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SSG 362 Hlervu vs Barnett 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 16 wins and 18 losses; Milton Viera! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 13 losses; Raja Silalahi!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Thiago Cunha and Edson Gomes.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Viera tries to close the distance and clinch but Silalahi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Silalahi shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Viera (0) vs (2) Silalahi
Viera has his foot on Silalahi's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Silalahi works his way back into a safe position though.
Viera controls Silalahi momentarily but Silalahi frees himself.
Silalahi engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Viera not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silalahi stands and throws Viera's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Viera (0) vs (5) Silalahi
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silalahi controls the position.
Viera is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Silalahi's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silalahi wants to free his trapped foot but Viera is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Viera is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Silalahi pulls his head out easily.
Silalahi looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Viera tries to roll over but Silalahi keeps him under control.
Well, if Silalahi 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.
Viera looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Silalahi is taking a breather. Viera 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silalahi is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Silalahi trying to mount his opponent but Viera defends it.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Viera wants to improve his position but Silalahi is controlling well.
Silalahi wants to free his trapped foot but Viera is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Viera keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Silalahi trying to advance position but Viera counters by regaining guard.
Viera is looking for a triangle here but Silalahi uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Viera (0) vs (8) Silalahi
Silalahi happy to just control the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Viera struggling a bit here.
Silalahi tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Silalahi has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Silalahi controls the position.
Silalahi trying to control the position but Viera is working away.
Viera is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silalahi working away.
Viera is not content to let Silalahi control the position.
Silalahi controlling the position from side mount.
Silalahi wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Viera, who protects the arm well.
Viera sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Silalahi prevents Viera from improving his position.
Viera trying to hold on to Silalahi's head to control him but Silalahi postures up.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Silalahi passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Viera (0) vs (11) Silalahi
Silalahi controlling the position easily from mount.
Silalahi trying to control but Viera is having none of it.
Viera wants to hold on but Silalahi pushes him away.
Viera bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Viera (2) vs (11) Silalahi
Viera looking to pass the guard.
Silalahi working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Viera doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Silalahi is tightening it up a little... Viera has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Viera reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Viera taps out! Nice BJJ there by Silalahi!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Raja Silalahi!
Raja Silalahi spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. |
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