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Stepping Stone 60 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 0 wins and 0 losses; Diego Hageman! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Richard Anderson!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Dean Styles and Chad Campbell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Anderson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Anderson tries to score a body lock takedown but Hageman shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Anderson stops a takedown attempt from Hageman.
Anderson looking for a takedown.
Anderson is looking for a takedown.
Diego Hageman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Richard Anderson.
Anderson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hageman prevents it.
Hageman works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hageman (2) vs (0) Anderson
Anderson wants to sweep but no luck.
Hageman not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson controls Hageman momentarily but Hageman frees himself.
Hageman sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hageman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Anderson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Anderson working a defensive guard here.
Anderson looking for a sweep. Not yet Anderson, not yet.
Hageman wants to control from the top but Anderson keeps moving.
Anderson throws his legs up looking for a submission but Hageman uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Hageman (5) vs (0) Anderson
Hageman trying to control the action but Anderson is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Anderson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Anderson manages to work his way to half guard, despite Hageman's best efforts.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hageman is looking for a kimura but Anderson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hageman to get the leverage.
Anderson is not content to let Hageman control the position.
Hageman is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Anderson is just riding it out for now. Hageman eventually gives up the hold.
Anderson is looking for a sweep. Hageman is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson is looking to control Hageman's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Anderson avoid being mounted?
Hageman with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Anderson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hageman is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Hageman trying to control from half guard but Anderson is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson moves into full guard.
Anderson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hageman manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hageman (5) vs (2) Anderson
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anderson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Hageman keeping full guard, as Anderson tries to pass.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Anderson is pushing down on Hageman's leg trying to pass to half guard. Hageman is fighting to maintain full guard but Anderson has managed to sneak the leg through.
Anderson wants to pass the guard but Hageman is defending well.
Anderson seems to be working for a kimura but Hageman defends the submission attempt.
Anderson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Anderson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hageman doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Anderson.
Well, if Anderson is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Hageman is looking to control Anderson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hageman avoid being mounted?
Anderson wants to control but Hageman is keeping him busy.
Anderson is looking for a kimura here.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Anderson content to control rather than advance.
Hageman trying to control here.
Anderson wants to pass the guard but Hageman is defending well.
Anderson is keen to just control but Hageman is a slippery customer.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Anderson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hageman is just riding it out for now. Anderson eventually gives up the hold.
Hageman might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hageman is looking to improve his position.
Hageman won't allow Anderson to pass to mount.
Hageman trying to control here.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Anderson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Hageman tries to roll over but Anderson keeps him under control.
Anderson works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Hageman (5) vs (5) Anderson
Anderson wants to take Hageman's back but he can't do it this time.
Anderson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Hageman prevents Anderson from taking his back.
Anderson moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Hageman (5) vs (8) Anderson
Anderson looking to hold on to the position here but Hageman rolls and ends up regaining guard.
Anderson trying to control but Hageman is working from the bottom.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Anderson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hageman swivels though and keeps the full guard.
My spies in Jed's Gym inform me that Anderson has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Anderson controls from within his opponent's guard.
Hageman keeping full guard, as Anderson tries to pass.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Anderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Hageman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Anderson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hageman's guard.
Anderson is taking a breather. Hageman says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Anderson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Anderson trying to control from half guard but Hageman is working away.
Anderson is pressing down on Hageman's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hageman is holding on for now.
Hageman is refusing to be controlled, as Anderson sits in half guard.
Well, if Anderson is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Anderson is looking for a kimura here.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Anderson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hageman doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Anderson.
Anderson wants to free his trapped foot but Hageman is holding on for dear life with his legs.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anderson wins on points by 8 to 5.
A very excited looking Richard Anderson 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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