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Event:
SSG 299 Thumb vs Bar
Date: May 05, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 5 losses; Zurab Nozadzi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 33 wins and 16 losses; Dani Gerbandi!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Bruno Lombardi and David Schapiro.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Nozadzi closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Gerbandi quickly recovers to half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Nozadzi (2) vs (0) Gerbandi
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Gerbandi manages to get to full guard.
Gerbandi keeping moving, preventing Nozadzi from controlling successfully.
Gerbandi wants to sweep here but Nozadzi controlling him for the moment.
Nozadzi looking to pass the guard.
Gerbandi controlling Nozadzi's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Nozadzi avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T1##SUB2#
Gerbandi is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Nozadzi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gerbandi is keeping the position for now.
Nozadzi won't allow Gerbandi to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Gerbandi has his foot on Nozadzi's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Nozadzi works his way back into a safe position though.
Nozadzi tries to free his leg and advance position but Gerbandi is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Gerbandi is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Nozadzi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
Nozadzi not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Nozadzi trying to control the position from guard on top but Gerbandi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nozadzi's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Gerbandi is controlling Nozadzi's posture.
Nozadzi trying to control the position from guard on top but Gerbandi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gerbandi lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nozadzi (2) vs (2) Gerbandi#T3#
Gerbandi pushing down on Nozadzi's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Nozadzi is looking for a sweep. Gerbandi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gerbandi with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Gerbandi's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Gerbandi trying to control from half guard but Nozadzi is working away.
Nozadzi wants to get back to full guard.
Nozadzi gets full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Gerbandi trying to control but Nozadzi is working from the bottom.
Gerbandi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nozadzi keeping moving, preventing Gerbandi from controlling successfully.
Gerbandi slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Nozadzi is pulling down on Gerbandi's head to control his posture.
Nozadzi can't keep his opponent in guard - Gerbandi advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T5#
Nozadzi is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gerbandi's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gerbandi's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Nozadzi (6) vs (2) Gerbandi
Gerbandi can't escape the position.
Gerbandi is still trying to improve position.#SUB#
Nozadzi is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Gerbandi knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Gerbandi for a finish.
Gerbandi is in bad spot here.
Gerbandi trying to control the position but Nozadzi manages to sink in the hooks. #T6#
Nozadzi struggling to keep hold of the position.
#SUB#
Nozadzi is persistently looking for the submission but Gerbandi is defending it well.
Gerbandi breaks Nozadzi's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nozadzi (6) vs (4) Gerbandi
Nozadzi looking for a sweep. Not yet Nozadzi, not yet.
Gerbandi trying to control the position from guard on top but Nozadzi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nozadzi trying to keep a closed guard but Gerbandi is proving a slippery customer.
#T7#
Gerbandi wants to control from the top but Nozadzi keeps moving.
Gerbandi postures up.
Gerbandi wants to control from the top but Nozadzi keeps moving.
Gerbandi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nozadzi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gerbandi preventing the sweep.
Nozadzi keeping full guard, as Gerbandi tries to pass. #SUB#
Nozadzi is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gerbandi defends well.#T8#
Nozadzi managing to control the position. #SUB2#
Gerbandi drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gerbandi jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Nozadzi 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.
Nozadzi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gerbandi trying to control the position from guard on top but Nozadzi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T9#
Gerbandi sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Nozadzi's guard.
Nozadzi is not content to let Gerbandi control the position.
Nozadzi is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Nozadzi actively working from the bottom here.
Gerbandi controlling the action here.
Gerbandi wants to pass to mount but Nozadzi is defending the position. #T10#
Gerbandi stalling.
Nozadzi tries to roll over but Gerbandi keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Gerbandi is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Gerbandi seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Nozadzi does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T11#
Nozadzi makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Nozadzi.
Gerbandi trying to control the position from guard on top but Nozadzi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gerbandi controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Nozadzi looking to control.
Gerbandi trying to control the position from guard on top but Nozadzi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gerbandi not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T12#
Nozadzi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Nozadzi seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Gerbandi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nozadzi is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gerbandi wants to control from the top but Nozadzi keeps moving.
Nozadzi seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Nozadzi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T13#
Nozadzi keeping full guard, as Gerbandi tries to pass.
Nozadzi controls Gerbandi momentarily but Gerbandi frees himself.
Gerbandi looking to sit in guard and control but Nozadzi gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nozadzi (8) vs (4) Gerbandi
Gerbandi looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Nozadzi trying to control but Gerbandi is working from the bottom. #T14#
Nozadzi not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB2#
Gerbandi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gerbandi keeping moving, preventing Nozadzi from controlling successfully.
Gerbandi 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.
Nozadzi has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Gerbandi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gerbandi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nozadzi takes the fight on points by 8 to 4.
An out of breath Zurab Nozadzi thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
SSG 296 Feet vs McCain
Date: Apr 28, 2024 |
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 32 wins and 16 losses; Dani Gerbandi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 14 losses; Leenart Kuningas!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Anthony Taglia and Eddie Farnsworth.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Gerbandi clinches.
Kuningas wants a takedown but no success here.
Gerbandi stops a takedown attempt from Kuningas.
#TD#
Gerbandi wants the takedown. Kuningas is fighting it off but Gerbandi persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Kuningas's guard against the cage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gerbandi (2) vs (0) Kuningas
Kuningas being controlled here, momentarily.
Gerbandi trying to control the position from guard on top but Kuningas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gerbandi passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Gerbandi (5) vs (0) Kuningas#T1##SUB#
Gerbandi is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kuningas is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Kuningas is looking for a sweep.
Kuningas manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gerbandi (5) vs (2) Kuningas#SUB#
Gerbandi actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Kuningas looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Gerbandi is in trouble now - Kuningas has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Gerbandi (5) vs (5) Kuningas#T2##SUB2#
Kuningas jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Gerbandi is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Gerbandi and Kuningas has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Gerbandi is looking to regain half guard here but Kuningas keeps moving and retains side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Kuningas swings around for an armbar but Gerbandi sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Kuningas's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gerbandi (7) vs (5) Kuningas
Gerbandi trying to control the position from guard on top but Kuningas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3##SUB2#
Kuningas has his foot on Gerbandi's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gerbandi works his way back into a safe position though.
Gerbandi wants to control from the top but Kuningas keeps moving. #SUB2#
Kuningas has his foot on Gerbandi's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gerbandi works his way back into a safe position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Kuningas had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gerbandi defends it easily.
Gerbandi content to stall in guard here. #T4#
Kuningas keeping moving, preventing Gerbandi from controlling successfully.
Gerbandi advances to half guard.
Gerbandi is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Kuningas has a hand on Gerbandi's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Gerbandi takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Gerbandi (10) vs (5) Kuningas
Gerbandi can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kuningas is looking to escape. #T5#
Gerbandi wants to take Kuningas's back but he can't do it this time.
Gerbandi looking to control but Kuningas is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB#
Gerbandi has control of Kuningas's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Kuningas regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Gerbandi trying to control but Kuningas is having none of it. #T6#
Gerbandi looking to control and managing it successfully.
Kuningas is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Gerbandi controlling the position easily from mount.
Kuningas tries to reverse the position but Gerbandi maintains control.
Kuningas sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Gerbandi wants to advance to full mount but Kuningas doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Gerbandi wants to pass the guard but Kuningas is keeping the position.#T7#
Kuningas trying to keep a closed guard but Gerbandi is proving a slippery customer.
Kuningas keeping moving, preventing Gerbandi from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Kuningas throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Gerbandi escapes and throws Kuningas's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Gerbandi (13) vs (5) Kuningas
Gerbandi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kuningas keeps working.
Kuningas tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T8#
A lull in the action here.
Kuningas is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Gerbandi's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Gerbandi trying to advance position but Kuningas counters by regaining guard.
Gerbandi wants to control from the top but Kuningas keeps moving. #T9#
Kuningas tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gerbandi wants to pass the guard but Kuningas is keeping the position.
Kuningas keeping moving, preventing Gerbandi from controlling successfully.
Kuningas controls Gerbandi momentarily but Gerbandi frees himself.
Gerbandi works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Kuningas is looking for a sweep. Gerbandi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T10#
Gerbandi takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB2#
Kuningas actively working from the bottom here.
Gerbandi works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Gerbandi (16) vs (5) Kuningas
Gerbandi takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Gerbandi (19) vs (5) Kuningas
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Gerbandi's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
#SUB#
Gerbandi looking for the RNC. #T11#
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Gerbandi's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
#SUB#
Gerbandi has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Gerbandi controlling the position well here. Kuningas rolled but Gerbandi kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Kuningas looking very determined here, making life difficult for Gerbandi.
Gerbandi doesn't have the hooks in and Kuningas manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gerbandi (19) vs (7) Kuningas#T12##SUB2#
Kuningas drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Gerbandi dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gerbandi (21) vs (7) Kuningas
Kuningas can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gerbandi controls the pace.
Gerbandi looking to pass the guard.
Gerbandi trying to control but Kuningas is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Kuningas escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gerbandi gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kuningas keeping moving, preventing Gerbandi from controlling successfully. #T13#
Gerbandi looking to pass the guard.
Gerbandi is pushing down on Kuningas's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kuningas is fighting to maintain full guard but Gerbandi has managed to sneak the leg through.
Gerbandi is looking to take a break and control but Kuningas is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Kuningas looking for submissions off his back.#T14#
Kuningas wants to improve his position but Gerbandi is controlling well.
Kuningas wants to sweep but Gerbandi has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Gerbandi (24) vs (7) Kuningas
Gerbandi trying to control the position but Kuningas is working away.
Kuningas is trying to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Gerbandi tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Gerbandi has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Gerbandi is looking to take a break and control but Kuningas is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gerbandi takes the fight on points by 24 to 7.
Dani Gerbandi decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
SSG 294 Hall vs Bar
Date: Apr 21, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 7 losses; Cole Hunt! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 31 wins and 16 losses; Dani Gerbandi!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Dean Styles and Russell Pearce.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Hunt shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gerbandi as he jumps to the side. #TD#
Gerbandi gets caught flat footed, as Hunt shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hunt (2) vs (0) Gerbandi#SUB2#
Gerbandi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hunt trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hunt stopping the sweep attempt from Gerbandi.
Gerbandi is still trying to improve position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gerbandi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hunt trying to control the position from guard on top but Gerbandi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1##SUB2#
Gerbandi is looking for a triangle here but Hunt uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Hunt (5) vs (0) Gerbandi#SUB#
Hunt wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Gerbandi, who protects the arm well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hunt is looking to take a break and control but Gerbandi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Hunt thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Hunt advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Hunt (7) vs (0) Gerbandi#T2#
Gerbandi is squirming around, avoiding Hunt's attempts to control the action.
Gerbandi tries to hold on but Hunt pushes him away.
Gerbandi is squirming around, avoiding Hunt's attempts to control the action.
Hunt mounts Gerbandi! Really nice guard pass there!
Hunt looking to control but Gerbandi is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Gerbandi tries to reverse the position but Hunt maintains control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Gerbandi bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hunt (7) vs (2) Gerbandi
Hunt pulls Gerbandi in to control the position.
Gerbandi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hunt swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gerbandi is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Gerbandi preventing the sweep.
Hunt keeping moving, preventing Gerbandi from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Hunt escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gerbandi gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Hunt looking for a guillotine here but Gerbandi defends easily.
#T4##SUB#
Hunt looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hunt is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gerbandi is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB#
Hunt is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T5#
Gerbandi wants to control from the top but Hunt keeps moving.
Gerbandi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hunt is keeping the position for now.
Gerbandi must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hunt pulls Gerbandi in close to his closed guard and prevents Gerbandi from doing any damage or advancing position.
Gerbandi sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T6#
Gerbandi pushes down on Hunt's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Hunt is looking for a sweep. Gerbandi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hunt is staying active underneath Gerbandi, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Gerbandi is looking to advance position but Hunt won't allow it.
Gerbandi prevents Hunt from improving his position.
Gerbandi wants to control but Hunt is keeping him busy. #T7#
Hunt won't allow Gerbandi to pass to mount.
Gerbandi wants to control but Hunt is keeping him busy.
Hunt trying to control from the bottom.
Hunt is pressing down on Gerbandi's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Gerbandi is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Hunt is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Hunt has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hunt (9) vs (2) Gerbandi
Hunt looking to pass the guard.
Hunt wants to control from the top but Gerbandi keeps moving.
Gerbandi is adopting a defensive guard.#T8#
Gerbandi looking to control.
Gerbandi seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #SUB2#
Gerbandi has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Hunt doesn't defend quickly enough and Gerbandi has managed to lock this one up! Can Hunt escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Gerbandi on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Dani Gerbandi!
Our winner, Dani Gerbandi, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
SSG 293 Gaul vs Hunt
Date: Apr 14, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 2 losses; Paulo Miyao! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 30 wins and 16 losses; Dani Gerbandi!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Robert Twigg and Daniel Franklin.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Miyao tries to clinch but Gerbandi moves out of range.
Gerbandi with a lazy takedown attempt #CL#
and Miyao counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Miyao. #TD2#
Gerbandi has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Miyao is trying to keep an underhook but Gerbandi manages to get the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Miyao (0) vs (2) Gerbandi
Miyao is looking to improve his position.
Gerbandi wants to free his trapped foot but Miyao is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Gerbandi is looking to pass Miyao's guard but actually Miyao recovers to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miyao wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Gerbandi showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Miyao 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.
Gerbandi trying to control the position from guard on top but Miyao is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gerbandi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Miyao swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gerbandi trying to control the position from guard on top but Miyao is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Gerbandi not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Let's hope that Gerbandi 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.
Miyao wants to improve his position but instead Gerbandi has moved into half guard.
Gerbandi is controlling the pace.
Gerbandi moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Miyao (0) vs (5) Gerbandi#T3#
Miyao is looking to regain half guard here but Gerbandi keeps moving and retains side control.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Miyao being controlled for a moment.
Gerbandi is looking to take a break and control but Miyao is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Gerbandi goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Miyao rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Gerbandi's guard! Nice work there by Miyao! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Miyao (2) vs (5) Gerbandi#T4#
Gerbandi wants to sweep but no luck.
Gerbandi has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Gerbandi is trying to keep Miyao in close.
Miyao wants to pass the guard but Gerbandi is keeping the position.
Gerbandi is controlling Miyao's posture.#T5#
Gerbandi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gerbandi has his hands on Miyao's head, controlling the position.
Gerbandi wants to improve his position but instead Miyao has moved into half guard.
#T6#
Gerbandi is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Miyao prevents Gerbandi from improving his position.
Gerbandi is trying to maintain the position but Miyao is very close to passing his half guard.
Miyao is just content to waste time from the top position. Gerbandi takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Gerbandi is looking to sweep but instead, Miyao has passed into half guard.
#T7#
Gerbandi wants to control but Miyao is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Miyao is looking for a kimura here.
Gerbandi is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Miyao is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T8#
Gerbandi trying to control from the bottom.
Miyao content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Gerbandi gets back to full guard.
Miyao postures up.
Gerbandi managing to control the position.
Miyao trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T9##SUB2#
Gerbandi had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Miyao defends it easily.
Miyao wants to control from the top but Gerbandi keeps moving.
Miyao slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Miyao (5) vs (5) Gerbandi
Gerbandi is trying to get back to half guard.#T10#
Gerbandi sneaks back into half guard.
Miyao seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gerbandi does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Gerbandi controlling the position well.
Gerbandi tries to roll over but Miyao keeps him under control.
Gerbandi manages to get to full guard.
Miyao won't allow Gerbandi to sweep him here. #T11#
Gerbandi is controlling Miyao's posture.
Gerbandi wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Gerbandi is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Miyao defends well.
Miyao pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gerbandi is keeping the position for now.
Gerbandi tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T12#
Gerbandi bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Miyao's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Miyao (5) vs (7) Gerbandi
Miyao might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB#
Miyao looking for a guillotine here but Gerbandi defends easily.
Miyao can't keep his opponent in guard - Gerbandi advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Gerbandi is looking to take a break and control but Miyao is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Miyao regains full guard. Nicely done. #T13#
Gerbandi sitting in guard here, content to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gerbandi forces his way into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Gerbandi in particular looking to stall.
Gerbandi trying to control from half guard but Miyao is working away.
Gerbandi tries to pass the half guard into mount. Miyao knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Miyao wants to control but Gerbandi is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T14#
Miyao wants to get back to full guard.
Gerbandi tries to pass the half guard into mount. Miyao knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Miyao is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gerbandi pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Gerbandi is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Miyao doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gerbandi.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gerbandi is pressing down on Miyao's thigh, looking to free his foot. Miyao is holding on for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gerbandi wins on points by 7 to 5.
A victorious Dani Gerbandi thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
SSG 290 Nutz vs Ottke
Date: Apr 07, 2024 |
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 29 wins and 16 losses; Dani Gerbandi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 8 losses; Max Wahlstroem!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Stewart Dunkirk and Cecil Peabody.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Wahlstroem shoots in looking for a takedown. Gerbandi tries to sprawl out of it but Wahlstroem keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gerbandi manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Gerbandi swats away the attempt to clinch by Wahlstroem.
Wahlstroem fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Wahlstroem scores with a takedown into Gerbandi's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gerbandi (0) vs (2) Wahlstroem
Wahlstroem wants to control from the top but Gerbandi keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Wahlstroem drops back looking for a leg! Gerbandi is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gerbandi manages to kick Wahlstroem off! Wahlstroem jumps back into Gerbandi's guard.
Wahlstroem trying to control but Gerbandi is working from the bottom. #T1#
Wahlstroem is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#SUB#
Gerbandi working for a triangle but Wahlstroem defends it easily.
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 (2) Wahlstroem
Gerbandi wants to control from the top but Wahlstroem keeps moving. #SUB2#
Wahlstroem looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T2#
Gerbandi trying to control the position from guard on top but Wahlstroem is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wahlstroem tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gerbandi is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB2#
Wahlstroem is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Wahlstroem is looking for a triangle but Gerbandi pushes his legs off easily.
Gerbandi wants to pass the guard but Wahlstroem is keeping the position.
Gerbandi is working hard here to advance position.#T3#
Gerbandi not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Gerbandi advances to half guard. #SUB#
Gerbandi seems to be looking for submissions.
Gerbandi wants to take a breather but Wahlstroem is having none of it.
Wahlstroem trying to hold on to Gerbandi's head to control him but Gerbandi postures up.
Wahlstroem tries to roll over but Gerbandi keeps him under control.
Wahlstroem trying to control but Gerbandi postures up.
#T4#
Gerbandi looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Wahlstroem is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gerbandi trying to pass the guard but Wahlstroem defending well. #SUB2#
Wahlstroem looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gerbandi trying to mount his opponent but Wahlstroem defends it. #SUB#
Gerbandi is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Wahlstroem doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gerbandi.
