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Stepping Stone 7 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 0 wins and 0 losses; Thammy Jagonoy! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Beaver Shaver!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, David Schapiro and Joseph Jones.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Shaver clinches up against the cage.
Jagonoy tries to pull guard but Shaver forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Shaver turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Shaver manages to end up in side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Jagonoy (0) vs (4) Shaver
Shaver wants to control for a moment but Jagonoy uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Jagonoy trying to control but Shaver postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shaver controlling the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jagonoy looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jagonoy might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Jagonoy is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Shaver's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Shaver's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Jagonoy (4) vs (4) Shaver
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shaver rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Jagonoy not doing much here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jagonoy is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Shaver is just riding it out for now. Jagonoy eventually gives up the hold.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jagonoy is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jagonoy looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Jagonoy is taking a breather. Shaver says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shaver is not content to let Jagonoy control the position.
Jagonoy trying to control from Shaver's half guard. Shaver has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Jagonoy preventing the sweep.
Jagonoy trying to control but Shaver is working from the bottom.
Shaver trying to control the position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Shaver wants to sweep but no luck.
Shaver managing to control the position.
Shaver controls Jagonoy momentarily but Jagonoy frees himself.
Jagonoy wants to control from the top but Shaver keeps moving.
Jagonoy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shaver swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jagonoy is working hard here to advance position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Jagonoy looking to sit in guard and control but Shaver gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jagonoy (4) vs (6) Shaver
Jagonoy has his foot on Shaver's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Shaver works his way back into a safe position though.
Jagonoy is pulling down on Shaver's head. It's preventing any offense from Shaver, at least for the moment.
Jagonoy is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jagonoy has his foot on Shaver's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Shaver works his way back into a safe position though.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Jagonoy seems keen to control Shaver's posture.
Jagonoy wants to control but Shaver passes easily into half guard.
Jagonoy is looking to control Shaver's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jagonoy avoid being mounted?
Shaver tries to pass the half guard into mount. Jagonoy knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Shaver wants to control but Jagonoy is keeping him busy.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Jagonoy is looking to improve his position.
Shaver trying to control the pace.
Shaver has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Jagonoy (4) vs (9) Shaver
Jagonoy looks out of his depth in this position - he's holding on tight.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Jagonoy tries to hold on but Shaver postures up.
Shaver looking to control and managing it successfully.
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.
Shaver is pressing down on Jagonoy's thigh, looking to free his foot. Jagonoy is holding on for now.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Shaver is taking a breather. Jagonoy says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Shaver is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Jagonoy still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Jagonoy has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Jagonoy (8) vs (9) Shaver
Jagonoy is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Shaver is trying to escape and Jagonoy transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Shaver is forced to tap! Nice work there by Jagonoy! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Thammy Jagonoy! |
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