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SSG 161 Gerbandi vs Nutz PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Faster Adamz! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 4 losses; Huug Schlepper!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Paul Tew and William Gold.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Schlepper stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Schlepper wants it to stay on the feet.
Schlepper is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#TD2#
Schlepper fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Adamz to the ground. Schlepper is now in Adamz's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Adamz (0) vs (2) Schlepper
Schlepper forces his way into half guard.
Schlepper not doing much here.
Schlepper is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Adamz! Score +3 for passing guard: Adamz (0) vs (5) Schlepper
Schlepper takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adamz is looking to improve his position but Schlepper isn't that keen on the idea.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Schlepper controlling from the full mount. #T1#
It looks like Schlepper might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Adamz might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Schlepper has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Adamz is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Huug Schlepper!
After the big win, Huug Schlepper made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Furnace Performance 🔥 and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. |
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Undercard bout
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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 3 wins and 3 losses; Edu Navarro! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Arelvam Sadrano!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Glass and Paul Tew.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Sadrano gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #TD#
and Navarro counters with a nice double leg into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Navarro (2) vs (0) Sadrano
Navarro stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sadrano swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Navarro has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Navarro stays in close to Sadrano's body and controls the position.
Navarro pushing down on Sadrano's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Navarro slows the pace down in half guard. #T1#
Navarro seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sadrano does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Sadrano is pressing down on Navarro's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Navarro trying to control but Sadrano is working from the bottom.
Navarro looking to pass the guard.
Navarro content to stall in guard here. #T2#
Sadrano keeping full guard, as Navarro tries to pass.
Sadrano is trying to control the position but Navarro postures up. #T3#
Navarro is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Navarro trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sadrano is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Navarro (2) vs (2) Sadrano
Well, if Sadrano 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Navarro is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T4#
Navarro moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Navarro tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Navarro is working hard here to advance position.
Sadrano trying to control the position from guard on top but Navarro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T5#
Navarro trying to control the position.
Navarro 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Navarro is controlling Sadrano's posture.
Sadrano stopping the sweep attempt from Navarro.
Sadrano is stalling in the full guard.
Sadrano advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Navarro (2) vs (5) Sadrano#T6#
Navarro struggling a bit here.
Navarro is looking for a sweep.
Sadrano wants to control but Navarro is keeping him busy.
Navarro is looking to regain half guard here but Sadrano keeps moving and retains side control.
Sadrano is looking to take a break and control but Navarro is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T7#
Navarro manages to work his way to half guard, despite Sadrano's best efforts.
Navarro is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Navarro moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Sadrano 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. #T8#
Sadrano tries to free his leg and advance position but Navarro is retaining full guard.
Navarro trying to keep a closed guard but Sadrano is proving a slippery customer.
Sadrano won't allow Navarro to sweep him here. #SUB#
Navarro escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sadrano gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Sadrano tries to free his leg and advance position but Navarro is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Navarro working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Sadrano has passed into half guard!
#T9#
Navarro preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Sadrano looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Navarro is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sadrano is looking to take a break and control but Navarro is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T10#
Navarro is controlling Sadrano's trapped leg to prevent Sadrano from advancing to side control.
Navarro is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Sadrano is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Navarro trying to hold on to Sadrano's head to control him but Sadrano postures up.
#T11#
Navarro tries to roll over but Sadrano keeps him under control.
Navarro trying to control here.
Sadrano is trying to control. Navarro wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Navarro is trying to maintain the position but Sadrano is very close to passing his half guard.#T12#
Sadrano wants to lay and pray for a moment but Navarro keeps working.
Navarro moves into full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Navarro is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Navarro (4) vs (5) Sadrano
Sadrano wants to sweep but no luck.
Navarro trying to control the position from guard on top but Sadrano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T13#
Navarro sitting in guard here, content to control.
Navarro trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Navarro wants to control from the top but Sadrano keeps moving.
Sadrano keeping full guard, as Navarro tries to pass.
Sadrano looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Navarro not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T14#
Navarro tries to free his leg and advance position but Sadrano is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Navarro drops back looking for a leg! Sadrano is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Sadrano manages to kick Navarro off! Navarro jumps back into Sadrano's guard.
