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Stepping Stone 69 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 7 wins and 4 losses; Dani Gerbandi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Tanner Kyng!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Gregory Folan and Elvis Blanc.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Kyng gets a clinch.
Gerbandi goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kyng prevents it.
Kyng 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) Kyng
Kyng controls the action.
Let's hope that Kyng 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gerbandi tries to break free.
That's one minute gone in the round.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Gerbandi tries to roll but Kyng sticks to his back.
Kyng slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Kyng.
I really don't envy Gerbandi right now.
Gerbandi is working hard here to advance position.
Kyng biding his time, controlling Gerbandi.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gerbandi is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Kyng is trying to stick to Gerbandi's back but Gerbandi is turning into Kyng. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Kyng's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Gerbandi. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gerbandi (2) vs (4) Kyng
Kyng pulls Gerbandi in to control the position.
Gerbandi tries to free his leg and advance position but Kyng is retaining full guard.
Kyng pulls Gerbandi in close to prevent any damage.
Gerbandi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kyng tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gerbandi trying to control the position from guard on top but Kyng is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kyng wants to sweep but no luck.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gerbandi is looking to advance position but Kyng has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Gerbandi (2) vs (8) Kyng
Kyng takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Gerbandi has given up his back here. Will Kyng look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Gerbandi (2) vs (11) Kyng
Kyng controlling the position well here. Gerbandi rolled but Kyng kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Gerbandi tries to escape the position.
Kyng is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Gerbandi trying to control the position but Kyng manages to sink in the hooks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gerbandi tries to escape but Kyng has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Kyng is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Gerbandi is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
What can Gerbandi do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gerbandi rolls, trying to escape but Kyng keeps control of the position.
Kyng avoiding Gerbandi 's attempts to control his hands.
Kyng controls the action.
Kyng has the hooks in. Gerbandi is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kyng just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Gerbandi manages to reverse the position and now he's in Kyng's guard. Nice work there by Gerbandi.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gerbandi (4) vs (11) Kyng
Gerbandi is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kyng can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kyng has control of Gerbandi's left arm, preventing Gerbandi from doing any damage.
Gerbandi looking to sit in guard and control but Kyng 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 (13) Kyng
Kyng stopping the sweep attempt from Gerbandi.
Kyng controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Gerbandi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gerbandi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gerbandi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Kyng forces his way into half guard.
Gerbandi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kyng content to control rather than advance.
Gerbandi is looking to improve his position.
Kyng is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Gerbandi wants to control but Kyng is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Gerbandi tries to roll over but Kyng keeps him under control.
Kyng slows the pace down in half guard.
Gerbandi is trying to maintain the position but Kyng is very close to passing his half guard.
Kyng is looking to advance position but Gerbandi won't allow it.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Gerbandi is trying to get back to full guard.
Kyng keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Gerbandi regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kyng wants to pass the guard but Gerbandi is keeping the position.
Kyng stopping the sweep attempt from Gerbandi.
Gerbandi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kyng tries to free his leg and advance position but Gerbandi is retaining full guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Kyng is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Gerbandi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kyng stands and throws Gerbandi's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Gerbandi (4) vs (16) Kyng
Gerbandi tries to bench press Kyng off him but Kyng keeps the position.
A lull in the action here as Kyng stalls from top position.
Gerbandi is looking for a sweep.
Kyng takes a little break here. Gerbandi wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Kyng working away.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Gerbandi is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Gerbandi is being controlled here.
Gerbandi tries to bench press Kyng off him but Kyng keeps the position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Gerbandi sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Gerbandi tries to roll over but Kyng keeps him under control.
Gerbandi manages to get to full guard.
Gerbandi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kyng sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Kyng pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gerbandi is keeping the position for now.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Kyng is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Kyng passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Gerbandi (4) vs (19) Kyng
Gerbandi is trying to get back to half guard.
Kyng controls the position from side control.
Gerbandi struggling a bit here.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here as Kyng stalls from top position.
Kyng's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Kyng wins on points by 19 to 4.
After winning the bout, Tanner Kyng 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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