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SSG 129 Chai 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 Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 1 losses; Krister Soderberg! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 10 losses; Dani Gerbandi!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, David Schapiro and Chad Campbell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Gerbandi closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Soderberg to the mat! Soderberg manages to get full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Soderberg (0) vs (2) Gerbandi
Gerbandi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Soderberg swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gerbandi sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gerbandi advances to half guard.
Gerbandi looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Gerbandi is looking to advance position but Soderberg won't allow it.
Gerbandi seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Soderberg does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soderberg actively working from the bottom here.
Gerbandi seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Soderberg does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Soderberg tries to roll over but Gerbandi keeps him under control.
Soderberg is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gerbandi's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gerbandi's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Soderberg (4) vs (2) Gerbandi
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gerbandi defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Gerbandi showing good submission defense here.
Gerbandi just trying to survive but Soderberg is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Soderberg working for a choke but Gerbandi is defending well.
Gerbandi wants to control his opponent's hands but Soderberg gets his hands free.
Gerbandi might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Soderberg haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Gerbandi tries to escape but Soderberg has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Soderberg is working for a rear naked choke. Gerbandi is not defending it well and Soderberg has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Gerbandi refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Gerbandi's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Krister Soderberg!
A victorious Krister Soderberg thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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