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Stepping Stone 68 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 2 wins and 1 losses; Gregory Rodriguez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 5 losses; Jacob Fuisse!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Eddie Farnsworth and Chad Campbell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Rodriguez moves into the clinch.
Fuisse has picked Rodriguez up - he's going for a ride! Fuisse dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Rodriguez (0) vs (2) Fuisse
Fuisse is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Fuisse is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Rodriguez doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Fuisse.
Rodriguez is refusing to be controlled, as Fuisse sits in half guard.
Fuisse seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Rodriguez tries to get to full guard but Fuisse has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodriguez manages to get to full guard.
Rodriguez keeping moving, preventing Fuisse from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fuisse looking to pass the guard.
Rodriguez is looking for a triangle but Fuisse pushes his legs off easily.
Rodriguez keeping moving, preventing Fuisse from controlling successfully.
Fuisse preventing the sweep.
Rodriguez is working hard here to advance position.
Fuisse trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rodriguez is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rodriguez (2) vs (2) Fuisse
Fuisse wants to sweep here but Rodriguez controlling him for the moment.
Rodriguez tries to free his leg and advance position but Fuisse is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fuisse looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rodriguez is one step ahead there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez postures up.
Rodriguez wants to control from the top but Fuisse keeps moving.
Rodriguez passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Rodriguez (5) vs (2) Fuisse
Rodriguez advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Rodriguez (7) vs (2) Fuisse
Rodriguez quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Rodriguez but it's paid off an Fuisse is forced to tap! Nice work by Rodriguez.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Gregory Rodriguez!
Post fight, Gregory Rodriguez stared into the camera and said 'RoboCop is coming for EVERYONE!! The Lightweight division is MINE'. |
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