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Stepping Stone 41 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 6 wins and 9 losses; Bea Mason! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 2 losses; Wanderlei Rua!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Emerson Jorge and Edson Gomes.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Rua defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mason.
Mason closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rua circles away.
Rua clinches with his opponent.
Rua is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Mason can't fight it off and eventually Rua manages to take the fight to the floor. Mason looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mason (0) vs (2) Rua
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mason has his foot on Rua's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rua works his way back into a safe position though.
Mason looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rua controlling from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rua slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Mason (0) vs (5) Rua
A lull in the action here as Rua stalls from top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rua tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
The referee asks Rua politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Rua prefers to stall for the moment though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mason tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Rua presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Mason (0) vs (7) Rua
Rua tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Mason tries to reverse the position but Rua maintains control.
Rua tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Mason might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Mason reaches up to try and control the position but Rua seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Mason rolls and tries to escape and now Rua has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Mason (0) vs (10) Rua
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mason tries to escape the position.
Rua has good solid back control here.
I really don't envy Mason right now.
Rua trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Mason doesn't escape.
Rua is not going to allow Mason to sit and survive in this position.
Mason wants to escape the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mason trying to control the position but Rua manages to sink in the hooks.
Mason tries to break free.
Rua has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Mason's body.
Mason trying to control the position but Rua manages to sink in the hooks.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Rua slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
I really don't envy Mason right now.
Rua keeps control of the position easily here as Mason tries to buck him off.
Rua controlling well, preventing Mason from escaping the position.
Rua has good solid back control here.
Rua is not going to allow Mason to sit and survive in this position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mason is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Rua controlling the positon.
Mason is trying to break free.
Mason looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Mason tries to break free.
Rua has good solid back control here.
Mason is really stuck here.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Mason trying to control the hands but Rua breaks the grip.
Rua is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Rua keeps control of the position as Mason tries to break free.
Mason is working hard here to advance position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Mason needs to remain patient if he's going to get out of this sticky situation.
Rua has the hooks in. Mason is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Rua is riding his opponent, not letting Mason buck him off.
I really don't envy Mason right now.
Mason trying to control the hands but Rua breaks the grip.
Rua really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Mason.
Mason trying to control the hands but Rua breaks the grip.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Mason is in bad spot here.
Rua controlling from the back.
Mason is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Rua has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Mason's body.
Mason is in bad spot here.
Rua just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Mason's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Mason is in bad spot here.
Rua keeps control of the position easily here as Mason tries to buck him off.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Rua gets his hands free as Mason looks to control.
Rua trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Mason doesn't escape.
Mason tries to escape the position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Rua is hanging on to Mason's back as he tries to escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mason trying to control the hands but Rua won't let him.
I would not like to be Mason right now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rua wins on points by 10 to 0.
After winning the bout, Wanderlei Rua thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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