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SSG 135 Bandini vs Gambini 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 Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 6 losses; Christian Dresner! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Marcelo Castro!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Alyssa Summers and John Roberts.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Castro closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dresner (0) vs (2) Castro
Castro trying to control from Dresner's half guard. Dresner has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Castro is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Castro forces his way into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Castro stalling.
Dresner's coaches at Glory 4 Boxing have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Dresner wants to improve his position but Castro is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dresner is staying active underneath Castro, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Castro is pressing down on Dresner's thigh, looking to free his foot. Dresner is holding on for now.
Castro takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Castro is looking to advance position but Dresner won't allow it.
Castro seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dresner does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Castro tries to pass the half guard into mount. Dresner knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Dresner is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Castro's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Castro's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Dresner (4) vs (2) Castro
Will Dresner go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Castro tries to escape but Dresner has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Dresner tightening his grip on Castro, looking for the choke.
Dresner is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Castro knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Castro for a finish.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Castro tries to roll but Dresner sticks to his back.
Castro 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.
Dresner is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Castro knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Castro for a finish.
Dresner is working for a rear naked choke. Castro is not defending it well and Dresner has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Castro refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Castro's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Christian Dresner!
An out of breath Christian Dresner thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
In defeat, Marcelo Castro stepped up to the mic, saying 'Congrats to Him, he was the better fighter today'. |
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