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SSG 338 Gabenagus vs Soderberg 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 16 wins and 8 losses; Ryan Gordon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 4 losses; Larry Salad Dressing!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Anthony Taglia and John Roberts.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Salad Dressing has closed the distance and engaged Gordon in a clinch.
Gordon is trying to drag Salad Dressing to the mat but Salad Dressing just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Salad Dressing manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Gordon controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Salad Dressing has Gordon pulled in close to control his posture.
Gordon controlling from the top position.
Gordon'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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salad Dressing is controlling Gordon's posture.
Gordon looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salad Dressing wants to sweep here but Gordon controlling him for the moment.
Gordon engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Salad Dressing 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.
Gordon engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Salad Dressing tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gordon content to stall in guard here.
Gordon looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salad Dressing seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Gordon controls from within his opponent's guard.
Salad Dressing bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gordon's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gordon (0) vs (2) Salad Dressing
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Salad Dressing trying to control the position from guard on top but Gordon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Salad Dressing is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gordon keeping full guard, as Salad Dressing tries to pass.
Salad Dressing is stalling in the full guard.
Gordon looking to control.
Salad Dressing wants to pass the guard but Gordon is keeping the position.
Salad Dressing postures up.
Gordon keeping full guard, as Salad Dressing tries to pass.
Salad Dressing thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Salad Dressing trying to control but Gordon is working from the bottom.
Gordon is pulling down on Salad Dressing's head to control his posture.
Salad Dressing trying to control but Gordon is working from the bottom.
Gordon controlling the position.
Salad Dressing trying to control the position from guard on top but Gordon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gordon pulls Salad Dressing in to control the position.
Gordon keeping moving, preventing Salad Dressing from controlling successfully.
Salad Dressing is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Gordon is trying to keep Salad Dressing in close.
Salad Dressing is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Gordon keeping full guard, as Salad Dressing tries to pass.
Gordon pulls Salad Dressing in close to his closed guard and prevents Salad Dressing from doing any damage or advancing position.
Salad Dressing stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gordon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gordon controlling the position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Gordon bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Salad Dressing's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gordon (2) vs (2) Salad Dressing
Salad Dressing working a defensive guard here.
Salad Dressing wants to sweep here but Gordon controlling him for the moment.
Gordon slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Gordon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Salad Dressing looking to control.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Gordon looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Gordon has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Gordon slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Gordon (5) vs (2) Salad Dressing
A lull in the action here as Gordon stalls from top position.
Salad Dressing tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Salad Dressing is being controlled here.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Gordon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Salad Dressing keeps working.
Gordon is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Salad Dressing is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Salad Dressing tries to bench press Gordon off him but Gordon keeps the position.
Gordon controls the position from side control.
Further stalling from Gordon.
Salad Dressing wants to control but Gordon postures up.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Gordon controls the position from side control.
Gordon trying to control the action but Salad Dressing is working from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Salad Dressing's face as Gordon controls the position.
Gordon working away.
Gordon controlling the position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Salad Dressing tries to bench press Gordon off him but Gordon keeps the position.
Gordon is staying tight to Salad Dressing's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Gordon in the domination position with Salad Dressing hanging on.
Gordon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Salad Dressing keeps working.
Gordon 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 Salad Dressing's shoulder. That is not cool.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Salad Dressing tries to bench press Gordon off him but Gordon keeps the position.
Gordon just content to control the position.
Salad Dressing is looking for a sweep.
A lull in the action here.
Salad Dressing struggling a bit here.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.
Salad Dressing tries to improve position but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Salad Dressing regains half guard.
Salad Dressing is trying to get back to full guard.
Gordon seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Salad Dressing has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gordon is working away from the top position though.
Gordon is controlling the pace.
Salad Dressing has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gordon is working away from the top position though.
Salad Dressing tries to roll over but Gordon keeps him under control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gordon controlling the action here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gordon takes the fight on points by 5 to 2.
After winning the bout, Ryan Gordon 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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