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SSG 111 Waterman vs Gerbandi 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 Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 14 losses; Matt Spanks! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 17 losses; Thammy Jagonoy!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, David Schapiro and John Roberts.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Spanks has closed the distance and engaged Jagonoy in a clinch.
Jagonoy wants a takedown.
Spanks gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Spanks (2) vs (0) Jagonoy
Spanks wants to pass the guard but Jagonoy is keeping the position.
Spanks trying to control but Jagonoy is working from the bottom.
Spanks wants to pass the guard but Jagonoy is keeping the position.
Jagonoy seems keen to control Spanks's posture.
Spanks pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jagonoy is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spanks trying to control the position from guard on top but Jagonoy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Spanks slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Spanks (5) vs (0) Jagonoy
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jagonoy tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Spanks has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Spanks (7) vs (0) Jagonoy
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jagonoy stops Spanks from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Jagonoy is squirming around, avoiding Spanks's attempts to control the action.
Jagonoy regains half guard.
Spanks is keen to just control but Jagonoy is a slippery customer.
Jagonoy is pressing down on Spanks's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jagonoy 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.
Spanks sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Spanks slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Spanks (10) vs (0) Jagonoy
Jagonoy tries to bench press Spanks off him but Spanks keeps the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Spanks laying and praying for a moment but Jagonoy takes advantage and regains half guard.
Spanks wants to take a breather but Jagonoy is having none of it.
Spanks wants to work for an arm triangle but Jagonoy is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Jagonoy wants to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spanks wants to pass the guard but Jagonoy is defending well.
Spanks is trying to control. Jagonoy wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Jagonoy is looking to improve his position.
Jagonoy trying to hold on to Spanks's head to control him but Spanks postures up.
Spanks is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Jagonoy has managed to free his arm - good work.
Jagonoy is staying active underneath Spanks, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jagonoy wants to improve his position but Spanks is controlling well.
Spanks seems to be looking for submissions.
Jagonoy moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Jagonoy is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Spanks rolls with it to try and escape but Jagonoy cranks on the arm and Spanks is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Thammy Jagonoy!
Thammy Jagonoy spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. |
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