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SSG 209 Gaul vs Green 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 Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Marcelo Wade! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Ivan Ivanovic!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Alan Glass and George Francis.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Wade shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Wade (2) vs (0) Ivanovic
Ivanovic throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Wade trying to control but Ivanovic is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ivanovic has his foot on Wade's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Wade works his way back into a safe position though.
Wade trying to control the position from guard on top but Ivanovic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wade preventing the sweep.
Wade stands and throws Ivanovic's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Wade (5) vs (0) Ivanovic
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wade is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ivanovic has escaped the position, nice work there.
Ivanovic sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ivanovic wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ivanovic actively working from the bottom here.
Wade is trying to control the action in half guard but Ivanovic is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Wade is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Ivanovic tries to get to full guard but Wade has control of the leg.
Wade works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Wade (8) vs (0) Ivanovic
Ivanovic tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ivanovic tries to improve his position but instead Wade has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Wade (11) vs (0) Ivanovic
Wade keeps control of the position as Ivanovic tries to break free.
Wade is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Wade is looking to control Ivanovic but Ivanovic is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Wade controlling well, preventing Ivanovic from escaping the position.
Ivanovic is still trying to improve position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ivanovic manages to reverse the position and now he's in Wade's guard. Nice work there by Ivanovic.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wade (11) vs (2) Ivanovic
Ivanovic thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Wade wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Ivanovic is now in half guard.
Wade wants to control but Ivanovic is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ivanovic wants to free his trapped foot but Wade is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ivanovic is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Wade sees it coming and defends easily.
Ivanovic is pressing down on Wade's thigh, looking to free his foot. Wade is holding on for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ivanovic prevents Wade from improving his position.
Wade is breathing heavily.
Ivanovic looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Ivanovic is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Wade has managed to free his arm - good work.
Ivanovic is pressing down on Wade's thigh, looking to free his foot. Wade is holding on for now.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Wade is looking to improve his position.
Ivanovic trying to pass the guard but Wade defending well.
Wade gets full guard.
Ivanovic wants to pass the guard but Wade is keeping the position.
Ivanovic passes Wade's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Ivanovic wants to pass the guard but Wade is defending well.
Ivanovic has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Wade (11) vs (5) Ivanovic
Ivanovic looking to secure an arm triangle but Wade defends it well.
Ivanovic goes for an armbar but Wade turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Wade. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wade (13) vs (5) Ivanovic
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Ivanovic looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wade is one step ahead there.
Ivanovic is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Wade defends well.
Ivanovic wants to sweep but no luck.
Wade looking to pass the guard.
Ivanovic is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Wade defends well.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Ivanovic is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Ivanovic is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Wade is aware though and is defending well.
Ivanovic is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Wade is aware though and is defending well.
Ivanovic looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wade is one step ahead there.
Wade has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Wade trying to control the position from guard on top but Ivanovic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Ivanovic wants to sweep here but Wade controlling him for the moment.
Ivanovic lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wade (13) vs (7) Ivanovic
Ivanovic looking to pass the guard.
Wade keeping moving, preventing Ivanovic from controlling successfully.
Ivanovic stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wade swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wade controls Ivanovic momentarily but Ivanovic frees himself.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Ivanovic looking to pass the guard.
Ivanovic slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Wade (13) vs (10) Ivanovic
Ivanovic tries to advance to mount but can't.
Ivanovic tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Wade prevents Ivanovic from moving into mount.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Wade wants to control but Ivanovic postures up.
Ivanovic is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Wade is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Wade is trying to control Ivanovic's posture but Ivanovic avoids it.
Wade prevents Ivanovic from improving position.
Wade is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Ivanovic's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Ivanovic! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Wade has tapped! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Ivan Ivanovic!
Ivan Ivanovic decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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