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SSG 206 Bar vs Makarov 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 20 wins and 14 losses; Dani Gerbandi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 2 losses; Yojizo Trismegistus!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Seu Braga and Daniel Cesar.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Trismegistus fails with a takedown attempt.
Gerbandi changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Trismegistus is trying hard to land a takedown here. Gerbandi sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Gerbandi closes the distance and clinches.
Gerbandi pulls guard successfully.
Gerbandi has his foot on Trismegistus's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Trismegistus works his way back into a safe position though.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gerbandi is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gerbandi (2) vs (0) Trismegistus
Gerbandi tries to free his leg and advance position but Trismegistus is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gerbandi is looking to advance position but Trismegistus has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Gerbandi (2) vs (4) Trismegistus
Gerbandi working to try and regain half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gerbandi is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Trismegistus can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gerbandi is looking to escape.
Trismegistus is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Gerbandi has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Gerbandi! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gerbandi (4) vs (4) Trismegistus
Gerbandi looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trismegistus working for a triangle but Gerbandi defends it easily.
Gerbandi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Trismegistus is keeping the position for now.
Gerbandi is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gerbandi preventing the sweep.
Gerbandi slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Gerbandi (7) vs (4) Trismegistus
Trismegistus manages to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trismegistus wants to improve his position but Gerbandi is controlling well.
Gerbandi trying to control the action but Trismegistus is working from the bottom.
Gerbandi is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Gerbandi seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Trismegistus does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Gerbandi is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trismegistus is trying to get back to full guard.
Gerbandi trying to control from Trismegistus's half guard. Trismegistus has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Trismegistus is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gerbandi looking to pass the guard.
Gerbandi drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Trismegistus dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gerbandi (7) vs (6) Trismegistus
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Trismegistus pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gerbandi is keeping the position for now.
Trismegistus is pushing down on Gerbandi's leg trying to pass to half guard. Gerbandi is fighting to maintain full guard but Trismegistus has managed to sneak the leg through.
Gerbandi wants to control but Trismegistus is keeping busy.
Gerbandi is looking to improve his position.
Gerbandi is trying to control Trismegistus's posture. Trismegistus takes advantage of the lull and advances to side control. He also appears to have an arm triangle here! Uh oh, big trouble for Gerbandi! Trismegistus is rotating here... this could be the end... Gerbandi is out! Trismegistus has ended this one emphatically! Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Yojizo Trismegistus!
A relieved looking Yojizo Trismegistus 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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