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TWGC 39 (170lbs, D2): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 2 PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 6 losses; Gino Gambini! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Randy Wieland!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Gambini shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gambini misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
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.
Wieland bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Gambini (0) vs (4) Wieland
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Wieland working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Gambini tries to bench press Wieland off him but Wieland keeps the position.
Gambini's coaches at Silverback MMA have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Wieland moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gambini is looking to regain half guard here but Wieland keeps moving and retains side control.
Gambini is trying to control Wieland's posture but Wieland avoids it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gambini stops Wieland from passing to mount.
Gambini tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gambini is trying to control Wieland's posture but Wieland avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gambini tries to bench press Wieland off him but Wieland keeps the position.
Gambini tries to control but Wieland manages to take his back. Score +3 for taking back: Gambini (0) vs (7) Wieland
Wieland controlling well, preventing Gambini from escaping the position.
Wieland is not going to allow Gambini to sit and survive in this position.
Gambini can't escape the position.
Wieland trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Gambini doesn't escape.
Gambini is trying to break free.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wieland keeps control of the position easily here as Gambini tries to buck him off.
Wieland is hanging on to Gambini's back as he tries to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gambini turns into Wieland and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gambini (2) vs (7) Wieland
Wieland wants to sweep but no luck.
Gambini passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Gambini (5) vs (7) Wieland
Gambini controlling the position.
Gambini has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Gambini seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Wieland for as long as he can get away with.
Gambini trying to control the position but Wieland is working away.
Gambini takes a little break here. Wieland wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Wieland tries to improve position but can't.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Gambini in the domination position with Wieland hanging on.
A lull in the action here as Gambini stalls from top position.
Gambini working away.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gambini is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Wieland's shoulder. That is not cool.
Wieland is not content to let Gambini control the position.
Wieland seems a little lost for a moment, as Gambini dominates the positioning.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Gambini wants to control for a moment but Wieland uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Gambini content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Wieland is looking to improve his position.
Gambini controlling the action here.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Wieland is looking for a sweep. Gambini is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Gambini controlling the action here.
Wieland controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Gambini controlling the pace.
Wieland wants to improve his position but Gambini is controlling well.
Gambini wants to pass to mount but Wieland is defending the position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Gambini moves into full mount! Wieland won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Gambini (8) vs (7) Wieland
Gambini controlling the position easily from mount.
Gambini fails to take his opponent's back.
Wieland wants to control but Gambini is having none of it.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Gambini controlling the pace for now.
Wieland wants to control but Gambini is having none of it.
Gambini tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Wieland is desperately trying to improve his position but Gambini has a good base and remains in mount.
Wieland is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Gambini wants to take Wieland's back here but Wieland is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Gambini controlling from the full mount.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Wieland is desperately trying to improve his position but Gambini has a good base and remains in mount.
Wieland stops Gambini from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Gambini controlling the position easily from mount.
Wieland is in all sorts of trouble here.
Gambini sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Wieland looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Gambini (11) vs (7) Wieland
Gambini keeps control of the position easily here as Wieland tries to buck him off.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
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.
Wieland wants to escape the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wieland is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Gambini.
Gambini continues to stall.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gambini takes the fight on points by 11 to 7.
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Gino Gambini made sure he mentioned Silverback Sweatshop, along with how happy he was to win his fight. |
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