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Stepping Stone 16 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 4 losses; Beaver Shaver! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; William Smyth!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Daniel Franklin and Cecil Peabody.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Smyth stuffs the takedown attempt from Shaver. Shaver gets slowly back to his feet.
Shaver is trying hard to land a takedown here. Smyth sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Smyth moves into range and clinches up with Shaver.
Smyth prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Beaver Shaver. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smyth jumps into guard, dragging Shaver to the mat.
Shaver drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Smyth dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shaver (0) vs (2) Smyth
Smyth engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shaver looking to hit a scissor sweep but Smyth is one step ahead there.
Smyth trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smyth is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Smyth is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Smyth is pushing down on Shaver's leg trying to pass to half guard. Shaver is fighting to maintain full guard but Smyth has managed to sneak the leg through.
Smyth controlling the pace.
Smyth seems to be working for a kimura but Shaver defends the submission attempt.
Smyth is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Shaver defends it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smyth looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Shaver tries to roll over but Smyth keeps him under control.
Smyth is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Smyth is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smyth trying to pass the guard but Shaver defending well.
Smyth content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Smyth trying to control from half guard but Shaver is working away.
Smyth is working for a kimura but Shaver is defending it quite comfortably.
Smyth is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smyth is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Smyth is working for a submission of some sort.
Smyth is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Smyth content to control rather than advance.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Smyth is trying to work for a kimura but Shaver is defending well.
Smyth controlling the action here.
Smyth is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Smyth is pressing down on Shaver's thigh, looking to free his foot. Shaver is holding on for now.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Smyth is trying to work for a kimura but Shaver is defending well.
Shaver is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Shaver is staying active underneath Smyth, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Shaver makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Shaver.
Smyth controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Smyth pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Shaver is keeping the position for now.
Shaver pulls Smyth in close to his closed guard and prevents Smyth from doing any damage or advancing position.
Smyth drops back looking for a leg! Shaver is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Shaver manages to kick Smyth off! Smyth jumps back into Shaver's guard.
Smyth 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 tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Smyth slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smyth looking to pass the guard.
Smyth is still trying to improve position.
Smyth content to stall in guard here.
Shaver wants to sweep here but Smyth controlling him for the moment.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Shaver wants to control but Smyth passes easily into half guard.
Smyth is looking for a kimura but Shaver is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Smyth to get the leverage.
Shaver is refusing to be controlled, as Smyth sits in half guard.
Smyth perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Smyth is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Smyth looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Smyth works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Shaver (0) vs (5) Smyth
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smyth wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Shaver, who protects the arm well.
Smyth is trying to get an arm triangle but Shaver is defending well.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Smyth just content to control the position.
Smyth's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Shaver is not content to let Smyth control the position.
Shaver gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Shaver (0) vs (7) Smyth
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Smyth controlling his opponent.
Shaver keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Smyth content just to control the position here.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Smyth has control of Shaver's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Shaver regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Smyth controlling from mount.
Let's hope that Smyth 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.
Shaver is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Smyth jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Shaver manages to avoid the submission attempt.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Smyth tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Smyth tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Smyth has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
A lull in the action here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Smyth is looking to take a break and control but Shaver is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Smyth wins on points by 7 to 0.
William Smyth thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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