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ADCC - World Challenge PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Erberth Santos (ranked 6385 p4p, 130 weight class) and Rodolfo Vieira (ranked 4022 p4p, 86 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Rodolfo Vieira enters the cage!
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 6 wins and 0 losses; Erberth Santos! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Rodolfo Vieira!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Gwen Towbar and Robert Twigg.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Vieira tries to score a power double leg takedown but Santos sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Vieira somewhat.
Vieira gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Santos to score an easy takedown into full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Santos (2) vs (0) Vieira
Vieira working a defensive guard but Santos manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Santos (5) vs (0) Vieira
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vieira trying his best to control but Santos has mounted him. Score +2 for reaching mount: Santos (7) vs (0) Vieira
Santos takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vieira is working to get back to half guard.
Santos controlling from the full mount.
Vieira tries to hold on but Santos pushes him away.
Vieira looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Santos (10) vs (0) Vieira
Vieira is really stuck here.
Santos trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Vieira doesn't escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vieira is really stuck here.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Santos controlling the positon.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
I really don't envy Vieira right now.
Santos has good solid back control here.
Vieira tries to roll but Santos sticks to his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vieira trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Vieira tries to escape but Santos has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Santos controlling the positon.
Santos seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Vieira for as long as he can get away with.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vieira trying to control the action but Santos just sinks the hooks in.
You can see the frustration on Vieira's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Good control from Santos.
Vieira tries to escape but Santos has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Vieira keeps trying to improve his position.
Vieira just trying to survive but Santos is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Vieira fending off the submission attempt from Santos.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Santos not allowing Vieira to control his hands.
Vieira showing good submission defense here.
Santos looking for the RNC.
Vieira tries to escape but Santos has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Santos controlling from the back.
Santos is not going to allow Vieira to sit and survive in this position.
Vieira is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Santos.
Santos working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Vieira is doing well to defend. Santos seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Vieira is forced to tap and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Erberth Santos!
Erberth Santos retains his super heavyweight title! |
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