|
|
Stepping Stone 59 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 6 wins and 8 losses; William Smyth! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Gregory Rodriguez!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Chris Downing and Tiny Johnson.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Rodriguez tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Smyth swivels and escapes.
Smyth shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Rodriguez manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Smyth (2) vs (0) Rodriguez
Rodriguez keeping moving, preventing Smyth from controlling successfully.
Rodriguez is trying to keep Smyth in close.
Smyth thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Smyth showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Rodriguez is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodriguez keeping moving, preventing Smyth from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smyth has gone for a leg lock! Rodriguez slips out almost immediately though and dives into Smyth's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Smyth (2) vs (2) Rodriguez
Smyth looking for a guillotine here but Rodriguez defends easily.
Rodriguez drops back, looking for a kneebar! Smyth looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Smyth looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Smyth! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Smyth (6) vs (2) Rodriguez
Rodriguez is looking for a sweep.
Rodriguez is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Smyth tries to pass to full mount but Rodriguez defends it.
Rodriguez wants to control but Smyth is keeping busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smyth passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Smyth (9) vs (2) Rodriguez
Smyth avoids the attempt from Rodriguez to control.
Smyth working for a guillotine from mount but Rodriguez is in no mood to give up.
Rodriguez just holding on.
Rodriguez working to try and regain half guard.
Rodriguez tries to hold on but Smyth pushes him away.
Rodriguez is trying to escape the mount.
Rodriguez keeps trying to improve his position.
Rodriguez defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Smyth.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smyth looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Rodriguez manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Rodriguez looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Smyth works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Smyth (12) vs (2) Rodriguez
Rodriguez holds on to Smyth as tight as he can, avoiding damage.
Smyth quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Smyth but it's paid off an Rodriguez is forced to tap! Nice work by Smyth.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). William Smyth!
William Smyth decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
The defeated Gregory Rodriguez had this to say: 'Gym on Monday.'. |
|
|
|
|
|
