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SSG 190 Ottke vs Shalit 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 St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 14 losses; Dani Gerbandi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 8 losses; Fiddle Sticks!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Felipe Paraventi and Luis Engracia.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Gerbandi fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Gerbandi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sticks manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sticks is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Gerbandi moves in looking to clinch but Sticks pushes him off.
Gerbandi fails with the takedown
and Sticks holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Sticks stops a takedown attempt from Gerbandi.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dani Gerbandi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gerbandi is working for takedown but Sticks is calmly controlling the position for now.
Sticks has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Gerbandi uses from the top position.
Gerbandi trying to control but Sticks is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sticks looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Sticks had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gerbandi defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sticks is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gerbandi defends well.
Gerbandi stands and throws Sticks's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Gerbandi (3) vs (0) Sticks
Sticks is not content to let Gerbandi control the position.
Sticks manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gerbandi controlling the action here.
Sticks 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: Gerbandi (3) vs (4) Sticks
Sticks patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Sticks is trying to stick to Gerbandi's back but Gerbandi is turning into Sticks. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Sticks's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Gerbandi. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gerbandi (5) vs (4) Sticks
Gerbandi trying to control the position from guard on top but Sticks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sticks working for a triangle but Gerbandi defends it easily.
Sticks keeping moving, preventing Gerbandi from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Gerbandi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sticks throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Our spies down at at Oblivion Gate inform us that Sticks has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Gerbandi engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Gerbandi wants to pass the guard but Sticks is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sticks working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gerbandi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gerbandi manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gerbandi avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gerbandi looking to sit in guard and control but Sticks gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gerbandi (5) vs (6) Sticks
Gerbandi is trying to control the position but Sticks postures up.
Sticks drops back looking for a leg! Gerbandi is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gerbandi manages to kick Sticks off! Sticks jumps back into Gerbandi's guard.
Sticks trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Sticks drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Gerbandi dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gerbandi (7) vs (6) Sticks
Sticks looking for subs off his back but Gerbandi has passed one foot through into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sticks is staying active underneath Gerbandi, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Well, if Gerbandi 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.
Gerbandi is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sticks sees it coming and defends easily.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Sticks is in trouble now - Gerbandi has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Gerbandi (10) vs (6) Sticks
Sticks keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Gerbandi is trying to take his opponent's back.
Gerbandi wants to control the pace but Sticks is squirming around nicely.
Sticks is desperately trying to improve his position but Gerbandi has a good base and remains in mount.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Gerbandi wants to control the pace but Sticks is squirming around nicely.
Gerbandi is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Sticks is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Gerbandi (13) vs (6) Sticks
Sticks is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Sticks keeps trying to improve his position.
Sticks prevents Gerbandi from getting a body triangle.
Gerbandi is hanging on to Sticks's back as he tries to escape.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Gerbandi has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Sticks tries to break free.
Gerbandi is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Gerbandi has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Sticks has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Gerbandi has the hooks in. Sticks is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Gerbandi controlling the position well here. Sticks rolled but Gerbandi kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
A lull in the action here.
Gerbandi working for the choke.
Sticks prevents Gerbandi from getting a body triangle.
Sticks tries to roll but Gerbandi sticks to his back.
Gerbandi controls the action.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Sticks defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Gerbandi patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Gerbandi looking for the choke but no joy.
Gerbandi struggling to keep hold of the position.
Sticks is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Gerbandi looking for the RNC.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Gerbandi trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Sticks wants to escape the position.
Gerbandi has good solid back control here.
Gerbandi patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Sticks is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Gerbandi is hanging on to Sticks's back as he tries to escape.
A lull in the action here.
Sticks is trying to break free.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Gerbandi's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Sticks breaks Gerbandi's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gerbandi (13) vs (8) Sticks
Gerbandi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Sticks stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gerbandi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gerbandi looking for a triangle here. Sticks is fighting it but it looks tight! Gerbandi pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Sticks is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Dani Gerbandi!
After winning the bout, Dani Gerbandi thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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