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Stepping Stone 85 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 Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Majid Shah! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 3 losses; Henry Waterman!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Shah has managed to clinch.
Waterman jumps guard and drags Shah to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Waterman manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Shah manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shah (0) vs (2) Waterman
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Shah holds on and takes a little breather.
Waterman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Shah looking to control.
Waterman stopping the sweep attempt from Shah.
Waterman slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Shah (0) vs (5) Waterman
Waterman has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Shah (0) vs (7) Waterman
Shah defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Waterman.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shah keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shah wants to hold on but Waterman pushes him away.
Shah really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Waterman is stalling here but it's allowed Shah to get half guard.
Waterman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Shah keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shah is looking for a sweep. Waterman is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Waterman seems to be looking for submissions.
Shah works his way to full guard. Good work.
Shah keeping full guard, as Waterman tries to pass.
Shah is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Shah trying to keep a closed guard but Waterman is proving a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shah lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shah (2) vs (7) Waterman
Waterman has his foot on Shah's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Shah works his way back into a safe position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Waterman can't keep his opponent in guard - Shah advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Waterman tries to get to full guard but Shah has control of the leg.
Waterman makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Waterman.
Shah has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Waterman bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Shah's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shah (2) vs (9) Waterman
Waterman drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Shah manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Waterman has Shah in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shah (4) vs (9) Waterman
Waterman is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shah (4) vs (11) Waterman
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Waterman wants to work for an arm triangle but Shah is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Waterman seems to be working for a kimura but Shah defends the submission attempt.
Waterman is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Waterman is looking for a kimura but Shah is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Waterman to get the leverage.
Waterman is looking to advance position but Shah won't allow it.
Waterman is looking for a kimura here.
Shah trying to control here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Waterman is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Shah holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Waterman trying to control from half guard but Shah is working away.
Shah wants to control but Waterman is keeping busy.
Shah is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Waterman is working for a submission of some sort.
Waterman trying to mount his opponent but Shah defends it.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Shah holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Waterman frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Shah (4) vs (14) Waterman
Shah keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Waterman looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Shah keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Shah tries to lock up and control but Waterman gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Waterman moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Shah has worked his arm free - good work by Shah!
Shah on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Shah tries to get out of the position.
Waterman working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Shah is looking for a sweep.
Waterman tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Waterman advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Shah (4) vs (16) Waterman
Shah is in all sorts of trouble here.
Waterman looking to secure an arm triangle but Shah defends it well.
Waterman looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Waterman fails to advance to Shah's back.
Shah is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Waterman has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Shah (4) vs (19) Waterman
Shah is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Waterman is not going to allow Shah to sit and survive in this position.
Shah knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Waterman on the ground.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Waterman working for the choke.
Waterman avoiding Shah 's attempts to control his hands.
Waterman working for a choke but Shah is defending well.
Waterman has got one arm under Shah's chin. This could be trouble... Shah trying to control the other hand but Waterman gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Shah has tapped out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Henry Waterman!
After winning the bout, Henry Waterman 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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