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SSG 174 Philbert vs Ibrahim 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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 3 losses; Will Wynn! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 8 losses; Rafael Souza!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Gregory Folan and Steve Smith.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Souza gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Wynn wants to take the fight to the mat but Souza manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Souza stops a takedown attempt from Wynn.
Wynn tries to pull guard but Souza won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Will Wynn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wynn drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Souza gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Wynn tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Souza just stands there and leans against the cage.
Wynn fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Wynn has Souza pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Souza manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Souza decides to pull guard.
Wynn won't allow Souza to sweep him here.
Wynn postures up.
Wynn avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wynn trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Souza is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Souza tries to land a sweep but no joy.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Souza is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wynn (0) vs (2) Souza
Souza wants to pass the guard but Wynn is keeping the position.
Souza trying to control but Wynn is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Wynn is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wynn (2) vs (2) Souza
Souza tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wynn trying to control the position from guard on top but Souza is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Souza is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Wynn wants to control from the top but Souza keeps moving.
Wynn is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Souza trying to control the position here.
Wynn trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Souza not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wynn drops back, looking for a kneebar! Souza looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Souza looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Souza! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Wynn (2) vs (6) Souza
Wynn tries to bench press Souza off him but Souza keeps the position.
Wynn is working hard here to advance position.
Souza working away.
Souza looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Wynn wants to control but Souza postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Souza working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Wynn is trying to get back to half guard.
Souza trying to control the action but Wynn is working from the bottom.
Souza wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Wynn, who protects the arm well.
Souza looks winded!
Wynn is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Wynn wants to control but Souza postures up.
Wynn is looking for a sweep.
Wynn keeps Souza under control for a moment.
Souza wants to control but Wynn is keeping him busy.
Wynn tries to buck Souza off but Souza is having none of it.
Souza is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Wynn has escaped the position, nice work there.
Wynn is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Souza off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Wynn (6) vs (6) Souza
Souza is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Wynn gets his way!
That's six minutes gone in the round.
I really don't envy Souza right now.
Souza manages to reverse the position and now he's in Wynn's guard. Nice work there by Souza.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wynn (6) vs (8) Souza
Wynn looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Souza passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Wynn (6) vs (11) Souza
Wynn is trying to get back to half guard.
Souza wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Wynn, who protects the arm well.
Souza wants to control but Wynn is keeping him busy.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Souza working away.
Souza trying to control the action but Wynn is working from the bottom.
Wynn is trying to improve his position.
Souza wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wynn keeps working.
Wynn can't do much from the bottom here.
Souza looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Wynn is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Souza off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Wynn (10) vs (11) Souza
Wynn looking for the RNC.
Wynn patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Souza turns into Wynn and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wynn (10) vs (13) Souza
Wynn has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Wynn keeping full guard, as Souza tries to pass.
Souza won't allow Wynn to sweep him here.
Wynn is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Souza is aware though and is defending well.
Wynn is trying to control the position but Souza postures up.
Wynn will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Souza trying to control the position from guard on top but Wynn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Souza controls from within his opponent's guard.
Souza trying to control but Wynn is working from the bottom.
Souza slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Wynn (10) vs (16) Souza
Wynn is trying to improve his position.
Souza wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Wynn, who protects the arm well.
Wynn tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Souza wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wynn keeps working.
Souza working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Wynn struggling a bit here.
Wynn holds on to Souza's head and controls the position momentarily.
Wynn is looking for a sweep.
Wynn gets back to half guard.
Wynn is trying to control but can't.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Souza is trying to control. Wynn wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Souza prevents Wynn from improving his position.
Souza is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Wynn is just riding it out for now. Souza eventually gives up the hold.
Wynn is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Souza's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Souza's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Wynn (14) vs (16) Souza
Souza breaks Wynn's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wynn (14) vs (18) Souza
Wynn is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Souza stands and throws Wynn's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Wynn (14) vs (21) Souza
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Souza working away.
Wynn manages to work his way to half guard, despite Souza's best efforts.
Souza is pressing down on Wynn's thigh, looking to free his foot. Wynn is holding on for now.
Souza looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Wynn is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Wynn is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Souza pulls his head out easily.
Wynn looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Souza is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Wynn is just riding it out for now. Souza eventually gives up the hold.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Souza seems to be working for a kimura but Wynn defends the submission attempt.
Wynn makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Wynn.
Wynn looking to hit a scissor sweep but Souza is one step ahead there.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Wynn is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Souza defends well.
Wynn is pulling down on Souza's head. It's preventing any offense from Souza, at least for the moment.
Souza controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Souza stands and throws Wynn's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Wynn (14) vs (24) Souza
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Souza wants to control but Wynn is keeping him busy.
Wynn is trying to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Souza wins on points by 24 to 14.
A relieved looking Rafael Souza 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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