Navarro tries to free his leg and advance position but Sadrano is retaining full guard.
Navarro trying to control the position from guard on top but Sadrano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Navarro drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Sadrano manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Navarro has Sadrano in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Navarro (4) vs (7) Sadrano#SUB#
Navarro is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Sadrano has his hands clasped together but Navarro extends and breaks Sadrano's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Navarro.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Edu Navarro!
Edu Navarro seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 5 losses; Sam Saunders! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 3 losses; Martino Frederick!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Daniel Bishop and Sam Margolis.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Frederick gets the takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Saunders (0) vs (4) Frederick
Frederick wants to lay and pray for a moment but Saunders keeps working.
Saunders is looking to reverse the position.
Saunders wants to control but Frederick postures up.
Saunders tries to improve position but can't.
Frederick trying to control the position but Saunders is working away.
You can see the frustration on Saunders's face as Frederick controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saunders is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T1#
Saunders's coaches at Cobra Kai Workout Center 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.
Saunders struggling a bit here.
Saunders is trying to improve his position.
Saunders is not content to let Frederick control the position.
Frederick has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Saunders (0) vs (6) Frederick
Saunders is trying to escape the mount.
#T2#
Saunders stops Frederick from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Saunders tries to improve his position but instead Frederick has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Saunders (0) vs (9) Frederick
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Frederick's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Frederick is not going to allow Saunders to sit and survive in this position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Saunders tries to escape the position.
Frederick controlling the position well here. Saunders rolled but Frederick kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Saunders tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #T3#
Frederick wants to take Saunders's back but he can't do it this time.
Frederick trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Saunders tries to improve his position but instead Frederick has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Saunders (0) vs (12) Frederick
Saunders tries to break free.
Saunders is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Saunders rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Frederick works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Saunders (0) vs (15) Frederick#T4#
Saunders manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB2#
Frederick seems to be working for a kimura but Saunders defends the submission attempt.
Saunders is looking for a sweep. Frederick is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Frederick wants to control but Saunders is keeping him busy. #T5#
Saunders slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Frederick trying to control but Saunders is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Saunders escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Frederick gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Frederick wants to control from the top but Saunders keeps moving.
Saunders wants to improve his position but instead Frederick has moved into half guard.
Saunders wants to control but Frederick is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Saunders looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T6#
Saunders is in trouble now - Frederick has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Saunders (0) vs (18) Frederick
Saunders working to try and regain half guard.
Frederick wants to take his opponent's back but Saunders doesn't allow it.
Saunders tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Saunders regains half guard.#T7#
Saunders wants to get back to full guard.
Frederick is trying to control the action in half guard but Saunders is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Saunders is trying to get back to full guard.
Saunders slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Saunders isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Frederick stacks Saunders on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Frederick! Score +3 for passing guard: Saunders (0) vs (21) Frederick#SUB2#
Frederick tries for a kimura but Saunders is defending well.
Saunders wants to control but Frederick postures up.#T8#
Saunders is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Frederick is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Saunders (0) vs (23) Frederick
Frederick prevents Saunders from getting the reversal.
Frederick takes Saunders's back. Score +3 for taking back: Saunders (0) vs (26) Frederick
Frederick trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Frederick is trying to stick to Saunders's back but Saunders is turning into Frederick. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Frederick's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Saunders. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Saunders (2) vs (26) Frederick#SUB2#
Frederick looking for a guillotine here but Saunders defends easily.
Frederick pulls Saunders in to control the position. #T9#
Saunders wants to control from the top but Frederick keeps moving.
Saunders is looking to pass into half guard but Frederick pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Frederick is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Saunders (2) vs (28) Frederick
Saunders working a defensive guard but Frederick manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Saunders (2) vs (31) Frederick#SUB2#
Frederick is trying to get an arm triangle but Saunders is defending well.
Saunders tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Frederick presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Saunders (2) vs (33) Frederick#T10#
Frederick prevents Saunders from getting the reversal.
Frederick looking to control but Saunders is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Frederick might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Saunders haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T11#
Frederick is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Saunders tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Saunders has given up his back. Will we see Frederick going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Saunders (2) vs (36) Frederick
Saunders tries to break free.
