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SSG 418 Ozymandias vs Hlervu 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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 46 wins and 43 losses; Cyrus Ozymandias! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 55 wins and 25 losses; Tendren Hlervu!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Leandro Rodrigues and Emerson Jorge.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Hlervu manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Ozymandias on his heels. He'll look to pass Ozymandias's guard now, I'm sure. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ozymandias (0) vs (2) Hlervu
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Ozymandias wants to hit a sweep here but Hlervu passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Ozymandias there! Score +3 for passing guard: Ozymandias (0) vs (5) Hlervu
Ozymandias working to try and regain half guard.
Hlervu trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ozymandias is looking to improve his position but Hlervu isn't that keen on the idea.
Ozymandias looks out of his depth in this position - he's holding on tight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ozymandias tries to lock up and control but Hlervu gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Ozymandias's coaches at Silverback MMA 🦍 have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Ozymandias is just holding on here. Hlervu manages to take his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Ozymandias (0) vs (8) Hlervu
That's one minute gone in the round.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Hlervu controlling the positon.
Hlervu's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Ozymandias trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Ozymandias is trying to break free.
Ozymandias turns into Hlervu and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ozymandias (2) vs (8) Hlervu
Hlervu tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ozymandias controlling from the top position.
Ozymandias trying to control but Hlervu is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hlervu is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ozymandias (2) vs (10) Hlervu
Hlervu stopping the sweep attempt from Ozymandias.
Hlervu is fighting to break Ozymandias's control of his arms but Ozymandias is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ozymandias looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hlervu is one step ahead there.
Ozymandias has Hlervu pulled in close to control his posture.
Hlervu's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Ozymandias holds on and takes a little breather.
Ozymandias has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Ozymandias's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Hlervu looking to pass the guard.
Hlervu content to stall in guard here.
Ozymandias keeping full guard, as Hlervu tries to pass.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hlervu preventing the sweep.
Hlervu wants to pass the guard but Ozymandias is keeping the position.
Ozymandias trying to control the position.
Ozymandias is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Hlervu wants to pass the guard but Ozymandias is keeping the position.
Ozymandias seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Hlervu pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ozymandias is keeping the position for now.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Ozymandias tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ozymandias is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ozymandias (4) vs (10) Hlervu
Well, if Ozymandias 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.
Hlervu won't allow Ozymandias to pass to mount.
Hlervu tries to get to full guard but Ozymandias has control of the leg.
Ozymandias takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Ozymandias is looking to take a break and control but Hlervu is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hlervu moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Ozymandias looking to pass the guard.
Hlervu working a defensive guard here.
Ozymandias looking to pass the guard.
Ozymandias stands and throws Hlervu's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Ozymandias (7) vs (10) Hlervu
Hlervu is trying to control Ozymandias's posture but Ozymandias avoids it.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Ozymandias just content to control the position.
Hlervu tries to buck Ozymandias off but Ozymandias is having none of it.
Ozymandias wants to control but Hlervu is keeping him busy.
Hlervu gets back to half guard.
Ozymandias performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Hlervu is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Ozymandias moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Ozymandias (10) vs (10) Hlervu
Hlervu is looking for a sweep.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Ozymandias tries to advance to mount but Hlervu denies him.
Ozymandias slows the pace down.
Hlervu tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Hlervu is not content to let Ozymandias control the position.
Hlervu is looking to reverse the position.
Hlervu can't do much from the bottom here.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Hlervu wants to control but Ozymandias postures up.
Ozymandias looking to control but instead Hlervu has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Ozymandias trying to control the pace.
Hlervu wants to get back to full guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Ozymandias wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hlervu keeps working.
Hlervu looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Still in half guard, Ozymandias seems content to control.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Ozymandias.
Ozymandias is trying to control. Hlervu wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Ozymandias is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Hlervu tries to get to full guard but Ozymandias has control of the leg.
Still in half guard, Ozymandias seems content to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ozymandias seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hlervu does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hlervu holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Ozymandias wants to take a breather but Hlervu is having none of it.
Ozymandias slows the pace down in half guard.
Hlervu is trying to get back to full guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Ozymandias wants to control but Hlervu is keeping him busy.
Ozymandias performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Ozymandias is looking to take a break and control but Hlervu is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ozymandias prevents Hlervu from improving his position.
Hlervu actively working from the bottom here.
Hlervu is trying to maintain the position but Ozymandias is very close to passing his half guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Ozymandias prevents Hlervu from improving his position.
Ozymandias tries to pass to full mount but Hlervu defends it.
Ozymandias is looking to pass Hlervu's guard but actually Hlervu recovers to full guard.
Hlervu looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ozymandias stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hlervu swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Hlervu keeping moving, preventing Ozymandias from controlling successfully.
Ozymandias showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Hlervu controls Ozymandias momentarily but Ozymandias frees himself.
Ozymandias controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hlervu is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ozymandias is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Hlervu gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Hlervu wins on points by 11 to 10.
A relieved looking Tendren Hlervu thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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