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SSG 161 Gerbandi vs Nutz 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 8 wins and 17 losses; Henri Laulhere! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 3 losses; Addy Edison!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Andrew Berry and James Ackerman.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Laulhere.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Edison closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Laulhere's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Laulhere (0) vs (2) Edison
Laulhere has Edison pulled in close to control his posture.
Edison controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Edison trying to control but Laulhere is working from the bottom.
Laulhere looking for a guillotine here but Edison defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Edison not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laulhere looking for a sweep. Not yet Laulhere, not yet.
Laulhere keeping moving, preventing Edison from controlling successfully.
Edison showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Laulhere is adopting a defensive guard.
Edison drops back looking for a leg! Laulhere is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Laulhere manages to kick Edison off! Edison jumps back into Laulhere's guard.
Laulhere manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Edison manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laulhere (2) vs (2) Edison
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laulhere passes Edison's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Laulhere content to control rather than advance.
Edison keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Edison trying to control but Laulhere postures up.
Laulhere controlling the action here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Edison won't allow Laulhere to pass to mount.
Edison is trying to control but can't.
Laulhere keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Edison trying to control here.
Laulhere wants to free his trapped foot but Edison is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Laulhere is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Edison wants to control but Laulhere is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Laulhere seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Laulhere is looking to advance position but Edison won't allow it.
Laulhere perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Laulhere'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.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Laulhere prevents Edison from improving his position.
Edison is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Laulhere pulls his head out easily.
Edison is looking to improve his position.
Edison trying to hold on to Laulhere's head to control him but Laulhere postures up.
Laulhere is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Edison manages to get to full guard.
Laulhere is stalling in the full guard.
Edison is trying to hold Laulhere in close to prevent damage but Laulhere has managed to pass into half guard.
Edison tries to get to full guard but Laulhere has control of the leg.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Laulhere frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Laulhere (5) vs (2) Edison
Edison keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Laulhere takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Laulhere wants to take Edison's back but he can't do it this time.
Laulhere controlling the pace for now.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Laulhere avoids the attempt from Edison to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Edison might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Laulhere haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Laulhere is looking to work his way around to Edison's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Edison is trying to reverse the position but instead Laulhere has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Laulhere (8) vs (2) Edison
You can see the frustration on Edison's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Laulhere trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Edison doesn't escape.
Edison is in bad spot here.
Laulhere not allowing Edison to control his hands.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Edison showing good submission defense here.
Edison wants to control his opponent's hands but Laulhere gets his hands free.
Laulhere has the hooks in. Edison is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
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.
Laulhere has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Edison breaks Laulhere's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laulhere (8) vs (4) Edison
Laulhere has Edison pulled in close to control his posture.
Laulhere can't keep his opponent in guard - Edison advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Laulhere trying to hold on to Edison's head to control him but Edison postures up.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Laulhere is looking for a sweep. Edison is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Edison seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Laulhere does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Laulhere is pressing down on Edison's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Edison is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Laulhere looking to hit a scissor sweep but Edison is one step ahead there.
Laulhere controlling Edison's posture.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Edison trying to control the position from guard on top but Laulhere is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Edison trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Laulhere controlling Edison's posture.
Edison stays in close to Laulhere's body and controls the position.
Edison trying to control but Laulhere is working from the bottom.
Laulhere seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Laulhere has Edison pulled in close to control his posture.
Laulhere looking for a sweep. Not yet Laulhere, not yet.
Laulhere pulls Edison in close to prevent any damage.
Edison pushing down on Laulhere's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Laulhere controlling the position well.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Well, if Edison is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Laulhere wants to improve his position but Edison is controlling well.
Edison is working for a submission of some sort.
Laulhere is trying to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Edison is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
And that's the end of the fight!
Laulhere takes the fight on points by 8 to 4. |
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