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SSG 392 Elvul vs Hunt 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Yevgeny Ignatov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 11 losses; Fabio Vieira!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Seu Braga and Edson Gomes.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Ignatov darts in and clinches Vieira up against the cage.
Ignatov pulls guard successfully.
Vieira stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ignatov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Vieira works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Ignatov gets full guard.
Ignatov is trying to control the position but Vieira postures up.
Ignatov keeping full guard, as Vieira tries to pass.
Ignatov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ignatov 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.
Ignatov trying to control the position.
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.
Vieira is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Vieira tries to free his leg and advance position but Ignatov is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vieira wants to control from the top but Ignatov keeps moving.
Ignatov keeping full guard, as Vieira tries to pass.
Ignatov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Vieira doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Vieira manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Vieira drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Vieira jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Ignatov looking to control.
Ignatov looking for a guillotine here but Vieira defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vieira wants to control from the top but Ignatov keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vieira postures up.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ignatov working for submissions but it's allowed Vieira to get to half guard.
Ignatov controlling the position well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vieira trying to control from half guard but Ignatov is working away.
Vieira is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ignatov has managed to free his arm - good work.
Vieira trying to control the pace.
Vieira is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Ignatov! Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatov (0) vs (3) Vieira
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vieira is trying to take his opponent's back.
Ignatov is trying desperately to improve position.
Ignatov reaches up to try and control the position but Vieira seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Ignatov rolls and tries to escape and now Vieira has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Ignatov (0) vs (6) Vieira
Ignatov is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Vieira is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Ignatov has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Vieira is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Ignatov is trying to break free.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Vieira tries to keep control of the position but Ignatov is staying busy.
Vieira has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Ignatov has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Ignatov is really stuck here.
Ignatov is looking to escape here. Oh dear - Vieira has locked on a rear naked choke here! Ignatov is tapping out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Fabio Vieira!
During a confident post fight interview, Fabio Vieira thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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