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SSG 148 Soderberg vs Berendas 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 London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 3 losses; Robert Melia! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 5 losses; Melinos Jargon!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Alec Ball and Dillan Fox.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Melia is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Jargon's half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Melia (2) vs (0) Jargon
Melia is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jargon manages to get to full guard.
Melia wants to control from the top but Jargon keeps moving.
Jargon looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Melia trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Melia is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Jargon keeping full guard, as Melia tries to pass.
Melia wants to control from the top but Jargon keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Melia is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Jargon is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jargon wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Jargon is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Melia trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jargon is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jargon might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Melia haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Melia stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jargon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jargon wants to sweep but no luck.
Jargon can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Melia controls the pace.
Melia wants to control from the top but Jargon keeps moving.
Jargon controlling Melia's posture.
Melia wants to pass the guard but Jargon is keeping the position.
Melia has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Jargon keeping moving, preventing Melia from controlling successfully.
Melia is pushing down on Jargon's leg trying to pass to half guard. Jargon is fighting to maintain full guard but Melia has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jargon manages to get to full guard.
Jargon not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jargon has his hands on Melia's head, controlling the position.
Jargon working a defensive guard here.
Melia stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jargon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jargon lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Melia (2) vs (2) Jargon
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jargon is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Jargon wants to control from the top but Melia keeps moving.
Melia controls Jargon momentarily but Jargon frees himself.
Melia can't keep his opponent in guard - Jargon advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Melia is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jargon pulls his head out easily.
Melia is trying to control but can't.
Melia is looking for a sweep. Jargon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jargon moves into full mount! Melia won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Melia (2) vs (5) Jargon
Jargon looking to control but Melia is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Jargon looking to control and managing it successfully.
Jargon wants to control the pace but Melia is squirming around nicely.
Melia tries to lock up and control but Jargon gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Jargon can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Melia is looking to escape.
Jargon fails to advance to Melia's back.
Jargon controlling his opponent.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Jargon trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Melia tries to reverse the position but Jargon maintains control.
Jargon controlling the pace for now.
Jargon is trying to take his opponent's back.
Jargon controlling his opponent.
Jargon moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Melia (2) vs (8) Jargon
Jargon avoiding Melia 's attempts to control his hands.
Jargon is persistently looking for the submission but Melia is defending it well.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Melia looking very determined here, making life difficult for Jargon.
Melia is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Melia is in bad spot here.
Melia is working hard here to advance position.
Jargon sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Melia taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Melinos Jargon!
During a confident post fight interview, Melinos Jargon thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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