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SSG 193 Ibrahim vs Gaul PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 6 losses; Rikiya Goromaru! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Frank Diaz!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Luis Engracia and Seu Braga.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Goromaru tries to clinch but Diaz is having none of it.
Diaz with the counter takedown but Goromaru avoids it easily.
Goromaru gets caught napping as Diaz dives in and scores a takedown. Goromaru manages to retain guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Goromaru (0) vs (2) Diaz
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.
Diaz showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Diaz drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Goromaru dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Goromaru (2) vs (2) Diaz
Diaz looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've been hearing good reports from Goromaru's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goromaru advances to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diaz looking for submissions off his back.
Diaz wants to control but Goromaru is keeping busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goromaru is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Diaz tries to roll over but Goromaru keeps him under control.
Goromaru wants to control but Diaz is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Goromaru is looking for a kimura but Diaz is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Goromaru to get the leverage.
Goromaru is pressing down on Diaz's thigh, looking to free his foot. Diaz is holding on for now.
Diaz is doing well to control the position and prevent Goromaru from advancing to side control.
Goromaru is thwarting Diaz's attempts to control the position.
Diaz works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz looking for subs off his back but Goromaru has passed one foot through into half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Diaz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Diaz is defending against the submission attempts here by Goromaru.
Diaz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Goromaru uses his free foot to push down on Diaz's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Diaz. Score +3 for passing guard: Goromaru (5) vs (2) Diaz
Diaz has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goromaru looking for a guillotine from mount but Diaz is having none of it.
Diaz wants to control but Goromaru is having none of it.
Diaz bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Goromaru (5) vs (4) Diaz
Goromaru can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Diaz controls the pace.
Diaz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Diaz pushing down on Goromaru's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diaz trying to work for an americana but Goromaru has managed to regain full guard.
Goromaru escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Diaz gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Goromaru being controlled here, momentarily.
Diaz's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Diaz drops back, looking for a kneebar! Goromaru looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Goromaru looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Goromaru! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Goromaru (9) vs (4) Diaz
Diaz is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Goromaru off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Goromaru (9) vs (8) Diaz
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.
Goromaru preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Diaz.
Goromaru is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Diaz working for the choke.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Diaz goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Goromaru escapes and is now in half guard on top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Goromaru (11) vs (8) Diaz
Diaz looking for subs from the bottom but Goromaru mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Goromaru (14) vs (8) Diaz
Goromaru moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Goromaru (17) vs (8) Diaz
Goromaru working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Diaz wants to escape the position.
Goromaru working for a choke but Diaz is defending well.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Diaz trying to control the hands but Goromaru won't let him.
Diaz tries to roll but Goromaru sticks to his back.
Diaz manages to reverse the position and now he's in Goromaru's guard. Nice work there by Diaz.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Goromaru (17) vs (10) Diaz
Goromaru working for a triangle but Diaz defends it easily.
Diaz trying to control but Goromaru is working from the bottom.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Diaz passes into half guard.
Diaz 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.
Goromaru actively working from the bottom here.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Diaz is keen to just control but Goromaru is a slippery customer.
Goromaru might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Diaz is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Goromaru doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Diaz.
Diaz is just content to waste time from the top position. Goromaru takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Diaz trying to control but Goromaru is working from the bottom.
Diaz wants to pass the guard but Goromaru is keeping the position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Goromaru working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Diaz doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Diaz manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Goromaru can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Diaz controls the pace.
Diaz drops back, looking for a kneebar! Goromaru looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Goromaru looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Goromaru! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Goromaru (21) vs (10) Diaz
Diaz is looking to reverse the position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Diaz is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Goromaru moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Goromaru (23) vs (10) Diaz
Goromaru manages to capitalize on a mistake by Diaz to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Goromaru (26) vs (10) Diaz
Diaz tries to break free.
Goromaru gets his hands free as Diaz looks to control.
Diaz wants to escape the position.
Goromaru has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Diaz! Can he survive? No! He's out! Goromaru gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rikiya Goromaru!
Rikiya Goromaru decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Frank Diaz was interviewed post fight and said 'I came to hump. This man came to fight. Tonight was not a night for lovers. '. |
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