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Stepping Stone 34 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 New York, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 2 losses; Tendren Hlervu! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Shinya Sakurai!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Ian Loll and Robert Douchet.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Sakurai rushes Hlervu and presses him up against the cage.
Sakurai tries to score a body lock takedown but Hlervu shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Sakurai jumps guard but Hlervu turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Hlervu gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hlervu (2) vs (0) Sakurai
Hlervu prevents Sakurai from improving his position.
Sakurai trying to control here.
Sakurai looking for submissions off his back.
Sakurai has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hlervu is working away from the top position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hlervu is looking for a kimura here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hlervu moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Sakurai. Score +3 for passing guard: Hlervu (5) vs (0) Sakurai
Sakurai prevents Hlervu from improving position.
Sakurai is looking for a sweep.
Hlervu taking a breather here.
Sakurai is looking for a sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee asks Hlervu politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Hlervu prefers to stall for the moment though.
Sakurai wants to control but Hlervu postures up.
Sakurai being controlled for a moment.
Hlervu seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Sakurai for as long as he can get away with.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sakurai is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Hlervu's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Sakurai trying to get back to full guard but Hlervu takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Hlervu (8) vs (0) Sakurai
Sakurai wants to control but Hlervu is having none of it.
Hlervu sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sakurai can't escape the position.
Hlervu looking to control and managing it successfully.
Sakurai is looking to improve his position but Hlervu isn't that keen on the idea.
Hlervu takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Hlervu will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Sakurai wants to hold on but Hlervu pushes him away.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Hlervu controlling from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Hlervu is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Hlervu extends the arm and Sakurai is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tendren Hlervu!
An out of breath Tendren Hlervu thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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