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Stepping Stone 77 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 4 wins and 3 losses; Fedor Vovchanchyn! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 3 losses; Gabe Garcia!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Emerson Jorge and Paulo Santos.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Garcia fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Vovchanchyn has managed to clinch.
Vovchanchyn goes for a takedown in the clinch but Garcia prevents it.
Garcia prevents a takedown attempt there.
Garcia gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Vovchanchyn.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fedor Vovchanchyn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vovchanchyn is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Vovchanchyn has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Garcia avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Vovchanchyn tries for a takedown. No joy.
Garcia gets underhooks to prevent Vovchanchyn's takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vovchanchyn drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Vovchanchyn tries for a takedown. No joy.
Vovchanchyn has Garcia pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Garcia manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Garcia is trying to drag Vovchanchyn to the mat but Vovchanchyn just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Garcia gets underhooks to prevent Vovchanchyn's takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garcia stops a takedown attempt from Vovchanchyn.
Vovchanchyn goes for a takedown in the clinch but Garcia prevents it.
Garcia fails to pull guard.
Garcia stops a takedown attempt from Vovchanchyn.
Vovchanchyn wants a takedown.
Garcia is pressed up against the cage. Vovchanchyn has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Garcia down to the mat. Garcia avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Garcia looks for a takedown but Vovchanchyn sprawls well.
Fedor Vovchanchyn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Garcia gets tackled into the cage by Vovchanchyn. Vovchanchyn maintains the clinch.
Garcia prevents a takedown attempt there.
Vovchanchyn is looking to take this one to the mat.
Garcia can't get the takedown.
Vovchanchyn is looking for a takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garcia tries for a takedown. No joy.
Vovchanchyn is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Garcia pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Vovchanchyn is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Garcia fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Garcia goes for a takedown in the clinch but Vovchanchyn prevents it.
Vovchanchyn tries for a takedown but Garcia manages to get underhooks.
Vovchanchyn goes for a takedown attempt but Garcia pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Vovchanchyn instigates a clinch.
Vovchanchyn wants a takedown.
Garcia jumps guard but Vovchanchyn stands there with Garcia around his waist. Garcia gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Vovchanchyn has Garcia pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Garcia manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Vovchanchyn goes for a takedown attempt but Garcia pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Vovchanchyn clinches up with Garcia and pushes him back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garcia fails to pull guard.
Garcia is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Vovchanchyn drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Garcia gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Garcia changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Vovchanchyn fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Vovchanchyn avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Vovchanchyn rushes Garcia and presses him up against the cage.
Vovchanchyn goes for a takedown attempt but Garcia pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Vovchanchyn has managed to clinch.
Garcia is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Garcia goes for a takedown in the clinch but Vovchanchyn prevents it.
Vovchanchyn has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Garcia avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Vovchanchyn has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Garcia is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vovchanchyn is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Garcia is defending well.
Garcia is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Vovchanchyn is breathing heavily.
Garcia fails to pull guard.
Vovchanchyn is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Garcia prevents a takedown attempt there.
Vovchanchyn tries to score a body lock takedown but Garcia shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Garcia tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Vovchanchyn just stands there and leans against the cage.
Garcia tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Vovchanchyn is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Garcia is defending well.
Vovchanchyn drops down looking for an ankle pick but Garcia pulls his leg out and moves away.
Vovchanchyn has managed to clinch.
Vovchanchyn is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Garcia pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Garcia prevents a takedown attempt there.
Garcia prevents the takedown attempt.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Garcia tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Garcia jumps guard but Vovchanchyn stands there with Garcia around his waist. Garcia gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Garcia gets underhooks to prevent Vovchanchyn's takedown attempt.
Vovchanchyn tries for a takedown but Garcia manages to get underhooks.
Garcia tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Vovchanchyn just stands there and leans against the cage.
Garcia wants a takedown.
Vovchanchyn can't get the takedown.
Vovchanchyn wants to take the fight to the mat but Garcia manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Vovchanchyn prevents the takedown attempt.
Garcia prevents the takedown attempt.
Vovchanchyn gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Garcia.
Garcia gets underhooks to prevent Vovchanchyn's takedown attempt.
Garcia can't get the takedown.
Vovchanchyn is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Vovchanchyn is looking to take this one to the mat.
Vovchanchyn has Garcia pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Garcia manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Vovchanchyn prevents the takedown attempt.
Garcia is trying to pull guard but Vovchanchyn turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Garcia jumps guard but Vovchanchyn turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Vovchanchyn is looking for a takedown.
Garcia is working for takedown but Vovchanchyn is calmly controlling the position for now.
Garcia is trying to pull guard but Vovchanchyn has him pressed against the cage.
Garcia looking for a takedown.
Vovchanchyn looking for a takedown.
Vovchanchyn changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Garcia fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Garcia shoots in looking for a takedown but Vovchanchyn manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Garcia's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Vovchanchyn closes the distance and clinches.
Vovchanchyn has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Garcia is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Vovchanchyn has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Garcia avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Garcia prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Garcia wants a takedown.
Vovchanchyn has Garcia pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Garcia manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Vovchanchyn is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Garcia gets underhooks to prevent Vovchanchyn's takedown attempt.
Vovchanchyn goes for a takedown in the clinch but Garcia prevents it.
Garcia tries for a takedown but Vovchanchyn manages to get underhooks.
Garcia drops down looking for an ankle pick but Vovchanchyn pulls his leg out and moves away.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Vovchanchyn moves into the clinch successfully.
