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Stepping Stone 51 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 Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Jacob Fuisse! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 10 losses; Beaver Shaver!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Gwen Towbar and Cecil Peabody.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Fuisse enables Shaver to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Fuisse manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Fuisse (0) vs (2) Shaver
Fuisse not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Shaver tries to free his leg and advance position but Fuisse is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shaver works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Fuisse makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Fuisse.
Fuisse seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Fuisse keeping moving, preventing Shaver from controlling successfully.
Fuisse is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Shaver passes into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fuisse actively working from the bottom here.
Fuisse is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Shaver pulls his head out easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fuisse looking for a kimura from the bottom but Shaver passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Fuisse (0) vs (5) Shaver
Shaver trying to control the action but Fuisse is working from the bottom.
Fuisse is looking to reverse the position.
Shaver tries to advance to mount but Fuisse denies him.
Fuisse is looking for a sweep.
Fuisse is working hard here to advance position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Fuisse struggling a bit here.
Fuisse is trying to improve his position.
Shaver is trying to get an arm triangle but Fuisse is defending well.
Fuisse manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fuisse (2) vs (5) Shaver
Fuisse is working for a kimura but Shaver is defending it quite comfortably.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fuisse seems to be looking for submissions.
Fuisse seems to be looking for submissions.
Shaver moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Fuisse stands and throws Shaver's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Fuisse (5) vs (5) Shaver
Shaver regains half guard.
Fuisse is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Fuisse (8) vs (5) Shaver
Shaver is working to get back to half guard.
Fuisse swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Shaver is now in Fuisse's guard. A big mistake from Fuisse there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fuisse (8) vs (7) Shaver
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shaver pushes down on Fuisse's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Fuisse looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Fuisse looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Fuisse looking for submissions off his back.
Shaver is trying to control the action in half guard but Fuisse is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Fuisse gets back to full guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Fuisse has his foot on Shaver's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Shaver works his way back into a safe position though.
Fuisse working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Shaver doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Shaver manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Fuisse has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Shaver is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Fuisse. Score +3 for passing guard: Fuisse (8) vs (10) Shaver
Fuisse is trying to work for a sweep but Shaver has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Fuisse (8) vs (12) Shaver
Fuisse is trying desperately to improve position.
Fuisse tries to hold on but Shaver postures up.
Fuisse is trying to reverse the position but instead Shaver has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Fuisse (8) vs (15) Shaver
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Shaver tightening his grip on Fuisse, looking for the choke.
Will Shaver go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Well, with Shaver on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Fuisse is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Shaver working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Shaver trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Fuisse rolls, trying to escape but Shaver keeps control of the position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Fuisse prevents Shaver from getting a body triangle.
Shaver is hanging on to Fuisse's back as he tries to escape.
Shaver trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Fuisse doesn't escape.
Fuisse tries to roll but Shaver sticks to his back.
Fuisse staying busy and making it hard for Shaver to control.
Fuisse can't escape the position.
Fuisse is trying to roll into a better position but Shaver has get a rear naked choke and Fuisse is forced to tap out! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Beaver Shaver! |
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