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Stepping Stone 81 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Cactus Jack! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 10 losses; Rowan Atkinson!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Daniel Franklin and Alan Glass.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Atkinson rushes Jack and presses him up against the cage.
Atkinson ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Atkinson no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
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.
Jack stands and throws Atkinson's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Jack (3) vs (0) Atkinson
Jack is trying to get an arm triangle but Atkinson is defending well.
Jack is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Atkinson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Atkinson is looking to reverse the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jack thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Jack thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Atkinson sneaks back into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Atkinson is looking for a sweep. Jack is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Atkinson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Jack is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Atkinson is trying to maintain the position but Jack is very close to passing his half guard.
Jack is trying to work for a kimura but Atkinson is defending well.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Jack trying to mount his opponent but Atkinson defends it.
Atkinson is looking for a sweep. Jack is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jack is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Atkinson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jack trying to pass the guard but Atkinson defending well.
Atkinson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jack is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Atkinson is just riding it out for now. Jack eventually gives up the hold.
Atkinson trying to control from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jack is looking for a kimura here.
Jack is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Atkinson defends it well.
Atkinson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jack preventing the sweep.
Jack thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Jack drops back looking for a leg! Atkinson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Atkinson manages to kick Jack off! Jack jumps back into Atkinson's guard.
Atkinson trying to keep a closed guard but Jack is proving a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Atkinson looking for a sweep. Not yet Atkinson, not yet.
Jack stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Atkinson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jack drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Jack jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Jack thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Atkinson wants to sweep here but Jack controlling him for the moment.
Atkinson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jack defends well.
Jack got a little sloppy there for a moment and Atkinson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jack has managed to get both his arms back between Atkinson's legs - danger averted.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jack thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Atkinson looking for a guillotine here but Jack defends easily.
Jack drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Jack jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Jack is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Atkinson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jack drops back looking for a leg! Atkinson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Atkinson manages to kick Jack off! Jack jumps back into Atkinson's guard.
Jack thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Atkinson has an active guard here but Jack has managed to pass into half guard.
Atkinson is defending against the submission attempts here by Jack.
Atkinson won't allow Jack to pass to mount.
Atkinson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jack is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Atkinson tries to roll over but Jack keeps him under control.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Atkinson manages to get to full guard.
Jack stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Atkinson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jack drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Jack jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Jack stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Atkinson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Atkinson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jack drops back looking for a leg! Atkinson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Atkinson manages to kick Jack off! Jack jumps back into Atkinson's guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Atkinson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jack doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jack manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Jack passes Atkinson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Jack looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Jack is looking for a kimura but Atkinson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Jack to get the leverage.
Jack is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Atkinson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Jack.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Atkinson moves into full guard.
Jack pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Atkinson is keeping the position for now.
Jack drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Jack jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Jack is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Jack trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jack drops back looking for a leg! Atkinson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Atkinson manages to kick Jack off! Jack jumps back into Atkinson's guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Jack pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Atkinson is keeping the position for now.
Jack is breathing heavily.
Atkinson is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Jack rolls with it to try and escape but Atkinson cranks on the arm and Jack is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rowan Atkinson! |
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