Vovchanchyn looking for a takedown.
Garcia is pressed up against the cage. Vovchanchyn has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Garcia down to the mat. Garcia avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Garcia swats away the attempt to clinch by Vovchanchyn.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Garcia fails with an attempt to clinch.
Vovchanchyn gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Garcia fails to pull guard.
Vovchanchyn wants a takedown.
Garcia tries for a takedown. No joy.
Vovchanchyn tries for a takedown but Garcia manages to get underhooks.
Vovchanchyn goes for a takedown in the clinch but Garcia prevents it.
Vovchanchyn gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Garcia.
Vovchanchyn changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Garcia fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Garcia tries to clinch but Vovchanchyn moves out of range.
Garcia tries to clinch up but Vovchanchyn circles away and keeps his distance.
Vovchanchyn has taken the fight to the clinch.
Garcia tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Vovchanchyn smiles and moves away.
Vovchanchyn gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Garcia is looking to take this one to the mat.
Vovchanchyn wants to take the fight to the mat but Garcia manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Garcia is looking to take this one to the mat.
Garcia tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Vovchanchyn smiles and moves away.
Garcia tries to close the distance and clinch up but Vovchanchyn swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Vovchanchyn moves into range and clinches up with Garcia.
Garcia jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Vovchanchyn walks away with a smile on his face. Garcia gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Garcia fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Vovchanchyn moves into range and clinches up with Garcia.
Garcia is pressed up against the cage. Vovchanchyn has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Garcia down to the mat. Garcia avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Vovchanchyn has closed the distance and engaged Garcia in a clinch.
Garcia is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Garcia is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Vovchanchyn goes for a takedown in the clinch but Garcia prevents it.
Vovchanchyn is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Vovchanchyn has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Garcia avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Garcia tries to pull guard but Vovchanchyn holds him up against the cage and eventually Garcia drops back down to his feet.
Garcia stops a takedown attempt from Vovchanchyn.
Vovchanchyn is looking to take this one to the mat.
Garcia gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Vovchanchyn.
Garcia is trying to drag Vovchanchyn to the mat but Vovchanchyn just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Vovchanchyn tries for a takedown but Garcia manages to get underhooks.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Garcia tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Vovchanchyn just stands there and leans against the cage.
Garcia is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Vovchanchyn gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Vovchanchyn has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Garcia after a bit of a struggle.
Vovchanchyn is trying to drag Garcia to the mat but Garcia just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Garcia tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Vovchanchyn just stands there and leans against the cage.
Vovchanchyn is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Garcia is defending well.
Garcia is looking to take this one to the mat.
Vovchanchyn is looking for a takedown.
Vovchanchyn wants a takedown.
Garcia fails to pull guard.
Garcia gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Vovchanchyn.
Garcia is pressed up against the cage. Vovchanchyn has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Garcia down to the mat. Garcia avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Garcia wants to clinch up but Vovchanchyn keeps it at a distance.
Fedor Vovchanchyn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vovchanchyn moves into the clinch successfully.
Vovchanchyn wants to take the fight to the mat but Garcia manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Garcia tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Vovchanchyn smiles and moves away.
Garcia tries to clinch up but Vovchanchyn circles away and keeps his distance.
Vovchanchyn fails with an attempt to clinch.
Vovchanchyn stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Vovchanchyn wants it to stay on the feet.
Garcia tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Vovchanchyn swivels and escapes.
Garcia darts in looking for a takedown but Vovchanchyn gets double underhooks and turns Garcia into the cage.
Vovchanchyn moves into the clinch.
Vovchanchyn goes for a takedown in the clinch but Garcia prevents it.
Vovchanchyn is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Garcia gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Vovchanchyn is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Garcia gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Garcia goes for a takedown attempt but Vovchanchyn pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Vovchanchyn moves into the clinch successfully.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Garcia jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Vovchanchyn walks away with a smile on his face. Garcia gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Garcia shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Vovchanchyn sprawls well. Vovchanchyn wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Garcia gets slowly back to his feet.
Vovchanchyn stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Vovchanchyn wants it to stay on the feet.
Vovchanchyn moves into the clinch.
Vovchanchyn wants a takedown.
Vovchanchyn can't get the takedown.
Garcia is pressed up against the cage. Vovchanchyn has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Garcia down to the mat. Garcia avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Vovchanchyn closes the distance and clinches.
Vovchanchyn looking for a takedown.
Garcia is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Vovchanchyn to keep the fight standing.
Vovchanchyn tries to score a body lock takedown but Garcia shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Vovchanchyn drops down looking for an ankle pick but Garcia pulls his leg out and moves away.
Vovchanchyn is looking to clinch but Garcia is avoiding it.
Garcia tries to clinch up.
Vovchanchyn closes the distance and pushes Garcia back into the cage.
Garcia stops a takedown attempt from Vovchanchyn.
Garcia drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Vovchanchyn drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Vovchanchyn wants a takedown but no success here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vovchanchyn is looking for a takedown.
Vovchanchyn is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Garcia is defending well.
Garcia is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Vovchanchyn to keep the fight standing.
Vovchanchyn is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Garcia gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points and both fighters attempted the same number of subs, we will decide the bout based on the toss of a coin! Vovchanchyn is heads and Garcia is tails.
The coin is in the air and it lands... heads!
Vovchanchyn takes the fight on points by 1 to 0.
After winning the bout, Fedor Vovchanchyn 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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