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SSG 102 Gomes vs Schaubi 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 New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 3 losses; Odaishah Yasalmibaal! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 8 losses; Gotosleep Innkeeper!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Steve Montenegro and Joseph Jones.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Yasalmibaal scores with a takedown into Innkeeper's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Yasalmibaal (2) vs (0) Innkeeper
Yasalmibaal engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Yasalmibaal passes Innkeeper's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Innkeeper is not content to let Yasalmibaal control the position.
Innkeeper won't allow Yasalmibaal to pass to mount.
Innkeeper is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Yasalmibaal pulls his head out easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yasalmibaal wants to free his trapped foot but Innkeeper is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yasalmibaal wants to take a breather but Innkeeper is having none of it.
Innkeeper looking for submissions off his back.
Yasalmibaal is looking to take a break and control but Innkeeper is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Innkeeper actively working from the bottom here.
Yasalmibaal is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Innkeeper looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Innkeeper looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Innkeeper looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Innkeeper looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Innkeeper is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Yasalmibaal's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Yasalmibaal's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Yasalmibaal (2) vs (4) Innkeeper
Innkeeper working for the choke.
Yasalmibaal is trying to break free.
Yasalmibaal trying to control the position but Innkeeper manages to sink in the hooks.
Yasalmibaal is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Innkeeper gets his way!
Yasalmibaal trying to control the hands but Innkeeper won't let him.
We've been informed that Innkeeper has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
You can see the frustration on Yasalmibaal's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yasalmibaal is having to fend off submission attempts from Innkeeper, who is looking to sink in the choke. Innkeeper doesn't have the hooks in though and Yasalmibaal manages to reverse position! He's now on top, in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Yasalmibaal (4) vs (4) Innkeeper
Yasalmibaal stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Innkeeper swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Innkeeper has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Yasalmibaal can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Innkeeper working for submissions but it's allowed Yasalmibaal to get to half guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Yasalmibaal has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Yasalmibaal (7) vs (4) Innkeeper
Yasalmibaal swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Innkeeper is now in Yasalmibaal's guard. A big mistake from Yasalmibaal there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Yasalmibaal (7) vs (6) Innkeeper
Innkeeper is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Yasalmibaal is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Yasalmibaal has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Yasalmibaal (9) vs (6) Innkeeper
Yasalmibaal wants to control from the top but Innkeeper keeps moving.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Innkeeper looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Innkeeper is trying to hold Yasalmibaal in close to prevent damage but Yasalmibaal has managed to pass into half guard.
Yasalmibaal wants to free his trapped foot but Innkeeper is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Yasalmibaal passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Yasalmibaal (12) vs (6) Innkeeper
Yasalmibaal trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Yasalmibaal looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Innkeeper is working to get back to half guard.
Innkeeper tries to lock up and control but Yasalmibaal gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Yasalmibaal working for a submission but Innkeeper is keeping him at bay.
Yasalmibaal takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Innkeeper sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Innkeeper looking for submissions off his back.
Innkeeper is looking to control Yasalmibaal's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Innkeeper avoid being mounted?
Innkeeper looking for submissions off his back.
Innkeeper looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Innkeeper is staying active underneath Yasalmibaal, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Innkeeper actively working from the bottom here.
Innkeeper actively working from the bottom here.
Innkeeper has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Yasalmibaal escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Yasalmibaal! Score +3 for passing guard: Yasalmibaal (15) vs (6) Innkeeper
Innkeeper prevents Yasalmibaal from improving position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Innkeeper is trying to control Yasalmibaal's posture but Yasalmibaal avoids it.
Innkeeper prevents Yasalmibaal from improving position.
Innkeeper is looking for a sweep.
Yasalmibaal tries to move into full mount but can't pass Innkeeper's legs.
Innkeeper struggling a bit here.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Innkeeper is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Yasalmibaal tries to move to full mount but Innkeeper actually manages to regain half guard.
Yasalmibaal wants to lay and pray for a moment but Innkeeper keeps working.
Yasalmibaal 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.
Yasalmibaal wants to lay and pray for a moment but Innkeeper keeps working.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Yasalmibaal content to control rather than advance.
Innkeeper regains full guard. Nicely done.
Innkeeper is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Yasalmibaal is aware though and is defending well.
Yasalmibaal forces his way into half guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Yasalmibaal is trying to control the action in half guard but Innkeeper is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Innkeeper is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Yasalmibaal pulls his head out easily.
Yasalmibaal trying to control from half guard but Innkeeper is working away.
Yasalmibaal controlling the action here.
Innkeeper looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Yasalmibaal takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Yasalmibaal seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Innkeeper does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Innkeeper looking for submissions off his back.
Yasalmibaal is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Yasalmibaal tries to pass the half guard into mount. Innkeeper knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yasalmibaal takes the fight on points by 15 to 6.
A victorious Odaishah Yasalmibaal thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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