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TWGC 40 (185lbs, D2): Helsinki Qualifier - Round 1 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 New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Randy Wieland! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 34 wins and 7 losses; Gino Gambini!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Tarja Halkonen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Wieland fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Gambini to the ground. Wieland is now in Gambini's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Wieland (2) vs (0) Gambini
Wieland stopping the sweep attempt from Gambini.
Wieland sitting in guard here, content to control.
Gambini pulls Wieland in close to his closed guard and prevents Wieland from doing any damage or advancing position.
Gambini looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Wieland puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wieland stalling.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gambini trying to control here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wieland looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Wieland wants to free his trapped foot but Gambini is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gambini moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Gambini controlling Wieland's posture.
Gambini is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wieland won't allow Gambini to sweep him here.
Gambini seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Wieland is stalling in the full guard.
Wieland pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gambini is keeping the position for now.
Wieland showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gambini is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Gambini not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wieland trying to control the position from guard on top but Gambini is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wieland being controlled here momentarily.
Gambini looking to control.
Gambini wants to sweep here but Wieland controlling him for the moment.
Gambini can't keep his opponent in guard - Wieland advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Gambini keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Gambini is trying to maintain the position but Wieland is very close to passing his half guard.
Wieland is controlling the pace.
Gambini tries to get to full guard but Wieland has control of the leg.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Wieland is controlling the pace.
Gambini is looking for a sweep. Wieland is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gambini is still trying to improve position.
Wieland seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Gambini is looking to improve his position.
Wieland stalling.
Gambini manages to get to full guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Wieland content to stall in guard here.
Wieland tries to free his leg and advance position but Gambini is retaining full guard.
Gambini wants to sweep but no luck.
Gambini is trying to control the position but Wieland postures up.
Wieland tries to free his leg and advance position but Gambini is retaining full guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Wieland is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Gambini is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wieland (2) vs (2) Gambini
Gambini is looking to pass Wieland's guard but actually Wieland recovers to full guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Gambini controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Wieland is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Gambini advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Wieland (2) vs (5) Gambini
Wieland is trying to improve his position.
Gambini controls the position.
Wieland controls the position for a moment.
Wieland is looking for a sweep.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Gambini in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Wieland tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gambini wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Gambini controlling the position from side mount.
Let's hope that Gambini has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Wieland is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Gambini is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Wieland will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Gambini wants to control but Wieland is keeping him busy.
Gambini slows the pace down.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wieland tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gambini wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gambini wins on points by 5 to 2.
Gino Gambini took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Silverback Sweatshop for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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