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Stepping Stone 86 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 1 wins and 9 losses; Olaf Snowstrinski! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 7 losses; Jacob Fuisse! The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Gwen Towbar and Daniel Franklin.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way. Snowstrinski shoots in and gets a takedown into Fuisse's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Snowstrinski (2) vs (0) Fuisse Snowstrinski trying to control the position from guard on top but Fuisse is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Snowstrinski controls the pace of the fight for a moment. Snowstrinski wants to control from the top but Fuisse keeps moving. Fuisse escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Snowstrinski gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Snowstrinski trying to control the position from guard on top but Fuisse is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Snowstrinski is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Fuisse is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Fuisse has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Snowstrinski (2) vs (2) Fuisse Fuisse pushes down on Snowstrinski's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Fuisse seems to be looking for submissions.
Fuisse controlling the action here. Fuisse trying to control from half guard but Snowstrinski is working away. Fuisse wants to pass to mount but Snowstrinski is defending the position. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. The fighters are battling for position here. Snowstrinski manages to regain full guard. Nice work. Snowstrinski might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Snowstrinski is trying to control the position but Fuisse postures up. Snowstrinski is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Fuisse frees his head nicely. Oh but Snowstrinski has switched to an armbar! Fuisse is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Olaf Snowstrinski! Olaf Snowstrinski decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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