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Stepping Stone 13 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 London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Jari Laitila! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 4 losses; Klay Dee!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Wesley Smith and Frank Dennis.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Laitila is pressed up against the cage. Dee has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Laitila down to the mat. Laitila avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Dee moves into the clinch successfully.
Laitila has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Dee uses from the top position.
Laitila has his hands on Dee's head, controlling the position.
Laitila not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dee sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laitila is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Laitila wants to sweep here but Dee controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Laitila throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Laitila seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Laitila wants to sweep here but Dee controlling him for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laitila manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dee manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laitila (2) vs (0) Dee
Laitila trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Laitila wants to control from the top but Dee keeps moving.
Laitila pushing down on Dee's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Laitila wants to pass to mount but Dee is defending the position.
Laitila wants to control but Dee is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laitila is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Dee has managed to free his arm - good work.
Laitila wants to control but Dee is keeping him busy.
Dee is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Laitila's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Laitila's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Laitila (2) vs (4) Dee
Laitila can't escape the position.
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.
Laitila trying to control the hands but Dee breaks the grip.
Laitila can't escape the position.
Laitila is working hard here to advance position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Laitila just trying to survive but Dee is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Laitila wants to escape the position.
Dee tries to keep control of the position but Laitila is staying busy.
Dee has the hooks in. Laitila is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Laitila turns into Dee and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laitila (4) vs (4) Dee
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Dee is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Laitila stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dee swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Laitila controls from within his opponent's guard.
Laitila looking to pass the guard.
Laitila trying to control the position from guard on top but Dee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Dee keeping full guard, as Laitila tries to pass.
Laitila's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Laitila trying to control the position from guard on top but Dee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Laitila pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dee is keeping the position for now.
Laitila controlling from the top position.
Laitila'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.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Dee keeping full guard, as Laitila tries to pass.
Dee can't keep his opponent in guard - Laitila advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Laitila is looking for a kimura here.
Laitila is looking for a kimura but Dee is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Laitila to get the leverage.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Laitila content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Laitila is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dee is just riding it out for now. Laitila eventually gives up the hold.
Laitila is stalling here. Dee is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Laitila seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Dee has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Laitila (4) vs (8) Dee
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Laitila is trying to get back to half guard.
Laitila trying to remain calm as Dee controls from the top position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Laitila is looking for a sweep.
Laitila gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Dee is looking to take a break and control but Laitila is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dee might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Laitila haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Dee tries to pass to full mount but Laitila defends it.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Laitila has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dee is working away from the top position though.
Laitila tries to roll over but Dee keeps him under control.
Dee seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Laitila does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Laitila trying to hold on to Dee's head to control him but Dee postures up.
Laitila is looking for a sweep. Dee is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dee takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Laitila is trying to get back to full guard.
Well, if Dee 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.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Laitila trying to get back to full guard but Dee takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Laitila (4) vs (11) Dee
Dee content just to control the position here.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Laitila is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Dee tries to control but Laitila wriggling away.
Laitila really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Dee wins on points by 11 to 4.
Our winner, Klay Dee, 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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