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SSG 112 Gracie vs Berendas 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 6 wins and 9 losses; Gotosleep Innkeeper! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Zeke Mafner!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Steve Smith and Ian Loll.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Innkeeper clinches with his opponent.
Mafner looking for a takedown.
Innkeeper pulls guard successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mafner sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Innkeeper's guard.
Mafner wants to work for an arm triangle but Innkeeper is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Innkeeper's coaches at Tycoon Gym have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Mafner is working for a kimura but Innkeeper is defending it quite comfortably.
Mafner is looking to pass Innkeeper's guard but actually Innkeeper recovers to full guard.
Mafner must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Innkeeper pulls Mafner in to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mafner postures up.
Innkeeper is pulling down on Mafner's head. It's preventing any offense from Mafner, at least for the moment.
Innkeeper looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Innkeeper holds on and takes a little breather.
Innkeeper keeping moving, preventing Mafner from controlling successfully.
Mafner is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Mafner passes Innkeeper's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Mafner is keen to just control but Innkeeper is a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mafner wants to work for an arm triangle but Innkeeper is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Innkeeper preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Mafner tries to pass the half guard into mount. Innkeeper knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Innkeeper is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Mafner's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Mafner's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Innkeeper (4) vs (0) Mafner
Mafner trying to control the hands but Innkeeper breaks the grip.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Innkeeper keeps control of the position as Mafner tries to break free.
Innkeeper is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Mafner defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Innkeeper controls the position.
Mafner turns into Innkeeper and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Innkeeper (4) vs (2) Mafner
Innkeeper is adopting a defensive guard.
Mafner wants to control from the top but Innkeeper keeps moving.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Innkeeper is adopting a defensive guard.
Mafner drops back looking for a leg! Innkeeper is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Innkeeper manages to kick Mafner off! Mafner jumps back into Innkeeper's guard.
Mafner pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Innkeeper is keeping the position for now.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Innkeeper is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mafner looking to pass the guard.
Innkeeper is trying to keep Mafner in close.
Innkeeper is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Mafner rolls with it to try and escape but Innkeeper cranks on the arm and Mafner is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Gotosleep Innkeeper!
A relieved looking Gotosleep Innkeeper thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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