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Stepping Stone 6 PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Jamarco Ellick! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Kaur Nurmsalu!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Eddie Farnsworth and Franklyn Lucas.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Ellick throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Nurmsalu was covering up waiting for the punch and Ellick finishes the takedown easily into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ellick (2) vs (0) Nurmsalu
Ellick preventing the sweep.
Ellick works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Ellick is thwarting Nurmsalu's attempts to control the position.
Ellick seems to be working for a kimura but Nurmsalu defends the submission attempt.
Nurmsalu actively working from the bottom here.
Nurmsalu has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ellick is working away from the top position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurmsalu is looking for a sweep. Ellick is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nurmsalu trying to control but Ellick postures up.
Nurmsalu manages to get to full guard.
Ellick is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ellick trying to control but Nurmsalu is working from the bottom.
Nurmsalu can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ellick controls the pace.
Nurmsalu keeping full guard, as Ellick tries to pass.
Nurmsalu is looking for a triangle but Ellick pushes his legs off easily.
Ellick trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ellick trying to control but Nurmsalu is working from the bottom.
Ellick tries to free his leg and advance position but Nurmsalu is retaining full guard.
Ellick looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ellick stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nurmsalu swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nurmsalu looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Nurmsalu being controlled here, momentarily.
Nurmsalu keeping moving, preventing Ellick from controlling successfully.
Nurmsalu can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ellick controls the pace.
Nurmsalu looking for a sweep. Not yet Nurmsalu, not yet.
Nurmsalu working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ellick doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ellick manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Nurmsalu throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ellick stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nurmsalu swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ellick trying to control the position from guard on top but Nurmsalu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nurmsalu looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ellick is one step ahead there.
Nurmsalu looking for a guillotine here but Ellick defends easily.
Ellick postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ellick trying to control but Nurmsalu is working from the bottom.
We've been informed that Nurmsalu has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Ellick forces his way into half guard.
Ellick is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Nurmsalu has managed to free his arm - good work.
Ellick wants to take a breather but Nurmsalu is having none of it.
Nurmsalu wants to control but Ellick is keeping busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ellick is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Nurmsalu has managed to free his arm - good work.
Nurmsalu looking for submissions off his back.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Ellick is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Nurmsalu has managed to free his arm - good work.
Ellick is looking to take a break and control but Nurmsalu is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ellick is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Nurmsalu trying to control but Ellick postures up.
Ellick seems to be working for a kimura but Nurmsalu defends the submission attempt.
Ellick is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Nurmsalu tries to get to full guard but Ellick has control of the leg.
Ellick wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nurmsalu keeps working.
Ellick is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Nurmsalu is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ellick's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ellick's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ellick (2) vs (4) Nurmsalu
Nurmsalu is not going to allow Ellick to sit and survive in this position.
Nurmsalu has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Ellick is in real trouble here. Nurmsalu gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Ellick is tapping out! Nurmsalu wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kaur Nurmsalu!
A victorious Kaur Nurmsalu thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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