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SSG 216 Ibrahim vs Ieyasu 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 Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Joaquim Paz! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Mecilvus Gabenagus!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Mauricio Rocha and Leandro Rodrigues.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Nice sprawl there from Paz as Gabenagus shoots in.
Gabenagus closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Gabenagus lands in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Paz (0) vs (2) Gabenagus
Gabenagus looking to pass the guard.
Gabenagus is looking to pass into half guard but Paz pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Paz is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Paz (2) vs (2) Gabenagus
Gabenagus keeping moving, preventing Paz from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paz looking to sit in guard and control but Gabenagus gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Paz (2) vs (4) Gabenagus
Gabenagus tries to free his leg and advance position but Paz is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paz tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gabenagus looking to pass the guard.
Gabenagus drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gabenagus jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Gabenagus wants to pass the guard but Paz is keeping the position.
Paz tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gabenagus is looking to pass into half guard but Paz pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Paz is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Paz (4) vs (4) Gabenagus
Paz has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paz trying to control the position from guard on top but Gabenagus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Paz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gabenagus is keeping the position for now.
Paz trying to control but Gabenagus is working from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gabenagus has his foot on Paz's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Paz works his way back into a safe position though.
Gabenagus keeping moving, preventing Paz from controlling successfully.
Paz has gone for a leg lock! Gabenagus slips out almost immediately though and dives into Paz's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Paz (4) vs (6) Gabenagus
Gabenagus trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gabenagus stands and throws Paz's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Paz (4) vs (9) Gabenagus
Gabenagus tries to advance to mount but Paz denies him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Paz tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gabenagus wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Gabenagus tries to move into full mount but can't pass Paz's legs.
Gabenagus thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Paz gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Paz (4) vs (11) Gabenagus
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paz working to try and regain half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Paz manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Gabenagus is trying to work for a kimura but Paz is defending well.
Gabenagus is looking to advance position but Paz won't allow it.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Paz has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gabenagus is working away from the top position though.
Gabenagus is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Gabenagus is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Paz has managed to free his arm - good work.
Paz manages to get to full guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Gabenagus has gone for a leg lock! Paz slips out almost immediately though and dives into Gabenagus's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Paz (6) vs (11) Gabenagus
Gabenagus escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Paz gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Gabenagus keeping moving, preventing Paz from controlling successfully.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Gabenagus has his feet on Paz's thighs here. He's pushed Paz off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Paz screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mecilvus Gabenagus!
During a confident post fight interview, Mecilvus Gabenagus thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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