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KOR EDM 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 Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Rickson Hozdic! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 59 wins and 29 losses; Tendren Hlervu!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Seu Braga and Alexandre Firmino.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Hozdic shoots in looking for a takedown. Hlervu tries to sprawl out of it but Hozdic keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hlervu manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Hlervu decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hozdic (0) vs (2) Hlervu
Hlervu tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hozdic knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Hozdic is defending against the submission attempts here by Hlervu.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hozdic keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hozdic is trying to get back to full guard.
Hlervu trying to mount his opponent but Hozdic defends it.
Hozdic is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hlervu's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hlervu's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Hozdic (4) vs (2) Hlervu
Hlervu trying to control but not successfully.
Hozdic seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Hozdic controlling the positon.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hozdic struggling to keep hold of the position.
Hozdic is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Hlervu is really stuck here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hlervu trying to control the position but Hozdic manages to sink in the hooks.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Hozdic's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Hozdic is not going to allow Hlervu to sit and survive in this position.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hozdic keeps control of the position as Hlervu tries to break free.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Hlervu tries to break free.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Hozdic biding his time, controlling Hlervu.
I really don't envy Hlervu right now.
Hozdic is not going to allow Hlervu to sit and survive in this position.
Hlervu rolls, trying to escape but Hozdic keeps control of the position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Hozdic has good solid back control here.
Hozdic has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Hlervu trying to control the position but Hozdic manages to sink in the hooks.
Hozdic has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Hlervu's body.
Hlervu is really stuck here.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Hlervu trying to control the hands but Hozdic breaks the grip.
Hozdic really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Hlervu.
Hlervu tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Hlervu has given up his back here.
Score +3 for taking back: Hozdic (7) vs (2) Hlervu
Hlervu can't escape the position.
Hlervu breaks Hozdic's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hozdic (7) vs (4) Hlervu
Hozdic is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hlervu stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hozdic swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Hozdic wants to control but Hlervu passes easily into half guard.
Hozdic trying to control but Hlervu postures up.
Hlervu wants to pass the guard but Hozdic is defending well.
Hozdic moves into full guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Hlervu pushes down on Hozdic's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Hozdic is in trouble now - Hlervu has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Hozdic (7) vs (7) Hlervu
Hlervu wants to take Hozdic's back here but Hozdic is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Hozdic slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Hlervu is thwarting Hozdic's attempts to control the position.
Hlervu is keen to just control but Hozdic is a slippery customer.
Hozdic is trying to get back to full guard.
Hlervu is thwarting Hozdic's attempts to control the position.
Hlervu trying to advance position but Hozdic counters by regaining guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Hozdic has control of Hlervu's left arm, preventing Hlervu from doing any damage.
Hlervu pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hozdic is keeping the position for now.
Hlervu keeps trying to improve his position.
Hozdic seems keen to control Hlervu's posture.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Hlervu looking to pass the guard.
Hlervu trying to move into half guard but instead Hozdic has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hozdic (9) vs (7) Hlervu
Hozdic wants to pass the guard but Hlervu is keeping the position.
Hlervu throws his legs up looking for a submission but Hozdic uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Hozdic (12) vs (7) Hlervu
Hlervu manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hozdic (12) vs (9) Hlervu
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Hlervu wants to free his trapped foot but Hozdic is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Hozdic slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Hlervu forces his way into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hozdic trying to control here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hozdic takes the fight on points by 12 to 9. |
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