Gerbandi is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T5#
Wahlstroem has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gerbandi is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Wahlstroem actively working from the bottom here.
Gerbandi wants to take a breather but Wahlstroem is having none of it.
Gerbandi is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Gerbandi (5) vs (2) Wahlstroem
Gerbandi avoids the attempt from Wahlstroem to control.
Gerbandi controlling the pace for now.
Wahlstroem really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Gerbandi content just to control the position here. #T6#
Gerbandi has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Wahlstroem manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB2#
Wahlstroem looking for submissions off his back.
Gerbandi is trying to control the action in half guard but Wahlstroem is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Wahlstroem tries to roll over but Gerbandi keeps him under control.
Gerbandi looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Gerbandi is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Wahlstroem doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gerbandi.
Gerbandi perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T7##SUB2#
Wahlstroem looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gerbandi trying to control the pace. #SUB2#
Wahlstroem looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gerbandi is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Gerbandi (8) vs (2) Wahlstroem
Gerbandi tries to control but Wahlstroem wriggling away.
Wahlstroem is working to get back to half guard.
#T8#
Gerbandi avoids the attempt from Wahlstroem to control.
Gerbandi can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Wahlstroem is looking to escape. #SUB#
Gerbandi looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gerbandi wants to control the pace but Wahlstroem is squirming around nicely. #T9#
Gerbandi controlling from mount.
Wahlstroem working to try and regain half guard.
Gerbandi tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Gerbandi seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Wahlstroem is holding on tight.
Wahlstroem wants to control but Gerbandi is having none of it.
Gerbandi wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Wahlstroem tries to reverse the position but Gerbandi maintains control.#T10#
Gerbandi trying to control but Wahlstroem is having none of it.
Gerbandi sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Gerbandi fails to advance to Wahlstroem's back.
Gerbandi trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Wahlstroem tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gerbandi tries to control but Wahlstroem wriggling away.
Wahlstroem wants to control but Gerbandi is having none of it.#SUB#
Gerbandi moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Wahlstroem has worked his arm free - good work by Wahlstroem!
#T11#
Wahlstroem is looking to reverse the position.
Gerbandi trying to control the position but Wahlstroem is working away. #SUB#
Gerbandi is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Wahlstroem is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Gerbandi looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Wahlstroem is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Gerbandi wants to control but Wahlstroem is keeping him busy. #T12#
Wahlstroem is looking for a sweep.
Gerbandi controls the position.
Gerbandi wants to control but Wahlstroem is keeping him busy.
Wahlstroem struggling a bit here.
Gerbandi controlling from side mount.
Wahlstroem manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB2#
Wahlstroem is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gerbandi pulls his head out easily.
Gerbandi takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Gerbandi passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Gerbandi (11) vs (2) Wahlstroem#T13##SUB#
Gerbandi is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Wahlstroem is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Gerbandi is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Wahlstroem has escaped the position, nice work there.
Wahlstroem is trying to improve his position.
Gerbandi working away.#SUB#
Gerbandi looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Gerbandi taking a break here but Wahlstroem is having none of it and regains half guard. #SUB2#
Wahlstroem actively working from the bottom here.#T14#
Gerbandi trying to mount his opponent but Wahlstroem defends it.
Wahlstroem tries to get to full guard but Gerbandi has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Wahlstroem looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Wahlstroem wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Wahlstroem looking for submissions off his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gerbandi is thwarting Wahlstroem's attempts to control the position.
Gerbandi frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Gerbandi (14) vs (2) Wahlstroem
And that's the end of the fight!
Gerbandi takes the fight on points by 14 to 2.
During a confident post fight interview, Dani Gerbandi thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
SSG 284 Macker vs Sova
Date: Mar 24, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 14 losses; Whole Nutz! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 16 losses; Dani Gerbandi!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Gerbandi moves into range and clinches up with Nutz.
Gerbandi gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Nutz.
Gerbandi goes for a takedown attempt but Nutz pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL#
Nutz clinches up with Gerbandi and pushes him back against the cage.#TD2#
Gerbandi ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Gerbandi no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Gerbandi is pulling down on Nutz's head to control his posture.
Nutz trying to control but Gerbandi is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nutz looking to pass the guard.
Gerbandi controlling the position.#T1##SUB#
Nutz drops back, looking for a kneebar! Gerbandi looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Gerbandi looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Gerbandi! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Nutz (0) vs (4) Gerbandi
Gerbandi is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Nutz will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Let's hope that Gerbandi 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.
Gerbandi trying to control the position but Nutz is working away.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#T2##SUB2#
Gerbandi looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Nutz is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Gerbandi has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Nutz is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Gerbandi yanks on the arm and Nutz is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Gerbandi.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Dani Gerbandi!
Our winner, Dani Gerbandi, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
Whole Nutz was interviewed post fight and said 'Death be to you all. '. |
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Event:
SSG 276 Silalahi vs Gerbandi
Date: Mar 03, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 5 losses; Raja Silalahi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 16 losses; Dani Gerbandi!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Cecil Peabody and Alan Glass.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Silalahi 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: Silalahi (2) vs (0) Gerbandi
Gerbandi trying to control here.
Silalahi is trying to control. Gerbandi wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Gerbandi is looking for a sweep. Silalahi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gerbandi moves into full guard.
Gerbandi keeping moving, preventing Silalahi from controlling successfully.
Silalahi being controlled here momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silalahi sitting in guard here, content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gerbandi trying to control the position.
#T1#
Gerbandi keeping full guard, as Silalahi tries to pass.
Silalahi stays in close to Gerbandi's body and controls the position.
Silalahi has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Gerbandi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Silalahi is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Gerbandi had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Silalahi defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Gerbandi is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Silalahi is aware though and is defending well.#T2#
Gerbandi seems keen to control Silalahi's posture.
Silalahi advances to half guard.
Silalahi is keen to just control but Gerbandi is a slippery customer.
Silalahi prevents Gerbandi from improving his position.
Well, if Silalahi is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Gerbandi is holding on to half guard well.
Silalahi controlling the pace.
Silalahi wants to take a breather but Gerbandi is having none of it. #T3#
Silalahi wants to free his trapped foot but Gerbandi is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Silalahi wants to work for an arm triangle but Gerbandi is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Gerbandi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Silalahi pulls his head out easily.
Gerbandi is looking for a sweep. Silalahi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gerbandi regains full guard. Nicely done.
Gerbandi looking to control.
Silalahi is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Silalahi is looking to pass into half guard but Gerbandi pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Gerbandi is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silalahi (2) vs (2) Gerbandi
Silalahi keeping moving, preventing Gerbandi from controlling successfully. #T4#
Silalahi controls Gerbandi momentarily but Gerbandi frees himself.
Gerbandi is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Silalahi controlling Gerbandi's posture.
Gerbandi controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Gerbandi trying to control the position from guard on top but Silalahi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gerbandi is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T5#
Silalahi looking to control but Gerbandi passes into half guard.
Silalahi wants to sweep but Gerbandi has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Silalahi (2) vs (5) Gerbandi
A lull in the action here.
Silalahi is looking for a sweep.
Silalahi is letting Gerbandi control him for a moment.
Gerbandi wants to control but Silalahi is keeping him busy. #T6#
Silalahi tries to buck Gerbandi off but Gerbandi is having none of it.#SUB2#
Gerbandi is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Silalahi knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
You can see the frustration on Silalahi's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB2#
Gerbandi working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Silalahi can't do much from the bottom here. #T7##SUB2#
Gerbandi thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
You can see the frustration on Silalahi's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Gerbandi trying to control the action but Silalahi is working from the bottom.
Silalahi sneaks back into half guard.
Gerbandi trying to pass the guard but Silalahi defending well.
Silalahi wants to get back to full guard.#T8##SUB2#
Silalahi is defending against the submission attempts here by Gerbandi.
Gerbandi takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Silalahi trying to hold on to Gerbandi's head to control him but Gerbandi postures up.
Gerbandi trying to control from half guard but Silalahi is working away. #T9#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Gerbandi in particular looking to stall.
Gerbandi prevents Silalahi from improving his position.
Silalahi wants to control but Gerbandi is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Gerbandi is trying to control. Silalahi wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Gerbandi prevents Silalahi from improving his position.#SUB2#
Gerbandi is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Silalahi is looking to improve his position.
#T10##SUB2#
Gerbandi is working for a submission of some sort.
Silalahi trying to control but Gerbandi postures up.
Silalahi is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Gerbandi is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Silalahi slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Silalahi holds on and takes a little breather. #T11#
Silalahi trying to keep a closed guard but Gerbandi is proving a slippery customer.
Gerbandi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Silalahi trying to keep a closed guard but Gerbandi is proving a slippery customer.
Gerbandi passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Silalahi (2) vs (8) Gerbandi
Silalahi being controlled for a moment.
Silalahi is trying to control Gerbandi's posture but Gerbandi avoids it. #T12#
Silalahi is trying to improve his position.
Silalahi is not content to let Gerbandi control the position.
Silalahi is trying to control Gerbandi's posture but Gerbandi avoids it.
Gerbandi happy to just control the position for now. #T13#
Silalahi sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Gerbandi is keen to just control but Silalahi is a slippery customer.
Gerbandi is controlling the pace.
Silalahi is pressing down on Gerbandi's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Gerbandi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Silalahi is keeping the position for now.
Gerbandi seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Gerbandi tries to free his leg and advance position but Silalahi is retaining full guard. #T14#
Gerbandi wants to control from the top but Silalahi keeps moving.
Silalahi trying to control the position.
Gerbandi preventing the sweep.
Silalahi is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Silalahi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gerbandi being controlled here momentarily.
Gerbandi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gerbandi wins on points by 8 to 2.
An out of breath Dani Gerbandi thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
SSG 264 Ozy vs Le Boulder
Date: Feb 04, 2024 |
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 26 wins and 16 losses; Dani Gerbandi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 5 losses; Jim Marston!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, George Francis and Stewart Dunkirk.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Marston tries to keep at a distance but Gerbandi has taken the fight into the clinch.
Marston prevents a takedown attempt there.
#TD2#
Marston works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gerbandi (0) vs (2) Marston
Marston looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Gerbandi looking to control.
Gerbandi wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Marston is now in half guard.
Gerbandi has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Marston is working away from the top position though.
Gerbandi is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gerbandi has a hand on Marston's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Marston takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Gerbandi (0) vs (5) Marston
Marston looking to control and managing it successfully. #T1#
Gerbandi is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Gerbandi tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gerbandi is working hard here to advance position.
Gerbandi tries to improve his position but instead Marston has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Gerbandi (0) vs (8) Marston
Gerbandi looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Marston trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Gerbandi doesn't escape. #SUB2#
Marston is looking for the choke from the back position but Gerbandi is controlling his hands well. #T2#
Gerbandi is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Gerbandi manages to reverse the position and now he's in Marston's guard. Nice work there by Gerbandi.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gerbandi (2) vs (8) Marston
Gerbandi trying to control but Marston is working from the bottom.
Marston 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.
Gerbandi trying to control but Marston is working from the bottom.
Marston is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T3#
Gerbandi wants to control from the top but Marston keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gerbandi tries to free his leg and advance position but Marston is retaining full guard.
Gerbandi looking to sit in guard and control but Marston gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gerbandi (2) vs (10) Marston
Marston sitting in guard here, content to control.
Gerbandi looking for a sweep. Not yet Gerbandi, not yet.
Gerbandi pulls Marston in to control the position.
Gerbandi wants to sweep but no luck. #T4#
Marston postures up.
#SUB#
Gerbandi is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Marston is aware though and is defending well.
Gerbandi controls Marston momentarily but Marston frees himself.
Marston stopping the sweep attempt from Gerbandi.
Marston is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Marston must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Gerbandi trying to control the position.
#T5#
Gerbandi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Marston is one step ahead there.
Gerbandi trying to control the position.
#SUB#
Gerbandi working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Marston doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Gerbandi is tightening it up a little... Marston has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Marston reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Marston taps out! Nice BJJ there by Gerbandi!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Dani Gerbandi!
Our winner, Dani Gerbandi, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
SSG 261 Thumb vs Gascoigne
Date: Jan 28, 2024 |
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 25 wins and 16 losses; Dani Gerbandi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Pykky Kalla!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Gwen Towbar and Robert Twigg.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Kalla gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gerbandi (2) vs (0) Kalla
Gerbandi wants to control from the top but Kalla keeps moving.
Kalla tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Kalla has his foot on Gerbandi's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gerbandi works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Kalla working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gerbandi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gerbandi manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gerbandi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Kalla escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gerbandi gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Gerbandi stopping the sweep attempt from Kalla.
Gerbandi trying to control the position from guard on top but Kalla is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1##SUB2#
Kalla working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gerbandi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gerbandi manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gerbandi will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Gerbandi slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Kalla keeping moving, preventing Gerbandi from controlling successfully.
Gerbandi slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB2#
Kalla is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gerbandi defends well.#T2#
Gerbandi won't allow Kalla to sweep him here.
Gerbandi trying to control the position from guard on top but Kalla is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Kalla is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Our spies down at at The Firm inform us that Kalla has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Kalla working a defensive guard here.
#SUB2#
Gerbandi got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kalla has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gerbandi has managed to get both his arms back between Kalla's legs - danger averted.
Gerbandi looking to pass the guard. #T3#
Gerbandi trying to control the position from guard on top but Kalla is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Kalla is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gerbandi defends well.
Gerbandi looking to sit in guard and control but Kalla gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gerbandi (2) vs (2) Kalla
Kalla looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Kalla looking to sit in guard and control but Gerbandi 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 (2) Kalla#T4#
Kalla is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gerbandi pushing down on Kalla's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Kalla wants to improve his position but Gerbandi is controlling well.
Gerbandi is trying to control the action in half guard but Kalla is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kalla tries to roll over but Gerbandi keeps him under control.
Kalla slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Kalla working a defensive guard here.
#T5#
Kalla keeping moving, preventing Gerbandi from controlling successfully.
Kalla controls Gerbandi momentarily but Gerbandi frees himself.
Gerbandi wants to control from the top but Kalla keeps moving.
Gerbandi seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Kalla looking to control.
Gerbandi's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T6#
Gerbandi trying to control but Kalla is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Kalla had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gerbandi defends it easily.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Kalla holds on and takes a little breather.
Gerbandi controls from within his opponent's guard.
Gerbandi passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Gerbandi (7) vs (2) Kalla
You can see the frustration on Kalla's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T7##SUB#
Gerbandi goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Kalla has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Gerbandi but great work by Kalla. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Gerbandi (7) vs (6) Kalla#SUB2#
Kalla is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Gerbandi knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Gerbandi tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gerbandi is not content to let Kalla control the position.
Gerbandi manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gerbandi (9) vs (6) Kalla
Kalla trying to hold on to Gerbandi's head to control him but Gerbandi postures up.
#T8#
Gerbandi trying to pass the guard but Kalla defending well.
Gerbandi uses his free foot to push down on Kalla's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Kalla. Score +3 for passing guard: Gerbandi (12) vs (6) Kalla
Kalla wants to hold on but Gerbandi pushes him away.
Gerbandi fails to advance to Kalla's back.
Kalla is trying desperately to improve position.
Gerbandi looking to control but Kalla is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T9#
Gerbandi tries to push Kalla's head away but Kalla is holding on tight.
Kalla is trying to escape the mount but Gerbandi keeps good control and instead manages to take Kalla's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Gerbandi (15) vs (6) Kalla
Kalla is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Gerbandi.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Gerbandi is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Kalla is defending well though. Gerbandi let's go of the attempt for now.
Gerbandi wants to control but Kalla is keeping busy.#T10#
Kalla trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Gerbandi keeps control of the position as Kalla tries to break free.
Kalla trying to control the action but Gerbandi just sinks the hooks in.
Gerbandi controlling from the back.
Gerbandi struggling to keep hold of the position.
#T11##SUB#
Gerbandi is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#SUB#
Gerbandi has got one arm under Kalla's chin. This could be trouble... Kalla trying to control the other hand but Gerbandi gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Kalla has tapped out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Dani Gerbandi!
After winning the bout, Dani Gerbandi 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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Event:
SSG 255 Thumb vs Shaw
Date: Jan 14, 2024 |
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 24 wins and 16 losses; Dani Gerbandi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 3 losses; Max Wahlstroem!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Wesley Smith and Tiny Johnson.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Gerbandi rushes Wahlstroem and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Gerbandi lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gerbandi (2) vs (0) Wahlstroem
Wahlstroem works his way to full guard. Good work.
Gerbandi forces his way into half guard.
Gerbandi passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Gerbandi (5) vs (0) Wahlstroem
Wahlstroem is not content to let Gerbandi control the position.
Wahlstroem is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Wahlstroem is looking for a sweep. Gerbandi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Wahlstroem wants to control but Gerbandi is keeping busy and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wahlstroem is looking for a sweep. Gerbandi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Gerbandi is pressing down on Wahlstroem's thigh, looking to free his foot. Wahlstroem is holding on for now.
Gerbandi moves into full mount! Wahlstroem won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Gerbandi (8) vs (0) Wahlstroem
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Wahlstroem is desperately trying to improve his position but Gerbandi has a good base and remains in mount.
Gerbandi sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Wahlstroem tries to hold on but Gerbandi pushes him away.
Wahlstroem wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Gerbandi (11) vs (0) Wahlstroem#SUB#
Gerbandi has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Wahlstroem has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Wahlstroem is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Gerbandi is riding his opponent, not letting Wahlstroem buck him off.
Wahlstroem is in bad spot here.
#SUB#
Wahlstroem defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#SUB#
Gerbandi is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Wahlstroem is defending well though. Gerbandi let's go of the attempt for now.#T2#
Gerbandi is looking to control Wahlstroem but Wahlstroem is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Wahlstroem looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #SUB#
Gerbandi patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Gerbandi controlling well, preventing Wahlstroem from escaping the position.
#SUB#
Wahlstroem is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Gerbandi gets his way!
Gerbandi wants to control but Wahlstroem is keeping busy.
Wahlstroem trying to control but not successfully. #T3#
Wahlstroem turns into Gerbandi and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gerbandi (11) vs (2) Wahlstroem
Wahlstroem trying to control but Gerbandi is working from the bottom.
Gerbandi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Wahlstroem trying to control the position from guard on top but Gerbandi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Gerbandi has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Wahlstroem can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gerbandi looking to control.
#SUB#
Gerbandi looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Wahlstroem passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Gerbandi (11) vs (5) Wahlstroem#SUB2#
Wahlstroem is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Gerbandi has escaped the position, nice work there. #T4#
Wahlstroem is looking to take a break and control but Gerbandi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gerbandi tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Wahlstroem wants to control but Gerbandi is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Wahlstroem goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Gerbandi rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Wahlstroem's guard! Nice work there by Gerbandi! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gerbandi (13) vs (5) Wahlstroem#SUB2#
Wahlstroem throws his legs up looking for a submission but Gerbandi uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Gerbandi (16) vs (5) Wahlstroem
Wahlstroem manages to work his way to half guard, despite Gerbandi's best efforts.#T5#
Wahlstroem regains full guard. Nicely done.
