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Stepping Stone 21 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 1 losses; Thom Thumb! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Maksim Taranin!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Trevor Gratis and Elvis Blanc.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Taranin fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Thumb scores with a takedown into Taranin's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Thumb (2) vs (0) Taranin
Thumb preventing the sweep.
Taranin lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Thumb (2) vs (2) Taranin
Taranin drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Thumb manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Taranin has Thumb in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Thumb (4) vs (2) Taranin
Thumb has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Thumb looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taranin wants to sweep but no luck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thumb 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.
Taranin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Thumb is one step ahead there.
Taranin is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Thumb is aware though and is defending well.
Taranin wants to sweep here but Thumb controlling him for the moment.
Taranin has his foot on Thumb's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Thumb works his way back into a safe position though.
Taranin looking for subs off his back but Thumb has passed one foot through into half guard.
Thumb is controlling the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taranin tries to roll over but Thumb keeps him under control.
Thumb wants to pass the guard but Taranin is defending well.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Taranin moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taranin is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Taranin bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Thumb's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Thumb (4) vs (4) Taranin
Thumb is pulling down on Taranin's head. It's preventing any offense from Taranin, at least for the moment.
Taranin works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Taranin is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Thumb has managed to free his arm - good work.
Taranin trying to mount his opponent but Thumb defends it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thumb is looking to improve his position.
Taranin is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Thumb defends it well.
Taranin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Thumb keeps working.
Thumb has his hands clasped together around Taranin's back. He's all about the action.
Taranin wants to work for an arm triangle but Thumb is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Taranin is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Thumb gets back to full guard.
Thumb is trying to control the position but Taranin postures up.
Thumb will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Thumb 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.
Thumb has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Taranin wants to pass the guard but Thumb is keeping the position.
Taranin drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Thumb dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Thumb (6) vs (4) Taranin
Thumb looking to pass the guard.
Taranin looking to control.
Taranin keeping moving, preventing Thumb from controlling successfully.
Thumb stopping the sweep attempt from Taranin.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Taranin manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Thumb manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Thumb (6) vs (6) Taranin
Taranin looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Taranin keeps trying to improve his position.
Thumb seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Thumb looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Taranin passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Thumb (6) vs (9) Taranin
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Taranin trying to control the position but Thumb is working away.
Thumb is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Taranin's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Taranin! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Thumb has tapped! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Maksim Taranin!
Our winner, Maksim Taranin, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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