#T12##SUB2#
Frederick looking to break Saunders's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Saunders remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Frederick will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Saunders tries to escape but Frederick has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB2#
Frederick looking for the choke from the back.
Saunders tries to roll but Frederick sticks to his back.
#SUB2#
Frederick looking for the choke from the back.
Saunders is really stuck here.
Our spies down at at Raptors Den MMA inform us that Frederick has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#SUB2#
Frederick has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Saunders! Can he survive? No! He's out! Frederick gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Martino Frederick! |
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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 4 wins and 1 losses; Anderson Da Silva! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Raja Silalahi!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Colin Fotheringham and Steven Brown.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Silalahi dives in and scores a takedown into Da Silva's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Da Silva (0) vs (2) Silalahi
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Silalahi preventing the sweep.
Da Silva seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Da Silva tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Silalahi looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Da Silva looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Da Silva is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Da Silva keeping moving, preventing Silalahi from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Da Silva looking for a guillotine here but Silalahi defends easily.
Silalahi trying to control but Da Silva is working from the bottom.
Da Silva might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T1##SUB#
Silalahi lying in Da Silva's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Da Silva decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Silalahi taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Anderson Da Silva!
During a confident post fight interview, Anderson Da Silva thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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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 8 wins and 17 losses; Henri Laulhere! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 3 losses; Addy Edison!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Andrew Berry and James Ackerman.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Laulhere.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#TD2#
Edison closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Laulhere's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Laulhere (0) vs (2) Edison
Laulhere has Edison pulled in close to control his posture.
Edison controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Edison trying to control but Laulhere is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Laulhere looking for a guillotine here but Edison defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Edison not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T1#
Laulhere looking for a sweep. Not yet Laulhere, not yet.
Laulhere keeping moving, preventing Edison from controlling successfully.
Edison showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Laulhere is adopting a defensive guard.#SUB2#
Edison drops back looking for a leg! Laulhere is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Laulhere manages to kick Edison off! Edison jumps back into Laulhere's guard.
Laulhere manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Edison manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laulhere (2) vs (2) Edison#T2#
Laulhere passes Edison's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Laulhere content to control rather than advance.
Edison keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Edison trying to control but Laulhere postures up.
Laulhere controlling the action here.#T3#
Edison won't allow Laulhere to pass to mount.
Edison is trying to control but can't.
Laulhere keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Edison trying to control here.
Laulhere wants to free his trapped foot but Edison is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Laulhere is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T4#
Edison wants to control but Laulhere is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Laulhere seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Laulhere is looking to advance position but Edison won't allow it.
Laulhere perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Laulhere's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T5#
Laulhere prevents Edison from improving his position.#SUB2#
Edison is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Laulhere pulls his head out easily.
Edison is looking to improve his position.
Edison trying to hold on to Laulhere's head to control him but Laulhere postures up.
Laulhere is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T6#
Edison manages to get to full guard.
Laulhere is stalling in the full guard.
Edison is trying to hold Laulhere in close to prevent damage but Laulhere has managed to pass into half guard.
Edison tries to get to full guard but Laulhere has control of the leg. #T7#
Laulhere frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Laulhere (5) vs (2) Edison
Edison keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Laulhere takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Laulhere wants to take Edison's back but he can't do it this time.
Laulhere controlling the pace for now. #T8#
Laulhere avoids the attempt from Edison to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Edison might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Laulhere haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Laulhere is looking to work his way around to Edison's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Edison is trying to reverse the position but instead Laulhere has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Laulhere (8) vs (2) Edison
You can see the frustration on Edison's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Laulhere trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Edison doesn't escape.
Edison is in bad spot here.
Laulhere not allowing Edison to control his hands. #T9##SUB#
Edison showing good submission defense here.
Edison wants to control his opponent's hands but Laulhere gets his hands free.
Laulhere has the hooks in. Edison is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Laulhere has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T10#
Edison breaks Laulhere's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laulhere (8) vs (4) Edison
Laulhere has Edison pulled in close to control his posture.
Laulhere can't keep his opponent in guard - Edison advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Laulhere trying to hold on to Edison's head to control him but Edison postures up.
#T11#
Laulhere is looking for a sweep. Edison is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Edison seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Laulhere does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Laulhere is pressing down on Edison's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Edison is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Laulhere looking to hit a scissor sweep but Edison is one step ahead there.
