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SSG 161 Gerbandi vs Nutz 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 15 losses; Dusty Rhodeo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Garyn Girith!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, William Gold and Donald Grub.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Girith clinches up with Rhodeo and pushes him back against the cage.
Rhodeo tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Girith just stands there and leans against the cage.
Rhodeo tries to pull guard but Girith won't allow it.
Girith jumps guard and drags Rhodeo to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Rhodeo trying to control the position from guard on top but Girith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rhodeo seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Girith has his foot on Rhodeo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rhodeo works his way back into a safe position though.
Rhodeo seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Rhodeo wants to control from the top but Girith keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Girith escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rhodeo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Rhodeo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Girith has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rhodeo has managed to get both his arms back between Girith's legs - danger averted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rhodeo forces his way into half guard.
Rhodeo slows the pace down in half guard.
Rhodeo prevents Girith from improving his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rhodeo wants to work for an arm triangle but Girith is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Rhodeo takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Rhodeo is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Girith is staying active underneath Rhodeo, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rhodeo wants to pass to mount but Girith is defending the position.
Rhodeo will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Rhodeo looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Rhodeo is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Girith! Score +3 for passing guard: Rhodeo (3) vs (0) Girith
Rhodeo takes Girith's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Girith is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Rhodeo (6) vs (0) Girith
I really don't envy Girith right now.
Rhodeo has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Girith's body.
Girith staying busy and making it hard for Rhodeo to control.
Rhodeo has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Girith's body.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rhodeo wants to control but Girith is keeping busy.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Rhodeo controlling the positon.
Girith tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Rhodeo trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Rhodeo content just to control the position here.
Rhodeo wants to control the pace but Girith is squirming around nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Girith is in all sorts of trouble here.
Rhodeo sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Rhodeo can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Girith is looking to escape.
Rhodeo is trying to take his opponent's back.
Rhodeo moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Rhodeo (9) vs (0) Girith
Rhodeo is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Rhodeo trying to control momentarily.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Rhodeo looking for the RNC.
Girith rolls, trying to escape but Rhodeo keeps control of the position.
Girith looking very determined here, making life difficult for Rhodeo.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Girith is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Girith is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Rhodeo struggling to keep hold of the position.
Rhodeo is hanging on to Girith's back as he tries to escape.
Girith is keeping busy.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Rhodeo is riding his opponent, not letting Girith buck him off.
Girith wants to escape the position.
Will Rhodeo go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Girith tries to escape but Rhodeo has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Rhodeo is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Rhodeo is looking to control Girith but Girith is wriggling around and keeping busy.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Rhodeo looking for the choke but no joy.
Girith breaks Rhodeo's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rhodeo (9) vs (2) Girith
Rhodeo has an active guard here but Girith has managed to pass into half guard.
Rhodeo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Rhodeo is pressing down on Girith's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Rhodeo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Girith tries to free his leg and advance position but Rhodeo is retaining full guard.
Rhodeo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rhodeo looking for a triangle here. Girith is fighting it but it looks tight! Rhodeo pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Girith is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Dusty Rhodeo!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Dusty Rhodeo waved his t-shirt featuring Fantasy Threads's logo in front of the cameras. |
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