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SSG 261 Thumb vs Gascoigne 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 25 wins and 16 losses; Dani Gerbandi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Pykky Kalla!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Gwen Towbar and Robert Twigg.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Kalla gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gerbandi (2) vs (0) Kalla
Gerbandi wants to control from the top but Kalla keeps moving.
Kalla tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kalla 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.
Kalla working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gerbandi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gerbandi manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gerbandi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kalla escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gerbandi gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Gerbandi stopping the sweep attempt from Kalla.
Gerbandi trying to control the position from guard on top but Kalla is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kalla working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gerbandi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gerbandi manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gerbandi will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Gerbandi slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Kalla keeping moving, preventing Gerbandi from controlling successfully.
Gerbandi slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Kalla is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gerbandi defends well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gerbandi won't allow Kalla to sweep him here.
Gerbandi trying to control the position from guard on top but Kalla is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kalla is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Our spies down at at The Firm inform us that Kalla has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Kalla working a defensive guard here.
Gerbandi got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kalla has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gerbandi has managed to get both his arms back between Kalla's legs - danger averted.
Gerbandi looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gerbandi trying to control the position from guard on top but Kalla is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kalla is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gerbandi defends well.
Gerbandi looking to sit in guard and control but Kalla gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gerbandi (2) vs (2) Kalla
Kalla looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Kalla looking to sit in guard and control but Gerbandi gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gerbandi (4) vs (2) Kalla
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kalla is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gerbandi pushing down on Kalla's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Kalla wants to improve his position but Gerbandi is controlling well.
Gerbandi is trying to control the action in half guard but Kalla is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kalla tries to roll over but Gerbandi keeps him under control.
Kalla slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Kalla working a defensive guard here.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kalla keeping moving, preventing Gerbandi from controlling successfully.
Kalla controls Gerbandi momentarily but Gerbandi frees himself.
Gerbandi wants to control from the top but Kalla keeps moving.
Gerbandi seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Kalla looking to control.
Gerbandi's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Gerbandi trying to control but Kalla is working from the bottom.
Kalla had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gerbandi defends it easily.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Kalla holds on and takes a little breather.
Gerbandi controls from within his opponent's guard.
Gerbandi passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Gerbandi (7) vs (2) Kalla
You can see the frustration on Kalla's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Gerbandi goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Kalla has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Gerbandi but great work by Kalla. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Gerbandi (7) vs (6) Kalla
Kalla is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Gerbandi knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Gerbandi tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gerbandi is not content to let Kalla control the position.
Gerbandi manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gerbandi (9) vs (6) Kalla
Kalla trying to hold on to Gerbandi's head to control him but Gerbandi postures up.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Gerbandi trying to pass the guard but Kalla defending well.
Gerbandi uses his free foot to push down on Kalla's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Kalla. Score +3 for passing guard: Gerbandi (12) vs (6) Kalla
Kalla wants to hold on but Gerbandi pushes him away.
Gerbandi fails to advance to Kalla's back.
Kalla is trying desperately to improve position.
Gerbandi looking to control but Kalla is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Gerbandi tries to push Kalla's head away but Kalla is holding on tight.
Kalla is trying to escape the mount but Gerbandi keeps good control and instead manages to take Kalla's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Gerbandi (15) vs (6) Kalla
Kalla is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Gerbandi.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gerbandi is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Kalla is defending well though. Gerbandi let's go of the attempt for now.
Gerbandi wants to control but Kalla is keeping busy.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Kalla trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Gerbandi keeps control of the position as Kalla tries to break free.
Kalla trying to control the action but Gerbandi just sinks the hooks in.
Gerbandi controlling from the back.
Gerbandi struggling to keep hold of the position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Gerbandi is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Gerbandi has got one arm under Kalla's chin. This could be trouble... Kalla trying to control the other hand but Gerbandi gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Kalla has tapped out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Dani Gerbandi!
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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