Laulhere controlling Edison's posture. #T12#
Edison trying to control the position from guard on top but Laulhere is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Edison trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Laulhere controlling Edison's posture.
Edison stays in close to Laulhere's body and controls the position.
Edison trying to control but Laulhere is working from the bottom.
Laulhere seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#T13#
Laulhere has Edison pulled in close to control his posture.
Laulhere looking for a sweep. Not yet Laulhere, not yet.
Laulhere pulls Edison in close to prevent any damage.
Edison pushing down on Laulhere's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Laulhere controlling the position well. #T14#
Well, if Edison 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.
Laulhere wants to improve his position but Edison is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Edison is working for a submission of some sort.
Laulhere is trying to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Edison is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
And that's the end of the fight!
Laulhere takes the fight on points by 8 to 4. |
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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.#CL2#
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.
#TD2#
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. #SUB2#
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.#SUB2#
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. #SUB2#
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.#T1#
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.#SUB#
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.#SUB#
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. #T2#
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.#T3#
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. #T4#
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.
#T5#
Rhodeo trying to control momentarily.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#SUB#
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.
#T6#
Girith is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
#SUB#
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.
#T7#
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. #T8##SUB#
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#SUB#
Rhodeo has an active guard here but Girith has managed to pass into half guard.
#SUB#
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.#T9##SUB#
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.
#SUB#
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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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 16 losses; Sergei Ulatov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 15 losses; Gordon Plant!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Andrew Berry and Donald Grub.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Plant shoots in and gets a takedown into Ulatov's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ulatov (0) vs (2) Plant#SUB#
Ulatov pushes a forearm under Plant's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Plant is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sergei Ulatov!
A very excited looking Sergei Ulatov made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 12 losses; Jacques Chancel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 9 losses; Raymond Gascon!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Daniel Bishop and Chris Edwards.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Gascon shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Chancel is trying to defend but Gascon finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Chancel (0) vs (2) Gascon
Chancel wants to get back to full guard.
Gascon passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Chancel! Score +3 for passing guard: Chancel (0) vs (5) Gascon
Gascon is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Chancel is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Chancel (0) vs (8) Gascon
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Gascon has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Chancel tries to escape but Gascon has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Chancel tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chancel is working to get back to half guard.
#SUB2#
Gascon working for a guillotine from mount but Chancel is in no mood to give up.
Gascon tries to control but Chancel wriggling away. #T1#
Gascon wants to take his opponent's back but Chancel doesn't allow it. #SUB2#
Gascon jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Chancel manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Chancel tries to bench press Gascon off him but Gascon keeps the position.
Chancel is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Besta-Fera Training Center, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Gascon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chancel keeps working. #T2#
Chancel tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gascon wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Chancel wants to control but Gascon postures up.
Chancel tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gascon has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Chancel! Score +2 for reaching mount: Chancel (0) vs (10) Gascon
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chancel prevents Gascon from taking his back.
Gascon trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Chancel is trying to escape the mount.
Chancel stops Gascon from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Chancel tries to lock up and control but Gascon gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T3#
Gascon wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Gascon trying to control but Chancel is having none of it.
Chancel tries to reverse the position but Gascon maintains control.
Chancel is working hard here to advance position.
Chancel is trying to escape the mount but Gascon keeps good control and instead manages to take Chancel's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Chancel (0) vs (13) Gascon
Chancel wants to escape the position.
Chancel tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Chancel wants to hold on but Gascon pushes him away.#SUB2#
Gascon is working for a guillotine from mount but Chancel frees his head quite easily.
Chancel regains half guard.
Chancel regains full guard. Nicely done. #T4#
Gascon trying to control but Chancel is working from the bottom.
Chancel is controlling Gascon's posture.
Chancel keeping moving, preventing Gascon from controlling successfully.
Gascon is looking to advance position but Chancel has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Chancel (4) vs (13) Gascon
Chancel can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gascon is looking to escape.
Gascon is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Gascon tries to hold on but Chancel pushes him away. #T5#
Gascon tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Chancel content just to control the position here.
Gascon felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Gascon tries to reverse the position but Chancel maintains control.
