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SSG 330 Hall vs Gomes 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 37 wins and 18 losses; Dani Gerbandi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 10 losses; Addy Edison! The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Alyssa Summers and Lou da Vinci.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Edison drives through and clinches with Gerbandi against the cage.
Gerbandi wants a takedown.
Gerbandi is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Edison gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Edison has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Gerbandi is trying to keep an underhook but Edison manages to get the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gerbandi (0) vs (2) Edison The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Gerbandi won't allow Edison to pass to mount. Gerbandi is looking for a sweep. Edison is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gerbandi actively working from the bottom here. Edison wants to pass to mount but Gerbandi is defending the position. Gerbandi is trying to control but can't.
Edison tries to pass to full mount but Gerbandi defends it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Gerbandi wants to improve his position but Edison is controlling well.
Edison trying to mount his opponent but Gerbandi defends it. Gerbandi slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/1.gif) That's one minute gone in the round. Edison passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Gerbandi (0) vs (5) Edison Edison tries to move into full mount but can't pass Gerbandi's legs. Gerbandi tries to buck Edison off but Edison is having none of it. Edison tries to advance to mount but can't.
Edison thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Edison tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Edison has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! Gerbandi manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/2.gif) That's two minutes gone in the round. Gerbandi wants to improve his position but Edison is controlling well.
Edison tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gerbandi knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. Gerbandi wants to get back to full guard. Edison wants to free his trapped foot but Gerbandi is holding on for dear life with his legs. Gerbandi is trying to control but can't.
Gerbandi looking for submissions off his back.
Gerbandi looking for submissions off his back.
Edison is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Gerbandi still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Gerbandi has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Gerbandi (4) vs (5) Edison
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/3.gif) That's three minutes gone in the round. Gerbandi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Edison keeps working. Edison is looking for a sweep. Gerbandi trying to control the action but Edison is working from the bottom. Edison tries to bench press Gerbandi off him but Gerbandi keeps the position. Gerbandi trying to control the action but Edison is working from the bottom. Edison being controlled for a moment. Gerbandi is looking to take a break and control but Edison is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/4.gif) That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gerbandi wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Edison, who protects the arm well. Edison is not content to let Gerbandi control the position. Edison tries to buck Gerbandi off but Gerbandi is having none of it. Gerbandi wants to control but Edison is keeping him busy. Edison is looking for a sweep.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/5.gif) That's five minutes gone in the round. Edison is not content to let Gerbandi control the position. Gerbandi moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. Edison tries to bench press Gerbandi off him but Gerbandi keeps the position. Edison trying to remain calm as Gerbandi controls from the top position. Edison tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gerbandi is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Edison is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. Edison is looking to reverse the position. Gerbandi staying calm. Edison tries to bench press Gerbandi off him but Gerbandi keeps the position.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/6.gif) That's six minutes gone in the round. Gerbandi trying to control the position but Edison is working away.
Gerbandi is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Edison is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Edison manages to work his way to half guard, despite Gerbandi's best efforts. Edison gets full guard. Gerbandi stopping the sweep attempt from Edison. Gerbandi stands and throws Edison's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Gerbandi (7) vs (5) Edison
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/7.gif) That's seven minutes gone in the round. Edison is looking to regain half guard here but Gerbandi keeps moving and retains side control. Edison is not content to let Gerbandi control the position.
Gerbandi tries for a kimura but Edison is defending well. Gerbandi takes a little break here. Edison wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well. Edison is trying to improve his position. Edison regains half guard. Gerbandi will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Edison 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 (7) vs (9) Edison
Gerbandi showing good submission defense here.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/8.gif) That's eight minutes gone in the round. Edison has the hooks in. Gerbandi is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Edison patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Edison has managed to slip his arm under Gerbandi's chin. This could be all over... yep, Gerbandi is tapping out! Submission win for Edison.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Addy Edison! |
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