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Stepping Stone 33 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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 6 losses; Wang Dong! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 2 losses; Ronaldo Gomes!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Anthony Taglia and Bruno Lombardi.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Gomes feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dong (0) vs (2) Gomes
Gomes looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
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.
Gomes trying to control the position from guard on top but Dong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gomes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gomes trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Dong manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dong (2) vs (2) Gomes
Dong wants to control from the top but Gomes keeps moving.
Gomes has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Dong is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Gomes. Score +3 for passing guard: Dong (5) vs (2) Gomes
Gomes is not content to let Dong control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gomes is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gomes prevents Dong from moving into mount.
Gomes is looking to reverse the position.
Dong wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gomes keeps working.
Gomes is looking to regain half guard here but Dong keeps moving and retains side control.
Dong has control of an arm but Gomes manages to advance to Dong's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Dong (5) vs (6) Gomes
Gomes is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Dong taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Gomes.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ronaldo Gomes!
An out of breath Ronaldo Gomes thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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