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OWGP RD 3 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 28 wins and 4 losses; Dragan Hozdic! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 16 losses; Prana Halo!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Alexandre Firmino and Luis Engracia.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Hozdic darts in looking for a takedown but Halo gets double underhooks and turns Hozdic into the cage.
Halo with the counter takedown but Hozdic avoids it easily.
Halo looking for a takedown.
Hozdic tries for a takedown but Halo manages to get underhooks.
Halo has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Hozdic after a bit of a struggle.
Hozdic is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Halo is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dragan Hozdic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Halo gets underhooks to prevent Hozdic's takedown attempt.
Hozdic looking for a takedown.
Hozdic is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Halo gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Hozdic is working for takedown but Halo is calmly controlling the position for now.
Halo is trying to trip Hozdic. He has hold of a leg but Hozdic is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Halo persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hozdic (0) vs (2) Halo
Halo tries to free his leg and advance position but Hozdic is retaining full guard.
Halo is looking to advance position but Hozdic has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Hozdic (4) vs (2) Halo
Halo is trying to escape the mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halo tries to lock up and control but Hozdic gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Halo is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Halo tries to lock up and control but Hozdic gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Hozdic controlling the pace for now.
Halo is desperately trying to improve his position but Hozdic has a good base and remains in mount.
Hozdic manages to capitalize on a mistake by Halo to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Hozdic (7) vs (2) Halo
Hozdic slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hozdic has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
We've been hearing good reports from Hozdic's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Halo tries to escape but Hozdic has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Halo rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Halo wants to get back to full guard.
Halo has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Halo regains full guard. Nicely done.
Halo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hozdic defends well.
Halo 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: Hozdic (7) vs (4) Halo
Halo passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Hozdic (7) vs (7) Halo
Halo is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Hozdic has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Hozdic! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hozdic (9) vs (7) Halo
Halo 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: Hozdic (9) vs (9) Halo
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hozdic is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hozdic is holding on to half guard well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Halo is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Halo wants to pass to mount but Hozdic is defending the position.
Hozdic tries to get to full guard but Halo has control of the leg.
Halo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hozdic doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Halo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Halo trying to mount his opponent but Hozdic defends it.
Halo looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Halo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Hozdic is trying to control but can't.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Hozdic controlling the position for now.
Halo wants to take a breather but Hozdic is having none of it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hozdic manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Halo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hozdic swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Halo is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Halo trying to control but Hozdic is working from the bottom.
Halo tries to free his leg and advance position but Hozdic is retaining full guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Hozdic pulls Halo in close to prevent any damage.
Halo pushes down on Hozdic's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Halo wants to control but Hozdic is keeping him busy.
Hozdic won't allow Halo to pass to mount.
Halo wants to control but Hozdic is keeping him busy.
Halo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hozdic is just riding it out for now. Halo eventually gives up the hold.
Hozdic holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Halo passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Hozdic (9) vs (12) Halo
Hozdic stops Halo from passing to mount.
Halo advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Hozdic (9) vs (14) Halo
Halo working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Hozdic turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Halo off and cradles Hozdic's limp body as Halo celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Prana Halo!
Prana Halo was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
Dragan Hozdic was interviewed post fight and said 'To be the man, you gotta beat the man.'. |
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