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RIO 6 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 1 wins and 2 losses; Iranian Hulk! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 5 losses; Bo Lo!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Daniel Cesar and Luis Engracia.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Hulk looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hulk (2) vs (0) Lo
Lo keeping full guard, as Hulk tries to pass.
Hulk showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Lo looking for a sweep. Not yet Lo, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hulk trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Lo manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hulk (2) vs (2) Lo
Hulk will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hulk can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Lo controls the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hulk looking to control.
Hulk seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Hulk is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lo defends well.
Hulk tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hulk looking to control.
Lo passes into half guard.
Hulk looking for submissions off his back.
Lo controlling the action here.
Hulk wants to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hulk is working hard here to advance position.
Lo is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Hulk is looking for a sweep. Lo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Hulk tries to roll over but Lo keeps him under control.
Lo takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hulk trying to control from the bottom.
Lo is controlling the pace.
Lo wants to free his trapped foot but Hulk is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Hulk is trying to control but can't.
Hulk looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hulk wants to control but Lo is keeping busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lo content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Hulk is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lo pulls his head out easily.
Hulk trying to control but Lo postures up.
Lo is looking to advance position but Hulk won't allow it.
Lo passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Hulk (2) vs (5) Lo
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Hulk is wriggling around trying to escape.
Lo tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Hulk is trying to reverse the position but instead Lo has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Hulk (2) vs (8) Lo
Lo just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Hulk rolls, trying to escape but Lo keeps control of the position.
Lo has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Hulk's body.
Hulk trying to control but not successfully.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Lo controls the position.
Hulk breaks Lo's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hulk (4) vs (8) Lo
Lo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hulk trying to control the position from guard on top but Lo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hulk tries to free his leg and advance position but Lo is retaining full guard.
Lo has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Hulk forces his way into half guard.
Hulk is looking for a kimura here.
Lo trying to control here.
Hulk has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Lo defend it? Hulk steps over the head and cranks it - Lo is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Hulk!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Iranian Hulk!
During a confident post fight interview, Iranian Hulk thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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