|
|
SSG 172 Gaul vs Gambini 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 New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; John Goodridge! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Hiroshi Sato!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Leandro Rodrigues and Daniel Cesar.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Goodridge shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sato but Sato pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Sato closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Goodridge did well to prevent Sato getting side control. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Goodridge (0) vs (2) Sato
Goodridge on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Goodridge tries to get out of the position.
Sato tries to pass the half guard into mount. Goodridge knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Goodridge is pressing down on Sato's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Sato pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Goodridge is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sato wants to control from the top but Goodridge keeps moving.
Sato slips nicely into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goodridge is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Sato's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Sato's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Goodridge (4) vs (2) Sato
Sato defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Goodridge's arms.
Goodridge knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sato on the ground.
Sato trying to control the hands but Goodridge won't let him.
Goodridge controlling well, preventing Sato from escaping the position.
Sato staying busy and making it hard for Goodridge to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goodridge controlling well, preventing Sato from escaping the position.
Goodridge working for a choke but Sato is defending well.
Sato is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Goodridge.
Sato should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Sato is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Sato trying to control the hands but Goodridge breaks the grip.
Sato turns into Goodridge and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Goodridge (4) vs (4) Sato
Sato is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Goodridge is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Goodridge has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Goodridge (6) vs (4) Sato
Sato is trying to control the position but Goodridge postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goodridge wants to pass the guard but Sato is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sato lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Goodridge (6) vs (6) Sato
Sato trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Goodridge controlling the position.
Sato wants to pass the guard but Goodridge is keeping the position.
Sato advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Goodridge (6) vs (9) Sato
Goodridge is trying to control Sato's posture but Sato avoids it.
Goodridge is looking to reverse the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sato looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Goodridge is looking to reverse the position.
Sato has hold of Goodridge's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Goodridge seems comfortable defending it but Sato has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Goodridge is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Goodridge is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Sato couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Hiroshi Sato! |
|
|
|
|
|
