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SSG 257 Yasalmibaal vs Vilmat 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 Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 15 losses; Daijiro Kimura! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Mecilvus Gabenagus!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Gabenagus fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Kimura to the ground. Gabenagus is now in Kimura's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kimura (0) vs (2) Gabenagus
Gabenagus is pushing down on Kimura's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kimura is fighting to maintain full guard but Gabenagus has managed to sneak the leg through.
Kimura is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gabenagus wants to advance to full mount but Kimura doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Gabenagus engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Kimura looking to control.
Gabenagus wants to control from the top but Kimura keeps moving.
Gabenagus sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kimura controls Gabenagus momentarily but Gabenagus frees himself.
Gabenagus trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kimura looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kimura keeping moving, preventing Gabenagus from controlling successfully.
Gabenagus trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gabenagus's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Kimura escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gabenagus gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Gabenagus forces his way into half guard.
Still in half guard, Gabenagus seems content to control.
Kimura trying to control but Gabenagus postures up.
Kimura is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gabenagus sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Kimura is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gabenagus pulls his head out easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kimura looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gabenagus keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Kimura is trying to control but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gabenagus is keen to just control but Kimura is a slippery customer.
Gabenagus might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Kimura haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Kimura has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gabenagus is working away from the top position though.
Well, if Gabenagus is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Kimura slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gabenagus is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Kimura controls Gabenagus momentarily but Gabenagus frees himself.
Gabenagus preventing the sweep.
Gabenagus trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kimura working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gabenagus doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gabenagus manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gabenagus controlling from the top position.
Kimura throws his legs up looking for a submission but Gabenagus uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kimura (0) vs (5) Gabenagus
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gabenagus taking a breather here.
Gabenagus trying to control the position but Kimura is working away.
Gabenagus moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Kimura (0) vs (7) Gabenagus
Gabenagus controlling from mount.
Gabenagus wants to take Kimura's back but he can't do it this time.
Gabenagus trying to control but Kimura is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kimura is trying desperately to improve position.
Gabenagus fails to take his opponent's back.
Kimura is trying to escape the mount.
Gabenagus looking to control and managing it successfully.
Gabenagus trying to control but Kimura is having none of it.
Gabenagus controlling from the full mount.
Kimura keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Gabenagus controlling from the full mount.
Kimura can't escape the position.
Gabenagus takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Kimura tries to hold on but Gabenagus postures up.
Gabenagus tries to control but Kimura wriggling away.
Kimura tries to reverse the position but Gabenagus maintains control.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Gabenagus content just to control the position here.
Kimura tries to hold on but Gabenagus postures up.
Gabenagus tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Kimura tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gabenagus controlling from the full mount.
Gabenagus prevents Kimura from getting the reversal.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Gabenagus fails to take his opponent's back.
Kimura can't escape the position.
Gabenagus controlling the pace for now.
Gabenagus trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Gabenagus controlling the position easily from mount.
Gabenagus trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Gabenagus is trying to take his opponent's back.
Gabenagus looking to control but Kimura is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Kimura is in all sorts of trouble here.
Gabenagus controlling the position easily from mount.
Kimura really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Gabenagus takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Kimura is controlling an arm, preventing Gabenagus from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Gabenagus controlling the position easily from mount.
Gabenagus wants to control the pace but Kimura is squirming around nicely.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Kimura sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Still in half guard, Gabenagus seems content to control.
Gabenagus passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kimura (0) vs (10) Gabenagus
Gabenagus controls the position.
Kimura is looking to reverse the position.
Kimura is not content to let Gabenagus control the position.
Gabenagus is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kimura is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Kimura tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Kimura gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Kimura (0) vs (12) Gabenagus
Gabenagus trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Gabenagus controlling the pace for now.
Kimura really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Gabenagus trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Gabenagus prevents Kimura from getting the reversal.
Kimura regains half guard.
Gabenagus sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Gabenagus looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Gabenagus perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Gabenagus is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kimura doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gabenagus.
Gabenagus trying to control from half guard but Kimura is working away.
Gabenagus not doing much here.
Gabenagus is pressing down on Kimura's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kimura is holding on for now.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Kimura is looking to control Gabenagus's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kimura avoid being mounted?
Gabenagus is looking for a kimura here.
Kimura looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gabenagus is controlling the pace.
Gabenagus is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Kimura trying to control but Gabenagus postures up.
Gabenagus is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kimura sees it coming and defends easily.
Gabenagus sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gabenagus seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kimura does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Gabenagus wants to work for an arm triangle but Kimura is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Gabenagus wants to free his trapped foot but Kimura is holding on for dear life with his legs.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gabenagus wins on points by 12 to 0.
Mecilvus Gabenagus seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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