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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 Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Raymond Gascon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Haygag Kapoian!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Gascon closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Kapoian's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gascon (2) vs (0) Kapoian
Kapoian not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kapoian working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gascon doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gascon manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kapoian throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kapoian can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gascon controls the pace.
Kapoian keeping full guard, as Gascon tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kapoian is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gascon sitting in guard here, content to control.
Gascon looking to pass the guard.
Kapoian working for a triangle but Gascon defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gascon stays in close to Kapoian's body and controls the position.
Kapoian escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gascon gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Gascon trying to control but Kapoian is working from the bottom.
Gascon controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Gascon forces his way into half guard.
Kapoian wants to control but Gascon passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Gascon (5) vs (0) Kapoian
Gascon wants to control but Kapoian is keeping him busy.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gascon is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kapoian knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kapoian gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Gascon (7) vs (0) Kapoian
Gascon content just to control the position here.
Kapoian keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Gascon working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Gascon takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kapoian is trying to escape the mount.
Kapoian is controlling an arm, preventing Gascon from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kapoian really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Gascon takes Kapoian's back. Score +3 for taking back: Gascon (10) vs (0) Kapoian
Kapoian rolls, trying to escape but Gascon keeps control of the position.
Kapoian won't enjoy being in this position. Gascon looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Kapoian is tapping - it's over boys! Gascon picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Raymond Gascon! |
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