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Stepping Stone 93 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 Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 15 losses; Thammy Jagonoy! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 5 losses; Leonardinho Chai!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, David Schapiro and Jonathan Paton.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Chai gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Jagonoy holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Chai is trying to drag Jagonoy to the mat but Jagonoy just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Chai has hold of one of Jagonoy's legs. Jagonoy is fighting the takedown attempt but Chai gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jagonoy (0) vs (2) Chai
Chai is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Jagonoy has his foot on Chai's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Chai works his way back into a safe position though.
Jagonoy keeping full guard, as Chai tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jagonoy looking to control.
Chai 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 one minute gone in the round.
Chai's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
More stalling from Chai.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jagonoy trying to keep a closed guard but Chai is proving a slippery customer.
Chai controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We've been hearing good reports from Jagonoy's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jagonoy pulls Chai in close to prevent any damage.
Chai postures up.
Chai 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.
Jagonoy looking for subs off his back but Chai has passed one foot through into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jagonoy is looking to control Chai's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jagonoy avoid being mounted?
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Chai in particular looking to stall.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Jagonoy trying to control here.
Chai is controlling the pace.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Jagonoy trying to hold on to Chai's head to control him but Chai postures up.
Jagonoy trying to get back to full guard but Chai takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Jagonoy (0) vs (5) Chai
Chai sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Jagonoy is squirming around, avoiding Chai's attempts to control the action.
Jagonoy sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Jagonoy is looking for a sweep. Chai is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Chai content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Jagonoy is looking to improve his position.
Chai is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Chai tries to pass the half guard into mount. Jagonoy knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Jagonoy wants to get back to full guard.
Chai takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Jagonoy has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Chai escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Chai! Score +3 for passing guard: Jagonoy (0) vs (8) Chai
Jagonoy seems a little lost for a moment, as Chai dominates the positioning.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Jagonoy manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jagonoy (2) vs (8) Chai
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chai wants to improve his position but Jagonoy is controlling well.
Jagonoy works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Jagonoy (5) vs (8) Chai
Chai is not content to let Jagonoy control the position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Jagonoy goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Chai has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Jagonoy but great work by Chai. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Jagonoy (5) vs (12) Chai
Jagonoy is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Chai's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Jagonoy trying to control from the bottom.
Chai wants to pass to mount but Jagonoy is defending the position.
Chai content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Jagonoy slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Chai preventing the sweep.
Chai forces his way into half guard.
Jagonoy moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Jagonoy trying to keep a closed guard but Chai is proving a slippery customer.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Chai is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Well,Jagonoy is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
It looks like Chai might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Jagonoy keeping moving, preventing Chai from controlling successfully.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Chai preventing the sweep.
Chai slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Chai with more of the same as he continues to hold on.
Jagonoy pulls Chai in to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chai sitting in guard, not really doing much.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chai wins on points by 12 to 5.
During a confident post fight interview, Leonardinho Chai thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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