Chancel trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Gascon really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Chancel controlling from mount.
Gascon tries to reverse the position but Chancel maintains control.
Chancel content just to control the position here. #T6#
Chancel's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Gascon is in all sorts of trouble here.
Chancel controlling the position easily from mount.
Gascon is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Chancel content just to control the position here.
Gascon tries to hold on but Chancel postures up.
Chancel sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T7#
Gascon keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Chancel takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Gascon is in all sorts of trouble here.
Chancel tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Gascon is looking to improve his position but Chancel isn't that keen on the idea.
Gascon tries to hold on but Chancel pushes him away.
Gascon is in all sorts of trouble here.
Chancel controlling the position easily from mount.
Gascon is squirming around, avoiding Chancel's attempts to control the action. #T8#
Chancel controlling the position easily from mount.
Gascon keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Chancel sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Gascon is wriggling around trying to escape.
Chancel content just to control the position here.
Gascon gets back to half guard.#T9#
Chancel wants to pass the guard but Gascon is defending well.
Gascon trying to hold on to Chancel's head to control him but Chancel postures up.
Gascon might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Chancel haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The fighters are battling for position here. Gascon manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Chancel wants to control from the top but Gascon keeps moving.
Chancel 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.
Gascon is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Chancel controls from within his opponent's guard.
Chancel preventing the sweep.
Chancel stays in close to Gascon's body and controls the position.
Chancel wants to pass the guard but Gascon is keeping the position.#T10#
Gascon is trying to control the position but Chancel postures up.
Gascon wants to sweep but no luck.
Gascon looks winded!
Gascon keeps trying to improve his position.
Chancel passes into half guard.
Chancel with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Gascon wants to get back to full guard.
Chancel looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Gascon tries to roll over but Chancel keeps him under control.
Chancel works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Chancel (7) vs (13) Gascon
Chancel controlling from mount. #T11#
Chancel wants to control the pace but Gascon is squirming around nicely.
Chancel content just to control the position here.
Chancel prevents Gascon from getting the reversal.
Chancel looking to control and managing it successfully.
Chancel can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gascon is looking to escape.
Gascon bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chancel (7) vs (15) Gascon#T12#
Gascon stopping the sweep attempt from Chancel.#SUB#
Chancel has his foot on Gascon's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gascon works his way back into a safe position though.
Gascon wants to pass the guard but Chancel is keeping the position.
Gascon passes Chancel's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Chancel is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Chancel looking for submissions off his back.
Gascon trying to mount his opponent but Chancel defends it.
Chancel wants to get back to full guard.#T13#
Chancel is looking to control Gascon's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Chancel avoid being mounted?
Gascon wants to control but Chancel is keeping him busy.
Chancel regains full guard. Nicely done.
Gascon wants to pass the guard but Chancel is keeping the position.
Gascon preventing the sweep.
Gascon looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Chancel is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gascon defends well.
Gascon wants to control from the top but Chancel keeps moving. #T14#
Chancel looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gascon tries to free his leg and advance position but Chancel is retaining full guard.
Chancel keeping moving, preventing Gascon from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Chancel looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chancel being controlled here, momentarily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gascon wins on points by 15 to 7. |
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Co-main event
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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 16 wins and 9 losses; Alexander Maximus! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Paul Gascoigne!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, William Gold and Chris Edwards.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Maximus looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Maximus (2) vs (0) Gascoigne
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Maximus preventing the sweep.
Gascoigne can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Maximus controls the pace.
Maximus tries to free his leg and advance position but Gascoigne is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maximus stays in close to Gascoigne's body and controls the position.
Maximus tries to free his leg and advance position but Gascoigne is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gascoigne is pulling down on Maximus's head to control his posture.
Maximus is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T1#
Gascoigne is controlling Maximus's posture.
Gascoigne looking to hit a scissor sweep but Maximus is one step ahead there.
Maximus slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Gascoigne controlling the position.
Gascoigne tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2#
Gascoigne pulls Maximus in close to prevent any damage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gascoigne is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Maximus (2) vs (2) Gascoigne
Maximus looking for a sweep. Not yet Maximus, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maximus looking to control.
Maximus 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.