Gerbandi sitting in guard here, content to control.
Gerbandi wants to pass the guard but Wahlstroem is keeping the position.
Gerbandi passes into half guard. #SUB#
Gerbandi is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Wahlstroem actively working from the bottom here.
Wahlstroem has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gerbandi is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Wahlstroem looking for submissions off his back.#T6#
Wahlstroem is trying to control but Gerbandi passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Gerbandi (19) vs (5) Wahlstroem
Gerbandi takes a little break here. Wahlstroem wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#SUB#
Gerbandi looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Gerbandi is looking to take a break and control but Wahlstroem is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T7#
Gerbandi just content to control the position.
Gerbandi trying to control the action but Wahlstroem is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Gerbandi is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Wahlstroem knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Wahlstroem is looking for a sweep.
Gerbandi is looking to take a break and control but Wahlstroem is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wahlstroem struggling a bit here.#T8#
Wahlstroem sneaks back into half guard.
Wahlstroem is looking for a sweep. Gerbandi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Wahlstroem is trying to maintain the position but Gerbandi is very close to passing his half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Gerbandi seems to be working for a kimura but Wahlstroem defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Wahlstroem actively working from the bottom here.
Well, if Gerbandi is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Gerbandi works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Gerbandi (22) vs (5) Wahlstroem#T9#
Gerbandi avoids the attempt from Wahlstroem to control.
Gerbandi controlling from the full mount.
Gerbandi moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Gerbandi (25) vs (5) Wahlstroem
Wahlstroem tries to escape but Gerbandi has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Gerbandi is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
#SUB#
Gerbandi is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Wahlstroem trying to control but not successfully. #T10##SUB#
Gerbandi working for a choke but Wahlstroem is defending well. #SUB#
Gerbandi looking for the RNC.
Gerbandi has the hooks in. Wahlstroem is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB#
Gerbandi is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Wahlstroem won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Gerbandi off his unconscious opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Dani Gerbandi!
After winning the bout, Dani Gerbandi 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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Event:
SSG 246 Bar vs Doe
Date: Dec 24, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 12 losses; Melinos Jargon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 15 losses; Dani Gerbandi!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Stewart Dunkirk and George Francis.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Jargon closes the distance and clinches.
Jargon tries to pull guard but Gerbandi won't allow it.
#TD2#
Gerbandi pulls Jargon into guard.
Jargon sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Gerbandi's guard.
Jargon is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Gerbandi! Score +3 for passing guard: Jargon (3) vs (0) Gerbandi
Gerbandi is trying to escape the mount.
Gerbandi regains half guard.
Gerbandi tries to get to full guard but Jargon has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jargon wants to pass the guard but Gerbandi is defending well.
Gerbandi is trying to maintain the position but Jargon is very close to passing his half guard.
Jargon is pressing down on Gerbandi's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gerbandi is holding on for now. #T1#
Jargon seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gerbandi does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Gerbandi trying to hold on to Jargon's head to control him but Jargon postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Jargon is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Jargon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gerbandi keeps working.
Gerbandi is looking for a sweep. Jargon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jargon wants to free his trapped foot but Gerbandi is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Jargon wants to take a breather but Gerbandi is having none of it. #T2##SUB2#
Gerbandi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jargon pulls his head out easily.
Jargon tries to pass to full mount but Gerbandi defends it.
Jargon is trying to control the action in half guard but Gerbandi is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Gerbandi trying to control here.
Jargon content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB#
Jargon is looking for a kimura but Gerbandi is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Jargon to get the leverage.
Gerbandi is refusing to be controlled, as Jargon sits in half guard.
Gerbandi is trying to get back to full guard.
Gerbandi trying to control but Jargon postures up.
#T3#
Jargon trying to pass the guard but Gerbandi defending well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Gerbandi manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Gerbandi bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jargon's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jargon (3) vs (2) Gerbandi
Gerbandi trying to control but Jargon is working from the bottom.
Gerbandi tries to free his leg and advance position but Jargon is retaining full guard.
Jargon bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gerbandi's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jargon (5) vs (2) Gerbandi
Jargon advances to half guard. #SUB#
Jargon is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Jargon trying to control the action but Gerbandi is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
The fighters are battling for position here. Gerbandi manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Jargon wants to pass the guard but Gerbandi is keeping the position.
Jargon forces his way into half guard.
Gerbandi tries to get to full guard but Jargon has control of the leg.
Gerbandi is controlling Jargon's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Gerbandi slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Gerbandi keeping full guard, as Jargon tries to pass.
Jargon is working hard here to advance position.#T5#
Gerbandi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gerbandi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jargon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gerbandi is trying to control the position but Jargon postures up.
Jargon is fighting to break Gerbandi's control of his arms but Gerbandi is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Gerbandi controls Jargon momentarily but Jargon frees himself.
Gerbandi keeping full guard, as Jargon tries to pass. #SUB2#
Jargon avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Jargon trying to control but Gerbandi is working from the bottom. #T6#
Gerbandi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jargon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jargon wants to control from the top but Gerbandi keeps moving.
Jargon slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Jargon (8) vs (2) Gerbandi#SUB#
Jargon wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Gerbandi, who protects the arm well.
Jargon looking to control but instead Gerbandi has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Gerbandi is looking to improve his position.
#T7#
Gerbandi keeps trying to improve his position.
Jargon trying to pass the guard but Gerbandi defending well.
Gerbandi is pressing down on Jargon's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Jargon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gerbandi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jargon controls from within his opponent's guard.
Jargon wants to control from the top but Gerbandi keeps moving.
Gerbandi is controlling Jargon's posture.
Gerbandi keeping full guard, as Jargon tries to pass. #T8#
Gerbandi 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.
Jargon tries to free his leg and advance position but Gerbandi is retaining full guard.
Gerbandi has his hands on Jargon's head, controlling the position.
Gerbandi keeping moving, preventing Jargon from controlling successfully.
Gerbandi pulls Jargon in close to prevent any damage.
Jargon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T9#
Gerbandi is adopting a defensive guard.#SUB2#
Gerbandi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jargon postures up.
Jargon looking to pass the guard.
Gerbandi has his hands on Jargon's head, controlling the position.
Jargon looking to pass the guard. #T10##SUB2#
Gerbandi has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jargon can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gerbandi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jargon trying to control the position from guard on top but Gerbandi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jargon postures up.
Gerbandi can't keep his opponent in guard - Jargon advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Gerbandi is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Jargon wants to free his trapped foot but Gerbandi is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T11#
Jargon passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Jargon (11) vs (2) Gerbandi
Gerbandi is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Gerbandi is in all sorts of trouble here.
Jargon with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Gerbandi tries to hold on but Jargon postures up.
Jargon wants to take Gerbandi's back but he can't do it this time.
Gerbandi manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Jargon passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Jargon (14) vs (2) Gerbandi#SUB#
Jargon tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T12#
Gerbandi is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Gerbandi tries to roll over but Jargon keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Gerbandi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jargon pulls his head out easily.
Jargon is trying to control the action in half guard but Gerbandi is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Gerbandi is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Jargon's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Jargon's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Jargon (14) vs (6) Gerbandi#T13#
Jargon turns into Gerbandi and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jargon (16) vs (6) Gerbandi
Jargon trying to control the position from guard on top but Gerbandi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gerbandi 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.
Jargon wants to pass the guard but Gerbandi is keeping the position.
Gerbandi working a defensive guard here.
Jargon trying to control but Gerbandi is working from the bottom.
Gerbandi is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jargon (16) vs (8) Gerbandi
Jargon trying to hold on to Gerbandi's head to control him but Gerbandi postures up.
Jargon tries to get to full guard but Gerbandi has control of the leg. #T14#
Gerbandi tries to pass to full mount but Jargon defends it. #SUB2#
Gerbandi is working for a submission of some sort.
Jargon trying to control here.
Jargon wants to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gerbandi is keen to just control but Jargon is a slippery customer.
Jargon wants to control but Gerbandi is keeping busy and won't allow it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jargon takes the fight on points by 16 to 8.
After winning the bout, Melinos Jargon 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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Event:
SSG 239 Kersikov vs Philbert
Date: Dec 10, 2023 |
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 6 wins and 9 losses; CJ Robinson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 15 losses; Dani Gerbandi!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Robinson manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Gerbandi on his heels. He'll look to pass Gerbandi's guard now, I'm sure. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Robinson (2) vs (0) Gerbandi#SUB2#
Gerbandi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Gerbandi escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Robinson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Robinson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Gerbandi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robinson preventing the sweep. #T1#
Gerbandi is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Gerbandi looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Robinson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB2#
Gerbandi working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Robinson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Robinson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Robinson trying to control the position from guard on top but Gerbandi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gerbandi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Robinson has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#SUB2#
Gerbandi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T2#
Gerbandi keeping moving, preventing Robinson from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Gerbandi has his foot on Robinson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Robinson works his way back into a safe position though.
Robinson wants to control from the top but Gerbandi keeps moving.
Robinson is really struggling to control Gerbandi but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Gerbandi working a defensive guard here.
Gerbandi lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Robinson (2) vs (2) Gerbandi
Gerbandi advances to half guard. #T3#
Robinson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Gerbandi looking to pass the guard.
Gerbandi is looking to pass into half guard but Robinson pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Robinson is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Robinson (4) vs (2) Gerbandi
Robinson wants to control from the top but Gerbandi keeps moving. #SUB#
Robinson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Robinson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Gerbandi controls Robinson momentarily but Robinson frees himself.
Gerbandi pulls Robinson in close to prevent any damage. #T4##SUB2#
Gerbandi is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Robinson defends well.#SUB2#
Gerbandi is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Robinson defends well.
Gerbandi keeping moving, preventing Robinson from controlling successfully.
Gerbandi wants to sweep here but Robinson controlling him for the moment.
Robinson wants to control from the top but Gerbandi keeps moving. #T5#
Gerbandi pulls Robinson in to control the position.
Gerbandi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Robinson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Robinson trying to control but Gerbandi is working from the bottom.
Gerbandi trying to control the position here.
Robinson wants to control from the top but Gerbandi keeps moving.
Gerbandi looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T6#
Robinson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB2#
Gerbandi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Robinson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Robinson is stalling in the full guard.
Gerbandi is trying to keep Robinson in close.
#T7#
Gerbandi keeping moving, preventing Robinson from controlling successfully.
Robinson stays in close to Gerbandi's body and controls the position.
Gerbandi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Robinson trying to control but Gerbandi is working from the bottom. #T8#
Robinson is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Gerbandi is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#SUB#
Robinson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Robinson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Robinson trying to control the position from guard on top but Gerbandi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gerbandi wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Robinson wants to control from the top but Gerbandi keeps moving.
Robinson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Robinson is fighting to break Gerbandi's control of his arms but Gerbandi is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T9##SUB2#
Gerbandi looking for a guillotine here but Robinson defends easily.
#SUB2#
Gerbandi had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Robinson defends it easily.
Gerbandi wants to sweep but no luck.
Gerbandi keeping moving, preventing Robinson from controlling successfully. #T10##SUB2#
Gerbandi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gerbandi trying to keep a closed guard but Robinson is proving a slippery customer.
Gerbandi keeping moving, preventing Robinson from controlling successfully.
Robinson is fighting to break Gerbandi's control of his arms but Gerbandi is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#SUB#
Robinson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Gerbandi manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Robinson manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Robinson (4) vs (4) Gerbandi
Robinson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gerbandi is one step ahead there. #T11#
Robinson keeping moving, preventing Gerbandi from controlling successfully.
Gerbandi passes into half guard.
Robinson is not content to let Gerbandi control the position.#SUB2#
Gerbandi is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Robinson has managed to free his arm - good work. #T12#
Gerbandi moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Robinson (4) vs (7) Gerbandi
Gerbandi is looking to take a break and control but Robinson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Robinson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gerbandi trying to control the position but Robinson is working away.
Robinson is trying to get back to half guard.#T13#
Gerbandi wants to control but Robinson is keeping him busy.
Robinson gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Gerbandi trying to control the action but Robinson is working from the bottom.
Robinson trying to control here.
Robinson tries to roll over but Gerbandi keeps him under control.#T14#
Gerbandi perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Robinson wants to control but Gerbandi is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Gerbandi uses his free foot to push down on Robinson's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Robinson. Score +3 for passing guard: Robinson (4) vs (10) Gerbandi
Robinson is wriggling around trying to escape.
Gerbandi avoids the attempt from Robinson to control.
Robinson is squirming around, avoiding Gerbandi's attempts to control the action.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gerbandi takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Robinson (4) vs (13) Gerbandi
And that's the end of the fight!
Gerbandi wins on points by 13 to 4.
During a confident post fight interview, Dani Gerbandi thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
SSG 227 Hall vs Bar
Date: Nov 12, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 9 losses; Sardon Heliogabale! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 15 losses; Dani Gerbandi!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Franklyn Lucas and Joseph Jones.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Gerbandi pushes Heliogabale up against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Gerbandi gets a trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Heliogabale (0) vs (2) Gerbandi
Gerbandi seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Heliogabale does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Gerbandi controlling the action here.
Heliogabale wants to get back to full guard.
Heliogabale gets full guard.
Gerbandi advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Heliogabale (0) vs (5) Gerbandi
Gerbandi controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Heliogabale is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Gerbandi stalling. #SUB#
Heliogabale looking for submissions off his back.#T1#
Gerbandi working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Heliogabale's thigh. Heliogabale counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Gerbandi is stalling in the full guard.
Heliogabale keeping moving, preventing Gerbandi from controlling successfully.
Gerbandi slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T2#
Gerbandi postures up.
Heliogabale seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gerbandi showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Heliogabale pulls Gerbandi in close to prevent any damage.
Gerbandi trying to control the position from guard on top but Heliogabale is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gerbandi controls from within his opponent's guard. #T3#
Gerbandi trying to control the position from guard on top but Heliogabale is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gerbandi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Heliogabale is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Heliogabale is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gerbandi is aware though and is defending well.
Gerbandi wants to pass the guard but Heliogabale is keeping the position.
Gerbandi is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Heliogabale looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gerbandi is one step ahead there.
Heliogabale is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Heliogabale (2) vs (5) Gerbandi#T4#
Gerbandi wants to get back to full guard.
Heliogabale is keen to just control but Gerbandi is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Gerbandi looking for submissions off his back.
Heliogabale wants to take a breather but Gerbandi is having none of it.
Gerbandi has his hands clasped together around Heliogabale's back. He's all about the action.#SUB#
Heliogabale is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gerbandi is just riding it out for now. Heliogabale eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Gerbandi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T5#
Heliogabale tries to pass to full mount but Gerbandi defends it.
Heliogabale is trying to control the action in half guard but Gerbandi is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Gerbandi wants to improve his position but Heliogabale is controlling well.
Gerbandi won't allow Heliogabale to pass to mount.
Heliogabale is trying to control the action in half guard but Gerbandi is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Gerbandi tries to get to full guard but Heliogabale has control of the leg.
Gerbandi manages to get to full guard.
#T6#
Gerbandi keeping moving, preventing Heliogabale from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Gerbandi had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Heliogabale defends it easily.#SUB2#
Heliogabale avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gerbandi is trying to keep Heliogabale in close.
Gerbandi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Heliogabale slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Heliogabale (5) vs (5) Gerbandi
Gerbandi is not content to let Heliogabale control the position. #T7#
Gerbandi wants to control but Heliogabale postures up.
Gerbandi tries to buck Heliogabale off but Heliogabale is having none of it.
Heliogabale wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gerbandi keeps working.
Heliogabale working away.#T8#
Heliogabale trying to control the action but Gerbandi is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Heliogabale tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Heliogabale has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Gerbandi tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gerbandi is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Heliogabale off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Heliogabale (5) vs (9) Gerbandi
Gerbandi keeps control of the position easily here as Heliogabale tries to buck him off.
Gerbandi is not going to allow Heliogabale to sit and survive in this position. #T9#
Heliogabale is trying to break free.
Heliogabale manages to reverse the position and now he's in Gerbandi's guard. Nice work there by Heliogabale.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Heliogabale (7) vs (9) Gerbandi
Heliogabale passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Heliogabale (10) vs (9) Gerbandi#SUB#
Heliogabale wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Gerbandi, who protects the arm well.
Heliogabale wants to control but Gerbandi is keeping him busy.
Gerbandi regains half guard.
Heliogabale seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gerbandi does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Gerbandi is trying to control but can't.
Heliogabale wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gerbandi keeps working. #T10#
Gerbandi is looking to control Heliogabale's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gerbandi avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Heliogabale is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gerbandi has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Heliogabale is working for a kimura but Gerbandi is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Heliogabale is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gerbandi doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Heliogabale. #SUB2#
Gerbandi looking for submissions off his back.#T11##SUB2#
Gerbandi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Heliogabale pulls his head out easily.
Heliogabale wants to free his trapped foot but Gerbandi is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Gerbandi gets back to full guard.
Heliogabale wants to pass the guard but Gerbandi is keeping the position.
Heliogabale is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Gerbandi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Heliogabale stopping the sweep attempt from Gerbandi.#T12#
Heliogabale trying to control the position from guard on top but Gerbandi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Heliogabale stopping the sweep attempt from Gerbandi.
Heliogabale postures up.
#SUB2#
Heliogabale avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Gerbandi had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Heliogabale defends it easily.
Gerbandi controlling the position.
Heliogabale stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gerbandi swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Heliogabale is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #T13#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gerbandi is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Heliogabale (10) vs (11) Gerbandi
Gerbandi must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Gerbandi wants to control from the top but Heliogabale keeps moving. #SUB#
Heliogabale is looking for a triangle but Gerbandi pushes his legs off easily.
Gerbandi trying to control but Heliogabale is working from the bottom.
Gerbandi preventing the sweep. #T14#
Gerbandi not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Gerbandi tries to free his leg and advance position but Heliogabale is retaining full guard.
Gerbandi wants to control from the top but Heliogabale keeps moving.
Gerbandi slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB#
Heliogabale is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gerbandi defends well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Heliogabale trying to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gerbandi wins on points by 11 to 10.
Dani Gerbandi thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
SSG 220 Hall vs Orion
Date: Oct 29, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 5 losses; Cole Hunt! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 15 losses; Dani Gerbandi!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Russell Pearce and Franklyn Lucas.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Hunt shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Gerbandi pinned against the cage. Gerbandi gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Gerbandi is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#CL2#
Gerbandi has managed to clinch.
#TD2#
Gerbandi pulls guard successfully.
Hunt controlling from the top position.
Gerbandi is looking to sweep but instead, Hunt has passed into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunt trying to control from half guard but Gerbandi is working away.
