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Stepping Stone 78 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 St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Peter Petrov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Gregory Rodriguez!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, John Kavanagh and Bruno Lombardi.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Rodriguez gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Petrov (2) vs (0) Rodriguez
Petrov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Rodriguez lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Petrov (2) vs (2) Rodriguez
Rodriguez slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Rodriguez preventing the sweep.
Rodriguez wants to pass the guard but Petrov is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrov working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rodriguez seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Petrov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Petrov looking for a guillotine here but Rodriguez defends easily.
Rodriguez thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Rodriguez trying to control the position from guard on top but Petrov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rodriguez thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Petrov throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Rodriguez escapes and throws Petrov's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Petrov (2) vs (5) Rodriguez
Petrov is not content to let Rodriguez control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Petrov is looking to reverse the position.
Rodriguez looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Petrov tries to buck Rodriguez off but Rodriguez is having none of it.
Rodriguez in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Rodriguez is trying to get an arm triangle but Petrov is defending well.
Rodriguez is working to tighten his grip on Petrov's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Petrov has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Rodriguez is really squeezing tight and eventually Petrov passes out! Rodriguez breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Gregory Rodriguez!
In his post fight interview, Gregory Rodriguez gave a big smile as he said 'RoboCop is coming for EVERYONE!! The Lightweight division is MINE'. |
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