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SSG 362 Hlervu vs Barnett 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 New York, with a TWGC record of 31 wins and 25 losses; Denubis Majere! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 16 losses; Ronaldo Gomes!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Paulo Santos and Daniel Cesar.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Gomes dives in and scores a takedown into Majere's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Majere (0) vs (2) Gomes
Majere working for a triangle but Gomes defends it easily.
Gomes is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gomes's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
More stalling from Gomes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Majere looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Majere wants to hit a sweep here but Gomes passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Majere there! Score +3 for passing guard: Majere (0) vs (5) Gomes
Majere is squirming around, avoiding Gomes's attempts to control the action.
Majere is working to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gomes sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Gomes wants to control the pace but Majere is squirming around nicely.
Majere prevents Gomes from taking his back.
Majere regains half guard.
Majere wants to control but Gomes is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gomes looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Majere wants to get back to full guard but Gomes has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Majere (0) vs (8) Gomes
Majere 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.
Majere is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Oblivion Gate, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Gomes trying to mount his opponent but Majere defends it.
Gomes controlling the pace.
Gomes tries to pass the half guard into mount. Majere knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Majere is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gomes pulls his head out easily.
Gomes seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Gomes trying to control from half guard but Majere is working away.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Gomes trying to pass the guard but Majere defending well.
Gomes seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Majere does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Majere won't allow Gomes to pass to mount.
Gomes content to control rather than advance.
Majere is staying active underneath Gomes, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Majere makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Majere.
Gomes tries to free his leg and advance position but Majere is retaining full guard.
Gomes controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Majere looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gomes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gomes postures up.
Gomes advances to half guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Gomes controlling the action here.
Majere is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gomes pulls his head out easily.
Gomes wants to pass the guard but Majere is defending well.
Gomes seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Majere is not content to let Gomes control the position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Gomes is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Majere actively working from the bottom here.
Majere looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Majere won't allow Gomes to pass to mount.
Majere is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gomes pulls his head out easily.
Gomes is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Majere (0) vs (11) Gomes
Gomes takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Gomes with more of the same as he continues to hold on.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Gomes takes Majere's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Majere is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Majere (0) vs (14) Gomes
Gomes is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Gomes has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Majere! Can he survive? No! He's out! Gomes gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ronaldo Gomes!
Our winner, Ronaldo Gomes, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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