlervu's back as he tries to escape.
Gomes controls the position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Gomes trying to control momentarily.
Gomes is hanging on to Hlervu's back as he tries to escape.
Gomes struggling to keep hold of the position.
Gomes controlling from the back.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Hlervu tries to break free.
Hlervu rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Gomes content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Gomes is trying to control. Hlervu wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Gomes is taking a breather. Hlervu 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.
Gomes is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Hlervu! Score +3 for passing guard: Gomes (11) vs (4) Hlervu
Gomes trying to control but Hlervu is having none of it.
Hlervu working to try and regain half guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Gomes seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Hlervu is holding on tight.
Hlervu tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gomes tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gomes takes the fight on points by 11 to 4.
A relieved looking Ronaldo Gomes thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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