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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 London, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Ahmad Ibrahim! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Darren Sabatello!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Chad Campbell and Jonathan Paton.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Sabatello stuffs the takedown attempt from Ibrahim. Ibrahim gets slowly back to his feet.
Ibrahim sets himself, and Sabatello steps forward looking for the clinch! Ibrahim avoids it this time.
Ahmad Ibrahim seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ibrahim shoots in for a takedown but Sabatello shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Sabatello closes the distance and clinches.
Sabatello drags the fight down to the ground.
Sabatello working for a triangle but Ibrahim defends it easily.
Sabatello is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ibrahim is aware though and is defending well.
Sabatello working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ibrahim doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ibrahim manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Sabatello working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ibrahim doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ibrahim manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ibrahim avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sabatello looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ibrahim sitting in guard here, content to control.
Sabatello can't keep his opponent in guard - Ibrahim advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Sabatello looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ibrahim is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Sabatello looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sabatello felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Ibrahim content to control rather than advance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ibrahim is looking for a kimura here.
Sabatello is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ibrahim pulls his head out easily.
Sabatello looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ibrahim is taking a breather. Sabatello says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Ibrahim seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Sabatello for as long as he can get away with.
Sabatello is looking to improve his position.
Ibrahim is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ibrahim stalling.
Sabatello looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ibrahim has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Ibrahim (3) vs (0) Sabatello
Sabatello keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Sabatello has given up his back here. Will Ibrahim look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Ibrahim (6) vs (0) Sabatello
Ibrahim has the hooks in. Sabatello is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Sabatello turns into Ibrahim and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ibrahim (6) vs (2) Sabatello
Ibrahim controlling Sabatello's posture.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ibrahim is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Ibrahim pulls Sabatello in to control the position.
Ibrahim keeping full guard, as Sabatello tries to pass.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ibrahim is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ibrahim (8) vs (2) Sabatello
Ibrahim slips nicely into half guard.
Sabatello looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sabatello looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Ibrahim performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Ibrahim trying to mount his opponent but Sabatello defends it.
Ibrahim passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Ibrahim (11) vs (2) Sabatello
Sabatello is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Sabatello is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Sabatello is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Ibrahim's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Ibrahim is controlling the pace.
Ibrahim passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ibrahim (14) vs (2) Sabatello
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Sabatello is looking to improve his position but Ibrahim isn't that keen on the idea.
Ibrahim controlling the position easily from mount.
Ibrahim working for a submission but Sabatello is keeping him at bay.
Sabatello is wriggling around trying to escape.
Ibrahim works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Ibrahim (17) vs (2) Sabatello
Sabatello tries to escape but Ibrahim has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Ibrahim has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Sabatello is in real trouble here. Ibrahim gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Sabatello is tapping out! Ibrahim wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ahmad Ibrahim!
A victorious Ahmad Ibrahim thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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