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SSG 304 Solo vs Elvul 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 Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Jakobe Blankenship! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Gabriel Cordeira!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Cordeira is defended easily by Blankenship.
Blankenship half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Blankenship shoots in looking for a takedown. Cordeira tries to sprawl out of it but Blankenship keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Cordeira manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Cordeira shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Blankenship as he avoids it easily.
Blankenship is looking to counter the offense by Cordeira and move into the clinch.
Blankenship fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cordeira misses with a takedown
so Blankenship counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Blankenship (2) vs (0) Cordeira
Jakobe Blankenship has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gabriel Cordeira.
Cordeira working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Blankenship doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Blankenship manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Blankenship wants to control from the top but Cordeira keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cordeira escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Blankenship gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Blankenship wants to control from the top but Cordeira keeps moving.
Blankenship trying to move into half guard but instead Cordeira has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Blankenship (2) vs (2) Cordeira
Cordeira thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blankenship tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Blankenship is trying to keep Cordeira in close.
Blankenship could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Cordeira is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Blankenship is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Blankenship has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Blankenship (4) vs (2) Cordeira
Blankenship wants to pass the guard but Cordeira is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blankenship trying to control the position from guard on top but Cordeira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cordeira lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Blankenship (4) vs (4) Cordeira
Cordeira tries to free his leg and advance position but Blankenship is retaining full guard.
Blankenship is looking to sweep but instead, Cordeira has passed into half guard.
Blankenship is looking to control Cordeira's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Blankenship avoid being mounted?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blankenship is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Cordeira is looking to take a break and control but Blankenship is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cordeira is working for a submission of some sort.
Cordeira wants to pass to mount but Blankenship is defending the position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Cordeira is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Blankenship doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Cordeira.
Cordeira is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Blankenship moves into full guard.
Blankenship wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Cordeira is now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blankenship trying to hold on to Cordeira's head to control him but Cordeira postures up.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Cordeira seems to be looking for submissions.
Cordeira is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Blankenship is just riding it out for now. Cordeira eventually gives up the hold.
Blankenship wants to get back to full guard but Cordeira has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Blankenship (4) vs (7) Cordeira
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Blankenship tries to lock up and control but Cordeira gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Blankenship working to try and regain half guard.
Cordeira is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Blankenship is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Blankenship (4) vs (10) Cordeira
Cordeira is persistently looking for the submission but Blankenship is defending it well.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Cordeira keeps control of the position as Blankenship tries to break free.
Cordeira has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Blankenship has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Cordeira looking for the RNC.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Blankenship rolls, trying to escape but Cordeira keeps control of the position.
Cordeira patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Blankenship is in bad spot here.
Cordeira is looking for the choke from the back position but Blankenship is controlling his hands well.
Cordeira is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Blankenship has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Cordeira is hanging on to Blankenship's back as he tries to escape.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Cordeira is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Blankenship defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Blankenship is trying to defend against the choke here but Cordeira has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Cordeira Tightens the hold and Blankenship taps out furiously! Cordeira displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Gabriel Cordeira!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Gabriel Cordeira waved his t-shirt featuring Wolfshark Nutrition's logo in front of the cameras. |
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