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SSG 197 Schaubi vs Banner 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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 3 losses; Leonhard Klopstock! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Ismael Ferreira !
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Chad Campbell and Joseph Jones.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Klopstock looking to score a takedown here. Ferreira is defending well but Klopstock drives through and ends up in Ferreira 's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Klopstock (2) vs (0) Ferreira
Klopstock wants to pass the guard but Ferreira is keeping the position.
Klopstock is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at 3Band MMA that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Ferreira had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Klopstock defends it easily.
Klopstock not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Klopstock stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ferreira swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Our spies down at at Brazilian Brawlers inform us that Ferreira has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ferreira has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Klopstock can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Klopstock trying to control the position from guard on top but Ferreira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Klopstock drops back looking for a leg! Ferreira is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ferreira manages to kick Klopstock off! Klopstock jumps back into Ferreira 's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Klopstock trying to control the position from guard on top but Ferreira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Klopstock showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Ferreira keeping moving, preventing Klopstock from controlling successfully.
Klopstock passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Klopstock (5) vs (0) Ferreira
Klopstock thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Ferreira tries to improve position but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Klopstock tries to move into full mount but can't pass Ferreira 's legs.
Ferreira is not content to let Klopstock control the position.
Ferreira is looking to regain half guard here but Klopstock keeps moving and retains side control.
Klopstock wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ferreira keeps working.
Klopstock works to advance to full mount. Ferreira defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Klopstock (7) vs (0) Ferreira
Klopstock looking for a guillotine from mount but Ferreira is having none of it.
Ferreira is trying to escape the mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferreira is still trying to improve position.
Klopstock fails to move to back control.
Klopstock can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ferreira is looking to escape.
Ferreira is wriggling around trying to escape.
Klopstock wants to control the pace but Ferreira is squirming around nicely.
Ferreira keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Klopstock working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Klopstock has control of Ferreira 's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Ferreira regains control of the situation pretty easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Klopstock goes for an armbar but Ferreira turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Ferreira . Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Klopstock (7) vs (2) Ferreira
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Klopstock is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Klopstock (9) vs (2) Ferreira
Klopstock is pushing down on Ferreira 's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ferreira is fighting to maintain full guard but Klopstock has managed to sneak the leg through.
Klopstock is looking to take a break and control but Ferreira is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Klopstock moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Klopstock (12) vs (2) Ferreira
Klopstock controls the position from side control.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Klopstock tries to advance to mount but Ferreira denies him.
Ferreira manages to work his way to half guard, despite Klopstock's best efforts.
Klopstock is working for a submission of some sort.
Klopstock passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Ferreira ! Score +3 for passing guard: Klopstock (15) vs (2) Ferreira
Ferreira is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Klopstock looking for a guillotine from mount but Ferreira is having none of it.
Ferreira is working to get back to half guard.
Klopstock with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Klopstock trying to control but Ferreira is having none of it.
Ferreira manages to regain half guard. Good work.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Klopstock is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Klopstock is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ferreira defends it well.
Klopstock is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Ferreira ! Score +3 for passing guard: Klopstock (18) vs (2) Ferreira
Klopstock with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Klopstock controlling his opponent.
Klopstock looking to control but Ferreira is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Klopstock wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Klopstock jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Ferreira is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Ferreira and Klopstock has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Ferreira tries to improve position but can't.
Klopstock wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ferreira , who protects the arm well.
Klopstock tries for a kimura but Ferreira is defending well.
Ferreira tries to bench press Klopstock off him but Klopstock keeps the position.
Ferreira prevents Klopstock from moving into mount.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Ferreira manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Klopstock (18) vs (4) Ferreira
Ferreira is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Klopstock has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are battling for position here. Klopstock manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Klopstock wants to sweep here but Ferreira controlling him for the moment.
Ferreira must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Ferreira postures up.
Klopstock keeping full guard, as Ferreira tries to pass.
Ferreira postures up.
Klopstock looking for a sweep. Not yet Klopstock, not yet.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Klopstock lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Klopstock (20) vs (4) Ferreira
Ferreira had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Klopstock defends it easily.
Klopstock has gone for a leg lock! Ferreira slips out almost immediately though and dives into Klopstock's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Klopstock (20) vs (6) Ferreira
Ferreira is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Klopstock is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Klopstock has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Klopstock (22) vs (6) Ferreira
Klopstock works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Klopstock is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Ferreira looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ferreira is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Klopstock pulls his head out easily.
Klopstock seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ferreira does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Klopstock is taking a breather. Ferreira 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.
Ferreira looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Klopstock prevents Ferreira from improving his position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Klopstock perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Klopstock is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Ferreira ! Score +3 for passing guard: Klopstock (25) vs (6) Ferreira
Ferreira is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Klopstock has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Klopstock (28) vs (6) Ferreira
Klopstock is persistently looking for the submission but Ferreira is defending it well.
Klopstock is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Klopstock has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Ferreira has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Ferreira wants to escape the position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Klopstock looking for the choke from the back.
Klopstock working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Klopstock looking for the choke from the back.
Ferreira fending off the submission attempt from Klopstock.
Klopstock looking for the choke from the back.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Klopstock trying to control.
Ferreira rolls, trying to escape but Klopstock keeps control of the position.
Klopstock is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Ferreira defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Klopstock is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Ferreira is defending well though. Klopstock let's go of the attempt for now.
Ferreira is trying to defend against the choke here but Klopstock has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Klopstock Tightens the hold and Ferreira taps out furiously! Klopstock displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Leonhard Klopstock!
A less than humble Leonhard Klopstock misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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