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Stepping Stone 78 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 New York, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 2 losses; Henry Waterman! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 5 losses; Dani Gerbandi!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Joseph Jones and David Schapiro.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Gerbandi drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Waterman (0) vs (2) Gerbandi
Waterman is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gerbandi defends well.
Gerbandi slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Gerbandi avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Waterman looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Waterman lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Waterman (2) vs (2) Gerbandi
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Waterman looking to pass the guard.
Waterman passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Waterman (5) vs (2) Gerbandi
Gerbandi is looking for a sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Waterman working away.
Waterman wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Gerbandi, who protects the arm well.
Gerbandi is looking for a sweep.
Waterman is trying to get an arm triangle but Gerbandi is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gerbandi tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Waterman wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Waterman working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
You can see the frustration on Gerbandi's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Waterman thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Gerbandi tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Waterman wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Gerbandi is trying to control Waterman's posture but Waterman avoids it.
Gerbandi prevents Waterman from moving into mount.
Gerbandi is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Waterman off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Waterman (5) vs (6) Gerbandi
Gerbandi has the hooks in. Waterman is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Waterman is trying to roll into a better position but Gerbandi has get a rear naked choke and Waterman is forced to tap out! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Dani Gerbandi!
A relieved looking Dani Gerbandi thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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