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SSG 107 Cheese vs Gambini 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 17 wins and 7 losses; Tim Smooth! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 7 losses; Dusty Rhodeo!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Felipe Paraventi and Edson Gomes.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Smooth 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: Smooth (2) vs (0) Rhodeo
Rhodeo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Rhodeo is looking for a triangle but Smooth pushes his legs off easily.
Rhodeo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Smooth advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Smooth (5) vs (0) Rhodeo
Smooth tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
You can see the frustration on Rhodeo's face as Smooth controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smooth is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Rhodeo is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Smooth will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Rhodeo tries to control but Smooth manages to take his back. Score +3 for taking back: Smooth (8) vs (0) Rhodeo
Rhodeo trying to control but not successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smooth doesn't have the hooks in and Rhodeo manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Smooth (8) vs (2) Rhodeo
Rhodeo looking to pass the guard.
Rhodeo preventing the sweep.
Rhodeo engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Smooth manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rhodeo manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Smooth (10) vs (2) Rhodeo
Rhodeo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Smooth can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Smooth avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rhodeo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Smooth defends it easily.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Smooth engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Rhodeo throws his legs up looking for a submission but Smooth uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Smooth (13) vs (2) Rhodeo
Smooth advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Smooth (15) vs (2) Rhodeo
Rhodeo is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Smooth with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Smooth takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Smooth (18) vs (2) Rhodeo
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smooth not allowing Rhodeo to control his hands.
Rhodeo is in bad spot here.
Smooth tries to get the hooks in deep but Rhodeo pushed the leg off.
Rhodeo tries to escape the position.
Will Smooth go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Smooth controls the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rhodeo is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Rhodeo trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Rhodeo is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Smooth off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Smooth is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Rhodeo is defending well though. Smooth let's go of the attempt for now.
Rhodeo is in bad spot here.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Smooth is not going to allow Rhodeo to sit and survive in this position.
Smooth tightening his grip on Rhodeo, looking for the choke.
Rhodeo tries to escape but Smooth has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Smooth is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Rhodeo taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Smooth.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tim Smooth!
A victorious Tim Smooth thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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