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Stepping Stone 67 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 0 wins and 5 losses; Gotosleep Innkeeper! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Johan Mathias!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Cecil Peabody and Daniel Franklin.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Innkeeper keeps the fight on the outside.
Mathias tries for a takedown but Innkeeper circles away easily
and Innkeeper counters with a shoot takedown. Mathias fights it but they end up in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Innkeeper (2) vs (0) Mathias
Mathias being controlled here, momentarily.
Innkeeper has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Mathias looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Innkeeper is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Mathias looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Innkeeper slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mathias looking to control.
Innkeeper sitting in guard here, content to control.
Innkeeper looking to pass the guard.
Innkeeper looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mathias controls Innkeeper momentarily but Innkeeper frees himself.
Mathias is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Innkeeper slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Innkeeper (5) vs (0) Mathias
Mathias is trying to work for a sweep but Innkeeper has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Innkeeper (7) vs (0) Mathias
Innkeeper takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mathias wants to control but Innkeeper is having none of it.
Innkeeper looking to control and managing it successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mathias 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: Innkeeper (7) vs (2) Mathias
Mathias stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Innkeeper swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Innkeeper looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Mathias wants to control from the top but Innkeeper keeps moving.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Innkeeper has Mathias pulled in close to control his posture.
Mathias tries to free his leg and advance position but Innkeeper is retaining full guard.
Innkeeper trying to control the position here.
Mathias is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Innkeeper has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Mathias is looking to defend but Innkeeper has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Mathias! Innkeeper pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Mathias taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Gotosleep Innkeeper! |
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