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Stepping Stone 43 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 Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 7 losses; Thammy Jagonoy! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 1 losses; Gino Gambini!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Gwen Towbar and Alan Glass.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Gambini tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jagonoy sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gambini somewhat.
Gambini stuffs the takedown attempt from Jagonoy. Jagonoy gets slowly back to his feet.
Gambini shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jagonoy but Jagonoy pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jagonoy changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Horrible takedown attempt by Gambini or perhaps it was just good defense by Jagonoy, which made it look bad.
Thammy Jagonoy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gino Gambini.
Gambini fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jagonoy avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jagonoy defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gambini.
Gambini shoots in and drives through. Jagonoy sprawls well.
Nice takedown defense from Jagonoy. No joy for Gambini on that attempt.
Gino Gambini seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gambini fails with a takedown attempt.
Jagonoy half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gambini fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jagonoy half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Gambini looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Horrible takedown attempt by Gambini or perhaps it was just good defense by Jagonoy, which made it look bad.
Jagonoy displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gambini.
Jagonoy tries to counter by clinching up but Gambini breaks away and moves out of range.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gambini.
Gambini fails to land the takedown.
Gambini closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jagonoy circles away.
Jagonoy changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Jagonoy stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jagonoy wants it to stay on the feet.
Jagonoy feinted with a counter takedown.
Jagonoy feints and as Gambini raises his hands in defense, Jagonoy changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jagonoy (2) vs (0) Gambini
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jagonoy looking to pass the guard.
Jagonoy is stalling in the full guard.
Jagonoy might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Jagonoy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jagonoy slips nicely into half guard.
Jagonoy is pressing down on Gambini's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gambini is holding on for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gambini controlling the position well.
Jagonoy is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Gambini controlling the position for now.
Gambini is trying to get back to full guard.
Gambini is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Jagonoy trying to advance position but Gambini counters by regaining guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gambini has Jagonoy pulled in close to control his posture.
Jagonoy is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Brotherhood MMA that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Jagonoy trying to control the position from guard on top but Gambini is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jagonoy won't allow Gambini to sweep him here.
Jagonoy being controlled here momentarily.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Jagonoy won't allow Gambini to sweep him here.
Jagonoy tries to free his leg and advance position but Gambini is retaining full guard.
Jagonoy trying to control but Gambini is working from the bottom.
Gambini pulls Jagonoy in to control the position.
Jagonoy trying to control the position from guard on top but Gambini is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gambini seems keen to control Jagonoy's posture.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gambini is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jagonoy (2) vs (2) Gambini
Gambini engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Gambini wants to pass the guard but Jagonoy is keeping the position.
Gambini must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Gambini pushes down on Jagonoy's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Jagonoy wants to get back to full guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Gambini works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Jagonoy (2) vs (5) Gambini
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gambini takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Gambini is trying to take his opponent's back.
Jagonoy gets back to half guard.
Gambini seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Jagonoy tries to roll over but Gambini keeps him under control.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Gambini controlling the pace.
Jagonoy tries to get to full guard but Gambini has control of the leg.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Gambini trying to control the pace.
It looks like Gambini 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.
Jagonoy wants to control but Gambini is keeping busy.
Gambini trying to control the pace.
Gambini is continuing to stall.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Jagonoy manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Jagonoy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gambini is one step ahead there.
Gambini postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Jagonoy wants to sweep but no luck.
Gambini is stalling in the full guard.
Gambini's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Jagonoy tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gambini looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Jagonoy tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jagonoy can't keep his opponent in guard - Gambini advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Gambini takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Gambini is pressing down on Jagonoy's thigh, looking to free his foot. Jagonoy is holding on for now.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Jagonoy wants to control but Gambini is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Gambini in particular looking to stall.
Jagonoy trying to control from the bottom.
Gambini is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Jagonoy tries to roll over but Gambini keeps him under control.
Jagonoy gets back to full guard.
Gambini postures up.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Jagonoy being controlled here, momentarily.
Jagonoy looking to control.
Jagonoy can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gambini controls the pace.
More stalling from Gambini.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Gambini wins on points by 5 to 2.
Gino Gambini thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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