Gerbandi is trying to maintain the position but Hunt is very close to passing his half guard.#T1#
Gerbandi slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Gerbandi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gerbandi keeping full guard, as Hunt tries to pass.
Hunt postures up.
Gerbandi is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hunt (0) vs (2) Gerbandi
Gerbandi wants to pass the guard but Hunt is defending well.
Gerbandi is controlling the pace.
#SUB2#
Gerbandi is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hunt sees it coming and defends easily.#T2#
Hunt trying to hold on to Gerbandi's head to control him but Gerbandi postures up.
#SUB#
Hunt looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gerbandi is trying to control. Hunt wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Gerbandi performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T3#
Hunt wants to control but Gerbandi is keeping busy.
Gerbandi trying to pass the guard but Hunt defending well.
Hunt is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Gerbandi is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hunt defends it well.
Gerbandi trying to mount his opponent but Hunt defends it. #T4#
Gerbandi is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Gerbandi is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Hunt (0) vs (5) Gerbandi
Gerbandi tries to control but Hunt wriggling away. #SUB2#
Gerbandi is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Hunt is surviving well by controlling Gerbandi's body position as best he can.
Gerbandi wants to control the pace but Hunt is squirming around nicely.
Gerbandi wants to take his opponent's back but Hunt doesn't allow it. #T5#
Gerbandi controlling the pace for now.
It looks like Gerbandi might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Gerbandi moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Hunt (0) vs (8) Gerbandi
Hunt wants to escape the position.
#SUB2#
Gerbandi looking for the RNC.
Hunt is in bad spot here.
#T6##SUB2#
Gerbandi is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Hunt knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Hunt for a finish. #SUB2#
Gerbandi working for the choke.
Hunt tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Gerbandi controlling from mount.
Gerbandi wants to take Hunt's back but he can't do it this time.
Gerbandi trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T7#
Hunt wants to control but Gerbandi is having none of it.
Hunt might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hunt can't escape the position.
Hunt wants to control but Gerbandi is having none of it.
Hunt tries to reverse the position but Gerbandi maintains control.
Gerbandi takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#SUB2#
Gerbandi is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Hunt to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Hunt shrugs it off. #T8#
Gerbandi tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Hunt is squirming around, avoiding Gerbandi's attempts to control the action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gerbandi sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Hunt tries to lock up and control but Gerbandi gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Gerbandi controlling the pace for now.
Gerbandi tries to control but Hunt wriggling away. #T9#
Gerbandi prevents Hunt from getting the reversal.
Hunt has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Gerbandi's lack of action.
Hunt is staying active underneath Gerbandi, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Gerbandi is thwarting Hunt's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Gerbandi is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hunt is just riding it out for now. Gerbandi eventually gives up the hold. #T10#
Gerbandi is looking to pass Hunt's guard but actually Hunt recovers to full guard.
Gerbandi looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T11#
Hunt working a defensive guard here.
Hunt looking for a sweep. Not yet Hunt, not yet.
Gerbandi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hunt swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gerbandi trying to control the position from guard on top but Hunt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gerbandi engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Hunt wants to sweep but no luck. #T12#
Hunt keeping moving, preventing Gerbandi from controlling successfully.
Gerbandi looking to pass the guard.
Gerbandi seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Let's hope that Gerbandi 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T13#
Gerbandi trying to control the position from guard on top but Hunt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hunt is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #SUB#
Hunt looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gerbandi wants to control from the top but Hunt keeps moving. #T14#
Gerbandi slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Hunt (0) vs (11) Gerbandi
Gerbandi wants to control but Hunt is keeping him busy.
Hunt is letting Gerbandi control him for a moment.
Hunt is trying to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gerbandi working away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gerbandi wins on points by 11 to 0.
Dani Gerbandi seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
SSG 216 Ibrahim vs Ieyasu
Date: Oct 22, 2023 |
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 15 losses; Dani Gerbandi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Costa Yannou!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Matheus Silva and Leandro Rodrigues.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Gerbandi darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gerbandi (2) vs (0) Yannou
Yannou trying to control from the bottom.
Yannou regains full guard. Nicely done.
Gerbandi slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Yannou working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Gerbandi has passed into half guard!
Gerbandi seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Yannou moves into full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gerbandi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Yannou is keeping the position for now.
Gerbandi slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T1##SUB2#
Yannou working for submissions but it's allowed Gerbandi to get to half guard.
Yannou has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gerbandi is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Gerbandi seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Yannou actively working from the bottom here.
Gerbandi moves into full mount! Yannou won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Gerbandi (5) vs (0) Yannou
Gerbandi moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Gerbandi (8) vs (0) Yannou
Yannou is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#T2#
Yannou tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Gerbandi wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gerbandi looking to control but Yannou is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Yannou prevents Gerbandi from taking his back.
Yannou tries to hold on but Gerbandi pushes him away.
Gerbandi looking to control but Yannou is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Gerbandi works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Gerbandi (11) vs (0) Yannou#SUB#
Gerbandi has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Yannou has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Gerbandi controlling well, preventing Yannou from escaping the position.
#T3#
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
#SUB#
Gerbandi is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Yannou is defending well though. Gerbandi let's go of the attempt for now.
Yannou is really stuck here.
Yannou wants to control his opponent's hands but Gerbandi gets his hands free.
Yannou 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.
Gerbandi controlling well, preventing Yannou from escaping the position.
Yannou looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #SUB#
Yannou is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#SUB#
Gerbandi is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Yannou is tapping out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Dani Gerbandi!
Dani Gerbandi decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
SSG 206 Bar vs Makarov
Date: Oct 01, 2023 |
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. #CL#
Gerbandi closes the distance and clinches.#TD#
Gerbandi pulls guard successfully.
#SUB#
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.#T1#
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. #SUB2#
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. #T2##SUB2#
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.#T3#
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. #SUB#
Gerbandi is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T4#
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. #SUB#
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#T5#
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.
#SUB2#
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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Event:
SSG 203 Chai vs Shalit
Date: Sep 24, 2023 |
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 19 wins and 14 losses; Dani Gerbandi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 2 losses; Satan Blue!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Dean Styles and John Roberts.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Gerbandi keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Gerbandi stuffs the takedown attempt from Blue. Blue gets slowly back to his feet.
Blue shoots for a takedown but Gerbandi saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Gerbandi attempts a counter takedown but Blue avoids it well and moves away.
Dani Gerbandi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Satan Blue.#CL#
Gerbandi moves into the clinch.#TD#
Gerbandi has hold of one of Blue's legs. Blue is fighting the takedown attempt but Gerbandi gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gerbandi (2) vs (0) Blue#SUB2#
Gerbandi got a little sloppy there for a moment and Blue has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gerbandi has managed to get both his arms back between Blue's legs - danger averted.
Gerbandi is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Gerbandi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gerbandi has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Our spies down at at Freddy\'s Grappling Institute inform us that Blue has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gerbandi sitting in guard here, content to control. #T1#
Blue controls Gerbandi momentarily but Gerbandi frees himself.
Gerbandi sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Blue's guard.
Blue is trying to get back to full guard.
Blue is trying to maintain the position but Gerbandi is very close to passing his half guard.
Gerbandi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Blue keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Gerbandi is looking for a kimura here.
#T2#
Blue is refusing to be controlled, as Gerbandi sits in half guard.
Blue is pressing down on Gerbandi's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Gerbandi wants to control from the top but Blue keeps moving.
Blue looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Blue keeping moving, preventing Gerbandi from controlling successfully.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Gerbandi showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T3#
Blue keeping moving, preventing Gerbandi from controlling successfully.
Gerbandi pushes down on Blue's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Gerbandi wants to control but Blue is keeping him busy. #T4#
Blue works his way to full guard. Good work.
Blue keeping moving, preventing Gerbandi from controlling successfully.
Gerbandi passes Blue's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Blue is trying to maintain the position but Gerbandi is very close to passing his half guard.
Gerbandi wants to pass the guard but Blue is defending well. #T5#
Gerbandi controlling the action here.
Gerbandi trying to control from half guard but Blue is working away.
Blue trying to hold on to Gerbandi's head to control him but Gerbandi postures up.
#SUB#
Gerbandi is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Blue wants to improve his position but Gerbandi is controlling well.
#T6##SUB#
Gerbandi is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Blue sees it coming and defends easily.
Blue is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gerbandi controlling the action here.
Gerbandi wants to pass the guard but Blue is defending well.
Blue regains full guard. Nicely done.
Blue tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T7#
Blue bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gerbandi's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gerbandi (2) vs (2) Blue#SUB#
Gerbandi had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Blue defends it easily.
Blue won't allow Gerbandi to sweep him here. #SUB#
Gerbandi working for a triangle but Blue defends it easily.
Gerbandi bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Blue's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gerbandi (4) vs (2) Blue
Gerbandi showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T8##SUB2#
Blue has his foot on Gerbandi's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gerbandi works his way back into a safe position though.
Gerbandi is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Gerbandi slips nicely into half guard.
Blue is looking to improve his position.
Blue is staying active underneath Gerbandi, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T9#
The fighters are battling for position here. Blue manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Gerbandi sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Blue's guard. #SUB#
Gerbandi is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Blue sees it coming and defends easily.
Gerbandi tries to pass the half guard into mount. Blue knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Gerbandi frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Gerbandi (7) vs (2) Blue
Blue stops Gerbandi from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Blue is working to get back to half guard.
#T10#
Blue is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Gerbandi looking to control but Blue is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Blue has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Gerbandi's lack of action.
Gerbandi wants to take a breather but Blue is having none of it.
Blue is looking to improve his position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T11#
Blue gets back to full guard.
Blue keeping full guard, as Gerbandi tries to pass.
Gerbandi trying to control the position from guard on top but Blue is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Blue looking to control but Gerbandi passes into half guard.
Blue is looking to improve his position.
#T12#
Gerbandi wants to control but Blue is keeping him busy.
Blue regains full guard. Nicely done.
Gerbandi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Blue looking to control.
Gerbandi wants to control from the top but Blue keeps moving.
Gerbandi trying to move into half guard but instead Blue has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gerbandi (7) vs (4) Blue
Gerbandi keeping full guard, as Blue tries to pass.
Gerbandi working a defensive guard here.
#T13#
Blue pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gerbandi is keeping the position for now.
Gerbandi wants to sweep but no luck.
Blue stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gerbandi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Blue passes into half guard.
Blue wants to control but Gerbandi is keeping him busy.
Blue prevents Gerbandi from improving his position.#T14#
Gerbandi trying to control here.
Gerbandi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Blue slows the pace down in half guard.
Blue wants to free his trapped foot but Gerbandi is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gerbandi is in trouble now - Blue has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Gerbandi (7) vs (7) Blue
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Gerbandi gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Gerbandi takes the fight on points by 8 to 7.
An out of breath Dani Gerbandi thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
SSG 190 Ottke vs Shalit
Date: Aug 27, 2023 |
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 18 wins and 14 losses; Dani Gerbandi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 8 losses; Fiddle Sticks!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Felipe Paraventi and Luis Engracia.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Gerbandi fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Gerbandi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sticks manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sticks is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Gerbandi moves in looking to clinch but Sticks pushes him off.
Gerbandi fails with the takedown#CL2#
and Sticks holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Sticks stops a takedown attempt from Gerbandi.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dani Gerbandi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gerbandi is working for takedown but Sticks is calmly controlling the position for now.#TD2#
Sticks has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Gerbandi uses from the top position.
Gerbandi trying to control but Sticks is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Sticks looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Sticks had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gerbandi defends it easily.#T1##SUB2#
Sticks is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gerbandi defends well.
Gerbandi stands and throws Sticks's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Gerbandi (3) vs (0) Sticks
Sticks is not content to let Gerbandi control the position.
Sticks manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T2#
Gerbandi controlling the action here.
Sticks is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gerbandi's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gerbandi's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Gerbandi (3) vs (4) Sticks#SUB2#
Sticks patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Sticks is trying to stick to Gerbandi's back but Gerbandi is turning into Sticks. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Sticks'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 (5) vs (4) Sticks
Gerbandi trying to control the position from guard on top but Sticks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Sticks working for a triangle but Gerbandi defends it easily.
Sticks keeping moving, preventing Gerbandi from controlling successfully. #T3#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Gerbandi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Sticks throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Our spies down at at Oblivion Gate inform us that Sticks has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Gerbandi engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Gerbandi wants to pass the guard but Sticks is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Sticks working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gerbandi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gerbandi manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T4##SUB2#
Gerbandi avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gerbandi looking to sit in guard and control but Sticks gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gerbandi (5) vs (6) Sticks
Gerbandi is trying to control the position but Sticks postures up. #SUB2#
Sticks drops back looking for a leg! Gerbandi is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gerbandi manages to kick Sticks off! Sticks jumps back into Gerbandi's guard.
Sticks trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T5##SUB2#
Sticks drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Gerbandi dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gerbandi (7) vs (6) Sticks#SUB2#
Sticks looking for subs off his back but Gerbandi has passed one foot through into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sticks is staying active underneath Gerbandi, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Well, if Gerbandi is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#SUB#
Gerbandi is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sticks sees it coming and defends easily.#T6#
Sticks is in trouble now - Gerbandi has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Gerbandi (10) vs (6) Sticks
Sticks keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Gerbandi is trying to take his opponent's back.
Gerbandi wants to control the pace but Sticks is squirming around nicely.
Sticks is desperately trying to improve his position but Gerbandi has a good base and remains in mount.#T7#
Gerbandi wants to control the pace but Sticks is squirming around nicely.
Gerbandi is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Sticks is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Gerbandi (13) vs (6) Sticks
Sticks is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Sticks keeps trying to improve his position.
Sticks prevents Gerbandi from getting a body triangle.
Gerbandi is hanging on to Sticks's back as he tries to escape.
#T8##SUB#
Gerbandi has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Sticks tries to break free.
Gerbandi is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
#SUB#
Gerbandi has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Sticks has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Gerbandi has the hooks in. Sticks is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T9#
Gerbandi controlling the position well here. Sticks rolled but Gerbandi kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
A lull in the action here.
#SUB#
Gerbandi working for the choke.
Sticks prevents Gerbandi from getting a body triangle.
Sticks tries to roll but Gerbandi sticks to his back.
Gerbandi controls the action.#T10##SUB#
Sticks defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#SUB#
Gerbandi patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB#
Gerbandi looking for the choke but no joy.
Gerbandi struggling to keep hold of the position.
#SUB#
Sticks is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#SUB#
Gerbandi looking for the RNC. #T11#
Gerbandi trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Sticks wants to escape the position.
Gerbandi has good solid back control here. #SUB#
Gerbandi patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB#
Sticks is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#T12#
Gerbandi is hanging on to Sticks's back as he tries to escape.
A lull in the action here.
Sticks is trying to break free.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Gerbandi's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Sticks breaks Gerbandi's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gerbandi (13) vs (8) Sticks#SUB#
Gerbandi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T13#
Sticks stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gerbandi swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Gerbandi looking for a triangle here. Sticks is fighting it but it looks tight! Gerbandi pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Sticks is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Dani Gerbandi!
After winning the bout, Dani Gerbandi 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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Event:
SSG 180 Philbert vs Gaul
Date: Jul 30, 2023 |
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 17 wins and 14 losses; Dani Gerbandi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 7 losses; Krister Soderberg!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Robert Douchet and William Peck.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Soderberg gets tackled into the cage by Gerbandi. Gerbandi maintains the clinch.
Gerbandi has Soderberg pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Soderberg manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #TD#
Gerbandi gets a trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gerbandi (2) vs (0) Soderberg#SUB2#
Soderberg actively working from the bottom here.
Gerbandi wants to free his trapped foot but Soderberg is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Gerbandi is trying to control. Soderberg wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Gerbandi trying to pass the guard but Soderberg defending well. #SUB2#
Soderberg looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Soderberg is controlling Gerbandi's position as best he can from this difficult position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gerbandi prevents Soderberg from improving his position.
Gerbandi is trying to control. Soderberg wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T1#
Soderberg trying to control from the bottom.
Soderberg is staying active underneath Gerbandi, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Soderberg trying to control from the bottom.
Gerbandi works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Gerbandi (5) vs (0) Soderberg
Gerbandi is staying tight to Soderberg's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Soderberg tries to bench press Gerbandi off him but Gerbandi keeps the position.
Gerbandi wants to control but Soderberg is keeping him busy.
Gerbandi working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Soderberg tries to bench press Gerbandi off him but Gerbandi keeps the position.
Gerbandi trying to control the action but Soderberg is working from the bottom.
Soderberg sneaks back into half guard.#T2#
Gerbandi is looking to take a break and control but Soderberg is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Soderberg is looking to control Gerbandi's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Soderberg avoid being mounted?
Gerbandi is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Soderberg! Score +3 for passing guard: Gerbandi (8) vs (0) Soderberg
Gerbandi controlling from mount.
Soderberg is squirming around, avoiding Gerbandi's attempts to control the action.
Soderberg is looking to improve his position but Gerbandi isn't that keen on the idea.
Soderberg wants to control but Gerbandi is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Soderberg is looking to get to half guard.
Soderberg is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Gerbandi pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Soderberg wants to control but Gerbandi is having none of it.
Gerbandi tries to control but Soderberg wriggling away.
Gerbandi forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Gerbandi (11) vs (0) Soderberg
Gerbandi wants to control but Soderberg is keeping busy.#T4#
You can see the frustration on Soderberg's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Gerbandi has good solid back control here. #SUB#
Gerbandi looking for the choke from the back. #SUB#
Gerbandi is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Soderberg defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Soderberg holding on to Gerbandi's left wrist, preventing the choke.
Gerbandi gets his hands free as Soderberg looks to control.
Soderberg rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
The fighters are battling for position here. Soderberg manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T5#
Soderberg being controlled here, momentarily.
Soderberg controls Gerbandi momentarily but Gerbandi frees himself.
Soderberg is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Soderberg working for a triangle but Gerbandi defends it easily.
Gerbandi wants to control from the top but Soderberg keeps moving.
Gerbandi slips nicely into half guard.#T6##SUB#
Gerbandi is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Soderberg has managed to free his arm - good work.
Soderberg wants to control the action here but instead Gerbandi manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Gerbandi (14) vs (0) Soderberg
Soderberg is trying to escape the mount.
Soderberg wants to control but Gerbandi is having none of it.
Soderberg looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Gerbandi (17) vs (0) Soderberg#SUB#
Gerbandi sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Soderberg taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Dani Gerbandi!
Our winner, Dani Gerbandi, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
SSG 176 Chai vs Gerbandi
Date: Jul 23, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 7 losses; Olyksandr Chai! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 13 losses; Dani Gerbandi!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Anthony Taglia and Lou da Vinci.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Gerbandi forces Chai back against the cage and clinches.
