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SSG 306 Gomes vs Bar 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 Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 8 losses; Addy Edison! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 8 losses; Duncan Idaho!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Chad Campbell and Bruno Lombardi.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Idaho clinches up against the cage.
Edison pulls guard effortlessly.
Idaho avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Idaho stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Edison swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Edison is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Edison keeping full guard, as Idaho tries to pass.
Idaho won't allow Edison to sweep him here.
Edison is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Idaho defends well.
Idaho tries to free his leg and advance position but Edison is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Idaho advances to half guard.
Idaho prevents Edison from improving his position.
Idaho looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Idaho looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Idaho wants to pass to mount but Edison is defending the position.
Idaho is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Edison doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Idaho.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Edison won't allow Idaho to pass to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Edison is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Idaho is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Idaho looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Edison is trying to get back to full guard.
Idaho tries to pass the half guard into mount. Edison knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Edison gets back to full guard.
Idaho wants to pass the guard but Edison is keeping the position.
Edison has his foot on Idaho's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Idaho works his way back into a safe position though.
Edison is looking for a triangle but Idaho pushes his legs off easily.
Edison is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Edison (2) vs (0) Idaho
Idaho wants to improve his position but Edison is controlling well.
Idaho is still trying to improve position.
Edison is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Idaho sees it coming and defends easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Idaho manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Edison looking to pass the guard.
Idaho has his foot on Edison's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Edison works his way back into a safe position though.
Edison passes into half guard.
Edison has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Edison (5) vs (0) Idaho
Edison is working for a guillotine from mount but Idaho frees his head quite easily.
Idaho bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Edison (5) vs (2) Idaho
Idaho stopping the sweep attempt from Edison.
Edison is working hard here to advance position.
Edison keeping full guard, as Idaho tries to pass.
Edison looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Idaho stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Edison swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Edison manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Idaho manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Edison (7) vs (2) Idaho
Edison pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Idaho is keeping the position for now.
Edison passes Idaho's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Edison trying to mount his opponent but Idaho defends it.
Idaho manages to get to full guard.
Edison got a little sloppy there for a moment and Idaho has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Edison has managed to get both his arms back between Idaho's legs - danger averted.
Idaho looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Edison advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Edison (10) vs (2) Idaho
Edison moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Edison (12) vs (2) Idaho
Idaho regains half guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Edison is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Idaho works his way to full guard. Good work.
Idaho had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Edison defends it easily.
Idaho is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Edison is pushing down on Idaho's leg trying to pass to half guard. Idaho is fighting to maintain full guard but Edison has managed to sneak the leg through.
Edison is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Idaho! Score +3 for passing guard: Edison (15) vs (2) Idaho
Edison is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Idaho has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Idaho is in all sorts of trouble here.
Edison has hold of Idaho's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Idaho manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Edison is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Idaho to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Idaho shrugs it off.
Edison working for a guillotine from mount but Idaho is in no mood to give up.
Idaho is wriggling around trying to escape.
Edison is working for a guillotine from mount but Idaho frees his head quite easily.
Idaho is wriggling around trying to escape.
Edison is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Idaho to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Idaho shrugs it off.
Edison prevents Idaho from getting the reversal.
Edison is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Idaho is surviving well by controlling Edison's body position as best he can.
Idaho sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Idaho tries to get to full guard but Edison has control of the leg.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Idaho is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Edison's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Edison's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Edison (15) vs (6) Idaho
Edison showing good submission defense here.
Idaho looking to break Edison's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Edison remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Idaho will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Edison tries to escape but Idaho has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Idaho tightening his grip on Edison, looking for the choke.
Edison defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Idaho's arms.
Idaho is hanging on to Edison's back as he tries to escape.
Edison manages to reverse the position and now he's in Idaho's guard. Nice work there by Edison.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Edison (17) vs (6) Idaho
Idaho 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: Edison (17) vs (8) Idaho
Idaho tries to free his leg and advance position but Edison is retaining full guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Edison wants to sweep but no luck.
Idaho wants to pass the guard but Edison is keeping the position.
Edison wants to sweep here but Idaho controlling him for the moment.
Idaho pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Edison is keeping the position for now.
Edison wants to sweep but no luck.
Idaho wants to pass the guard but Edison is keeping the position.
Edison wants to sweep here but Idaho controlling him for the moment.
Idaho drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Idaho jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Idaho drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Idaho jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Edison is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Edison (19) vs (8) Idaho
Edison wants to pass to mount but Idaho is defending the position.
Idaho felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Idaho wants to get back to full guard.
Edison is looking for a kimura but Idaho is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Edison to get the leverage.
The fighters are battling for position here. Idaho manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Edison stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Idaho swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Idaho has his foot on Edison's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Edison works his way back into a safe position though.
Edison got a little sloppy there for a moment and Idaho has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Edison has managed to get both his arms back between Idaho's legs - danger averted.
Edison trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Edison stopping the sweep attempt from Idaho.
Edison stands and throws Idaho's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Edison (22) vs (8) Idaho
Idaho is trying to get back to half guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Edison working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Edison passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Idaho! Score +2 for reaching mount: Edison (24) vs (8) Idaho
Edison looking for a guillotine from mount but Idaho is having none of it.
Edison wants to finish this one by submission but Idaho is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Edison.
Idaho is working to get back to half guard.
Edison looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Idaho is working to get back to half guard.
Edison has control of Idaho's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Idaho regains control of the situation pretty easily.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Idaho is looking to get to half guard.
Idaho sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Idaho is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Edison moves into full mount! Idaho won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Edison (27) vs (8) Idaho
Idaho working to try and regain half guard.
Edison looking to secure an arm triangle but Idaho defends it well.
Idaho is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Edison working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Idaho is working to get back to half guard.
Edison working for a submission but Idaho is keeping him at bay.
Edison with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Idaho is wriggling around trying to escape.
Edison is working for a guillotine from mount but Idaho frees his head quite easily.
Idaho working to try and regain half guard.
Edison with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Edison working for a guillotine from mount but Idaho is in no mood to give up.
Edison is breathing heavily.
Edison prevents Idaho from getting the reversal.
Edison working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Edison has hold of Idaho's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Idaho manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Edison has control of Idaho's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Idaho regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Idaho is wriggling around trying to escape.
Idaho regains half guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Idaho is looking for a sweep. Edison is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Idaho gets full guard.
Idaho working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Edison doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Edison manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Edison passes Idaho's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Idaho is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Idaho looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Edison prevents Idaho from improving his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Edison works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Edison (30) vs (8) Idaho
Idaho tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that's the end of the fight!
Edison takes the fight on points by 30 to 8. |
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