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Stepping Stone 67 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 Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Dick Spots! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 10 losses; Gang ge!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Tiny Johnson and Wesley Smith.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Spots bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Spots (4) vs (0) ge
ge tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Spots is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but ge is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Spots is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Spots trying to control the position but ge is working away.
ge manages to work his way to half guard, despite Spots's best efforts.
ge felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
ge is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Spots pulls his head out easily.
Spots definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Spots is keen to just control but ge is a slippery customer.
Spots seems to be working for a kimura but ge defends the submission attempt.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if ge can do anything to dispel that myth.
Spots wants to work for an arm triangle but ge is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
ge looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
ge looking for submissions off his back.
ge is looking for a sweep. Spots is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
ge actively working from the bottom here.
Spots is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and ge defends it well.
Spots is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
ge looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
ge is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Spots pulls his head out easily.
ge is not content to let Spots control the position.
ge looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
ge looks winded!
Spots is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and ge defends it well.
Spots is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Spots (7) vs (0) ge
ge prevents Spots from taking his back.
Spots is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, ge has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Spots working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
ge is wriggling around trying to escape.
Spots controlling from mount.
Spots seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down ge for as long as he can get away with.
ge is trying desperately to improve position.
Spots fails to advance to ge's back.
Spots content just to control the position here.
ge is trying to reverse the position but instead Spots has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Spots (10) vs (0) ge
ge tries to escape but Spots has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spots doesn't have the hooks in and ge manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Spots (10) vs (2) ge
ge preventing the sweep.
ge drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Spots manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now ge has Spots in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Spots (12) vs (2) ge
Spots passes ge's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Spots seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
ge is defending against the submission attempts here by Spots.
ge looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Spots tries to pass the half guard into mount. ge knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Spots performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Spots is working for a kimura but ge is defending it quite comfortably.
Spots is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Spots moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from ge. Score +3 for passing guard: Spots (15) vs (2) ge
Spots gets to mount! ge was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Spots (17) vs (2) ge
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Spots controlling the position easily from mount.
Spots's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Spots looking to secure an arm triangle but ge defends it well.
Spots wants to control the pace but ge is squirming around nicely.
Spots wants to take his opponent's back but ge doesn't allow it.
ge is looking to improve his position but Spots isn't that keen on the idea.
Spots trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Spots wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Spots controlling his opponent.
Spots tries to control but ge wriggling away.
ge looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Spots (20) vs (2) ge
Spots working for the choke.
You can see the frustration on ge's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
ge is still trying to improve position.
Spots looking to break ge's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. ge remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Spots will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Spots is hanging on to ge's back as he tries to escape.
Spots is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. ge is defending well though. Spots let's go of the attempt for now.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Spots is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but ge has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Spots trying to control momentarily.
Spots is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. ge knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften ge for a finish.
Spots is hanging on to ge's back as he tries to escape.
Spots controlling from the back.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
ge tries to escape the position.
Spots has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, ge has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
ge rolls, trying to escape but Spots keeps control of the position.
ge tries to escape but he's let his defenses down in doing so and Spots has slipped in the rear naked choke! Oh, that's tiiiiiiiiight! ge is tapping! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Dick Spots!
In his post fight interview, Dick Spots gave a big smile as he said 'What are you gonna do when Dick Spots runs wild on you brother? you feel that? Im coming on you like no man has ever come on you before brother! Woooooo!'. |
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