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Stepping Stone 48 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 London, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 4 losses; Rowan Atkinson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Dani Gerbandi!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Eddie Farnsworth and Reed Andrews.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Atkinson tries to clinch there but Gerbandi circles away.
Atkinson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Gerbandi has clasped his hands together around Atkinson's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Atkinson (0) vs (4) Gerbandi
Gerbandi tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gerbandi trying to control the position but Atkinson is working away.
Gerbandi looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Atkinson tries to bench press Gerbandi off him but Gerbandi keeps the position.
Atkinson is working hard here to advance position.
Atkinson is not content to let Gerbandi control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gerbandi really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Atkinson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Gerbandi tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Gerbandi trying to control the action but Atkinson is working from the bottom.
Atkinson manages to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Atkinson regains full guard. Nicely done.
Atkinson working for submissions but it's allowed Gerbandi to get to half guard.
Atkinson is staying active underneath Gerbandi, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Gerbandi trying to mount his opponent but Atkinson defends it.
Atkinson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gerbandi looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Gerbandi is keen to just control but Atkinson is a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Atkinson tries to roll over but Gerbandi keeps him under control.
Gerbandi is pressing down on Atkinson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Atkinson is holding on for now.
Gerbandi keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Atkinson gets full guard.
Atkinson keeping full guard, as Gerbandi tries to pass.
Atkinson has his foot on Gerbandi's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gerbandi works his way back into a safe position though.
Gerbandi trying to control but Atkinson is working from the bottom.
Atkinson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gerbandi is aware though and is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gerbandi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Atkinson is keeping the position for now.
Gerbandi slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Atkinson wants to sweep here but Gerbandi controlling him for the moment.
Atkinson looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Gerbandi passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Atkinson (0) vs (7) Gerbandi
Gerbandi tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Gerbandi tries for a kimura but Atkinson is defending well.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Gerbandi working away.
Gerbandi goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Atkinson has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Gerbandi but great work by Atkinson. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Atkinson (4) vs (7) Gerbandi
Atkinson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gerbandi keeps working.
Gerbandi is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Atkinson's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Atkinson is just content to waste time from the top position. Gerbandi takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Atkinson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gerbandi has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Atkinson has managed to get both his arms back between Gerbandi's legs - danger averted.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Gerbandi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gerbandi bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Atkinson's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Atkinson (4) vs (9) Gerbandi
Gerbandi controlling from the top position.
Gerbandi is looking to advance position but Atkinson has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Atkinson (8) vs (9) Gerbandi
Atkinson tries to control but Gerbandi wriggling away.
Atkinson goes for an armbar but Gerbandi turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Gerbandi. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Atkinson (8) vs (11) Gerbandi
Gerbandi trying to control the position from guard on top but Atkinson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Gerbandi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Atkinson is keeping the position for now.
Gerbandi trying to control but Atkinson is working from the bottom.
Atkinson is looking for a triangle but Gerbandi pushes his legs off easily.
Gerbandi's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Atkinson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gerbandi trying to control but Atkinson is working from the bottom.
Gerbandi must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Gerbandi controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Atkinson keeping moving, preventing Gerbandi from controlling successfully.
Atkinson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gerbandi is aware though and is defending well.
Gerbandi wants to control from the top but Atkinson keeps moving.
Gerbandi drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gerbandi jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Atkinson keeping moving, preventing Gerbandi from controlling successfully.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Gerbandi controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Gerbandi won't allow Atkinson to sweep him here.
Gerbandi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Atkinson is keeping the position for now.
Gerbandi wants to control from the top but Atkinson keeps moving.
Atkinson wants to sweep but no luck.
Gerbandi trying to control the position from guard on top but Atkinson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Atkinson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Gerbandi trying to control the position from guard on top but Atkinson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Atkinson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gerbandi defends it easily.
Atkinson is trying to hold Gerbandi in close to prevent damage but Gerbandi has managed to pass into half guard.
Gerbandi is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Gerbandi is looking to take a break and control but Atkinson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Atkinson with the active half guard here but Gerbandi passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Atkinson (8) vs (14) Gerbandi
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Gerbandi is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Atkinson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Gerbandi in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Atkinson regains half guard there - taking advantage of Gerbandi's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Atkinson gets back to full guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Gerbandi pushes down on Atkinson's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Gerbandi is looking for a kimura but Atkinson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gerbandi to get the leverage.
Gerbandi is looking for a kimura here.
Atkinson is pressing down on Gerbandi's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Gerbandi got a little sloppy there for a moment and Atkinson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gerbandi has managed to get both his arms back between Atkinson's legs - danger averted.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Gerbandi sitting in guard here, content to control.
Gerbandi trying to control the position from guard on top but Atkinson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Atkinson keeping full guard, as Gerbandi tries to pass.
Atkinson keeping moving, preventing Gerbandi from controlling successfully.
Gerbandi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Atkinson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gerbandi trying to control the position from guard on top but Atkinson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Atkinson is trying to control the position but Gerbandi postures up.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Gerbandi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Atkinson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Atkinson throws his legs up looking for a submission but Gerbandi uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Atkinson (8) vs (17) Gerbandi
Gerbandi wants to control but Atkinson is keeping him busy.
Gerbandi wants to control for a moment but Atkinson uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gerbandi prevents Atkinson from improving his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gerbandi wins on points by 17 to 8.
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. |
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