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Stepping Stone 57 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 10 wins and 2 losses; Gino Gambini! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 8 losses; Ricky Peyton!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Dillan Fox and Gregory Folan.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Gambini fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Gambini fails with the takedown.
Peyton closes the distance and clinches.
Gambini is trying to drag Peyton to the mat but Peyton just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gino Gambini. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gambini is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Peyton is defending well.
Gambini pulls Peyton into guard.
Peyton passes Gambini's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Gambini really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Gambini is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peyton tries to pass to full mount but Gambini defends it.
Peyton trying to control from half guard but Gambini is working away.
Gambini is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gambini is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Peyton's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Peyton's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Gambini (4) vs (0) Peyton
Peyton is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Peyton rolls, trying to escape but Gambini keeps control of the position.
What can Peyton do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Peyton tries to roll but Gambini sticks to his back.
Gambini trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Peyton doesn't escape.
Peyton wants to escape the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good control from Gambini.
Peyton has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Gambini seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Peyton for as long as he can get away with.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
You can see the frustration on Peyton's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Gambini biding his time, controlling Peyton.
Gambini'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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Peyton rolls, trying to escape but Gambini keeps control of the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.
Gambini looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
I really don't envy Peyton right now.
Gambini is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Gambini has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Peyton tries to escape the position.
Gambini controlling from the back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gambini keeps control of the position as Peyton tries to break free.
Gambini gets his hands free as Peyton looks to control.
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.
Peyton wants to escape the position.
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.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Further stalling from Gambini.
Gambini keeps control of the position as Peyton tries to break free.
Gambini is not going to allow Peyton to sit and survive in this position.
What can Peyton do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Peyton is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Peyton trying to control the position but Gambini manages to sink in the hooks.
What can Peyton do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Peyton trying to control the hands but Gambini won't let him.
Peyton is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Gambini is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Peyton tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Gambini fails to advance to Peyton's back.
Peyton is working to get back to half guard.
Peyton sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Peyton has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gambini is working away from the top position though.
Peyton moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Gambini engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Peyton looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Gambini passes into half guard.
Gambini content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Peyton is looking to improve his position.
Gambini with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Peyton tries to get to full guard but Gambini has control of the leg.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Gambini moves into full mount! Peyton won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Gambini (7) vs (0) Peyton
Gambini controlling from mount.
Gambini pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Gambini controlling from the full mount.
Peyton is wriggling around trying to escape.
Gambini takes Peyton's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Peyton is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Gambini (10) vs (0) Peyton
Gambini controls the action.
Peyton breaks Gambini's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gambini (10) vs (2) Peyton
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Gambini looking to hit a scissor sweep but Peyton is one step ahead there.
Peyton looking to sit in guard and control but Gambini gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gambini (12) vs (2) Peyton
Peyton not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Peyton 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.
Gambini passes Peyton's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Gambini is pressing down on Peyton's thigh, looking to free his foot. Peyton is holding on for now.
Gambini controlling the pace.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Peyton wants to sweep but Gambini has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Gambini (15) vs (2) Peyton
Gambini in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Peyton sneaks back into half guard.
Gambini moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Gambini (18) vs (2) Peyton
Peyton struggling a bit here.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Gambini in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Peyton is trying to improve his position.
Gambini takes a little break here. Peyton wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Gambini working away.
Gambini controls the position from side control.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Peyton is trying to improve his position.
Peyton trying to remain calm as Gambini controls from the top position.
Peyton tries to buck Gambini off but Gambini is having none of it.
You can see the frustration on Peyton's face as Gambini controls the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Peyton is looking to regain half guard here but Gambini keeps moving and retains side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gambini takes the fight on points by 18 to 2.
A relieved looking Gino Gambini 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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