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Stepping Stone 14 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 Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Klaas Jan Tijhoff! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Rowan Atkinson!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Joseph Jones and Reed Andrews.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Atkinson drives through with a takedown into Tijhoff's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Tijhoff (0) vs (2) Atkinson
Tijhoff has his foot on Atkinson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Atkinson works his way back into a safe position though.
Atkinson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Atkinson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tijhoff has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Atkinson has managed to get both his arms back between Tijhoff's legs - danger averted.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tijhoff looking to control.
Atkinson slips nicely into half guard.
Atkinson trying to pass the guard but Tijhoff defending well.
Tijhoff is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Atkinson pulls his head out easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Atkinson is working for a submission of some sort.
Atkinson seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tijhoff looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Atkinson moves into full mount! Tijhoff won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Tijhoff (0) vs (5) Atkinson
Atkinson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Tijhoff is looking to escape.
Tijhoff wants to hold on but Atkinson pushes him away.
Tijhoff working to try and regain half guard.
Atkinson controlling the pace for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tijhoff tries to hold on but Atkinson postures up.
Tijhoff tries to reverse the position but Atkinson maintains control.
Atkinson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Tijhoff is looking to escape.
Tijhoff keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Atkinson trying to control but Tijhoff is having none of it.
Tijhoff wants to hold on but Atkinson pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Atkinson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Atkinson controlling from mount.
Tijhoff wants to hold on but Atkinson pushes him away.
Atkinson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Tijhoff is looking to improve his position but Atkinson isn't that keen on the idea.
Atkinson has control of Tijhoff's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Tijhoff regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Tijhoff 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Atkinson trying to pass the guard but Tijhoff defending well.
Tijhoff is looking to control Atkinson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Tijhoff avoid being mounted?
Tijhoff actively working from the bottom here.
Tijhoff is trying to get back to full guard.
Tijhoff looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Atkinson stalling.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Tijhoff is looking to improve his position.
Tijhoff won't allow Atkinson to pass to mount.
Atkinson stalling.
Tijhoff looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Tijhoff is looking for a sweep. Atkinson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Tijhoff is working hard here to advance position.
Atkinson performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tijhoff is trying to control but can't.
Atkinson content to control rather than advance.
Tijhoff trying to control from the bottom.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Atkinson trying to pass the guard but Tijhoff defending well.
Tijhoff looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Atkinson in particular looking to stall.
Let's hope that Atkinson has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Atkinson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tijhoff keeps working.
Tijhoff is trying to get back to full guard.
Tijhoff looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Atkinson in particular looking to stall.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Tijhoff is trying to maintain the position but Atkinson is very close to passing his half guard.
Atkinson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Tijhoff is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Atkinson in particular looking to stall.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Atkinson.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Tijhoff has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Atkinson is working away from the top position though.
Tijhoff is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Atkinson is looking to advance position but Tijhoff won't allow it.
Atkinson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Tijhoff sees it coming and defends easily.
Atkinson controlling the action here.
Tijhoff trying to control but Atkinson postures up.
Tijhoff is looking for a sweep. Atkinson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Tijhoff works his way to full guard. Good work.
Tijhoff has his foot on Atkinson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Atkinson works his way back into a safe position though.
Tijhoff has his foot on Atkinson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Atkinson works his way back into a safe position though.
Tijhoff is breathing heavily.
Atkinson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Atkinson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Atkinson advances to half guard.
Atkinson uses his free foot to push down on Tijhoff's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Tijhoff. Score +3 for passing guard: Tijhoff (0) vs (8) Atkinson
Atkinson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Atkinson looking for a guillotine from mount but Tijhoff is having none of it.
Tijhoff keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Tijhoff tries to lock up and control but Atkinson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Atkinson controlling his opponent.
Tijhoff wants to control but Atkinson is having none of it.
Tijhoff is looking to get to half guard.
Atkinson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Atkinson controlling the position easily from mount.
Tijhoff defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Atkinson.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Tijhoff tries to lock up and control but Atkinson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Atkinson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Tijhoff really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Tijhoff tries to hold on but Atkinson postures up.
Atkinson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Tijhoff is looking to escape.
Atkinson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Tijhoff is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Atkinson tries to control but Tijhoff wriggling away.
Tijhoff tries to lock up and control but Atkinson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Atkinson content just to control the position here.
Tijhoff tries to lock up and control but Atkinson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Tijhoff is desperately trying to improve his position but Atkinson has a good base and remains in mount.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Tijhoff wants to hold on but Atkinson pushes him away.
Atkinson content just to control the position here.
Atkinson jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Tijhoff manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Tijhoff can't do much from the bottom here.
Atkinson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Tijhoff has escaped the position, nice work there.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Atkinson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Tijhoff, who protects the arm well.
Atkinson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Tijhoff is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Tijhoff is looking to reverse the position.
Tijhoff being controlled for a moment.
Tijhoff regains half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tijhoff is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Atkinson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Atkinson's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Tijhoff (4) vs (8) Atkinson
Atkinson breaks Tijhoff's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tijhoff (4) vs (10) Atkinson
Atkinson wants to control from the top but Tijhoff keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
Atkinson wins on points by 10 to 4. |
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