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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 New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Dreynos Elvul! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 3 losses; Scott Hall!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Steve Montenegro and Chad Campbell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Elvul shoots in and gets a takedown into Hall's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Elvul (2) vs (0) Hall
Hall is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Hall bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Elvul's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Elvul (2) vs (2) Hall
Hall wants to pass the guard but Elvul is keeping the position.
Hall's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Elvul is trying to control the position but Hall postures up.
Hall is stalling in the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Elvul keeping full guard, as Hall tries to pass.
Hall not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Hall must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hall looking to pass the guard.
Hall controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
It looks like Hall 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.
Hall looking to pass the guard.
Hall is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hall trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Elvul wants to sweep here but Hall controlling him for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Elvul is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Elvul (4) vs (2) Hall
Hall keeping full guard, as Elvul tries to pass.
Hall wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Hall looking to hit a scissor sweep but Elvul is one step ahead there.
Hall keeping full guard, as Elvul tries to pass.
Elvul won't allow Hall to sweep him here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hall pulls Elvul in to control the position.
Hall tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Elvul trying to control the position from guard on top but Hall is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Elvul sitting in guard here, content to control.
Elvul preventing the sweep.
Elvul is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Elvul stopping the sweep attempt from Hall.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hall managing to control the position.
Elvul's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Elvul might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hall managing to control the position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Hall working a defensive guard here.
Elvul preventing the sweep.
Hall is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Hall keeping full guard, as Elvul tries to pass.
Elvul is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Hall controls Elvul momentarily but Elvul frees himself.
Hall is looking to sweep but instead, Elvul has passed into half guard.
Elvul is pressing down on Hall's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hall is holding on for now.
Hall is pressing down on Elvul's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Hall pulls Elvul in close to prevent any damage.
Hall is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Elvul defends well.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Hall is pulling down on Elvul's head to control his posture.
Hall working a defensive guard here.
Hall tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hall keeping full guard, as Elvul tries to pass.
Hall is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Elvul trying to control the position from guard on top but Hall is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hall controls Elvul momentarily but Elvul frees himself.
Elvul wants to control from the top but Hall keeps moving.
Hall trying to keep a closed guard but Elvul is proving a slippery customer.
Hall looking for a sweep. Not yet Hall, not yet.
Elvul 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 nine minutes gone in the round.
Hall keeping full guard, as Elvul tries to pass.
Hall pulls Elvul in close to prevent any damage.
Hall trying to control the position.
Hall is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Hall wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Elvul wants to control from the top but Hall keeps moving.
Elvul won't allow Hall to sweep him here.
Hall is pulling down on Elvul's head. It's preventing any offense from Elvul, at least for the moment.
Hall looking to control but Elvul passes into half guard.
Still in half guard, Elvul seems content to control.
Hall is looking for a sweep. Elvul is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hall keeps control of the position for the meantime.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Hall tries to get to full guard but Elvul has control of the leg.
Elvul trying to control the action but Hall is working from the bottom.
Elvul is looking to advance position but Hall won't allow it.
Elvul is keen to just control but Hall is a slippery customer.
Elvul prevents Hall from improving his position.
Hall keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Hall regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Hall is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Elvul won't allow Hall to sweep him here.
Hall is trying to keep Elvul in close.
Hall controlling Elvul's posture.
Elvul trying to control but Hall is working from the bottom.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Hall has control of Elvul's left arm, preventing Elvul from doing any damage.
Elvul trying to control the position from guard on top but Hall is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hall wants to sweep but no luck.
Hall controlling the position.
Elvul wants to control from the top but Hall keeps moving.
Hall is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Elvul trying to control the position from guard on top but Hall is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Hall looking for a sweep. Not yet Hall, not yet.
Hall has control of Elvul's left arm, preventing Elvul from doing any damage.
Hall is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hall pulls Elvul in close to his closed guard and prevents Elvul from doing any damage or advancing position.
Elvul preventing the sweep.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hall wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Hall looking for a sweep. Not yet Hall, not yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Elvul takes the fight on points by 4 to 2.
Dreynos Elvul decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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