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SSG 424 Gracias vs Macker PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 35 wins and 32 losses; Ahmad Ibrahim! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 46 wins and 37 losses; Lamban Gaul!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Felipe Paraventi and Edson Gomes.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Gaul will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ibrahim with a poor takedown
and Gaul counters by clinching up.
Gaul has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Ibrahim after a bit of a struggle.
Ibrahim turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Ibrahim manages to end up in side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Ibrahim (4) vs (0) Gaul
Ibrahim trying to control the action but Gaul is working from the bottom.
Ibrahim tries for a kimura but Gaul is defending well.
Ibrahim controlling from side mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
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Gaul is letting Ibrahim control him for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gaul tries to improve position but can't.
Gaul is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Ibrahim's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Ibrahim stalling.
Gaul looking for submissions off his back.
Gaul has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ibrahim is working away from the top position though.
Ibrahim moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Ibrahim (7) vs (0) Gaul
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ibrahim is looking to take a break and control but Gaul is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gaul being controlled for a moment.
Gaul can't do much from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gaul tries to buck Ibrahim off but Ibrahim is having none of it.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Gaul is not content to let Ibrahim control the position.
Gaul is looking for a sweep.
Gaul is not content to let Ibrahim control the position.
Gaul tries to bench press Ibrahim off him but Ibrahim keeps the position.
Ibrahim working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Ibrahim wants to control but Gaul is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gaul tries to buck Ibrahim off but Ibrahim is having none of it.
Ibrahim is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Gaul's shoulder. That is not cool.
Ibrahim trying to control the position but Gaul is working away.
Ibrahim working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Gaul struggling a bit here.
Gaul is looking for a sweep.
Gaul seems a little lost for a moment, as Ibrahim dominates the positioning.
Ibrahim trying to control the action but Gaul is working from the bottom.
Ibrahim is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Gaul has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Gaul trying to remain calm as Ibrahim controls from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gaul is trying to control Ibrahim's posture but Ibrahim avoids it.
Ibrahim takes a little break here. Gaul wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Gaul is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Ibrahim trying to control the action but Gaul is working from the bottom.
Ibrahim controls the position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Gaul is not content to let Ibrahim control the position.
Gaul wants to control but Ibrahim postures up.
Gaul is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Gaul is still trying to improve position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Gaul can't do much from the bottom here.
Ibrahim wants to control but Gaul is keeping him busy.
Gaul sneaks back into half guard.
Gaul moves into full guard.
Gaul pulls Ibrahim in close to prevent any damage.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Gaul is trying to control the position but Ibrahim postures up.
Gaul pulls Ibrahim in close to prevent any damage.
Gaul keeping moving, preventing Ibrahim from controlling successfully.
Ibrahim is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Gaul is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ibrahim defends well.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Ibrahim wants to pass the guard but Gaul is keeping the position.
Gaul looking to control.
Ibrahim stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gaul swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gaul looking for a sweep. Not yet Gaul, not yet.
Ibrahim wants to pass the guard but Gaul is keeping the position.
Gaul not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gaul escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ibrahim gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Gaul trying to control the position.
Gaul looking for a guillotine here but Ibrahim defends easily.
Ibrahim wants to pass the guard but Gaul is keeping the position.
Gaul controlling the position.
Ibrahim slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Gaul looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Ibrahim trying to control but Gaul is working from the bottom.
Gaul controlling Ibrahim's posture.
Ibrahim trying to control the position from guard on top but Gaul is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ibrahim content to stall in guard here.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Gaul tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gaul is trying to keep Ibrahim in close.
Ibrahim trying to control but Gaul is working from the bottom.
Ibrahim stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gaul swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gaul can't keep his opponent in guard - Ibrahim advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Gaul tries to get to full guard but Ibrahim has control of the leg.
Ibrahim is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gaul has managed to free his arm - good work.
Gaul trying to control but Ibrahim postures up.
Ibrahim is looking to take a break and control but Gaul is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gaul is looking to control Ibrahim's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gaul avoid being mounted?
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ibrahim prevents Gaul from improving his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ibrahim takes the fight on points by 7 to 0.
During a confident post fight interview, Ahmad Ibrahim thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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