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Stepping Stone 71 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 10 wins and 3 losses; Gabe Garcia! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 4 losses; Tendren Hlervu!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Cecil Peabody and George Francis.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Garcia gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Hlervu to score an easy takedown into full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Garcia (0) vs (2) Hlervu
Garcia has Hlervu pulled in close to control his posture.
Hlervu must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hlervu won't allow Garcia to sweep him here.
Hlervu being controlled here momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hlervu tries to free his leg and advance position but Garcia is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hlervu wants to control from the top but Garcia keeps moving.
Garcia keeping full guard, as Hlervu tries to pass.
Garcia has control of Hlervu's left arm, preventing Hlervu from doing any damage.
Hlervu pushing down on Garcia's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Garcia trying to control here.
Hlervu tries to pass the half guard into mount. Garcia knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Garcia is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hlervu's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hlervu's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Garcia (4) vs (2) Hlervu
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hlervu is trying to break free.
Garcia is looking for the choke from the back position but Hlervu is controlling his hands well.
Garcia controlling well, preventing Hlervu from escaping the position.
Garcia tightening his grip on Hlervu, looking for the choke.
Hlervu can't escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Garcia is working for a rear naked choke. Hlervu is not defending it well and Garcia has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Hlervu refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Hlervu's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Gabe Garcia! |
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