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SSG 397 Gomes vs Hall 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 15 wins and 13 losses; Declan Robinson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 51 wins and 24 losses; Tendren Hlervu!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Trevor Gratis and Ian Loll.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Hlervu manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Robinson on his heels. He'll look to pass Robinson's guard now, I'm sure. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Robinson (0) vs (2) Hlervu
Robinson looking for a sweep. Not yet Robinson, not yet.
Robinson is adopting a defensive guard.
Hlervu won't allow Robinson to sweep him here.
Hlervu is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Robinson looking for a guillotine here but Hlervu defends easily.
Robinson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robinson keeping full guard, as Hlervu tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hlervu pushing down on Robinson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Hlervu is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Robinson trying to control here.
Hlervu is pressing down on Robinson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Robinson is holding on for now.
Hlervu not doing much here.
It looks like Hlervu might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Robinson wants to control but Hlervu is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hlervu controlling the pace.
Robinson is looking for a sweep. Hlervu is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hlervu is taking a breather. Robinson 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.
Robinson tries to get to full guard but Hlervu has control of the leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hlervu is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Robinson! Score +3 for passing guard: Robinson (0) vs (5) Hlervu
Hlervu tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Hlervu wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Robinson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Hlervu can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Robinson is looking to escape.
Robinson tries to lock up and control but Hlervu gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Hlervu content just to control the position here.
Robinson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Hlervu controlling the position easily from mount.
Robinson manages to regain half guard. Good work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hlervu takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Robinson is controlling Hlervu's trapped leg to prevent Hlervu from advancing to side control.
Robinson tries to get to full guard but Hlervu has control of the leg.
Hlervu trying to pass the guard but Robinson defending well.
Hlervu is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Robinson is looking to improve his position.
Robinson is looking to control Hlervu's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Robinson avoid being mounted?
Hlervu controlling the action here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Let's hope that Hlervu has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Robinson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hlervu is working away from the top position though.
Hlervu controlling the action here.
Robinson is controlling Hlervu's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Robinson is looking to improve his position.
Hlervu is pressing down on Robinson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Robinson is holding on for now.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Hlervu is thwarting Robinson's attempts to control the position.
Hlervu performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Hlervu prevents Robinson from improving his position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Robinson keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Robinson trying to hold on to Hlervu's head to control him but Hlervu postures up.
Hlervu is controlling the pace.
Robinson is looking to improve his position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Robinson is working hard here to advance position.
Hlervu content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Hlervu.
Robinson tries to roll over but Hlervu keeps him under control.
Robinson is trying to control but can't.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Hlervu prevents Robinson from improving his position.
Hlervu looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Hlervu controlling the action here.
Robinson is looking for a sweep. Hlervu is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hlervu is controlling the pace.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Hlervu is pressing down on Robinson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Robinson is holding on for now.
Hlervu is controlling the pace.
Robinson gets back to full guard.
Hlervu is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Robinson has control of Hlervu's left arm, preventing Hlervu from doing any damage.
Hlervu is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Robinson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Robinson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hlervu defends well.
Robinson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hlervu controls the pace.
Robinson controls Hlervu momentarily but Hlervu frees himself.
Robinson can't keep his opponent in guard - Hlervu advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Hlervu wants to free his trapped foot but Robinson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Robinson tries to roll over but Hlervu keeps him under control.
Hlervu is controlling the pace.
Robinson tries to roll over but Hlervu keeps him under control.
Well, if Hlervu 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.
Robinson is pressing down on Hlervu's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Hlervu won't allow Robinson to sweep him here.
Hlervu trying to control but Robinson is working from the bottom.
Robinson controls Hlervu momentarily but Hlervu frees himself.
Hlervu preventing the sweep.
Hlervu seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Robinson has control of Hlervu's left arm, preventing Hlervu from doing any damage.
Hlervu trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Robinson looking for a sweep. Not yet Robinson, not yet.
Robinson pulls Hlervu in to control the position.
Robinson looking for a sweep. Not yet Robinson, not yet.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Hlervu controlling from the top position.
Robinson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hlervu is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Hlervu preventing the sweep.
Hlervu passes Robinson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Hlervu prevents Robinson from improving his position.
Hlervu trying to mount his opponent but Robinson defends it.
Hlervu perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Hlervu wins on points by 5 to 0.
Tendren Hlervu seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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