Gerbandi drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Chai gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Chai is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Gerbandi is defending well.
Chai looking for a takedown.
Gerbandi is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Olyksandr Chai. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chai is pressed up against the cage. Gerbandi has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Chai down to the mat. Chai avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Chai is looking for a takedown.#TD#
Chai jumps guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gerbandi tries to free his leg and advance position but Chai is retaining full guard.
Gerbandi is still trying to improve position.
Chai can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gerbandi controls the pace.#T1#
Chai manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gerbandi manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (2) vs (0) Gerbandi
Chai stopping the sweep attempt from Gerbandi.
Gerbandi managing to control the position.
Gerbandi wants to sweep here but Chai controlling him for the moment.
Gerbandi keeping moving, preventing Chai from controlling successfully.
Chai sitting in guard here, content to control. #T2#
Chai trying to control the position from guard on top but Gerbandi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gerbandi manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Chai manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (2) vs (2) Gerbandi
Gerbandi engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
It looks like Gerbandi might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Gerbandi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chai is keeping the position for now. #T3#
Gerbandi trying to control the position from guard on top but Chai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gerbandi wants to pass the guard but Chai is keeping the position.
Chai keeping moving, preventing Gerbandi from controlling successfully.
Gerbandi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gerbandi keeps trying to improve his position.
Gerbandi content to stall in guard here. #T4#
Chai keeping moving, preventing Gerbandi from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gerbandi preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gerbandi trying to control the position from guard on top but Chai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gerbandi looking to sit in guard and control but Chai gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (4) vs (2) Gerbandi#SUB2#
Gerbandi escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Chai gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T5#
Chai sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Gerbandi is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Chai passes Gerbandi's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Chai takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Gerbandi wants to improve his position but Chai is controlling well.
#T6#
Gerbandi preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Chai with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Gerbandi is looking to control Chai's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gerbandi avoid being mounted?
Chai keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB#
Gerbandi is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Chai has latched onto it... Big trouble! Chai pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Gerbandi is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Chai!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Olyksandr Chai!
Our winner, Olyksandr Chai, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
SSG 169 Gerbandi vs Kimura
Date: Jul 09, 2023 |
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 17 wins and 12 losses; Dani Gerbandi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 8 losses; Daijiro Kimura!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Seu Braga and Emerson Jorge.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Gerbandi shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Kimura napping and manages to drive through into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Gerbandi (4) vs (0) Kimura
Gerbandi controls the position.
Kimura struggling a bit here.
Gerbandi laying and praying for a moment but Kimura takes advantage and regains half guard.
Well, if Gerbandi is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Kimura trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kimura is looking for a sweep. Gerbandi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kimura wants to control but Gerbandi is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Gerbandi wants to control but Kimura is keeping him busy.
Gerbandi tries to pass to full mount but Kimura defends it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Gerbandi is trying to work for a kimura but Kimura is defending well.
Kimura tries to get to full guard but Gerbandi has control of the leg. #T2#
Gerbandi trying to control the action but Kimura is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Gerbandi is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Kimura wants to control but Gerbandi is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Gerbandi moves into full mount! Kimura won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Gerbandi (7) vs (0) Kimura
Kimura tries to hold on but Gerbandi pushes him away.
Gerbandi can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kimura is looking to escape.
Kimura is looking to get to half guard.#T3##SUB#
Gerbandi goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Kimura turns into him and now he's in Gerbandi's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gerbandi (7) vs (2) Kimura
Gerbandi looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Gerbandi is trying to keep Kimura in close.
Kimura is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Gerbandi is trying to control the position but Kimura postures up. #T4##SUB#
Gerbandi is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gerbandi controls Kimura momentarily but Kimura frees himself.
Kimura trying to move into half guard but instead Gerbandi has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gerbandi (9) vs (2) Kimura
Gerbandi wants to control from the top but Kimura keeps moving. #SUB2#
Kimura had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gerbandi defends it easily.#SUB#
Gerbandi is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Kimura is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T5##SUB2#
Kimura is looking for a triangle but Gerbandi pushes his legs off easily.
Gerbandi trying to control but Kimura is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Kimura had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gerbandi defends it easily.
Gerbandi passes into half guard.
Gerbandi is pressing down on Kimura's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kimura is holding on for now. #T6#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Gerbandi in particular looking to stall.
Kimura makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kimura.#SUB2#
Kimura looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gerbandi looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Kimura is looking for a triangle but Gerbandi pushes his legs off easily.
Gerbandi stopping the sweep attempt from Kimura.#T7##SUB2#
Kimura has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gerbandi can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gerbandi's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Gerbandi has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Kimura working for a triangle but Gerbandi defends it easily.
Kimura keeping moving, preventing Gerbandi from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Gerbandi avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gerbandi looking to sit in guard and control but Kimura gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gerbandi (9) vs (4) Kimura#T8#
Kimura wants to control from the top but Gerbandi keeps moving.
Kimura preventing the sweep.
Gerbandi pulls Kimura in to control the position. #SUB#
Gerbandi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Gerbandi looking to control but Kimura passes into half guard.
#SUB2#
Kimura seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Gerbandi is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Daijiro Kimura! |
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Event:
SSG 161 Gerbandi vs Nutz
Date: Jun 18, 2023 |
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 16 wins and 12 losses; Dani Gerbandi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 2 losses; Justa Nutz!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Ackerman and Paul Tew.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Gerbandi throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Nutz's waist but Nutz gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gerbandi off to one side. #TD2#
Nutz decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gerbandi (0) vs (2) Nutz
Gerbandi is looking to improve his position.
Nutz tries to pass to full mount but Gerbandi defends it.
Gerbandi is trying to maintain the position but Nutz is very close to passing his half guard.
Nutz keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gerbandi trying to control from the bottom.
Gerbandi makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gerbandi.
Nutz is fighting to break Gerbandi's control of his arms but Gerbandi is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T1##SUB#
Gerbandi has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Nutz can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gerbandi looking for a sweep. Not yet Gerbandi, not yet.
Nutz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gerbandi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gerbandi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nutz is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Gerbandi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T2#
Nutz showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Nutz trying to control the position from guard on top but Gerbandi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gerbandi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Nutz seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Gerbandi looking to control.
#T3#
Nutz won't allow Gerbandi to sweep him here.
Nutz trying to control but Gerbandi is working from the bottom.
Gerbandi is trying to control the position but Nutz postures up.
Gerbandi is controlling Nutz's posture.
Nutz postures up.
#SUB#
Nutz avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gerbandi has control of Nutz's left arm, preventing Nutz from doing any damage. #T4#
Nutz postures up.
Nutz trying to control the position from guard on top but Gerbandi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nutz stands and throws Gerbandi's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Gerbandi (0) vs (5) Nutz
Nutz controlling the position from side mount.
Gerbandi tries to buck Nutz off but Nutz is having none of it.#T5#
Nutz tries to advance to mount but can't.
Gerbandi can't do much from the bottom here.
Gerbandi tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Nutz wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Gerbandi is not content to let Nutz control the position.
Nutz might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Gerbandi haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Gerbandi tries to buck Nutz off but Nutz is having none of it.
Who's going to make the next move?
Nutz is staying tight to Gerbandi's torso, preventing him from escaping. #T6#
Gerbandi tries to improve position but can't.
Gerbandi is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Nutz's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Nutz is trying to control. Gerbandi wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Nutz is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Gerbandi is concentrating on defense, preventing Nutz from advancing position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gerbandi has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Nutz is working away from the top position though.
Nutz is trying to control. Gerbandi wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T7#
Gerbandi is looking to improve his position.
Nutz is stalling here. Gerbandi is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Nutz seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Gerbandi has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Gerbandi (4) vs (5) Nutz
Gerbandi in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Nutz can't do much from the bottom here.
Nutz tries to buck Gerbandi off but Gerbandi is having none of it.#T8#
Nutz can't do much from the bottom here.
Gerbandi happy to just control the position for now.
Gerbandi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nutz keeps working.
Nutz tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gerbandi controlling the position from side mount.
Nutz tries to improve position but can't. #T9#
Gerbandi trying to control the action but Nutz is working from the bottom.
Nutz seems a little lost for a moment, as Gerbandi dominates the positioning.
Nutz holding on.
Nutz manages to get back to half guard.
Nutz wants to control but Gerbandi is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Nutz is looking for a sweep. Gerbandi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gerbandi seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Nutz does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Nutz is looking for a sweep. Gerbandi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T10#
Gerbandi controlling the pace.
Gerbandi is looking to take a break and control but Nutz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Gerbandi is working for a submission of some sort.
Gerbandi tries to pass to full mount but Nutz defends it.
Nutz preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Nutz is looking to improve his position.
#T11#
Gerbandi passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Gerbandi (7) vs (5) Nutz
Gerbandi can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Nutz is looking to escape.
Gerbandi with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Gerbandi tries to control but Nutz wriggling away.
Nutz is in all sorts of trouble here.
Nutz tries to lock up and control but Gerbandi gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T12#
Gerbandi controlling the pace for now.
Gerbandi wants to control the pace but Nutz is squirming around nicely.
Gerbandi controlling the pace for now.
Gerbandi wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it. #SUB#
Gerbandi goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Nutz is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gerbandi (7) vs (7) Nutz
Gerbandi controlling the position.
Nutz wants to pass the guard but Gerbandi is keeping the position.
Gerbandi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T13#
Nutz is pushing down on Gerbandi's leg trying to pass to half guard. Gerbandi is fighting to maintain full guard but Nutz has managed to sneak the leg through.
Gerbandi is trying to get back to full guard.
Gerbandi is trying to maintain the position but Nutz is very close to passing his half guard.
Nutz perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Gerbandi tries to roll over but Nutz keeps him under control.
Gerbandi preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Gerbandi manages to get to full guard.
Gerbandi will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T14#
Nutz sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Gerbandi looking to control.
Gerbandi has control of Nutz's left arm, preventing Nutz from doing any damage.
Gerbandi 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gerbandi is controlling Nutz's posture.
Nutz wants to control from the top but Gerbandi keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Gerbandi gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Gerbandi takes the fight on points by 8 to 7.
An out of breath Dani Gerbandi thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Justa Nutz was interviewed post fight and said 'Me fight, you die'. |
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Event:
SSG 154 Dew vs Ulatov
Date: Jun 04, 2023 |
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 15 wins and 12 losses; Dani Gerbandi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 11 losses; Jacques Chancel!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Trevor Gratis and Dillan Fox.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Chancel tries to score a power double leg takedown but Gerbandi sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Chancel somewhat.#CL#
Gerbandi closes the distance and clinches.
Gerbandi gets underhooks to prevent Chancel's takedown attempt.
#TD#
Gerbandi gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gerbandi (2) vs (0) Chancel
Chancel is not content to let Gerbandi control the position.
Chancel makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Chancel.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gerbandi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gerbandi engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T1#
Chancel looking for a sweep. Not yet Chancel, not yet. #SUB2#
Gerbandi avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gerbandi wants to control from the top but Chancel keeps moving.
Gerbandi looking to pass the guard.
Gerbandi stopping the sweep attempt from Chancel.
Chancel trying to control the position.
Gerbandi sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Chancel is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gerbandi tries to free his leg and advance position but Chancel is retaining full guard.
Gerbandi wants to control from the top but Chancel keeps moving. #T3#
Gerbandi slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Gerbandi (5) vs (0) Chancel
Chancel tries to buck Gerbandi off but Gerbandi is having none of it.#SUB#
Gerbandi tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Gerbandi has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Gerbandi is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Chancel knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Chancel is looking for a sweep.#T4#
Gerbandi wants to take a breather but Chancel manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Gerbandi.
Gerbandi trying to control but Chancel is working from the bottom.
Chancel not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2#
Chancel is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Gerbandi avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T5#
Gerbandi's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Chancel is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gerbandi (5) vs (2) Chancel
Chancel tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gerbandi knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Gerbandi is looking for a sweep. Chancel is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
My spies in Besta-Fera Training Center inform me that Chancel has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T6#
Chancel trying to pass the guard but Gerbandi defending well.
Chancel sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Chancel wants to pass to mount but Gerbandi is defending the position.
Gerbandi tries to get to full guard but Chancel has control of the leg. #SUB#
Gerbandi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Chancel trying to mount his opponent but Gerbandi defends it.
Gerbandi is not content to let Chancel control the position.
Gerbandi moves into full guard.
Chancel looking to pass the guard. #T7#
Gerbandi looking to control.
Chancel trying to control but Gerbandi is working from the bottom.
Gerbandi being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB#
Gerbandi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Chancel pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gerbandi is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Gerbandi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Chancel trying to control but Gerbandi is working from the bottom.
Chancel pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gerbandi is keeping the position for now. #T8#
Chancel is still trying to improve position.
Chancel showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Chancel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gerbandi controls Chancel momentarily but Chancel frees himself.
Gerbandi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Chancel seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Gerbandi keeping full guard, as Chancel tries to pass.
Gerbandi wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T9##SUB#
Gerbandi escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Chancel gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Chancel postures up.
Chancel is stalling in the full guard.
Gerbandi is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gerbandi (7) vs (2) Chancel
Gerbandi is thwarting Chancel's attempts to control the position.
Gerbandi trying to control from half guard but Chancel is working away.
Gerbandi wants to pass to mount but Chancel is defending the position. #T10#
Gerbandi is looking to pass Chancel's guard but actually Chancel recovers to full guard.
Gerbandi controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Chancel pulls Gerbandi in to control the position.
Gerbandi trying to control the position from guard on top but Chancel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gerbandi controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T11##SUB2#
Chancel looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gerbandi wants to control from the top but Chancel keeps moving.
Gerbandi won't allow Chancel to sweep him here.
Gerbandi trying to control the position from guard on top but Chancel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gerbandi is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Chancel seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T12##SUB2#
Chancel has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gerbandi can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gerbandi trying to control but Chancel is working from the bottom.
Gerbandi wants to pass the guard but Chancel is keeping the position.
Chancel looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gerbandi slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T13#
Gerbandi preventing the sweep.
Chancel pulls Gerbandi in close to his closed guard and prevents Gerbandi from doing any damage or advancing position.
Gerbandi tries to free his leg and advance position but Chancel is retaining full guard.
Chancel trying to keep a closed guard but Gerbandi is proving a slippery customer.
Gerbandi passes Chancel's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Gerbandi wants to free his trapped foot but Chancel is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Chancel has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gerbandi is working away from the top position though.#T14#
Gerbandi is looking to take a break and control but Chancel is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gerbandi wants to free his trapped foot but Chancel is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Gerbandi seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Chancel does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gerbandi perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB2#
Chancel looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gerbandi takes the fight on points by 7 to 2.
After winning the bout, Dani Gerbandi 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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Event:
SSG 149 Jagonoy vs Philbert
Date: May 28, 2023 |
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 14 wins and 12 losses; Dani Gerbandi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 6 losses; Nedry Kuang!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Felipe Paraventi and Seu Braga.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Kuang shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Gerbandi pinned against the cage. Gerbandi gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #TD2#
Kuang closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Gerbandi did well to prevent Kuang getting side control. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gerbandi (0) vs (2) Kuang
Kuang controlling the action here.
Gerbandi is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kuang's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kuang's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Gerbandi (4) vs (2) Kuang
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Kuang is having to fend off submission attempts from Gerbandi, who is looking to sink in the choke. Gerbandi doesn't have the hooks in though and Kuang manages to reverse position! He's now on top, in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gerbandi (4) vs (4) Kuang
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 (6) vs (4) Kuang#T1#
Kuang keeping full guard, as Gerbandi tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gerbandi won't allow Kuang to sweep him here.
Gerbandi looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gerbandi sitting in guard here, content to control.
Kuang wants to hit a sweep here but Gerbandi passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Kuang there! Score +3 for passing guard: Gerbandi (9) vs (4) Kuang
Gerbandi looking to control but Kuang is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T2#
Kuang is trying desperately to improve position.
Kuang is still trying to improve position.
Gerbandi controlling the position easily from mount.
Gerbandi trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Gerbandi with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
#T3#
Kuang wants to hold on but Gerbandi pushes him away.
Gerbandi controlling from mount.
Kuang working to try and regain half guard.
Kuang prevents Gerbandi from taking his back.#T4#
Kuang tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gerbandi controlling the pace for now.
Kuang has given up his back here. Will Gerbandi look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Gerbandi (12) vs (4) Kuang
Gerbandi is hanging on to Kuang's back as he tries to escape.
#SUB#
Gerbandi is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Kuang defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Gerbandi avoiding Kuang 's attempts to control his hands. #T5##SUB#
Gerbandi looking for the choke from the back.
Kuang just trying to survive but Gerbandi is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Kuang wants to escape the position.
#SUB#
Gerbandi is persistently looking for the submission but Kuang is defending it well.
#SUB#
Kuang defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Gerbandi's arms. #SUB#
Gerbandi has got his arm under Kuang's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Kuang has spun round into Gerbandi's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gerbandi (12) vs (6) Kuang#T6#
Kuang's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Kuang trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gerbandi controlling the position.
Kuang wants to control from the top but Gerbandi keeps moving. #SUB#
Gerbandi working for a triangle but Kuang defends it easily.
Kuang is fighting to break Gerbandi's control of his arms but Gerbandi is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Kuang looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T7#
Kuang passes Gerbandi's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Kuang is looking for a kimura but Gerbandi is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kuang to get the leverage.
Gerbandi moves into full guard.
Kuang trying to control but Gerbandi is working from the bottom.
Gerbandi is trying to control the position but Kuang postures up.
Gerbandi might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kuang content to stall in guard here.
Kuang trying to control but Gerbandi is working from the bottom. #T8#
Kuang is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Kuang looking to sit in guard and control but Gerbandi gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gerbandi (14) vs (6) Kuang
Gerbandi trying to control but Kuang is working from the bottom.
Gerbandi tries to free his leg and advance position but Kuang is retaining full guard.
Kuang keeping moving, preventing Gerbandi from controlling successfully.
Kuang is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gerbandi (14) vs (8) Kuang#T9#
Kuang is looking to take a break and control but Gerbandi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gerbandi manages to get to full guard.
Gerbandi is trying to keep Kuang in close.
Kuang passes into half guard.
Gerbandi moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T10#
Gerbandi has his hands on Kuang's head, controlling the position. #SUB#
Gerbandi has his feet on Kuang's thighs here. He's pushed Kuang off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Kuang screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dani Gerbandi!
A very excited looking Dani Gerbandi made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
Nedry Kuang was interviewed post fight and said '台独万ĺ˛ďĽä¸‡ä¸‡ĺ˛ďĽ'. |
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Event:
SSG 145 Chai vs Barnes
Date: May 14, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 1 losses; Stsyapan Chai! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 11 losses; Dani Gerbandi!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Steve Smith and William Peck.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Gerbandi clinches with his opponent.
