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SSG 293 Gaul vs Hunt 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 Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 10 losses; Krister Soderberg! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 5 losses; Mecilvus Gabenagus!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Chris Downing and Tiny Johnson.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Soderberg pushes Gabenagus up against the cage in a clinch.
Soderberg has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Gabenagus after a bit of a struggle.
Soderberg manages to pull guard.
Soderberg working a defensive guard here.
Soderberg has Gabenagus pulled in close to control his posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gabenagus tries to free his leg and advance position but Soderberg is retaining full guard.
Soderberg trying to control the position.
Gabenagus trying to control but Soderberg is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gabenagus drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Soderberg manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Gabenagus has Soderberg in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Soderberg (2) vs (0) Gabenagus
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gabenagus keeping moving, preventing Soderberg from controlling successfully.
Gabenagus is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gabenagus has his foot on Soderberg's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Soderberg works his way back into a safe position though.
Gabenagus is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gabenagus throws his legs up looking for a submission but Soderberg uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Soderberg (5) vs (0) Gabenagus
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gabenagus tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Soderberg presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Soderberg (7) vs (0) Gabenagus
Gabenagus is squirming around, avoiding Soderberg's attempts to control the action.
Soderberg prevents Gabenagus from getting the reversal.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Soderberg controlling from the full mount.
Gabenagus is desperately trying to improve his position but Soderberg has a good base and remains in mount.
Soderberg controlling from the full mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soderberg looking to control but Gabenagus is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Soderberg looking to control and managing it successfully.
Gabenagus sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gabenagus is looking to improve his position.
Soderberg wants to take a breather but Gabenagus is having none of it.
Gabenagus is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gabenagus is not content to let Soderberg control the position.
Soderberg controlling the action here.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Soderberg wants to free his trapped foot but Gabenagus is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Gabenagus tries to get to full guard but Soderberg has control of the leg.
Gabenagus is concentrating on defense, preventing Soderberg from advancing position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Gabenagus looking for submissions off his back.
Gabenagus is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Soderberg pulls his head out easily.
Gabenagus wants to get back to full guard.
Gabenagus is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Soderberg is tapping! Great win for Gabenagus!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Mecilvus Gabenagus!
A victorious Mecilvus Gabenagus thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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