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Stepping Stone 53 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 4 wins and 0 losses; Henry Waterman! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Dani Gerbandi!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Alec Ball and Robert Douchet.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Gerbandi drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Waterman (0) vs (4) Gerbandi
Waterman tries to buck Gerbandi off but Gerbandi is having none of it.
Waterman sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Waterman wants to improve his position but Gerbandi is controlling well.
Waterman looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gerbandi wants to control but Waterman is keeping him busy.
Gerbandi really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Waterman. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Gerbandi looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Waterman looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gerbandi is looking to take a break and control but Waterman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Waterman actively working from the bottom here.
Gerbandi wants to free his trapped foot but Waterman is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Waterman is staying active underneath Gerbandi, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Gerbandi is trying to work for a kimura but Waterman is defending well.
Waterman is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gerbandi pulls his head out easily.
Waterman slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Waterman is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gerbandi defends well.
Waterman lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Waterman (2) vs (4) Gerbandi
Waterman stopping the sweep attempt from Gerbandi.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gerbandi looking to control.
Waterman passes into half guard.
Gerbandi tries to get to full guard but Waterman has control of the leg.
Gerbandi trying to control here.
Waterman tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gerbandi knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Gerbandi is pressing down on Waterman's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gerbandi is trying to keep Waterman in close.
Waterman sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Gerbandi's guard.
Gerbandi slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Gerbandi is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Waterman is aware though and is defending well.
Gerbandi has Waterman pulled in close to control his posture.
Waterman wants to pass the guard but Gerbandi is keeping the position.
Gerbandi trying to keep a closed guard but Waterman is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gerbandi keeping full guard, as Waterman tries to pass.
Gerbandi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Waterman tries to free his leg and advance position but Gerbandi is retaining full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gerbandi trying to control the position.
Gerbandi seems keen to control Waterman's posture.
Gerbandi working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Waterman doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Waterman manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Waterman advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Waterman (5) vs (4) Gerbandi
Waterman tries for a kimura but Gerbandi is defending well.
Gerbandi struggling a bit here.
Waterman passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Gerbandi! Score +2 for reaching mount: Waterman (7) vs (4) Gerbandi
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Gerbandi is wriggling around trying to escape.
Waterman with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Gerbandi is trying desperately to improve position.
Waterman is working for a guillotine from mount but Gerbandi frees his head quite easily.
Gerbandi is trying to escape the mount.
Waterman moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Gerbandi has worked his arm free - good work by Gerbandi!
Waterman is trying to move to mount but Gerbandi reverses beautifully and ends up in Waterman's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Waterman (7) vs (6) Gerbandi
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Waterman looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Waterman manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gerbandi manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Waterman (9) vs (6) Gerbandi
Gerbandi working for a triangle but Waterman defends it easily.
Waterman won't allow Gerbandi to sweep him here.
Waterman tries to free his leg and advance position but Gerbandi is retaining full guard.
Gerbandi looking for a triangle here. Waterman is fighting it but it looks tight! Gerbandi pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Waterman is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Dani Gerbandi!
A relieved looking Dani Gerbandi thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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