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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 Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Kaur Nurmsalu! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Rowan Atkinson!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Frank Dennis and Tiny Johnson.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Atkinson wants the takedown. Nurmsalu is fighting it off but Atkinson persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Nurmsalu's guard against the cage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Nurmsalu (0) vs (2) Atkinson
Nurmsalu looking to control.
Nurmsalu tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Atkinson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Nurmsalu trying to control the position.
Nurmsalu wants to sweep here but Atkinson controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurmsalu manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Atkinson manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nurmsalu (2) vs (2) Atkinson
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Atkinson trying to control the position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nurmsalu trying to control the position from guard on top but Atkinson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Atkinson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Nurmsalu's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nurmsalu (2) vs (4) Atkinson
Atkinson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Nurmsalu is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Atkinson stays in close to Nurmsalu's body and controls the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nurmsalu throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Atkinson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Nurmsalu not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Nurmsalu is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nurmsalu (4) vs (4) Atkinson
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nurmsalu trying to control but Atkinson is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nurmsalu tries to free his leg and advance position but Atkinson is retaining full guard.
Atkinson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nurmsalu is one step ahead there.
Nurmsalu stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Atkinson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nurmsalu wants to control from the top but Atkinson keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Atkinson working a defensive guard here.
Nurmsalu wants to control from the top but Atkinson keeps moving.
Nurmsalu stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Atkinson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nurmsalu trying to control the position from guard on top but Atkinson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Atkinson controlling the position.
Nurmsalu looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Atkinson keeping moving, preventing Nurmsalu from controlling successfully.
Nurmsalu pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Atkinson is keeping the position for now.
Atkinson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Nurmsalu can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Nurmsalu looking to pass the guard.
Nurmsalu avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Nurmsalu is fighting to break Atkinson's control of his arms but Atkinson is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Nurmsalu trying to control the position from guard on top but Atkinson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Atkinson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nurmsalu doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Atkinson is tightening it up a little... Nurmsalu has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Nurmsalu reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Nurmsalu taps out! Nice BJJ there by Atkinson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Rowan Atkinson! |
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