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Stepping Stone 42 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 London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 7 losses; Ryoko Imaeda! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 1 losses; Tim Smooth!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, John Roberts and Dean Styles.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Imaeda wants to clinch.
Imaeda drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Imaeda (2) vs (0) Smooth
Imaeda forces his way into half guard.
Imaeda slows the pace down in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Imaeda is working for a submission of some sort.
Imaeda has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Smooth is defending against the submission attempts here by Imaeda.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Imaeda seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Smooth has recovered full guard.
Smooth is controlling Imaeda's posture.
Smooth wants to hit a sweep here but Imaeda passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Smooth there! Score +3 for passing guard: Imaeda (5) vs (0) Smooth
Imaeda is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Smooth has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Smooth! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Imaeda (5) vs (2) Smooth
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Imaeda looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Imaeda is trying to hold Smooth in close to prevent damage but Smooth has managed to pass into half guard.
Imaeda is looking to improve his position.
Imaeda looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Smooth prevents Imaeda from improving his position.
Smooth stalling.
Imaeda trying to control from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Imaeda wants to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Imaeda is trying to control but Smooth passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Imaeda (5) vs (5) Smooth
Imaeda is being controlled here.
Imaeda manages to get back to half guard.
Imaeda wants to improve his position but Smooth is controlling well.
Smooth slows the pace down in half guard.
Imaeda slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smooth controlling from the top position.
Imaeda looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smooth is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Imaeda looking for a guillotine here but Smooth defends easily.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Imaeda working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Smooth doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Smooth manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Smooth sitting in guard here, content to control.
Imaeda looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Smooth stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Imaeda swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Smooth is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Imaeda not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Imaeda looking to hit a scissor sweep but Smooth is one step ahead there.
Smooth postures up.
Imaeda has an active guard here but Smooth has managed to pass into half guard.
Smooth uses his free foot to push down on Imaeda's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Imaeda. Score +3 for passing guard: Imaeda (5) vs (8) Smooth
Smooth controlling the position easily from mount.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Imaeda is desperately trying to improve his position but Smooth has a good base and remains in mount.
Smooth looking to control and managing it successfully.
Imaeda is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Smooth controlling the position easily from mount.
Imaeda is trying desperately to improve position.
Imaeda prevents Smooth from taking his back.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Imaeda is looking to improve his position but Smooth isn't that keen on the idea.
Smooth pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Imaeda is trying to escape the mount.
Imaeda manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Smooth controlling the pace.
Smooth prevents Imaeda from improving his position.
Imaeda is working hard here to advance position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Smooth keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Imaeda is looking to control Smooth's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Imaeda avoid being mounted?
Smooth performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Smooth trying to pass the guard but Imaeda defending well.
Smooth seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Imaeda regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Imaeda is trying to control the position but Smooth postures up.
Smooth advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Imaeda (5) vs (11) Smooth
Imaeda tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Smooth easily slips into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Imaeda (5) vs (13) Smooth
Smooth controlling from mount.
Smooth pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Imaeda is looking to improve his position but Smooth isn't that keen on the idea.
Smooth controlling the pace for now.
Imaeda keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Smooth working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Imaeda turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Smooth off and cradles Imaeda's limp body as Smooth celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Tim Smooth!
A victorious Tim Smooth thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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