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Stepping Stone 37 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; John Jameson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Npenni Nzoechi!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Daniel Franklin and Wesley Smith.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Jameson fails in his attempt to clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Nzoechi is defended easily by Jameson.
Nzoechi shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jameson defends it nicely.
Nzoechi shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jameson (0) vs (2) Nzoechi
Jameson trying to control from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nzoechi is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jameson defends it well.
Nzoechi wants to work for an arm triangle but Jameson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Nzoechi is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nzoechi is keen to just control but Jameson is a slippery customer.
Nzoechi is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Jameson to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Jameson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nzoechi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Nzoechi manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Nzoechi looking to pass the guard.
Nzoechi trying to control the position from guard on top but Jameson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jameson is controlling Nzoechi's posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jameson is trying to keep Nzoechi in close.
Nzoechi drops back looking for a leg! Jameson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Jameson manages to kick Nzoechi off! Nzoechi jumps back into Jameson's guard.
Nzoechi wants to pass the guard but Jameson is keeping the position.
Jameson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jameson keeping moving, preventing Nzoechi from controlling successfully.
Nzoechi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nzoechi got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jameson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Nzoechi has managed to get both his arms back between Jameson's legs - danger averted.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nzoechi drops back looking for a leg! Jameson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Jameson manages to kick Nzoechi off! Nzoechi jumps back into Jameson's guard.
Nzoechi drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Nzoechi jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Nzoechi looking to pass the guard.
Jameson has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Nzoechi wants to control from the top but Jameson keeps moving.
Jameson controls Nzoechi momentarily but Nzoechi frees himself.
Jameson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Nzoechi defends it easily.
Jameson keeping moving, preventing Nzoechi from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nzoechi might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Jameson haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Jameson is looking for a triangle but Nzoechi pushes his legs off easily.
Nzoechi wants to control from the top but Jameson keeps moving.
Nzoechi tries to free his leg and advance position but Jameson is retaining full guard.
Jameson is looking for a triangle but Nzoechi pushes his legs off easily.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Jameson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Nzoechi can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Nzoechi drops back looking for a leg! Jameson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Jameson manages to kick Nzoechi off! Nzoechi jumps back into Jameson's guard.
Jameson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nzoechi defends well.
Jameson working a defensive guard here.
Jameson keeping moving, preventing Nzoechi from controlling successfully.
Nzoechi slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Jameson (0) vs (5) Nzoechi
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Jameson tries to bench press Nzoechi off him but Nzoechi keeps the position.
Nzoechi working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Nzoechi wants to take a breather but Jameson manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Nzoechi.
Jameson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Nzoechi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jameson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jameson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Jameson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Nzoechi can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Nzoechi wants to control from the top but Jameson keeps moving.
Nzoechi thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Nzoechi drops back looking for a leg! Jameson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Jameson manages to kick Nzoechi off! Nzoechi jumps back into Jameson's guard.
Nzoechi wants to control from the top but Jameson keeps moving.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Jameson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nzoechi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Nzoechi manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Nzoechi postures up.
Nzoechi slips nicely into half guard.
Nzoechi is working for a submission of some sort.
Jameson is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Nzoechi is trying to control the action in half guard but Jameson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Nzoechi is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Jameson trying to control from the bottom.
Jameson is defending against the submission attempts here by Nzoechi.
Jameson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Nzoechi's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Nzoechi's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Jameson (4) vs (5) Nzoechi
Jameson looking for the RNC.
Nzoechi rolls, trying to escape but Jameson keeps control of the position.
Nzoechi trying to control the hands but Jameson won't let him.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Nzoechi turns into Jameson and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jameson (4) vs (7) Nzoechi
Nzoechi wants to control from the top but Jameson keeps moving.
Jameson is trying to control the position but Nzoechi postures up.
Nzoechi trying to control but Jameson is working from the bottom.
Nzoechi sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Jameson doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Nzoechi paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Jameson - great work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). John Jameson! |
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