Maximus controls Gascoigne momentarily but Gascoigne frees himself. #T3#
Maximus keeping full guard, as Gascoigne tries to pass.
Maximus is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Gascoigne won't allow Maximus to sweep him here.
Maximus keeping full guard, as Gascoigne tries to pass.
Maximus has control of Gascoigne's left arm, preventing Gascoigne from doing any damage. #T4#
Maximus keeping moving, preventing Gascoigne from controlling successfully.
Maximus has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Gascoigne won't allow Maximus to sweep him here.
Maximus keeping full guard, as Gascoigne tries to pass.
Maximus keeping moving, preventing Gascoigne from controlling successfully.
Maximus is adopting a defensive guard.#T5#
Gascoigne stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Maximus swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gascoigne sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Maximus's guard.
Maximus is trying is best to control the position here.
Maximus is trying to maintain the position but Gascoigne is very close to passing his half guard.
Maximus regains full guard. Nicely done.
Gascoigne 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. #T6#
Gascoigne looking to pass the guard.
Maximus has control of Gascoigne's left arm, preventing Gascoigne from doing any damage.
Maximus keeping moving, preventing Gascoigne from controlling successfully.
Maximus is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T7#
Maximus keeping moving, preventing Gascoigne from controlling successfully.
Gascoigne pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Maximus is keeping the position for now.
Maximus looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Maximus managing to control the position.
Gascoigne must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T8#
Gascoigne preventing the sweep.
Gascoigne pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Maximus is keeping the position for now.
Maximus pulls Gascoigne in to control the position.
Maximus trying to control the position.
Gascoigne tries to free his leg and advance position but Maximus is retaining full guard. #T9#
Maximus is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Gascoigne wants to pass the guard but Maximus is keeping the position.
Gascoigne showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Gascoigne trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T10#
Maximus pulls Gascoigne in close to prevent any damage.
Maximus 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.
Gascoigne sitting in guard here, content to control.
Maximus wants to sweep here but Gascoigne controlling him for the moment.
Gascoigne looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T11#
Gascoigne trying to control the position from guard on top but Maximus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Maximus being controlled here, momentarily.
Maximus wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Gascoigne is now in half guard. #T12#
Maximus is trying to control but can't.
Gascoigne trying to control from Maximus's half guard. Maximus has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Maximus can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gascoigne controls the pace.
Maximus trying to control the position.
Maximus can't keep his opponent in guard - Gascoigne advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T13#
Gascoigne is keen to just control but Maximus is a slippery customer.
Maximus is positioning himself well to prevent Gascoigne advancing to mount.
Maximus tries to roll over but Gascoigne keeps him under control.
Gascoigne takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Maximus has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gascoigne is working away from the top position though.#T14#
Maximus tries to get to full guard but Gascoigne has control of the leg.
Maximus is doing well to control the position and prevent Gascoigne from advancing to side control.
Gascoigne is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Maximus trying to hold on to Gascoigne's head to control him but Gascoigne postures up.
Maximus slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gascoigne trying to control but Maximus is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points and both fighters attempted the same number of subs, we will decide the bout based on the toss of a coin! Maximus is heads and Gascoigne is tails.
The coin is in the air and it lands... heads!
Maximus takes the fight on points by 3 to 2.
Alexander Maximus made sure to mention his sponsor, Silverback Sweatshop in his post fight interview. |
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Main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 12 losses; Dani Gerbandi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 2 losses; Justa Nutz!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Ackerman and Paul Tew.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Gerbandi throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Nutz's waist but Nutz gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gerbandi off to one side. #TD2#
Nutz decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gerbandi (0) vs (2) Nutz
Gerbandi is looking to improve his position.
Nutz tries to pass to full mount but Gerbandi defends it.
Gerbandi is trying to maintain the position but Nutz is very close to passing his half guard.
Nutz keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gerbandi trying to control from the bottom.
Gerbandi makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gerbandi.
Nutz is fighting to break Gerbandi's control of his arms but Gerbandi is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T1##SUB#
Gerbandi has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Nutz can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gerbandi looking for a sweep. Not yet Gerbandi, not yet.
Nutz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gerbandi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gerbandi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nutz is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Gerbandi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T2#
Nutz showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Nutz trying to control the position from guard on top but Gerbandi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gerbandi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Nutz 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.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Gerbandi looking to control.
