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SSG 235 One 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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 1 losses; Ryan Gordon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 3 losses; Duncan Idaho!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Steve Montenegro and John Kavanagh.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Idaho gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Gordon to score an easy takedown into full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gordon (2) vs (0) Idaho
Idaho wants to hit a sweep here but Gordon passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Idaho there! Score +3 for passing guard: Gordon (5) vs (0) Idaho
Idaho really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Idaho is still trying to improve position.
Gordon definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Gordon controlling from mount.
Idaho is desperately trying to improve his position but Gordon has a good base and remains in mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gordon controlling the pace for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Idaho stops Gordon from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Idaho felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Gordon controlling from the full mount.
Idaho tries to reverse the position but Gordon maintains control.
Idaho keeps trying to improve his position.
Gordon controlling his opponent.
Idaho working to try and regain half guard.
Gordon takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Idaho gets back to half guard.
Gordon with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Idaho tries to roll over but Gordon keeps him under control.
Gordon controlling the action here.
Gordon knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Idaho on the ground.
Idaho tries to roll over but Gordon keeps him under control.
Gordon performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Idaho is looking to get back to full guard here but Gordon has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Gordon (8) vs (0) Idaho
Idaho is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gordon taking a breather here.
Idaho is looking to reverse the position.
Idaho is trying to escape the position but Gordon is controlling the position.
Idaho tries to buck Gordon off but Gordon is having none of it.
Gordon slows the pace down.
Idaho is not content to let Gordon control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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 Idaho's shoulder. That is not cool.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Idaho is trying to get back to half guard.
Gordon slows the pace down.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Idaho is looking to reverse the position.
A lull in the action here as Gordon stalls from top position.
Idaho tries to buck Gordon off but Gordon is having none of it.
Gordon moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Idaho is looking for a sweep.
A lull in the action here.
Idaho is looking to regain half guard here but Gordon keeps moving and retains side control.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Idaho seems a little lost for a moment, as Gordon dominates the positioning.
Idaho is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Gordon is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Idaho will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Idaho tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gordon wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Gordon takes a little break here. Idaho wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Idaho gets back to half guard.
Gordon is controlling the pace.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Idaho is pressing down on Gordon's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Idaho has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Gordon is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Idaho. Score +3 for passing guard: Gordon (11) vs (0) Idaho
Idaho is trying to get back to half guard.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Gordon has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Idaho is looking to regain half guard here but Gordon keeps moving and retains side control.
Gordon is staying tight to Idaho's torso, preventing him from escaping.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Idaho is looking for a sweep.
Gordon takes a little break here. Idaho wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Gordon trying to control the position but Idaho is working away.
Idaho tries to buck Gordon off but Gordon is having none of it.
Idaho sneaks back into half guard.
Gordon perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Idaho tries to get to full guard but Gordon has control of the leg.
Idaho gets back to full guard.
Idaho had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gordon defends it easily.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Gordon tries to free his leg and advance position but Idaho is retaining full guard.
Gordon is working hard here to advance position.
Gordon sitting in guard here, content to control.
Idaho had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gordon defends it easily.
Idaho working for a triangle but Gordon defends it easily.
Gordon engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Gordon wants to pass the guard but Idaho is keeping the position.
Idaho working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gordon doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gordon manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gordon got a little sloppy there for a moment and Idaho has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gordon has managed to get both his arms back between Idaho's legs - danger averted.
Gordon is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Idaho looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gordon sitting in guard here, content to control.
Idaho working for a triangle but Gordon defends it easily.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Gordon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Idaho swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Idaho is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gordon tries to free his leg and advance position but Idaho is retaining full guard.
Idaho is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Idaho had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gordon defends it easily.
Gordon controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Idaho working for a triangle but Gordon defends it easily.
Idaho is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gordon is aware though and is defending well.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Idaho is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gordon is aware though and is defending well.
Idaho looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gordon is one step ahead there.
Gordon is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Idaho 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 sitting in guard here, content to control.
Gordon passes into half guard.
Idaho wants to get back to full guard.
Idaho won't allow Gordon to pass to mount.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Idaho looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gordon content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Gordon seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Idaho for as long as he can get away with.
Idaho looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gordon keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Idaho is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gordon pulls his head out easily.
Idaho wants to improve his position but Gordon is controlling well.
Gordon stalling.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Gordon continues to stall.
Idaho tries to get to full guard but Gordon has control of the leg.
Gordon trying to control the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Idaho moves into full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gordon takes the fight on points by 11 to 0.
An out of breath Ryan Gordon thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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