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SSG 394 Gracias vs Chai 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 44 wins and 27 losses; Dani Gerbandi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 22 losses; Luis Marrero!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Luis Engracia and Daniel Cesar.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Gerbandi clinches up against the cage.
Gerbandi is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Marrero pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Marrero is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Gerbandi gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Gerbandi has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Marrero is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Gerbandi goes for a takedown attempt but Marrero pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dani Gerbandi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Marrero forces Gerbandi back against the cage and clinches.
Marrero has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Gerbandi clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Gerbandi (0) vs (4) Marrero
Marrero controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gerbandi can't escape the position.
Marrero working for a choke but Gerbandi is defending well.
Gerbandi trying to control the hands but Marrero won't let him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gerbandi tries to escape the position.
Gerbandi trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Gerbandi showing good submission defense here.
Gerbandi rolls, trying to escape but Marrero keeps control of the position.
Gerbandi breaks Marrero's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gerbandi (2) vs (4) Marrero
Marrero is looking to sweep but instead, Gerbandi has passed into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marrero trying to control from the bottom.
Gerbandi is looking for a kimura but Marrero is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gerbandi to get the leverage.
Marrero trying to hold on to Gerbandi's head to control him but Gerbandi postures up.
Gerbandi is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Gerbandi is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Gerbandi wants to free his trapped foot but Marrero is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Marrero looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gerbandi is working for an americana but Marrero has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Gerbandi was thinking about the submission.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marrero looking to control.
Gerbandi preventing the sweep.
Marrero throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Gerbandi pushing down on Marrero's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Gerbandi moves into full mount! Marrero won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Gerbandi (5) vs (4) Marrero
Gerbandi wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Gerbandi avoids the attempt from Marrero to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marrero is in all sorts of trouble here.
Marrero wants to control but Gerbandi is having none of it.
Gerbandi tries to control but Marrero wriggling away.
Marrero is trying to reverse the position but instead Gerbandi has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Gerbandi (8) vs (4) Marrero
Gerbandi trying to control.
Gerbandi is persistently looking for the submission but Marrero is defending it well.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Marrero turns into Gerbandi and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gerbandi (8) vs (6) Marrero
Gerbandi pulls Marrero in close to his closed guard and prevents Marrero from doing any damage or advancing position.
Gerbandi wants to sweep here but Marrero controlling him for the moment.
Marrero pushing down on Gerbandi's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Gerbandi trying to control from the bottom.
Marrero is trying to control. Gerbandi wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Gerbandi actively working from the bottom here.
Gerbandi wants to get back to full guard but Marrero has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Gerbandi (8) vs (9) Marrero
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Marrero has knee on belly momentarily but Gerbandi bucks him off and regains half guard.
Gerbandi is holding on to half guard well.
Marrero wants to pass the guard but Gerbandi is defending well.
Gerbandi is not content to let Marrero control the position.
Gerbandi is trying to control but can't.
Marrero trying to control the action but Gerbandi is working from the bottom.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Gerbandi works his way to full guard. Good work.
Gerbandi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gerbandi is working hard here to advance position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marrero drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Gerbandi manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Marrero has Gerbandi in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gerbandi (10) vs (9) Marrero
Gerbandi wants to control from the top but Marrero keeps moving.
Marrero trying to keep a closed guard but Gerbandi is proving a slippery customer.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Marrero is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gerbandi defends well.
Gerbandi stopping the sweep attempt from Marrero.
Gerbandi slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Gerbandi (13) vs (9) Marrero
Gerbandi slows the pace down.
Marrero tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gerbandi wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Marrero has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Gerbandi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Marrero keeps working.
A lull in the action here as Gerbandi stalls from top position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Marrero manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gerbandi (13) vs (11) Marrero
Gerbandi is looking to control Marrero's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gerbandi avoid being mounted?
Gerbandi is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Marrero's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Marrero's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Gerbandi (17) vs (11) Marrero
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 controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Marrero showing good submission defense here.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Marrero looking very determined here, making life difficult for Gerbandi.
Marrero trying to control but not successfully.
Gerbandi keeps control of the position as Marrero tries to break free.
Gerbandi trying to control.
You can see the frustration on Marrero's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Gerbandi is looking to control Marrero but Marrero is wriggling around and keeping busy.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Marrero trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Marrero is really stuck here.
Gerbandi is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Gerbandi keeps control of the position as Marrero tries to break free.
Gerbandi is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Gerbandi looking for the choke but no joy.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Gerbandi controlling well, preventing Marrero from escaping the position.
Gerbandi is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Marrero is really stuck here.
Marrero fending off the submission attempt from Gerbandi.
Marrero tries to roll but Gerbandi sticks to his back.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Gerbandi really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Marrero.
Gerbandi gets his hands free as Marrero looks to control.
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, Marrero has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Gerbandi looking for the RNC.
Marrero is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Marrero wants to control his opponent's hands but Gerbandi gets his hands free.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Gerbandi is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Marrero knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Marrero for a finish.
Good control from Gerbandi.
You can see the frustration on Marrero's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Marrero trying to control the hands but Gerbandi breaks the grip.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Marrero fending off the submission attempt from Gerbandi.
Gerbandi trying to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gerbandi takes the fight on points by 17 to 11.
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.
In defeat, Luis Marrero stepped up to the mic, saying 'Thank you to my opponent and all the fans, my coaches and sponsors.'. |
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