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Stepping Stone 40 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 6 losses; William Smyth! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 3 losses; Ronaldo Gomes!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Robert Douchet and William Peck.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Smyth shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Gomes is trying to defend but Smyth finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Smyth (2) vs (0) Gomes
Smyth moves into full mount! Gomes won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Smyth (5) vs (0) Gomes
Smyth wants to take Gomes's back but he can't do it this time.
Smyth has control of Gomes's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Gomes regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Smyth is working for a guillotine from mount but Gomes frees his head quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gomes sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Gomes is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Smyth is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gomes has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gomes wants to get back to full guard.
Smyth is working for a kimura but Gomes is defending it quite comfortably.
Smyth is working for a kimura but Gomes is defending it quite comfortably.
Gomes has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Smyth is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gomes is just riding it out for now. Smyth eventually gives up the hold.
Smyth wants to pass to mount but Gomes is defending the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gomes wants to control but Smyth is keeping busy.
Gomes is looking for a sweep. Smyth is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Smyth is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gomes doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Smyth.
Gomes wants to get back to full guard.
Gomes keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Smyth is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smyth is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gomes sees it coming and defends easily.
Smyth is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smyth is looking for a kimura here.
Gomes is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Smyth's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Smyth's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Smyth (5) vs (4) Gomes
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smyth fending off the submission attempt from Gomes.
Smyth showing good submission defense here.
Smyth won't enjoy being in this position. Gomes looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Smyth is tapping - it's over boys! Gomes picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ronaldo Gomes!
A very excited looking Ronaldo Gomes made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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