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SSG 328 Ibrahim vs Solo 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 22 wins and 43 losses; Marcelinho Lima! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 5 losses; Mecilvus Gabenagus!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Alec Ball and Steve Smith.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Gabenagus shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Lima's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lima (0) vs (2) Gabenagus
Lima working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Gabenagus has passed into half guard!
Gabenagus is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lima doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gabenagus.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lima wants to control the action here but instead Gabenagus manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Lima (0) vs (5) Gabenagus
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lima manages to regain half guard. Good work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gabenagus wants to work for an arm triangle but Lima is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gabenagus wants to work for an arm triangle but Lima is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Gabenagus is working for a submission of some sort.
Lima's coaches at Alpha Brasil 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.
Gabenagus is trying to work for a kimura but Lima is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lima wants to control but Gabenagus is keeping busy.
Gabenagus tries to pass the half guard into mount. Lima knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Lima manages to get to full guard.
Gabenagus drops back looking for a leg! Lima is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lima manages to kick Gabenagus off! Gabenagus jumps back into Lima's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gabenagus is pushing down on Lima's leg trying to pass to half guard. Lima is fighting to maintain full guard but Gabenagus has managed to sneak the leg through.
Gabenagus wants to work for an arm triangle but Lima is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Gabenagus is trying to work for a kimura but Lima is defending well.
Lima tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Gabenagus has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Lima (0) vs (8) Gabenagus
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lima tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gabenagus goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Lima is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lima (2) vs (8) Gabenagus
Lima drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Gabenagus dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lima (2) vs (10) Gabenagus
Lima isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Gabenagus stacks Lima on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Gabenagus! Score +3 for passing guard: Lima (2) vs (13) Gabenagus
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Gabenagus wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lima keeps working.
Lima tries to improve position but can't.
Gabenagus looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Gabenagus is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Lima has escaped the position, nice work there.
Lima 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.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Lima looking for a sweep but Gabenagus has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Lima (2) vs (15) Gabenagus
Gabenagus goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Lima turns into him and now he's in Gabenagus's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lima (4) vs (15) Gabenagus
Gabenagus is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lima is aware though and is defending well.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Gabenagus isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Lima stacks Gabenagus on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Lima! Score +3 for passing guard: Lima (7) vs (15) Gabenagus
Gabenagus manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lima (7) vs (17) Gabenagus
Lima is defending against the submission attempts here by Gabenagus.
Gabenagus is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Gabenagus passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Lima (7) vs (20) Gabenagus
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Gabenagus is trying to control here but Lima has managed to regain half guard.
Gabenagus is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Lima looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lima actively working from the bottom here.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Lima is trying to get back to full guard.
Gabenagus is keen to just control but Lima is a slippery customer.
Gabenagus is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Lima is looking for a sweep. Gabenagus is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gabenagus is looking to advance position but Lima won't allow it.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Gabenagus wants to take a breather but Lima is having none of it.
Lima is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gabenagus works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Lima (7) vs (23) Gabenagus
Gabenagus working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Gabenagus is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Lima is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Lima is trying to get back to half guard.
Lima is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Gabenagus wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lima keeps working.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Gabenagus is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Lima (7) vs (26) Gabenagus
Gabenagus looking for a guillotine from mount but Lima is having none of it.
Lima manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Lima is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lima is working hard here to advance position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Gabenagus seems to be looking for submissions.
Gabenagus is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Gabenagus is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Gabenagus is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lima has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Gabenagus is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Lima tries to get to full guard but Gabenagus has control of the leg.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gabenagus wins on points by 26 to 7.
A relieved looking Mecilvus Gabenagus 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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