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Stepping Stone 9 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 0 wins and 2 losses; Beaver Shaver! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Helio Machado!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Columbo Gatti and Chad Campbell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Shaver drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Shaver (2) vs (0) Machado
Shaver's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Shaver is pushing down on Machado's leg trying to pass to half guard. Machado is fighting to maintain full guard but Shaver has managed to sneak the leg through.
Machado looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Machado looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Shaver is trying to control. Machado wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Machado looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machado looking for submissions off his back.
Machado tries to roll over but Shaver keeps him under control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shaver controlling the pace.
Shaver trying to control the action but Machado is working from the bottom.
Shaver is taking a breather. Machado 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.
Machado tries to roll over but Shaver keeps him under control.
Shaver works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Shaver (5) vs (0) Machado
Shaver can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Machado is looking to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shaver wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Machado is working to get back to half guard.
Shaver looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Machado slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Machado really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Shaver. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Machado actively working from the bottom here.
Shaver prevents Machado from improving his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machado makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Machado.
Machado is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Shaver slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Shaver wants to control from the top but Machado keeps moving.
Shaver wants to pass the guard but Machado is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shaver slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Machado working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Shaver doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Shaver manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Machado looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Shaver passes into half guard.
Shaver trying to mount his opponent but Machado defends it.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Machado trying to control here.
Machado won't allow Shaver to pass to mount.
Shaver slows the pace down in half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Shaver wants to take a breather but Machado is having none of it.
Machado looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Machado can do anything to dispel that myth.
Machado actively working from the bottom here.
Machado wants to control but Shaver is keeping busy.
Machado is looking to improve his position.
Machado is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Shaver pulls his head out easily.
Machado looks winded!
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Shaver wants to lay and pray for a moment but Machado keeps working.
Machado looking for submissions off his back.
Shaver trying to control the action but Machado is working from the bottom.
Machado is trying to get back to full guard.
Shaver wants to take a breather but Machado is having none of it.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Machado has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Shaver escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Shaver! Score +3 for passing guard: Shaver (8) vs (0) Machado
Shaver tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Machado wants to control but Shaver postures up.
Machado is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Shaver off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Shaver (8) vs (4) Machado
You can see the frustration on Shaver's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Shaver looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Machado has managed to slip his arm under Shaver's chin. This could be all over... yep, Shaver is tapping out! Submission win for Machado.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Helio Machado! |
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