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Stepping Stone 61 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 New York, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 3 losses; Tendren Hlervu! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 7 losses; Trevor Barnes!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Elvis Blanc and Robert Douchet.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Hlervu shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Barnes manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hlervu (2) vs (0) Barnes
Hlervu seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Barnes working a defensive guard here.
Barnes pulls Hlervu in to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes trying to control the position.
Hlervu is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Barnes looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnes throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Barnes is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Barnes might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Hlervu haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Hlervu is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Barnes pulls Hlervu in close to prevent any damage.
Barnes is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hlervu is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Barnes is trying to keep Hlervu in close.
Hlervu preventing the sweep.
Hlervu wants to pass the guard but Barnes is keeping the position.
Hlervu postures up.
Hlervu won't allow Barnes to sweep him here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barnes is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hlervu slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hlervu pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Barnes is keeping the position for now.
Barnes looking to control.
Hlervu stands and throws Barnes's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Hlervu (5) vs (0) Barnes
Barnes trying to remain calm as Hlervu controls from the top position.
Barnes is trying to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hlervu controlling the position from side mount.
Hlervu tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Barnes is looking for a sweep.
Hlervu tries for a kimura but Barnes is defending well.
Hlervu is looking to take a break and control but Barnes is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Barnes's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hlervu tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Barnes trying to control but Hlervu flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Hlervu (8) vs (0) Barnes
Hlervu is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Barnes has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Barnes breaks Hlervu's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hlervu (8) vs (2) Barnes
Barnes postures up.
Barnes slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Barnes advances to half guard.
Hlervu moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Hlervu wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Barnes is now in half guard.
Hlervu tries to roll over but Barnes keeps him under control.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Hlervu trying to hold on to Barnes's head to control him but Barnes postures up.
Hlervu is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Barnes wants to work for an arm triangle but Hlervu is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Hlervu wants to improve his position but Barnes is controlling well.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Barnes wants to control but Hlervu is keeping him busy.
Hlervu slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Hlervu working a defensive guard here.
Hlervu keeping moving, preventing Barnes from controlling successfully.
Hlervu had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Barnes defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hlervu throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Barnes escapes and throws Hlervu's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Hlervu (8) vs (5) Barnes
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Barnes laying and praying for a moment but Hlervu takes advantage and regains half guard.
Hlervu actively working from the bottom here.
Hlervu gets full guard.
Barnes wants to control from the top but Hlervu keeps moving.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Barnes is pushing down on Hlervu's leg trying to pass to half guard. Hlervu is fighting to maintain full guard but Barnes has managed to sneak the leg through.
Hlervu is looking to control Barnes's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hlervu avoid being mounted?
Barnes trying to mount his opponent but Hlervu defends it.
Barnes is looking to stall here but Hlervu recovers full guard.
Hlervu keeping moving, preventing Barnes from controlling successfully.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Hlervu keeping full guard, as Barnes tries to pass.
Hlervu looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hlervu is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Barnes defends well.
Barnes content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Hlervu has locked up a guillotine! Hlervu's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Barnes is holding on here and Hlervu must be using up a lot of energy. Barnes has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Hlervu gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Tendren Hlervu!
Our winner, Tendren Hlervu, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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