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Stepping Stone 43 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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 4 losses; Spencer Fulbright! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; John Jameson!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Daniel Franklin and Robert Twigg.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Jameson changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Fulbright looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Fulbright (0) vs (4) Jameson
Jameson tries to advance to mount but can't.
Fulbright is trying to get back to half guard.
Jameson controls the position from side control.
Fulbright prevents Jameson from moving into mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fulbright seems a little lost for a moment, as Jameson dominates the positioning.
You can see the frustration on Fulbright's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jameson taking a break here but Fulbright is having none of it and regains half guard.
Fulbright keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jameson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jameson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Fulbright defends it well.
Jameson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fulbright keeps working.
Fulbright is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jameson has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Blacksmith MMA Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fulbright moves into full guard.
Jameson wants to control from the top but Fulbright keeps moving.
Jameson might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Fulbright haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Jameson postures up.
Jameson trying to control the position from guard on top but Fulbright is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fulbright looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jameson tries to free his leg and advance position but Fulbright is retaining full guard.
Jameson stays in close to Fulbright's body and controls the position.
Fulbright keeping moving, preventing Jameson from controlling successfully.
Fulbright tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jameson stays in close to Fulbright's body and controls the position.
Jameson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Jameson controls from within his opponent's guard.
Jameson trying to control the position from guard on top but Fulbright is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jameson trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Fulbright manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fulbright (2) vs (4) Jameson
Jameson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Fulbright 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.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Jameson looking to control.
Jameson pulls Fulbright in close to prevent any damage.
Jameson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Fulbright doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Fulbright manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Fulbright got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jameson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Fulbright has managed to get both his arms back between Jameson's legs - danger averted.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Jameson working a defensive guard here.
Fulbright's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Jameson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Fulbright is aware though and is defending well.
Jameson is trying to keep Fulbright in close.
Jameson 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: Fulbright (2) vs (6) Jameson
Jameson is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Jameson is trying to work for a kimura but Fulbright is defending well.
Jameson tries to pass to full mount but Fulbright defends it.
Jameson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fulbright keeps working.
Jameson is pressing down on Fulbright's thigh, looking to free his foot. Fulbright is holding on for now.
Jameson is stalling here. Fulbright is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Jameson seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Fulbright has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Fulbright (6) vs (6) Jameson
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Jameson tries to improve position but can't.
Fulbright is looking to take a break and control but Jameson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee asks Fulbright politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Fulbright prefers to stall for the moment though.
Jameson can't do much from the bottom here.
Fulbright tries to advance to mount but Jameson denies him.
Fulbright wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jameson keeps working.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Jameson is trying to get back to half guard.
Jameson can't do much from the bottom here.
Jameson stops Fulbright from passing to mount.
You can see the frustration on Jameson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Jameson regains half guard there - taking advantage of Fulbright's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Fulbright controlling the action here.
Fulbright works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Fulbright (9) vs (6) Jameson
Fulbright controlling his opponent.
Jameson tries to hold on but Fulbright pushes him away.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Jameson is looking to get to half guard.
Jameson wants to hold on but Fulbright pushes him away.
Fulbright is working for a guillotine from mount but Jameson frees his head quite easily.
Jameson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Jameson wants to control but Fulbright is having none of it.
Jameson is controlling an arm, preventing Fulbright from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Jameson tries to reverse the position but Fulbright maintains control.
Fulbright takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Fulbright mounts Jameson! Really nice guard pass there!
Jameson is trying desperately to improve position.
Fulbright tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Jameson tries to hold on but Fulbright pushes him away.
Jameson has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Fulbright (12) vs (6) Jameson
Jameson looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Fulbright controls the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jameson trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fulbright takes the fight on points by 12 to 6.
An out of breath Spencer Fulbright 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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