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SSG 368 Gabenagus vs Chai 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 13 wins and 14 losses; Zurab Nozadzi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 20 losses; Milton Viera!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Luis Engracia and Mauricio Rocha.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Nozadzi pushes Viera up against the cage in a clinch.
Nozadzi has Viera pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Nozadzi pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Viera tumbling to the mat - Nozadzi dives into Viera's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Nozadzi (2) vs (0) Viera
Nozadzi has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Viera looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Nozadzi trying to control the position from guard on top but Viera is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nozadzi is stalling in the full guard.
Viera has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Nozadzi is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Viera. Score +3 for passing guard: Nozadzi (5) vs (0) Viera
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Viera sneaks back into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nozadzi is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Viera doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Nozadzi.
Nozadzi 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.
Viera is not content to let Nozadzi control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Viera tries to roll over but Nozadzi keeps him under control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nozadzi passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Nozadzi (8) vs (0) Viera
Nozadzi trying to control but Viera is having none of it.
Viera is looking to get to half guard.
Nozadzi is looking to work his way around to Viera's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Nozadzi sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Viera is working to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nozadzi fails to take his opponent's back.
Nozadzi avoids the attempt from Viera to control.
Nozadzi trying to control but Viera is having none of it.
Viera is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Viera tries to hold on but Nozadzi postures up.
Viera is looking to improve his position but Nozadzi isn't that keen on the idea.
Viera tries to lock up and control but Nozadzi gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Viera regains half guard.
Nozadzi is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Viera has managed to free his arm - good work.
Nozadzi is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Viera is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Zurab Nozadzi!
During a confident post fight interview, Zurab Nozadzi thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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