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SSG 351 Ottke vs Gracias 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 16 wins and 16 losses; Milton Viera! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 7 losses; Mecilvus Gabenagus!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Emerson Jorge and Seu Braga.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Viera tries to close the distance and clinch but Gabenagus swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gabenagus gets a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Viera (0) vs (2) Gabenagus
Gabenagus looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Gabenagus is looking for a kimura but Viera is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gabenagus to get the leverage.
Gabenagus slows the pace down in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gabenagus prevents Viera from improving his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gabenagus is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Gabenagus is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Viera is just riding it out for now. Gabenagus eventually gives up the hold.
Gabenagus controlling the action here.
Viera is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Viera is trying to control but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gabenagus looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Gabenagus is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Viera (0) vs (5) Gabenagus
Viera wants to control but Gabenagus is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gabenagus looking to control and managing it successfully.
Viera tries to lock up and control but Gabenagus gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
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.
Viera wants to control but Gabenagus is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.
Viera is wriggling around trying to escape.
Gabenagus controlling from the full mount.
Viera working to try and regain half guard.
Gabenagus controlling from mount.
It looks like Gabenagus might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Viera tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Viera is working hard here to advance position.
Gabenagus controlling the position easily from mount.
Viera keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Gabenagus seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Viera is holding on tight.
Viera is looking to improve his position but Gabenagus isn't that keen on the idea.
Gabenagus wants to take Viera's back but he can't do it this time.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Gabenagus controlling from mount.
Viera really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Gabenagus with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Gabenagus moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Viera (0) vs (8) Gabenagus
Gabenagus controlling from the back.
Viera can't escape the position.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
You can see the frustration on Viera's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Gabenagus controls the position.
Gabenagus keeps control of the position as Viera tries to break free.
Gabenagus controls the action.
You can see the frustration on Viera's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Gabenagus trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Viera doesn't escape.
Gabenagus looking for the RNC.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Gabenagus controlling the position well here. Viera rolled but Gabenagus kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Gabenagus is continuing to stall.
I really don't envy Viera right now.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Gabenagus looking to break Viera's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Viera remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Gabenagus will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Gabenagus is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Viera wants to control his opponent's hands but Gabenagus gets his hands free.
Gabenagus controls the action.
Gabenagus has the hooks in. Viera is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Gabenagus controls the action.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Gabenagus looking for the choke from the back.
Viera trying to control the hands but Gabenagus won't let him.
Viera tries to escape the position.
Gabenagus biding his time, controlling Viera.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Viera is in bad spot here.
Viera is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
I really don't envy Viera right now.
Gabenagus really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Viera.
Viera is really stuck here.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Gabenagus controls the action.
Gabenagus gets his hands free as Viera looks to control.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Gabenagus controlling well, preventing Viera from escaping the position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Gabenagus slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Gabenagus is trying to stick to Viera's back but Viera is turning into Gabenagus. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Gabenagus's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Viera. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Viera (2) vs (8) Gabenagus
Viera's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Viera passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Viera (5) vs (8) Gabenagus
Gabenagus is trying to control Viera's posture but Viera avoids it.
Gabenagus regains half guard there - taking advantage of Viera's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Gabenagus regains full guard. Nicely done.
Gabenagus keeping moving, preventing Viera from controlling successfully.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Gabenagus has his foot on Viera's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Viera works his way back into a safe position though.
Gabenagus looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gabenagus escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Viera gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Gabenagus pulls Viera in to control the position.
Viera wants to control from the top but Gabenagus keeps moving.
Viera thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Viera wants to control from the top but Gabenagus keeps moving.
Gabenagus bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Viera's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Viera (5) vs (10) Gabenagus
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Gabenagus stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Viera swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gabenagus showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Gabenagus slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Viera (5) vs (13) Gabenagus
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Viera tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Gabenagus presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Viera (5) vs (15) Gabenagus
Viera is trying to escape the mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gabenagus wins on points by 15 to 5.
A victorious Mecilvus Gabenagus thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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