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SSG 347 Soderberg vs Gerbandi PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 10 losses; Christian Dresner! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 30 wins and 18 losses; Uvele Berendas!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Jonathan Paton and Russell Pearce.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Berendas closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Dresner's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dresner (0) vs (2) Berendas
Dresner looking to hit a scissor sweep but Berendas is one step ahead there.
Dresner manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Berendas manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dresner (2) vs (2) Berendas
Berendas wants to hit a sweep here but Dresner passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Berendas there! Score +3 for passing guard: Dresner (5) vs (2) Berendas
Dresner is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Berendas to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Berendas shrugs it off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dresner working for a guillotine from mount but Berendas is in no mood to give up.
Dresner is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Berendas to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Berendas shrugs it off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Berendas wants to control but Dresner is having none of it.
Berendas can't escape the position.
Berendas manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Berendas is doing well to control the position and prevent Dresner from advancing to side control.
Berendas works his way to full guard. Good work.
Dresner tries to free his leg and advance position but Berendas is retaining full guard.
Dresner slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Dresner (8) vs (2) Berendas
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dresner is trying to get an arm triangle but Berendas is defending well.
Dresner has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Dresner (10) vs (2) Berendas
Berendas is desperately trying to improve his position but Dresner has a good base and remains in mount.
Dresner is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Berendas has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Dresner wants to control the pace but Berendas is squirming around nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dresner looking to secure an arm triangle but Berendas defends it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dresner trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Dresner avoids the attempt from Berendas to control.
Dresner has hold of Berendas's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Berendas manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Dresner looking to control but Berendas is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Berendas defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Dresner.
Dresner goes for an armbar but Berendas turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Berendas. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dresner (10) vs (4) Berendas
Berendas won't allow Dresner to sweep him here.
Dresner throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Berendas preventing the sweep.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Berendas advances to half guard.
Dresner has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Berendas is working away from the top position though.
Dresner is trying to get back to full guard.
Berendas is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dresner sees it coming and defends easily.
Dresner looking for submissions off his back.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Dresner is looking to improve his position.
Dresner is trying to control but can't.
Dresner tries to roll over but Berendas keeps him under control.
Dresner wants to sweep but Berendas has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Dresner (10) vs (7) Berendas
Dresner prevents Berendas from improving position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Berendas is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Dresner is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Berendas goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Dresner has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Berendas but great work by Dresner. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Dresner (14) vs (7) Berendas
Dresner wants to control but Berendas is keeping him busy.
Berendas is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Dresner's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Dresner works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Dresner (17) vs (7) Berendas
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Dresner looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Berendas is looking to get to half guard.
Dresner has hold of Berendas's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Berendas manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Dresner has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Berendas is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Christian Dresner!
After winning the bout, Christian Dresner 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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