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SSG 378 Ozymandias vs Clubber PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 7 losses; Lian Belmiro! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 31 wins and 24 losses; Hand Solo!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Daniel Cesar and Paulo Santos.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Belmiro gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Belmiro drags the fight down to the ground.
Solo tries to free his leg and advance position but Belmiro is retaining full guard.
Belmiro wants to sweep but no luck.
Belmiro is working hard here to advance position.
Belmiro is looking for a triangle but Solo pushes his legs off easily.
Belmiro is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Belmiro looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Belmiro wants to hit a sweep here but Solo passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Belmiro there! Score +3 for passing guard: Belmiro (0) vs (3) Solo
Solo prevents Belmiro from getting the reversal.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Solo content just to control the position here.
Belmiro is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Belmiro Academy, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Belmiro wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Belmiro (0) vs (6) Solo
Belmiro is trying to break free.
Solo controlling from the back.
Belmiro prevents Solo from getting a body triangle.
Solo keeps control of the position as Belmiro tries to break free.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Solo is trying to stick to Belmiro's back but Belmiro is turning into Solo. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Solo's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Belmiro. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Belmiro (2) vs (6) Solo
Solo keeping full guard, as Belmiro tries to pass.
Belmiro drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Solo manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Belmiro has Solo in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Belmiro (2) vs (8) Solo
Belmiro not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Belmiro can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Solo controls the pace.
Belmiro is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Solo is aware though and is defending well.
Belmiro looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Solo postures up.
Belmiro looking to hit a scissor sweep but Solo is one step ahead there.
Belmiro working a defensive guard here.
Solo wants to pass the guard but Belmiro is keeping the position.
Belmiro is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Belmiro lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Belmiro (4) vs (8) Solo
Solo is looking for a triangle but Belmiro pushes his legs off easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Solo working a defensive guard here.
Solo keeping full guard, as Belmiro tries to pass.
Belmiro is looking to advance position but Solo has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Belmiro (4) vs (12) Solo
Belmiro really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Belmiro tries to improve his position but instead Solo has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Belmiro (4) vs (15) Solo
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
I really don't envy Belmiro right now.
I would not like to be Belmiro right now.
You can see the frustration on Belmiro's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Belmiro tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Belmiro is desperately trying to improve his position but Solo has a good base and remains in mount.
Solo controlling from the full mount.
Belmiro regains half guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Solo sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Belmiro wants to improve his position but Solo is controlling well.
Solo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Belmiro keeps working.
Belmiro looking for submissions off his back.
Belmiro wants to sweep but Solo has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Belmiro (4) vs (18) Solo
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Belmiro struggling a bit here.
Solo in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Solo's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Belmiro is trying to improve his position.
Solo passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Belmiro! Score +2 for reaching mount: Belmiro (4) vs (20) Solo
Solo prevents Belmiro from getting the reversal.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Solo wants to control the pace but Belmiro is squirming around nicely.
Belmiro is trying to reverse the position but instead Solo has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Belmiro (4) vs (23) Solo
Solo slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Solo controlling well, preventing Belmiro from escaping the position.
Solo is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Belmiro has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Solo has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Belmiro taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Solo doesn't care though - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Hand Solo!
Hand Solo thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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