#T3#
Nutz won't allow Gerbandi to sweep him here.
Nutz trying to control but Gerbandi is working from the bottom.
Gerbandi is trying to control the position but Nutz postures up.
Gerbandi is controlling Nutz's posture.
Nutz postures up.
#SUB#
Nutz avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gerbandi has control of Nutz's left arm, preventing Nutz from doing any damage. #T4#
Nutz postures up.
Nutz trying to control the position from guard on top but Gerbandi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nutz stands and throws Gerbandi's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Gerbandi (0) vs (5) Nutz
Nutz controlling the position from side mount.
Gerbandi tries to buck Nutz off but Nutz is having none of it.#T5#
Nutz tries to advance to mount but can't.
Gerbandi can't do much from the bottom here.
Gerbandi tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Nutz wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Gerbandi is not content to let Nutz control the position.
Nutz might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Gerbandi haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Gerbandi tries to buck Nutz off but Nutz is having none of it.
Who's going to make the next move?
Nutz is staying tight to Gerbandi's torso, preventing him from escaping. #T6#
Gerbandi tries to improve position but can't.
Gerbandi is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Nutz's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Nutz is trying to control. Gerbandi wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Nutz is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Gerbandi is concentrating on defense, preventing Nutz from advancing position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gerbandi has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Nutz is working away from the top position though.
Nutz is trying to control. Gerbandi wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T7#
Gerbandi is looking to improve his position.
Nutz is stalling here. Gerbandi is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Nutz seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Gerbandi has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Gerbandi (4) vs (5) Nutz
Gerbandi in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Nutz can't do much from the bottom here.
Nutz tries to buck Gerbandi off but Gerbandi is having none of it.#T8#
Nutz can't do much from the bottom here.
Gerbandi happy to just control the position for now.
Gerbandi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nutz keeps working.
Nutz tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gerbandi controlling the position from side mount.
Nutz tries to improve position but can't. #T9#
Gerbandi trying to control the action but Nutz is working from the bottom.
Nutz seems a little lost for a moment, as Gerbandi dominates the positioning.
Nutz holding on.
Nutz manages to get back to half guard.
Nutz wants to control but Gerbandi is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Nutz is looking for a sweep. Gerbandi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gerbandi seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Nutz does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Nutz is looking for a sweep. Gerbandi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T10#
Gerbandi controlling the pace.
Gerbandi is looking to take a break and control but Nutz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Gerbandi is working for a submission of some sort.
Gerbandi tries to pass to full mount but Nutz defends it.
Nutz preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Nutz is looking to improve his position.
#T11#
Gerbandi passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Gerbandi (7) vs (5) Nutz
Gerbandi can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Nutz is looking to escape.
Gerbandi with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Gerbandi tries to control but Nutz wriggling away.
Nutz is in all sorts of trouble here.
Nutz tries to lock up and control but Gerbandi gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T12#
Gerbandi controlling the pace for now.
Gerbandi wants to control the pace but Nutz is squirming around nicely.
Gerbandi controlling the pace for now.
Gerbandi wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it. #SUB#
Gerbandi goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Nutz is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gerbandi (7) vs (7) Nutz
Gerbandi controlling the position.
Nutz wants to pass the guard but Gerbandi is keeping the position.
Gerbandi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T13#
Nutz is pushing down on Gerbandi's leg trying to pass to half guard. Gerbandi is fighting to maintain full guard but Nutz has managed to sneak the leg through.
Gerbandi is trying to get back to full guard.
Gerbandi is trying to maintain the position but Nutz is very close to passing his half guard.
Nutz perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Gerbandi tries to roll over but Nutz keeps him under control.
Gerbandi preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Gerbandi manages to get to full guard.
Gerbandi will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T14#
Nutz sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Gerbandi looking to control.
Gerbandi has control of Nutz's left arm, preventing Nutz from doing any damage.
Gerbandi 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gerbandi is controlling Nutz's posture.
Nutz wants to control from the top but Gerbandi keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Gerbandi gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Gerbandi takes the fight on points by 8 to 7.
An out of breath Dani Gerbandi thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Justa Nutz was interviewed post fight and said 'Me fight, you die'. |
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