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Stepping Stone 87 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 9 wins and 3 losses; Henry Waterman! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 1 losses; Paulo Mendes!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Luis Engracia and Seu Braga.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Mendes closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Waterman's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Waterman (0) vs (2) Mendes
Waterman keeping full guard, as Mendes tries to pass.
Waterman looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Waterman throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Waterman has his foot on Mendes's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mendes works his way back into a safe position though.
Waterman is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mendes defends well.
Mendes must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Mendes thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Waterman keeping moving, preventing Mendes from controlling successfully.
Mendes sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Mendes trying to control the position from guard on top but Waterman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Waterman looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Waterman has his foot on Mendes's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mendes works his way back into a safe position though.
Waterman wants to sweep here but Mendes controlling him for the moment.
Waterman throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Waterman wants to sweep here but Mendes controlling him for the moment.
Mendes got a little sloppy there for a moment and Waterman has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mendes has managed to get both his arms back between Waterman's legs - danger averted.
Mendes won't allow Waterman to sweep him here.
Waterman had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mendes defends it easily.
Waterman keeping moving, preventing Mendes from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Waterman has his feet on Mendes's thighs here. He's pushed Mendes off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Mendes screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Henry Waterman!
An out of breath Henry Waterman thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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