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SSG 198 Hlervu vs Bar 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 35 wins and 8 losses; Gino Gambini! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 8 losses; Ahmad Ibrahim!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Steve Smith and Yves DeLean.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Gambini shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ibrahim as he avoids it easily.
Gambini tries to sprawl but Ibrahim drives through with a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gambini (0) vs (2) Ibrahim
Ibrahim is looking to advance position but Gambini won't allow it.
Gambini is staying active underneath Ibrahim, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Gambini trying to hold on to Ibrahim's head to control him but Ibrahim postures up.
Ibrahim is trying to control the action in half guard but Gambini is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Gambini won't allow Ibrahim to pass to mount.
Gambini tries to get to full guard but Ibrahim has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gambini is doing well to control the position and prevent Ibrahim from advancing to side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ibrahim trying to control the pace.
Gambini really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Gambini is positioning himself well to prevent Ibrahim advancing to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ibrahim tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gambini knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Gambini is trying to control but can't.
Ibrahim trying to control the action but Gambini is working from the bottom.
Gambini trying to control here.
Gambini's coaches at Silverback MMA have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Well, if Ibrahim is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Ibrahim is looking to take a break and control but Gambini is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ibrahim is looking to advance position but Gambini won't allow it.
Gambini is refusing to be controlled, as Ibrahim sits in half guard.
Gambini trying to hold on to Ibrahim's head to control him but Ibrahim postures up.
Gambini is refusing to be controlled, as Ibrahim sits in half guard.
Ibrahim prevents Gambini from improving his position.
Ibrahim is looking to take a break and control but Gambini is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ibrahim is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ibrahim is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Ibrahim tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gambini knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Gambini is controlling Ibrahim's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Gambini is looking to improve his position.
Gambini is working hard here to advance position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ibrahim perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Gambini has his hands clasped together around Ibrahim's back. He's all about the action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gambini wants to get back to full guard.
Ibrahim wants to take a breather but Gambini is having none of it.
Gambini tries to get to full guard but Ibrahim has control of the leg.
Ibrahim is taking a breather. Gambini says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Ibrahim is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gambini doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ibrahim.
Gambini wants to improve his position but Ibrahim is controlling well.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Ibrahim is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gambini sees it coming and defends easily.
Ibrahim performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Gambini tries to roll over but Ibrahim keeps him under control.
Gambini is staying active underneath Ibrahim, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Ibrahim trying to control the pace.
Gambini is refusing to be controlled, as Ibrahim sits in half guard.
Gambini is concentrating on defense, preventing Ibrahim from advancing position.
Gambini is not content to let Ibrahim control the position.
Ibrahim is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gambini has managed to free his arm - good work.
Gambini moves into full guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Ibrahim trying to control but Gambini is working from the bottom.
Ibrahim is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Gambini keeping moving, preventing Ibrahim from controlling successfully.
Ibrahim tries to free his leg and advance position but Gambini is retaining full guard.
Ibrahim won't allow Gambini to sweep him here.
Ibrahim tries to free his leg and advance position but Gambini is retaining full guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Ibrahim not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Ibrahim stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gambini swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ibrahim trying to control but Gambini is working from the bottom.
Gambini pulls Ibrahim in close to prevent any damage.
Ibrahim not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Ibrahim wants to control from the top but Gambini keeps moving.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Gambini being controlled here, momentarily.
Ibrahim trying to control but Gambini is working from the bottom.
Ibrahim slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Ibrahim wants to pass the guard but Gambini is keeping the position.
Gambini has Ibrahim pulled in close to control his posture.
Gambini 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.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Ibrahim stands and throws Gambini's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Gambini (0) vs (5) Ibrahim
Ibrahim trying to control the action but Gambini is working from the bottom.
Ibrahim is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Gambini will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Gambini is trying to control Ibrahim's posture but Ibrahim avoids it.
Ibrahim working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Ibrahim content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Ibrahim trying to control the position but Gambini is working away.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Gambini holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Gambini is being controlled here.
Gambini stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Gambini is trying to escape the position but Ibrahim is controlling the position.
Ibrahim wants to control but Gambini is keeping him busy.
You can see the frustration on Gambini's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ibrahim tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Gambini can't do much from the bottom here.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.
Gambini is not content to let Ibrahim control the position.
Gambini is looking for a sweep.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Gambini is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Gambini is trying to maintain the position but Ibrahim is very close to passing his half guard.
Gambini controlling the position well.
Ibrahim passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Gambini (0) vs (8) Ibrahim
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ibrahim looking to control but Gambini is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ibrahim wins on points by 8 to 0.
A relieved looking Ahmad Ibrahim 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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