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Stepping Stone 13 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 2 wins and 0 losses; Ronaldo Gomes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 3 losses; Beaver Shaver!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Wesley Smith and George Francis.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Gomes gets caught napping as Shaver dives in and scores a takedown. Gomes manages to retain guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gomes (0) vs (2) Shaver
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Shaver pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gomes is keeping the position for now.
Gomes looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Shaver trying to control but Gomes is working from the bottom.
Shaver stopping the sweep attempt from Gomes.
Gomes looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Shaver has picked Gomes up and slammed him! Gomes can't keep hold of the triangle and Shaver manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Gomes (0) vs (5) Shaver
Shaver moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Gomes (0) vs (7) Shaver
Gomes is desperately trying to improve his position but Shaver has a good base and remains in mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gomes is trying to escape the mount but Shaver keeps good control and instead manages to take Gomes's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Gomes (0) vs (10) Shaver
Gomes manages to reverse the position and now he's in Shaver's guard. Nice work there by Gomes.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gomes (2) vs (10) Shaver
Gomes engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gomes forces his way into half guard.
Gomes wants to control but Shaver is keeping him busy.
Gomes is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Shaver is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ronaldo Gomes!
A victorious Ronaldo Gomes thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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