#TD2#
Chai is fighting off a takedown attempt but Gerbandi is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Chai to the mat. Chai regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Chai (0) vs (2) Gerbandi
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gerbandi looking to pass the guard.
Chai tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Chai is working hard here to advance position.#SUB#
Gerbandi avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Chai wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai is trying to keep Gerbandi in close.
Gerbandi won't allow Chai to sweep him here.
Gerbandi trying to control but Chai is working from the bottom. #T1#
Gerbandi looking to pass the guard.
Chai is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gerbandi wants to control from the top but Chai keeps moving.
Chai keeping full guard, as Gerbandi tries to pass.
Gerbandi not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T2#
Chai trying to keep a closed guard but Gerbandi is proving a slippery customer.
Chai might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Gerbandi stands and throws Chai's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (0) vs (5) Gerbandi
Chai tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T3#
Gerbandi wants to control but Chai is keeping him busy.
Chai is trying to get back to half guard.
Gerbandi controls the position from side control.
Chai struggling a bit here.
Gerbandi trying to control the position but Chai is working away. #T4#
Chai being controlled for a moment. #SUB2#
Gerbandi working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Gerbandi working away.#T5#
Chai is not content to let Gerbandi control the position.
You can see the frustration on Chai's face as Gerbandi controls the position.
Gerbandi trying to control the position but Chai is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T6##SUB2#
Gerbandi tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Chai tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gerbandi wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB2#
Gerbandi tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Gerbandi has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
Gerbandi swings around for an armbar but Chai sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Gerbandi's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (2) vs (5) Gerbandi
Chai wants to control from the top but Gerbandi keeps moving. #T7##SUB2#
Gerbandi working for a triangle but Chai defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Gerbandi working for a triangle but Chai defends it easily.
Gerbandi keeping moving, preventing Chai from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Gerbandi is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Chai is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Gerbandi working for a triangle but Chai defends it easily.
Chai advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (5) vs (5) Gerbandi#T8#
Gerbandi is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Chai wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gerbandi keeps working. #SUB#
Chai is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Gerbandi is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Gerbandi is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Chai tries to advance to mount but Gerbandi denies him. #T9#
Chai moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Chai (7) vs (5) Gerbandi
Gerbandi has given up his back. Will we see Chai going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Chai (10) vs (5) Gerbandi
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!
#SUB#
Chai patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Gerbandi trying to control the hands but Chai breaks the grip.
Gerbandi looking very determined here, making life difficult for Chai.
#SUB#
Chai is cranking Gerbandi's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Gerbandi! He's tightened the choke and Gerbandi is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Stsyapan Chai!
After winning the bout, Stsyapan Chai 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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Event:
SSG 135 Bandini vs Gambini
Date: Apr 23, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 14 losses; Henri Laulhere! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 11 losses; Dani Gerbandi!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Jorge Garcia and John Roberts.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Gerbandi scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Laulhere (0) vs (4) Gerbandi
Laulhere tries to buck Gerbandi off but Gerbandi is having none of it.#SUB2#
Gerbandi working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Gerbandi trying to control the action but Laulhere is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Gerbandi tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Gerbandi tries for a kimura but Laulhere is defending well. #T1#
Laulhere struggling a bit here.
Gerbandi trying to control the action but Laulhere is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Gerbandi thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Gerbandi laying and praying for a moment but Laulhere takes advantage and regains half guard.
Laulhere is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at California Top Team, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Gerbandi tries to pass the half guard into mount. Laulhere knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T2##SUB2#
Gerbandi is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Laulhere is trying is best to control the position here.
Laulhere slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Gerbandi trying to control the position from guard on top but Laulhere is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Laulhere has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gerbandi can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Laulhere not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T3#
Gerbandi wants to pass the guard but Laulhere is keeping the position.
Laulhere lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laulhere (2) vs (4) Gerbandi
Gerbandi controlling Laulhere's posture. #SUB2#
Gerbandi looking for a guillotine here but Laulhere defends easily.
#SUB2#
Laulhere got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gerbandi has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Laulhere has managed to get both his arms back between Gerbandi's legs - danger averted.
Laulhere is pushing down on Gerbandi's leg trying to pass to half guard. Gerbandi is fighting to maintain full guard but Laulhere has managed to sneak the leg through.#T4#
Laulhere looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Gerbandi wants to get back to full guard.
Gerbandi gets back to full guard.
Gerbandi being controlled here, momentarily.
Gerbandi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gerbandi wants to sweep but no luck.
Gerbandi looking to control.
#T5#
Laulhere trying to control the position from guard on top but Gerbandi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gerbandi wants to sweep but no luck.
Gerbandi lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laulhere (2) vs (6) Gerbandi
Gerbandi trying to control but Laulhere is working from the bottom.
Gerbandi stopping the sweep attempt from Laulhere.
Gerbandi wants to pass the guard but Laulhere is keeping the position.
Laulhere not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gerbandi tries to free his leg and advance position but Laulhere is retaining full guard. #T6#
Laulhere trying to control the position.
Gerbandi is fighting to break Laulhere's control of his arms but Laulhere is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Gerbandi engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Gerbandi wants to pass the guard but Laulhere is keeping the position.#T7#
Gerbandi wants to control from the top but Laulhere keeps moving.
Gerbandi tries to free his leg and advance position but Laulhere is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Laulhere had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gerbandi defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Laulhere looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Laulhere keeping moving, preventing Gerbandi from controlling successfully.
Gerbandi stands and throws Laulhere's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Laulhere (2) vs (9) Gerbandi
Laulhere tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T8##SUB2#
Gerbandi is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Laulhere is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Laulhere tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gerbandi wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB2#
Gerbandi looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Laulhere tries to bench press Gerbandi off him but Gerbandi keeps the position. #SUB2#
Gerbandi is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Laulhere is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Gerbandi working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T9##SUB2#
Gerbandi tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Gerbandi has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Laulhere is trying to improve his position.
Gerbandi slows the pace down.
Gerbandi trying to control the position but Laulhere is working away.
Laulhere is trying to improve his position.#T10##SUB2#
Gerbandi looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Laulhere is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Gerbandi looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
You can see the frustration on Laulhere's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Laulhere is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Gerbandi is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Laulhere is looking to reverse the position.#T11#
Gerbandi is looking to take a break and control but Laulhere is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gerbandi is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Laulhere holding on.
Laulhere is trying to control Gerbandi's posture but Gerbandi avoids it. #T12#
Gerbandi wants to control but Laulhere is keeping him busy.
Laulhere tries to bench press Gerbandi off him but Gerbandi keeps the position.
Laulhere is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Gerbandi working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Gerbandi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Laulhere keeps working.
Well,Laulhere is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Laulhere manages to get back to half guard.#T13#
Gerbandi is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Laulhere tries to roll over but Gerbandi keeps him under control.
Gerbandi controlling the action here.#SUB2#
Gerbandi is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Laulhere sees it coming and defends easily.
Gerbandi trying to mount his opponent but Laulhere defends it.
Laulhere gets full guard.
Gerbandi is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T14#
Gerbandi passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Laulhere (2) vs (12) Gerbandi
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Gerbandi wants to control but Laulhere is keeping him busy.
Laulhere is trying to control Gerbandi's posture but Gerbandi avoids it.
Laulhere gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gerbandi stalling.
Laulhere has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gerbandi is working away from the top position though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gerbandi wins on points by 12 to 2.
After winning the bout, Dani Gerbandi 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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Event:
SSG 129 Chai vs Gambini
Date: Apr 09, 2023 |
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 6 wins and 1 losses; Krister Soderberg! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 10 losses; Dani Gerbandi!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, David Schapiro and Chad Campbell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Gerbandi closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Soderberg to the mat! Soderberg manages to get full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Soderberg (0) vs (2) Gerbandi
Gerbandi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Soderberg swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gerbandi sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gerbandi advances to half guard.
Gerbandi looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Gerbandi is looking to advance position but Soderberg won't allow it.
Gerbandi seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Soderberg does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Soderberg actively working from the bottom here.
Gerbandi seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Soderberg does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Soderberg tries to roll over but Gerbandi keeps him under control.
Soderberg is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gerbandi's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gerbandi's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Soderberg (4) vs (2) Gerbandi#T1##SUB#
Gerbandi defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#SUB#
Gerbandi showing good submission defense here.
Gerbandi just trying to survive but Soderberg is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #SUB#
Soderberg working for a choke but Gerbandi is defending well.
Gerbandi wants to control his opponent's hands but Soderberg gets his hands free.
Gerbandi might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Soderberg haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Gerbandi tries to escape but Soderberg has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T2##SUB#
Soderberg is working for a rear naked choke. Gerbandi is not defending it well and Soderberg has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Gerbandi refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Gerbandi's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Krister Soderberg!
A victorious Krister Soderberg thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
SSG 122 Barnes vs Kersikov
Date: Mar 26, 2023 |
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 4 losses; Christian Dresner! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 10 losses; Dani Gerbandi!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Leandro Rodrigues and Emerson Jorge.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Gerbandi has taken the fight to the clinch.
Dresner is looking for a takedown.
Dresner is trying to drag Gerbandi to the mat but Gerbandi just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#TD2#
Gerbandi jumps into guard, dragging Dresner to the mat.
Gerbandi 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.#SUB2#
Gerbandi working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dresner doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dresner manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Dresner is fighting to break Gerbandi's control of his arms but Gerbandi is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#SUB2#
Gerbandi looking for a guillotine here but Dresner defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Gerbandi working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dresner doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Gerbandi is tightening it up a little... Dresner has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Dresner reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Dresner taps out! Nice BJJ there by Gerbandi!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Dani Gerbandi!
Our winner, Dani Gerbandi, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
SSG 118 Cheese vs Dew
Date: Mar 12, 2023 |
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 11 wins and 10 losses; Dani Gerbandi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Bill Russell!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Elvis Blanc and Gregory Folan.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Russell shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Gerbandi sprawls well. Gerbandi wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Russell gets slowly back to his feet.#CL2#
Russell clinches up with Gerbandi and pushes him back against the cage.
Russell tries to score a body lock takedown but Gerbandi shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Gerbandi is pressed up against the cage. Russell has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Gerbandi down to the mat. Gerbandi avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Dani Gerbandi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bill Russell.
Russell tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Gerbandi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Horrible takedown attempt by Russell or perhaps it was just good defense by Gerbandi, which made it look bad.
Russell doesn't manage to clinch there - Gerbandi circles away.
Gerbandi changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#CL2#
Russell moves into range and clinches up with Gerbandi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Russell goes for a takedown in the clinch but Gerbandi prevents it.
Russell is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Russell drops down looking for an ankle pick but Gerbandi pulls his leg out and moves away.
#TD#
Gerbandi feints and as Russell raises his hands in defense, Gerbandi changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gerbandi (2) vs (0) Russell
Gerbandi might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T1#
Gerbandi seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #SUB2#
Russell had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gerbandi defends it easily.
Russell can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gerbandi controls the pace.#SUB2#
Russell working for a triangle but Gerbandi defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Russell looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Gerbandi has picked Russell up and slammed him! Russell can't keep hold of the triangle and Gerbandi manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Gerbandi (5) vs (0) Russell#T2#
Gerbandi takes a little break here. Russell wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#SUB#
Gerbandi working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Russell trying to remain calm as Gerbandi controls from the top position.#SUB#
Gerbandi is trying to get an arm triangle but Russell is defending well. #T3#
Russell is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Gerbandi is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Russell has escaped the position, nice work there.
Russell is looking to reverse the position.
Gerbandi taking a breather here.
Gerbandi's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T4#
Further stalling from Gerbandi.
Russell is trying to improve his position.
Russell struggling a bit here.
Gerbandi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Russell keeps working.
Russell is trying to control Gerbandi's posture but Gerbandi avoids it.
Gerbandi wants to control but Russell is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Gerbandi tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T5#
Gerbandi trying to control the action but Russell is working from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Russell's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
Gerbandi looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
A lull in the action here as Gerbandi stalls from top position.
Russell is not content to let Gerbandi control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T6#
Gerbandi controls the position from side control.
Russell regains half guard there - taking advantage of Gerbandi's attempt to lay and pray for a moment. #SUB#
Gerbandi looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB#
Gerbandi is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Russell sees it coming and defends easily.#T7#
Russell trying to control here.
Gerbandi tries to pass to full mount but Russell defends it.
Russell wants to control but Gerbandi is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Gerbandi trying to pass the guard but Russell defending well. #SUB2#
Russell looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Russell wants to control but Gerbandi passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Gerbandi (8) vs (0) Russell
Russell being controlled for a moment. #T8##SUB#
Gerbandi thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Russell tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gerbandi wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gerbandi controlling the position. #T9#
Gerbandi trying to control the action but Russell is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Gerbandi tries for a kimura but Russell is defending well.
Russell is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Russell is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Gerbandi's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Gerbandi! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Russell has tapped! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Dani Gerbandi!
Dani Gerbandi seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
SSG 111 Waterman vs Gerbandi
Date: Feb 26, 2023 |
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 13 wins and 3 losses; Henry Waterman! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 9 losses; Dani Gerbandi!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, David Schapiro and Franklyn Lucas.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Gerbandi drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Waterman (0) vs (2) Gerbandi
Gerbandi wants to control from the top but Waterman keeps moving. #SUB#
Gerbandi avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Waterman has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gerbandi can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Waterman bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gerbandi's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Waterman (2) vs (2) Gerbandi
Waterman tries to free his leg and advance position but Gerbandi is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Waterman drops back looking for a leg! Gerbandi is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gerbandi manages to kick Waterman off! Waterman jumps back into Gerbandi's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Waterman passes into half guard.
Waterman wants to pass to mount but Gerbandi is defending the position. #T1#
Waterman is working hard here to advance position.
Gerbandi is trying to control but can't.
#SUB#
Waterman is looking for a kimura here.
Gerbandi trying to control here.
#SUB#
Waterman is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gerbandi doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Waterman.
Gerbandi is looking to improve his position.
#T2#
Waterman is thwarting Gerbandi's attempts to control the position.
Waterman wants to free his trapped foot but Gerbandi is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Waterman is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gerbandi has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Waterman is looking for a kimura but Gerbandi is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Waterman to get the leverage.
Gerbandi moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Gerbandi is trying to keep Waterman in close.
#SUB#
Waterman has gone for a leg lock! Gerbandi slips out almost immediately though and dives into Waterman's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Waterman (2) vs (4) Gerbandi#SUB#
Waterman looking for subs off his back but Gerbandi has passed one foot through into half guard.
Waterman won't allow Gerbandi to pass to mount. #T3##SUB#
Waterman looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Waterman looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gerbandi wants to pass to mount but Waterman is defending the position.
Gerbandi wants to take a breather but Waterman is having none of it. #SUB#
Waterman looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Waterman is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gerbandi pulls his head out easily.
Gerbandi wants to control but Waterman is keeping him busy. #T4##SUB#
Waterman looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Waterman is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gerbandi pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Waterman actively working from the bottom here.
Gerbandi trying to control from half guard but Waterman is working away.
Waterman gets back to full guard.
Waterman can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gerbandi controls the pace.
Gerbandi trying to control but Waterman is working from the bottom.
Gerbandi sitting in guard here, content to control.
Gerbandi must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T5#
Gerbandi wants to control from the top but Waterman keeps moving. #SUB#
Waterman throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Gerbandi escapes and throws Waterman's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Waterman (2) vs (7) Gerbandi
Gerbandi controlling the position from side mount. #SUB2#
Gerbandi looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Gerbandi is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Waterman is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Gerbandi wants to control but Waterman is keeping him busy. #T6#
Waterman tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gerbandi wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Waterman being controlled for a moment.
Waterman tries to bench press Gerbandi off him but Gerbandi keeps the position.
Waterman gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Waterman is looking for a sweep. Gerbandi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Waterman is staying active underneath Gerbandi, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Waterman looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Waterman moves into full guard.
#T7#
Gerbandi wants to control from the top but Waterman keeps moving. #SUB#
Gerbandi got a little sloppy there for a moment and Waterman has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gerbandi has managed to get both his arms back between Waterman's legs - danger averted.
Waterman keeping full guard, as Gerbandi tries to pass.
Gerbandi slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Waterman keeping moving, preventing Gerbandi from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Waterman working for a triangle but Gerbandi defends it easily.
#SUB#
Gerbandi is posturing up here but Waterman has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Gerbandi tries to roll out but it's too tight and Gerbandi has to tap! Slick submission there by Waterman!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Henry Waterman!
A very excited looking Henry Waterman made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
SSG 108 Gomes vs Maximus
Date: Feb 19, 2023 |
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 10 wins and 9 losses; Dani Gerbandi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Mark Skells!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Bruno Lombardi and Lou da Vinci.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Skells shoots in for a double leg but Gerbandi sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Skells doesn't manage to clinch there - Gerbandi circles away.
Skells tries to clinch but Gerbandi is having none of it.
Gerbandi appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Gerbandi slaps away a takedown attempt from Skells, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Skells is trying hard to land a takedown here. Gerbandi sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Dani Gerbandi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Skells.#TD#
Gerbandi feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gerbandi (2) vs (0) Skells
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Skells can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB2#
Skells throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Gerbandi controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Skells keeping moving, preventing Gerbandi from controlling successfully.
Gerbandi tries to free his leg and advance position but Skells is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gerbandi passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Gerbandi (5) vs (0) Skells#T2##SUB#
Gerbandi is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Skells knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Skells is trying to improve his position.
Gerbandi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Skells keeps working. #SUB#
Gerbandi wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Skells, who protects the arm well. #T3##SUB#
Gerbandi is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Skells knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Skells is not content to let Gerbandi control the position.
Skells is looking for a sweep.
Gerbandi trying to control the action but Skells is working from the bottom.
Gerbandi controls the position from side control.#T4##SUB#
Gerbandi is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Skells has escaped the position, nice work there.
You can see the frustration on Skells's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Skells is looking to reverse the position.
Gerbandi wants to control for a moment but Skells uses the opportunity to move back to half guard. #SUB#
Gerbandi seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Skells is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Dani Gerbandi!
During a confident post fight interview, Dani Gerbandi thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
SSG 102 Gomes vs Schaubi
Date: Feb 05, 2023 |
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 9 wins and 9 losses; Dani Gerbandi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Trace Mack!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, David Schapiro and Russell Pearce.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Mack shoots and misses #CL#
and Gerbandi counters by moving into the clinch. #TD#
Gerbandi turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Gerbandi (4) vs (0) Mack
Gerbandi content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #SUB#
Gerbandi is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Mack has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Mack is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Gerbandi's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Gerbandi! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Mack has tapped! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Dani Gerbandi!
An out of breath Dani Gerbandi thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
SSG 100 Shaver vs Chancel
Date: Jan 29, 2023 |
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 9 wins and 8 losses; Dani Gerbandi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 2 losses; Paulo Mendes!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, William Peck and Elvis Blanc.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Gerbandi clinches. #TD#
Gerbandi pulls guard successfully.
