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SSG 386 Majere vs Maximus 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 27 wins and 52 losses; Marcelinho Lima! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 7 losses; Chad Wellington!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Daniel Cesar and Felipe Paraventi.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Wellington closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Lima to the mat! Lima manages to get full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lima (0) vs (2) Wellington
Wellington passes Lima's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Wellington seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lima does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Lima is defending against the submission attempts here by Wellington.
Wellington sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Wellington is looking to take a break and control but Lima is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lima wants to get back to full guard.
Wellington seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lima does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wellington wants to advance to full mount but Lima doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Lima keeping full guard, as Wellington tries to pass.
Wellington passes Lima's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Wellington is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Wellington is pressing down on Lima's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lima is holding on for now.
Wellington is looking for a kimura here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lima is trying to get back to full guard.
Wellington is trying to control the action in half guard but Lima is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Lima wants to control but Wellington is keeping busy.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Wellington wants to pass to mount but Lima is defending the position.
Wellington is working for an americana but Lima has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Wellington was thinking about the submission.
Lima will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Lima is controlling Wellington's posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lima working a defensive guard but Wellington passes into half guard.
Wellington is looking to advance position but Lima won't allow it.
Lima is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Alpha Brasil, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Lima is defending against the submission attempts here by Wellington.
Wellington wants to work for an arm triangle but Lima is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The fighters are battling for position here. Lima manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lima keeping full guard, as Wellington tries to pass.
Lima is trying to hold Wellington in close to prevent damage but Wellington has managed to pass into half guard.
Wellington is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Wellington is looking for a kimura but Lima is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Wellington to get the leverage.
Wellington is working for a kimura but Lima is defending it quite comfortably.
Lima is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Wellington wants to work for an arm triangle but Lima is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Lima trying to hold on to Wellington's head to control him but Wellington postures up.
Wellington has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Lima (0) vs (5) Wellington
Wellington looking to control and managing it successfully.
Wellington moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Lima (0) vs (8) Wellington
Lima tries to escape but Wellington has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Lima fending off the submission attempt from Wellington.
You can see the frustration on Lima's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Lima trying to control the position but Wellington manages to sink in the hooks.
Lima is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lima tries to roll but Wellington sticks to his back.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Wellington working for a choke but Lima is defending well.
Wellington looking for the choke from the back.
Lima manages to reverse the position and now he's in Wellington's guard. Nice work there by Lima.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lima (2) vs (8) Wellington
Wellington wants to sweep but no luck.
Lima has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Lima sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Wellington doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Lima paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Wellington - great work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Chad Wellington! |
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