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Stepping Stone 80 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 Sydney, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Hunter Willett! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 5 losses; Gotosleep Innkeeper!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Percy O'Donnell and Timothy Bukovac.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Willett has his takedown stuffed
and Innkeeper counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Innkeeper ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Innkeeper no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Willett definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Innkeeper is adopting a defensive guard.
Innkeeper keeping full guard, as Willett tries to pass.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Innkeeper can do anything to dispel that myth.
Innkeeper controlling Willett's posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Innkeeper is looking for a triangle but Willett pushes his legs off easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Innkeeper seems keen to control Willett's posture.
Innkeeper has an active guard here but Willett has managed to pass into half guard.
Willett will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Innkeeper is defending against the submission attempts here by Willett.
Willett is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Innkeeper has managed to free his arm - good work.
Innkeeper felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Innkeeper looking for submissions off his back.
Innkeeper is refusing to be controlled, as Willett sits in half guard.
Innkeeper keeping control of the position.
Innkeeper is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Willett pulls his head out easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Innkeeper controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Innkeeper looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Innkeeper tries to roll over but Willett keeps him under control.
Innkeeper actively working from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Innkeeper is concentrating on defense, preventing Willett from advancing position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Innkeeper wants to control but Willett is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Innkeeper is controlling Willett's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Willett seems to be working for a kimura but Innkeeper defends the submission attempt.
Innkeeper is concentrating on defense, preventing Willett from advancing position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Innkeeper looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Innkeeper keeping hold of Willett's head, controlling as best he can.
Innkeeper makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Innkeeper.
Innkeeper working for a triangle but Willett defends it easily.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Innkeeper keeping moving, preventing Willett from controlling successfully.
Willett advances to half guard.
Innkeeper keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Innkeeper is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Willett pulls his head out easily.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Innkeeper tries to roll over but Willett keeps him under control.
Willett is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Innkeeper looking for submissions off his back.
Innkeeper keeps control of the position for the meantime.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Innkeeper is not content to let Willett control the position.
Innkeeper keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Willett trying to control from half guard but Innkeeper is working away.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Innkeeper looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Innkeeper is trying to control but Willett passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Willett (3) vs (0) Innkeeper
Willett working away.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Innkeeper holding on.
Willett working away.
Willett tries to advance to mount but Innkeeper denies him.
Innkeeper wants to control but Willett postures up.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Willett in the domination position with Innkeeper hanging on.
Innkeeper gets back to half guard.
Innkeeper is positioning himself well to prevent Willett advancing to mount.
Willett is working for a submission of some sort.
Willett is breathing heavily.
Innkeeper is concentrating on defense, preventing Willett from advancing position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Willett is working for a submission of some sort.
Innkeeper looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Willett wants to lay and pray for a moment but Innkeeper keeps working.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Innkeeper has his hands clasped together around Willett's back. He's all about the action.
Innkeeper looking for submissions off his back.
Innkeeper is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Willett is tapping! Great win for Innkeeper!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Gotosleep Innkeeper!
After winning the bout, Gotosleep Innkeeper 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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