Mendes slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Gerbandi wants to sweep here but Mendes controlling him for the moment.
Mendes trying to control but Gerbandi is working from the bottom.
Mendes is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mendes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gerbandi is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Gerbandi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Mendes preventing the sweep. #T1#
Gerbandi keeping moving, preventing Mendes from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Gerbandi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Mendes wants to control from the top but Gerbandi keeps moving. #SUB2#
Mendes thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Gerbandi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mendes is one step ahead there. #T2#
Gerbandi is trying to control the position but Mendes postures up.
Mendes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gerbandi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.#SUB#
Gerbandi is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mendes defends well.
Mendes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gerbandi is keeping the position for now. #T3#
Gerbandi keeping moving, preventing Mendes from controlling successfully.
Mendes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gerbandi is trying to keep Mendes in close.
Gerbandi keeping moving, preventing Mendes from controlling successfully.
Mendes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gerbandi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mendes pushing down on Gerbandi's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Mendes wants to take a breather but Gerbandi is having none of it.
Gerbandi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gerbandi makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gerbandi.#T4#
Gerbandi is pulling down on Mendes's head to control his posture.
Gerbandi looking to control.
Gerbandi looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Gerbandi is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gerbandi (2) vs (0) Mendes
The fighters are battling for position here. Mendes manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mendes is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gerbandi (2) vs (2) Mendes
Gerbandi looking to control but Mendes passes into half guard.
#T5#
Gerbandi is looking for a sweep. Mendes is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Gerbandi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gerbandi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Mendes is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Gerbandi is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Paulo Mendes!
A less than humble Paulo Mendes misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 92
Date: Jan 15, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Raymond Gascon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 7 losses; Dani Gerbandi!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Mauricio Rocha and Leandro Rodrigues.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Gascon gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #TD2#
and Gerbandi counters with a nice double leg into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gascon (0) vs (2) Gerbandi
Gerbandi is stalling in the full guard.
Gerbandi won't allow Gascon to sweep him here.
Gerbandi looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Gerbandi looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gascon is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gerbandi looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Gascon keeping moving, preventing Gerbandi from controlling successfully.
Gascon looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Gascon working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gerbandi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gerbandi manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Gascon has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Gerbandi should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Gascon has tightened it up now! Gerbandi should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Raymond Gascon! |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 89
Date: Jan 01, 2023 |
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 9 wins and 6 losses; Dani Gerbandi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Leepo Greepo!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Trevor Gratis and Dillan Fox.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Gerbandi closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Greepo's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gerbandi (2) vs (0) Greepo
Greepo pulls Gerbandi in close to prevent any damage.
Gerbandi wants to control from the top but Greepo keeps moving.
Greepo wants to sweep here but Gerbandi controlling him for the moment.
Greepo controls Gerbandi momentarily but Gerbandi frees himself.
Gerbandi trying to control but Greepo is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gerbandi controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Gerbandi won't allow Greepo to sweep him here. #T1#
Gerbandi trying to control but Greepo is working from the bottom.
Gerbandi preventing the sweep.
Gerbandi stays in close to Greepo's body and controls the position.
Gerbandi wants to pass the guard but Greepo is keeping the position.
Gerbandi has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Greepo trying to control the position here.
Gerbandi tries to free his leg and advance position but Greepo is retaining full guard. #T2#
Greepo wants to improve his position but instead Gerbandi has moved into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gerbandi tries to pass to full mount but Greepo defends it.
Gerbandi is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Greepo tries to get to full guard but Gerbandi has control of the leg. #T3#
Gerbandi is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Greepo! Score +3 for passing guard: Gerbandi (5) vs (0) Greepo
Gerbandi trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Greepo wants to hold on but Gerbandi pushes him away.
Gerbandi is trying to control here but Greepo has managed to regain half guard.
Greepo trying to control here.
Gerbandi works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Gerbandi (8) vs (0) Greepo
Gerbandi wants to take Greepo's back but he can't do it this time. #T4#
Gerbandi looking to control but Greepo is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Gerbandi controlling from mount.
Greepo is controlling an arm, preventing Gerbandi from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Greepo is squirming around, avoiding Gerbandi's attempts to control the action.
Greepo tries to hold on but Gerbandi postures up.#T5#
Greepo is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Gerbandi wants to control the pace but Greepo is squirming around nicely.
Greepo is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Gerbandi can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Greepo is looking to escape. #T6#
Gerbandi moves to his opponent's back but Greepo bucks him off and ends up in guard. A bit of a disaster there for Gerbandi. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gerbandi (8) vs (2) Greepo
Gerbandi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Greepo wants to pass the guard but Gerbandi is keeping the position.#SUB#
Gerbandi had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Greepo defends it easily.#T7#
Greepo content to stall in guard here.
Greepo being controlled here momentarily.
Gerbandi wants to sweep but no luck.
Gerbandi has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Greepo has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Gerbandi (8) vs (5) Greepo
Gerbandi is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Greepo off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Gerbandi (12) vs (5) Greepo#T8##SUB#
Greepo fending off the submission attempt from Gerbandi.
Gerbandi looking to hold on to the position here but Greepo rolls and ends up regaining guard.
Gerbandi trying to control the position from guard on top but Greepo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Greepo is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gerbandi (12) vs (7) Greepo
Greepo looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T9#
Greepo prevents Gerbandi from improving his position.
Gerbandi trying to control here.
Gerbandi is looking to improve his position.
Greepo is controlling the pace.
Greepo trying to control from half guard but Gerbandi is working away. #T10##SUB#
Gerbandi looking for submissions off his back.
Gerbandi won't allow Greepo to pass to mount.
Gerbandi trying to hold on to Greepo's head to control him but Greepo postures up.
Greepo seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gerbandi does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Greepo is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Gerbandi trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Gerbandi (12) vs (10) Greepo#T11#
Gerbandi keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Gerbandi gets back to half guard.
Greepo stalling.
Gerbandi gets back to full guard.
Gerbandi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T12#
Gerbandi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gerbandi is working hard here to advance position.#SUB#
Gerbandi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Greepo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Greepo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Greepo postures up.
Greepo works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T13#
Gerbandi won't allow Greepo to pass to mount.
Gerbandi has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Greepo is working away from the top position though.
Gerbandi has a hand on Greepo's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Greepo takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Gerbandi (12) vs (13) Greepo#SUB2#
Greepo working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Gerbandi tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Greepo looking to control and managing it successfully.
Gerbandi wants to hold on but Greepo pushes him away.#T14#
Gerbandi working to try and regain half guard.
Gerbandi might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Gerbandi manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Gerbandi trying to control but Greepo postures up.
Gerbandi wants to improve his position but Greepo is controlling well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gerbandi wants to control but Greepo is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Gerbandi moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Greepo wins on points by 13 to 12. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 83
Date: Dec 18, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Cactus Jack! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 5 losses; Dani Gerbandi!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Joseph Jones and Dean Styles.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Gerbandi has a takedown stuffed.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Gerbandi. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Jack (0) vs (4) Gerbandi
Jack sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Jack is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Jack is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Gerbandi is tapping! Great win for Jack!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Cactus Jack!
Our winner, Cactus Jack, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 78
Date: Dec 11, 2022 |
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.#TD2#
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#SUB#
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. #SUB#
Gerbandi avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
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.#T1#
Waterman working away.#SUB#
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.#SUB#
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. #SUB#
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.#T2##SUB#
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. #SUB2#
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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Event:
Stepping Stone 72
Date: Dec 04, 2022 |
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 1 wins and 1 losses; Panchito Rivera! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 5 losses; Dani Gerbandi!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Columbo Gatti and Alyssa Summers.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Rivera with a poor takedown #TD2#
and Gerbandi counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Rivera (0) vs (2) Gerbandi
Gerbandi trying to pass the guard but Rivera defending well. #SUB#
Rivera is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gerbandi pulls his head out easily.
Rivera is looking to improve his position.
Gerbandi stalling.
Rivera won't allow Gerbandi to pass to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gerbandi controlling the pace. #SUB#
Rivera looking for submissions off his back.#T1#
Still in half guard, Gerbandi seems content to control.
Rivera works his way to full guard. Good work.
Gerbandi content to stall in guard here.
Gerbandi wants to pass the guard but Rivera is keeping the position.
Gerbandi slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB#
Rivera is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Rivera wants to sweep but no luck. #T2#
Rivera has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Gerbandi is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB#
Rivera is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Rivera looking for a guillotine here but Gerbandi defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gerbandi stays in close to Rivera's body and controls the position.
Gerbandi's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#SUB#
Rivera throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T3#
Rivera keeping full guard, as Gerbandi tries to pass.
Gerbandi passes Rivera's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Rivera actively working from the bottom here.
Well, if Gerbandi is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#SUB#
Rivera looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gerbandi passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Rivera (0) vs (5) Gerbandi
Rivera is trying to escape the mount.
#T4#
Gerbandi sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #SUB2#
Gerbandi looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Rivera is wriggling around trying to escape.
Gerbandi controlling from the full mount. #SUB2#
Rivera defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Gerbandi.
Gerbandi controlling from mount.
Rivera keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Gerbandi looking to control but Rivera is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T5##SUB2#
Rivera tries to improve his position but Gerbandi has taken his back! Gerbandi has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Rivera tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Gerbandi pushes Rivera away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Dani Gerbandi!
An out of breath Dani Gerbandi thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Panchito Rivera spoke after the fight, saying 'YOU ARE PRETTY GOOD! NEXT TIME I SLAP HARDER'. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 69
Date: Nov 20, 2022 |
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?#CL2#
Kyng gets a clinch.
Gerbandi goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kyng prevents it.
#TD2#
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.
#T1#
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. #T2#
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. #T3#
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. #T4#
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.
#T5#
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.#T6#
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.
#SUB#
Gerbandi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T7#
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.#T8#
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. #T9#
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.#SUB#
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. #T10#
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.#T11#
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. #T12#
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. #T13#
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.#T14#
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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Event:
Stepping Stone 64
Date: Nov 13, 2022 |
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 6 wins and 4 losses; Dani Gerbandi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Jacques Chancel!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Steve Montenegro and David Schapiro.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Gerbandi gets caught napping as Chancel dives in and scores a takedown. Gerbandi manages to retain guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gerbandi (0) vs (2) Chancel#SUB#
Gerbandi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Chancel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Chancel is stalling in the full guard. #SUB#
Gerbandi working for a triangle but Chancel defends it easily.
#SUB#
Chancel is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Gerbandi has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Chancel is looking to defend but Gerbandi has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Chancel! Gerbandi pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Chancel taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Dani Gerbandi!
Dani Gerbandi decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 62
Date: Nov 06, 2022 |
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 4 wins and 13 losses; Lance Walker! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 4 losses; Dani Gerbandi!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Gerbandi pushes Walker up against the cage in a clinch.
Gerbandi gets underhooks to prevent Walker's takedown attempt.
#TD2#
Gerbandi drags the fight down to the ground.
Gerbandi can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Walker controls the pace.
Walker preventing the sweep.
Walker looking to pass the guard.
Walker is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB2#
Gerbandi has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Walker can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Walker controlling from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Walker's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Further stalling from Walker.
Walker postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Walker pushes down on Gerbandi's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Walker wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gerbandi keeps working.
Gerbandi is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
Gerbandi controlling the position for now.
Gerbandi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Walker content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Walker is stinking the place up with his stalling.
Gerbandi trying to control but Walker postures up.
Walker is taking a breather. Gerbandi says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Gerbandi is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Walker slows the pace down in half guard.
Walker is trying to control the action in half guard but Gerbandi is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Gerbandi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Walker controlling the pace.
Walker has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Walker.
Gerbandi works his way to full guard. Good work.#T4#
Walker seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Gerbandi wants to sweep but no luck.
Gerbandi keeping moving, preventing Walker from controlling successfully.
Walker content to stall in guard here.
Gerbandi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Walker works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Gerbandi trying to control but Walker postures up.
Gerbandi tries to roll over but Walker keeps him under control.
Walker looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T5#
Walker is thwarting Gerbandi's attempts to control the position.
Gerbandi is looking to improve his position.
Gerbandi makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gerbandi.
Walker is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Gerbandi is controlling Walker's posture.#T6#
Walker seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Gerbandi trying to control the position.
Walker stays in close to Gerbandi's body and controls the position.
Walker tries to free his leg and advance position but Gerbandi is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Gerbandi working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Walker doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Gerbandi is tightening it up a little... Walker has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Walker reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Walker taps out! Nice BJJ there by Gerbandi!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Dani Gerbandi!
Dani Gerbandi decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 56
Date: Oct 30, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Leonardinho Chai! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 3 losses; Dani Gerbandi!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Reed Andrews and Dean Styles.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Gerbandi closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Gerbandi lands in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Chai (0) vs (2) Gerbandi
Gerbandi tries to free his leg and advance position but Chai is retaining full guard.
Gerbandi looking to sit in guard and control but Chai gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (2) vs (2) Gerbandi
Chai is fighting to break Gerbandi's control of his arms but Gerbandi is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Chai preventing the sweep.
Gerbandi bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Chai's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (2) vs (4) Gerbandi
Chai keeping moving, preventing Gerbandi from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gerbandi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chai is keeping the position for now. #T1##SUB2#
Gerbandi drops back, looking for a kneebar! Chai looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Chai looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Chai! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Chai (6) vs (4) Gerbandi#SUB#
Chai is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Gerbandi is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Gerbandi is looking to regain half guard here but Chai keeps moving and retains side control.
Gerbandi is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Gerbandi prevents Chai from moving into mount. #T2#
Chai working away.
Gerbandi manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (6) vs (6) Gerbandi
Gerbandi really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Chai. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB2#
Gerbandi is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Gerbandi is pressing down on Chai's thigh, looking to free his foot. Chai is holding on for now.
Chai is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gerbandi is pressing down on Chai's thigh, looking to free his foot. Chai is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Gerbandi seems to be looking for submissions.
#T3#
Chai manages to get to full guard.
Chai might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Gerbandi trying to control but Chai is working from the bottom.
Gerbandi forces his way into half guard.#SUB#
Gerbandi is trying to improve position by moving to mount. Chai has hold of his neck though and manages to move into guard! All of a sudden, Gerbandi is in a lot of trouble! Chai is straining to finish and he's done it! Gerbandi taps out! Amazing!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Leonardinho Chai!
A very excited looking Leonardinho Chai made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 53
Date: Oct 23, 2022 |
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 4 wins and 0 losses; Henry Waterman! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Dani Gerbandi!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Alec Ball and Robert Douchet.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Gerbandi drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Waterman (0) vs (4) Gerbandi
Waterman tries to buck Gerbandi off but Gerbandi is having none of it.
Waterman sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Waterman wants to improve his position but Gerbandi is controlling well.
#SUB#
Waterman looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gerbandi wants to control but Waterman is keeping him busy.
Gerbandi really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Waterman. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Gerbandi looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB#
Waterman looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gerbandi is looking to take a break and control but Waterman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1##SUB#
Waterman actively working from the bottom here.
Gerbandi wants to free his trapped foot but Waterman is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Waterman is staying active underneath Gerbandi, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Gerbandi is trying to work for a kimura but Waterman is defending well.
#SUB#
Waterman is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gerbandi pulls his head out easily.
Waterman slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Waterman is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gerbandi defends well.
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 (4) Gerbandi
Waterman stopping the sweep attempt from Gerbandi.#T2#
Gerbandi looking to control.
Waterman passes into half guard.
Gerbandi tries to get to full guard but Waterman has control of the leg.
Gerbandi trying to control here.
Waterman tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gerbandi knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Gerbandi is pressing down on Waterman's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T3#
Gerbandi is trying to keep Waterman in close.
Waterman sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Gerbandi's guard.
Gerbandi slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Gerbandi is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Waterman is aware though and is defending well.
Gerbandi has Waterman pulled in close to control his posture.
Waterman wants to pass the guard but Gerbandi is keeping the position.
Gerbandi trying to keep a closed guard but Waterman is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gerbandi keeping full guard, as Waterman tries to pass.
Gerbandi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Waterman tries to free his leg and advance position but Gerbandi is retaining full guard. #T4#
Gerbandi trying to control the position.
Gerbandi seems keen to control Waterman's posture.#SUB2#
Gerbandi working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Waterman doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Waterman manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Waterman advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Waterman (5) vs (4) Gerbandi#SUB#
Waterman tries for a kimura but Gerbandi is defending well.
Gerbandi struggling a bit here.
Waterman passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Gerbandi! Score +2 for reaching mount: Waterman (7) vs (4) Gerbandi#T5#
Gerbandi is wriggling around trying to escape.
#SUB#
Waterman with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Gerbandi is trying desperately to improve position.#SUB#
Waterman is working for a guillotine from mount but Gerbandi frees his head quite easily.
Gerbandi is trying to escape the mount.
#SUB#
Waterman moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Gerbandi has worked his arm free - good work by Gerbandi!
Waterman is trying to move to mount but Gerbandi reverses beautifully and ends up in Waterman's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Waterman (7) vs (6) Gerbandi#T6##SUB#
Waterman looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Waterman manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gerbandi manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Waterman (9) vs (6) Gerbandi#SUB2#
Gerbandi working for a triangle but Waterman defends it easily.
Waterman won't allow Gerbandi to sweep him here.
Waterman tries to free his leg and advance position but Gerbandi is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Gerbandi looking for a triangle here. Waterman is fighting it but it looks tight! Gerbandi pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Waterman is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). 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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Event:
Stepping Stone 48
Date: Oct 16, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 4 losses; Rowan Atkinson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Dani Gerbandi!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Eddie Farnsworth and Reed Andrews.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Atkinson tries to clinch there but Gerbandi circles away.
#CL#
Atkinson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD2#
Gerbandi has clasped his hands together around Atkinson's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Atkinson (0) vs (4) Gerbandi#SUB2#
Gerbandi tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gerbandi trying to control the position but Atkinson is working away. #SUB2#
Gerbandi looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Atkinson tries to bench press Gerbandi off him but Gerbandi keeps the position.
Atkinson is working hard here to advance position.
Atkinson is not content to let Gerbandi control the position. #T1#
Gerbandi really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Atkinson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB2#
Gerbandi tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Gerbandi trying to control the action but Atkinson is working from the bottom.
Atkinson manages to get back to half guard.#T2#
Atkinson regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Atkinson working for submissions but it's allowed Gerbandi to get to half guard.
Atkinson is staying active underneath Gerbandi, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Gerbandi trying to mount his opponent but Atkinson defends it.
Atkinson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gerbandi looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Gerbandi is keen to just control but Atkinson is a slippery customer.#T3#
Atkinson tries to roll over but Gerbandi keeps him under control.
