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TWGC 40 (185lbs, D4): Rio de Janeiro Qu - R2 PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Joao Gabriel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Wesley Stokes!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Paulo Santos and Edson Gomes.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Stokes has taken the fight to the clinch.
Stokes is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Gabriel gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Gabriel prevents the takedown attempt.
Stokes fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Joao Gabriel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wesley Stokes.
Stokes tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Gabriel just stands there and leans against the cage.
Gabriel has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Stokes regains guard immediately. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gabriel (2) vs (0) Stokes
Gabriel is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Gabriel passes Stokes's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Gabriel is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Stokes! Score +3 for passing guard: Gabriel (5) vs (0) Stokes
Stokes is looking to improve his position but Gabriel isn't that keen on the idea.
Gabriel looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Gabriel has control of Stokes's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Stokes regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Gabriel has isolated one of Stokes's arms. Stokes looking to fight him off but Gabriel twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Joao Gabriel!
An out of breath Joao Gabriel thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
The defeated Wesley Stokes had this to say: 'I promise you, this setback will not break me. It will only serve as a catalyst for my growth. I will return to the gym, more determined than ever, and work tirelessly to refine my skills, address my weaknesses, and evolve as a fighter.
Tonight, I bow my head in respect to my opponent.'. |
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