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Stepping Stone 72 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 7 wins and 2 losses; Henry Waterman! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 5 losses; Jax Brown!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Reed Andrews and David Schapiro.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Brown closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Waterman (0) vs (2) Brown
Waterman is staying active underneath Brown, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Brown is trying to work for a kimura but Waterman is defending well.
Brown seems to be working for a kimura but Waterman defends the submission attempt.
Waterman works his way to full guard. Good work.
Waterman will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Brown preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brown tries to free his leg and advance position but Waterman is retaining full guard.
Brown trying to control the position from guard on top but Waterman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brown drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Waterman manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Brown has Waterman in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Waterman (2) vs (2) Brown
Waterman pushing down on Brown's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Waterman is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Waterman (5) vs (2) Brown
Brown is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Brown has given up his back. Will we see Waterman going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Waterman (8) vs (2) Brown
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown rolls, trying to escape but Waterman keeps control of the position.
Brown is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Waterman off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Waterman is working for a rear naked choke. Brown is not defending it well and Waterman has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Brown refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Brown's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Henry Waterman!
After winning the bout, Henry Waterman thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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