Gerbandi is pressing down on Atkinson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Atkinson is holding on for now.
Gerbandi keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Atkinson gets full guard.
Atkinson keeping full guard, as Gerbandi tries to pass. #SUB#
Atkinson has his foot on Gerbandi's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gerbandi works his way back into a safe position though.
Gerbandi trying to control but Atkinson is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Atkinson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gerbandi is aware though and is defending well.#T4#
Gerbandi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Atkinson is keeping the position for now.
Gerbandi slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Atkinson wants to sweep here but Gerbandi controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Atkinson looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Gerbandi passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Atkinson (0) vs (7) Gerbandi#SUB2#
Gerbandi tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Gerbandi tries for a kimura but Atkinson is defending well. #T5#
Gerbandi working away.#SUB2#
Gerbandi goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Atkinson has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Gerbandi but great work by Atkinson. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Atkinson (4) vs (7) Gerbandi
Atkinson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gerbandi keeps working.
Gerbandi is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Atkinson's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Atkinson is just content to waste time from the top position. Gerbandi takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. #SUB2#
Atkinson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gerbandi has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Atkinson has managed to get both his arms back between Gerbandi's legs - danger averted.#T6#
Gerbandi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gerbandi bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Atkinson's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Atkinson (4) vs (9) Gerbandi
Gerbandi controlling from the top position.
Gerbandi is looking to advance position but Atkinson has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Atkinson (8) vs (9) Gerbandi
Atkinson tries to control but Gerbandi wriggling away. #SUB#
Atkinson goes for an armbar but Gerbandi turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Gerbandi. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Atkinson (8) vs (11) Gerbandi
Gerbandi trying to control the position from guard on top but Atkinson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T7#
Gerbandi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Atkinson is keeping the position for now.
Gerbandi trying to control but Atkinson is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Atkinson is looking for a triangle but Gerbandi pushes his legs off easily.
Gerbandi's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB#
Atkinson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gerbandi trying to control but Atkinson is working from the bottom.
Gerbandi must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T8#
Gerbandi controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Atkinson keeping moving, preventing Gerbandi from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Atkinson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gerbandi is aware though and is defending well.
Gerbandi wants to control from the top but Atkinson keeps moving. #SUB2#
Gerbandi drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gerbandi jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Atkinson keeping moving, preventing Gerbandi from controlling successfully. #T9#
Gerbandi controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Gerbandi won't allow Atkinson to sweep him here.
Gerbandi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Atkinson is keeping the position for now.
Gerbandi wants to control from the top but Atkinson keeps moving.
Atkinson wants to sweep but no luck.
Gerbandi trying to control the position from guard on top but Atkinson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Atkinson tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T10#
Gerbandi trying to control the position from guard on top but Atkinson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Atkinson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gerbandi defends it easily.
Atkinson is trying to hold Gerbandi in close to prevent damage but Gerbandi has managed to pass into half guard.
#SUB2#
Gerbandi is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Gerbandi is looking to take a break and control but Atkinson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Atkinson with the active half guard here but Gerbandi passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Atkinson (8) vs (14) Gerbandi#T11##SUB2#
Gerbandi is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Atkinson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Gerbandi in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Atkinson regains half guard there - taking advantage of Gerbandi's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Atkinson gets back to full guard.
#T12#
Gerbandi pushes down on Atkinson's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB2#
Gerbandi is looking for a kimura but Atkinson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gerbandi to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Gerbandi is looking for a kimura here.
Atkinson is pressing down on Gerbandi's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Gerbandi got a little sloppy there for a moment and Atkinson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gerbandi has managed to get both his arms back between Atkinson's legs - danger averted.#T13#
Gerbandi sitting in guard here, content to control.
Gerbandi trying to control the position from guard on top but Atkinson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Atkinson keeping full guard, as Gerbandi tries to pass.
Atkinson keeping moving, preventing Gerbandi from controlling successfully.
Gerbandi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Atkinson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gerbandi trying to control the position from guard on top but Atkinson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Atkinson is trying to control the position but Gerbandi postures up. #T14#
Gerbandi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Atkinson swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Atkinson throws his legs up looking for a submission but Gerbandi uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Atkinson (8) vs (17) Gerbandi
Gerbandi wants to control but Atkinson is keeping him busy.
Gerbandi wants to control for a moment but Atkinson uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gerbandi prevents Atkinson from improving his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gerbandi wins on points by 17 to 8.
After winning the bout, Dani Gerbandi 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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Event:
Stepping Stone 47
Date: Oct 09, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 10 losses; Dionisio De Herrera! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Dani Gerbandi!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Ackerman and Andrew Berry.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Gerbandi 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: De Herrera (0) vs (2) Gerbandi
Gerbandi looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
De Herrera wants to get back to full guard.
Gerbandi is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
De Herrera is trying to control but can't.
#SUB#
De Herrera actively working from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gerbandi sitting and controlling from the half guard.
De Herrera is trying to get back to full guard.#T1##SUB2#
Gerbandi is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
De Herrera looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
De Herrera is looking to improve his position.
Gerbandi passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: De Herrera (0) vs (5) Gerbandi
Gerbandi is staying tight to De Herrera's torso, preventing him from escaping.
De Herrera can't do much from the bottom here. #T2#
De Herrera being controlled for a moment.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Let's hope that Gerbandi 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.#SUB2#
Gerbandi is trying to get an arm triangle but De Herrera is defending well.
De Herrera struggling a bit here.
Gerbandi really doesn't want to stay on the ground with De Herrera. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T3#
De Herrera tries to get back to half guard but can't.
De Herrera wants to control but Gerbandi postures up.#SUB2#
Gerbandi tries for a kimura but De Herrera is defending well.
Gerbandi controls the position from side control.#SUB2#
Gerbandi thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Gerbandi working away.#T4#
Gerbandi is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
De Herrera is looking to regain half guard here but Gerbandi keeps moving and retains side control.
Gerbandi content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #T5#
De Herrera struggling a bit here.
Gerbandi controlling the position from side mount.
De Herrera tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gerbandi wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
De Herrera looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
De Herrera is trying to escape the position but Gerbandi is controlling the position.
De Herrera is looking for a sweep.#T6#
You can see the frustration on De Herrera's face as Gerbandi controls the position. #SUB2#
Gerbandi goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, De Herrera rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Gerbandi's guard! Nice work there by De Herrera! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: De Herrera (2) vs (5) Gerbandi
De Herrera wants to control from the top but Gerbandi keeps moving.
De Herrera is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Gerbandi is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
De Herrera being controlled here momentarily.
De Herrera trying to control the position from guard on top but Gerbandi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gerbandi controlling De Herrera's posture. #T7##SUB2#
Gerbandi throws his legs up looking for a submission but De Herrera uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: De Herrera (5) vs (5) Gerbandi
De Herrera is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Gerbandi will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Gerbandi is holding De Herrera down, trying to stall.#SUB#
De Herrera working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T8##SUB#
De Herrera 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 De Herrera wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB#
De Herrera is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Gerbandi has escaped the position, nice work there.
Gerbandi keeps De Herrera under control for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T9#
Gerbandi is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB#
De Herrera looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
You can see the frustration on Gerbandi's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
De Herrera thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T10#
De Herrera trying to control the action but Gerbandi is working from the bottom.
Gerbandi is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB#
De Herrera is trying to get an arm triangle but Gerbandi is defending well.
Gerbandi tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but De Herrera presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: De Herrera (7) vs (5) Gerbandi#SUB#
De Herrera swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Gerbandi is now in De Herrera's guard. A big mistake from De Herrera there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: De Herrera (7) vs (7) Gerbandi#T11#
Gerbandi's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB#
De Herrera is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gerbandi stays in close to De Herrera's body and controls the position. #SUB#
De Herrera is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gerbandi is aware though and is defending well.#T12#
Gerbandi content to stall in guard here.
Gerbandi pushing down on De Herrera's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB#
De Herrera actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Gerbandi seems to be looking for submissions.
Gerbandi slows the pace down in half guard.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Gerbandi.#T13#
De Herrera is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gerbandi takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
De Herrera trying to control from the bottom.
De Herrera is pressing down on Gerbandi's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
De Herrera is trying to control the position from the bottom.
De Herrera being controlled here, momentarily. #T14##SUB#
De Herrera is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gerbandi pushes down on De Herrera's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB2#
Gerbandi is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. De Herrera doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gerbandi.
Gerbandi content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and De Herrera gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
De Herrera takes the fight on points by 8 to 7.
Dionisio De Herrera seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 40
Date: Oct 02, 2022 |
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 2 wins and 2 losses; Dani Gerbandi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Jax Brown!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Yves DeLean and Alec Ball.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Brown throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Gerbandi tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Brown is in Gerbandi's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gerbandi (0) vs (2) Brown
Gerbandi trying to control the position here.
Brown trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Gerbandi is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Gerbandi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Brown drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Gerbandi dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gerbandi (2) vs (2) Brown
Brown being controlled here, momentarily.
Gerbandi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Brown swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Brown working for submissions but it's allowed Gerbandi to get to half guard.
Gerbandi is taking a breather. Brown says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Brown is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Gerbandi is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Brown wants to get back to full guard.
Gerbandi is thwarting Brown's attempts to control the position.
Gerbandi is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Gerbandi (5) vs (2) Brown
Gerbandi controlling the pace for now. #SUB#
Gerbandi looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #T2#
Brown has given up his back. Will we see Gerbandi going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Gerbandi (8) vs (2) Brown
Brown wants to escape the position.
Gerbandi biding his time, controlling Brown.
Brown has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.#SUB#
Gerbandi looking to break Brown's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Brown remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Gerbandi will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB#
Gerbandi is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Brown knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Brown for a finish. #SUB#
Gerbandi has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Brown has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#SUB#
Gerbandi is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Brown taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Gerbandi.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dani Gerbandi!
Dani Gerbandi decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 39
Date: Sep 25, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Tuur Carlier! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Dani Gerbandi!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Gerbandi keeps the fight on the outside.#TD2#
Gerbandi throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Carlier was covering up waiting for the punch and Gerbandi finishes the takedown easily into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Carlier (0) vs (2) Gerbandi
Gerbandi is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Gerbandi wants to control from the top but Carlier keeps moving. #SUB#
Carlier looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gerbandi not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
It looks like Gerbandi might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#T1#
Carlier wants to improve his position but instead Gerbandi has moved into half guard.
Gerbandi seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Gerbandi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Carlier keeps working.
Gerbandi stalling.
Carlier trying to control from the bottom.
#T2##SUB2#
Gerbandi is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Gerbandi is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Carlier won't allow Gerbandi to pass to mount.
Carlier is trying to get back to full guard.
Carlier gets full guard.
Gerbandi passes Carlier's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T3#
Carlier won't allow Gerbandi to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Gerbandi is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Carlier has managed to free his arm - good work.
Gerbandi works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Carlier (0) vs (5) Gerbandi
Gerbandi controlling from mount.
Carlier slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Gerbandi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Carlier keeps working.
Carlier is looking for a sweep. Gerbandi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T4#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gerbandi moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Carlier (0) vs (8) Gerbandi
Carlier is trying to escape the position but Gerbandi is controlling the position. #SUB2#
Gerbandi thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Gerbandi taking a breather here. #T5#
Carlier tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gerbandi wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Gerbandi is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Carlier can't do much from the bottom here.
Gerbandi is looking to take a break and control but Carlier is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Gerbandi is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Carlier has escaped the position, nice work there. #T6#
Carlier tries to improve position but can't.
Gerbandi happy to just control the position for now.
Let's hope that Gerbandi 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.#T7#
Carlier struggling a bit here.
Carlier is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Gerbandi is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Carlier knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Carlier tries to improve position but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Gerbandi wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Carlier, who protects the arm well.
Gerbandi working away.#T8##SUB2#
Gerbandi is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Carlier is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Gerbandi has hold of Carlier's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Carlier tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Gerbandi cranks the arm and Carlier screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Carlier, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Dani Gerbandi!
Dani Gerbandi decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 32
Date: Sep 18, 2022 |
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 1 wins and 1 losses; Dani Gerbandi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 0 losses; Jonathas Araujo!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Paulo Santos and Alexandre Firmino.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Araujo fails with an attempt to clinch.
#CL#
Gerbandi gets a clinch. #TD2#
Araujo has clasped his hands together around Gerbandi's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Gerbandi (0) vs (4) Araujo
Araujo tries to move to full mount but Gerbandi actually manages to regain half guard.
Gerbandi is looking to control Araujo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gerbandi avoid being mounted?
Gerbandi holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Gerbandi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gerbandi trying to control here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Araujo trying to pass the guard but Gerbandi defending well.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Araujo in particular looking to stall.#T1#
Araujo is looking to take a break and control but Gerbandi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Araujo is just content to waste time from the top position. Gerbandi takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Gerbandi managing to control the position.
Araujo looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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 (4) Araujo#T2##SUB2#
Araujo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Gerbandi has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Araujo to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Gerbandi is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Araujo pulls down on the head and he's put Gerbandi to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jonathas Araujo! |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 31
Date: Sep 11, 2022 |
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 0 wins and 1 losses; Dani Gerbandi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Marcus Stanley!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Luis Engracia and Mauricio Rocha.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Horrible takedown attempt by Gerbandi or perhaps it was just good defense by Stanley, which made it look bad.
Gerbandi darts in looking for a takedown but Stanley gets double underhooks and turns Gerbandi into the cage.
Gerbandi sets himself, and Stanley steps forward looking for the clinch! Gerbandi avoids it this time.#TD#
Gerbandi drags the fight down to the ground.
Stanley passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Gerbandi (0) vs (3) Stanley
Gerbandi tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Stanley working away.#SUB2#
Stanley is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Gerbandi has escaped the position, nice work there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gerbandi is trying to improve his position.
Stanley tries to advance to mount but can't. #T1#
Gerbandi wants to control but Stanley postures up.#SUB2#
Stanley tries for a kimura but Gerbandi is defending well.
Gerbandi manages to work his way to half guard, despite Stanley's best efforts.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gerbandi is trying is best to control the position here. #SUB2#
Stanley is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gerbandi defends it well.
Gerbandi has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Stanley is working away from the top position though.
Stanley is looking to advance position but Gerbandi won't allow it. #T2#
Gerbandi trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB#
Gerbandi looking for submissions off his back.
Stanley wants to free his trapped foot but Gerbandi is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Gerbandi manages to get to full guard.
Gerbandi controls Stanley momentarily but Stanley frees himself.
Stanley trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
Stanley preventing the sweep.
Stanley stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gerbandi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Stanley is still trying to improve position.#SUB#
Gerbandi working for a triangle but Stanley defends it easily.
Gerbandi trying to control the position.
#SUB#
Gerbandi is looking to cinch up a triangle. Stanley throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Gerbandi's body to avoid the submission. Gerbandi has instead reached around Stanley's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Gerbandi arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Dani Gerbandi!
Our winner, Dani Gerbandi, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 23
Date: Aug 28, 2022 |
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 0 wins and 0 losses; Dani Gerbandi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Mason Island!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Reed Andrews and Jonathan Paton.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Gerbandi looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Gerbandi changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Island tries to avoid it but Gerbandi manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Island to the ground. Island escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Island shoots for a double leg takedown but Gerbandi sprawls well. He's pushed Island's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #CL2#
Island forces Gerbandi back against the cage and clinches.
Island is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Gerbandi to keep the fight standing.#TD2#
Island jumps into guard, dragging Gerbandi to the mat.
Gerbandi might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Gerbandi looking to pass the guard.
Island keeping moving, preventing Gerbandi from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gerbandi is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Island not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T1#
Gerbandi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Island working a defensive guard here.
Gerbandi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Island looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gerbandi wants to pass the guard but Island is keeping the position.
Island has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T2#
Island is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gerbandi wants to pass the guard but Island is keeping the position.
Gerbandi postures up.
Gerbandi passes Island's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Gerbandi seems to be looking for submissions.
Island looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Gerbandi is keen to just control but Island is a slippery customer.#T3#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB2#
Island looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Gerbandi is looking for a kimura here.
Gerbandi trying to control from half guard but Island is working away. #T4##SUB#
Gerbandi is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Island sees it coming and defends easily.
Gerbandi is trying to control. Island wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Island trying to control here.
Gerbandi wants to free his trapped foot but Island is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Island wants to control but Gerbandi is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Island tries to get to full guard but Gerbandi has control of the leg. #SUB#
Gerbandi is looking for a kimura but Island is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gerbandi to get the leverage. #T5#
Island is not content to let Gerbandi control the position.
Island is looking to control Gerbandi's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Island avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Gerbandi is looking for a kimura but Island is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gerbandi to get the leverage.
Gerbandi is looking to stall here but Island recovers full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Island is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gerbandi (0) vs (2) Island#T6#
Island engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Gerbandi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Island stopping the sweep attempt from Gerbandi.
Island slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SUB#
Gerbandi is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Island is aware though and is defending well.
Island trying to control but Gerbandi is working from the bottom.
Island passes Gerbandi's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T7#
Island tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gerbandi knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
Island is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gerbandi is just riding it out for now. Island eventually gives up the hold.
Gerbandi is positioning himself well to prevent Island advancing to mount. #SUB#
Gerbandi looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T8#
Island not doing much here.
Gerbandi wants to control but Island is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Gerbandi works his way to full guard. Good work.
Island trying to control but Gerbandi is working from the bottom.
Gerbandi wants to sweep but no luck. #T9##SUB#
Gerbandi looking for a guillotine here but Island defends easily.
#SUB#
Gerbandi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Island wants to control from the top but Gerbandi keeps moving. #SUB2#
Island drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Island jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Island controlling from the top position. #T10#
Gerbandi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Island content to stall in guard here.
Gerbandi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Island is fighting to break Gerbandi's control of his arms but Gerbandi is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T11#
Island postures up.
#SUB#
Gerbandi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Island works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Gerbandi is not content to let Island control the position.
Gerbandi desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Island is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.#T12#
Gerbandi works his way to full guard. Good work.
Gerbandi looking to control.
#SUB#
Gerbandi working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Island has passed into half guard!
Gerbandi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Gerbandi looking for submissions off his back.
Island seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T13#
Gerbandi regains full guard. Nicely done.
Gerbandi keeping full guard, as Island tries to pass. #SUB#
Gerbandi is looking for a triangle but Island pushes his legs off easily.
Gerbandi wants to sweep here but Island controlling him for the moment.
Island is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T14#
Island pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gerbandi is keeping the position for now.
Gerbandi working a defensive guard but Island manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Gerbandi (0) vs (5) Island
Gerbandi tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Island presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Gerbandi (0) vs (7) Island
Gerbandi tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Island can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gerbandi is looking to escape.
Gerbandi wants to hold on but Island pushes him away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Island wins on points by 7 to 0. |
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