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Stepping Stone 74 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 0 losses; Nikos Acosta! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Albert Blaird!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Acosta leaves Blaird with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Acosta slaps away a takedown attempt from Blaird, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Acosta decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Acosta (2) vs (0) Blaird
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Blaird is looking to control Acosta's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Blaird avoid being mounted?
Acosta performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Acosta will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Acosta wants to pass to mount but Blaird is defending the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blaird wants to control but Acosta is keeping busy.
Blaird is refusing to be controlled, as Acosta sits in half guard.
Acosta is looking for a kimura but Blaird is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Acosta to get the leverage.
Blaird tries to get to full guard but Acosta has control of the leg.
Blaird is looking to control Acosta's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Blaird avoid being mounted?
Acosta is controlling the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Blaird manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Acosta wants to control from the top but Blaird keeps moving.
Acosta tries to free his leg and advance position but Blaird is retaining full guard.
Blaird working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Acosta doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Acosta manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Acosta tries to free his leg and advance position but Blaird is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blaird working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Acosta doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Acosta manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Blaird working a defensive guard here.
Acosta controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Blaird keeping moving, preventing Acosta from controlling successfully.
Acosta is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Acosta trying to control but Blaird is working from the bottom.
Acosta sitting in guard here, content to control.
Blaird can't keep his opponent in guard - Acosta advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Acosta is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Blaird sees it coming and defends easily.
Acosta seems to be working for a kimura but Blaird defends the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Acosta wants to control but Blaird is keeping him busy.
Blaird looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Acosta wants to free his trapped foot but Blaird is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Acosta is looking for a kimura here.
Blaird moves into full guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Acosta controls from within his opponent's guard.
Acosta trying to control but Blaird is working from the bottom.
Acosta trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Acosta trying to control the position from guard on top but Blaird is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Acosta pushing down on Blaird's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Acosta is trying to control. Blaird wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Acosta looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Blaird trying to control but Acosta postures up.
Blaird is staying active underneath Acosta, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Blaird is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Acosta pulls his head out easily.
Acosta is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Blaird doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Acosta.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Blaird is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Acosta pulls his head out easily.
Blaird looks winded!
Acosta prevents Blaird from improving his position.
Acosta looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Acosta passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Blaird! Score +3 for passing guard: Acosta (5) vs (0) Blaird
Acosta sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Acosta is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Blaird to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Blaird shrugs it off.
Acosta moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Acosta (8) vs (0) Blaird
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Acosta 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, Blaird has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Acosta is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Blaird tries to escape but Acosta has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Acosta is looking for the choke from the back position but Blaird is controlling his hands well.
Blaird rolls, trying to escape but Acosta keeps control of the position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Acosta is looking to control Blaird but Blaird is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Acosta is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Blaird trying to control the action but Acosta just sinks the hooks in.
Blaird can't escape the position.
Blaird fending off the submission attempt from Acosta.
Acosta controlling well, preventing Blaird from escaping the position.
Blaird is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Acosta is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Blaird has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Acosta has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Blaird taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Acosta doesn't care though - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Nikos Acosta!
The defeated Albert Blaird had this to say: 'lets go and enjoy ferret racing together!! i mean back to training jajaja'. |
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