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Stepping Stone 94 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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 15 losses; Cyrus Ozymandias! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 3 losses; Fedor Vovchanchyn!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Gregory Folan and Steve Smith.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Vovchanchyn closes the distance and pushes Ozymandias back into the cage.
Vovchanchyn is looking to take this one to the mat.
Vovchanchyn tries to score a body lock takedown but Ozymandias shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Ozymandias gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Vovchanchyn.
Cyrus Ozymandias has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fedor Vovchanchyn.
Ozymandias is working for takedown but Vovchanchyn is calmly controlling the position for now.
Ozymandias stops a takedown attempt from Vovchanchyn.
Ozymandias wants a takedown.
Ozymandias is working for takedown but Vovchanchyn is calmly controlling the position for now.
Vovchanchyn is looking for a takedown.
Vovchanchyn is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Ozymandias tries to score a body lock takedown but Vovchanchyn shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Vovchanchyn goes for a takedown attempt but Ozymandias pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Ozymandias shoots in and drives through. Vovchanchyn sprawls well.
Ozymandias looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Vovchanchyn clinches with his opponent.
Ozymandias is looking for a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vovchanchyn wants a takedown but no success here.
Ozymandias is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Ozymandias is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Vovchanchyn pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Vovchanchyn wants to take the fight to the mat but Ozymandias manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Ozymandias drops down looking for an ankle pick but Vovchanchyn pulls his leg out and moves away.
Vovchanchyn forces Ozymandias back against the cage and clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vovchanchyn is working for takedown but Ozymandias is calmly controlling the position for now.
Ozymandias looking for a takedown.
Ozymandias is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Vovchanchyn pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Vovchanchyn tries for a takedown but Ozymandias manages to get underhooks.
Vovchanchyn is looking for a takedown.
Vovchanchyn is looking to take this one to the mat.
Vovchanchyn goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ozymandias prevents it.
Ozymandias goes for a takedown attempt but Vovchanchyn pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Ozymandias tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Vovchanchyn defends well and Ozymandias ends up having to push Vovchanchyn into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Vovchanchyn is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Vovchanchyn wants a takedown.
Ozymandias is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Vovchanchyn wants to take the fight to the mat but Ozymandias manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Vovchanchyn has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Ozymandias after a bit of a struggle.
Ozymandias prevents a takedown attempt there.
Vovchanchyn is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ozymandias gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Vovchanchyn looks winded!
Ozymandias stops a takedown attempt from Vovchanchyn.
Ozymandias goes for a takedown attempt but Vovchanchyn pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vovchanchyn forces Ozymandias back against the cage and clinches.
Vovchanchyn is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ozymandias pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Vovchanchyn prevents the takedown attempt.
Ozymandias gets underhooks to prevent Vovchanchyn's takedown attempt.
Vovchanchyn is working for takedown but Ozymandias is calmly controlling the position for now.
Vovchanchyn is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Ozymandias is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Vovchanchyn pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Ozymandias is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Vovchanchyn gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Vovchanchyn stops a takedown attempt from Ozymandias.
Ozymandias has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Vovchanchyn is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Ozymandias is looking to take this one to the mat.
Ozymandias tries to score a body lock takedown but Vovchanchyn shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Vovchanchyn wants to take the fight to the mat but Ozymandias manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Vovchanchyn is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ozymandias pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Ozymandias wants a takedown.
Ozymandias drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Vovchanchyn gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Vovchanchyn goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ozymandias prevents it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ozymandias drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Vovchanchyn is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Ozymandias is defending well.
Vovchanchyn prevents the takedown attempt.
Vovchanchyn has Ozymandias pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ozymandias manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Vovchanchyn has Ozymandias pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ozymandias manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Vovchanchyn has Ozymandias pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ozymandias manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Ozymandias is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Vovchanchyn is defending well.
Ozymandias has Vovchanchyn pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Vovchanchyn manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Vovchanchyn goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ozymandias prevents it.
Ozymandias wants to take the fight to the mat but Vovchanchyn manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Vovchanchyn has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ozymandias avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Vovchanchyn is trying to drag Ozymandias to the mat but Ozymandias just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Vovchanchyn has Ozymandias pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ozymandias manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Ozymandias has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Vovchanchyn is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ozymandias is trying to drag Vovchanchyn to the mat but Vovchanchyn just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Vovchanchyn drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ozymandias gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Ozymandias stops a takedown attempt from Vovchanchyn.
Vovchanchyn has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ozymandias is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Vovchanchyn goes for a takedown attempt but Ozymandias pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Vovchanchyn gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Vovchanchyn prevents a takedown attempt there.
Vovchanchyn prevents a takedown attempt there.
Vovchanchyn is looking for a takedown.
Vovchanchyn gets underhooks to prevent Ozymandias's takedown attempt.
Ozymandias stops a takedown attempt from Vovchanchyn.
Vovchanchyn is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Vovchanchyn has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ozymandias avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Vovchanchyn wants a takedown but no success here.
Vovchanchyn drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ozymandias pulls his leg out and moves away.
Ozymandias looks for a takedown but Vovchanchyn sprawls well.
Vovchanchyn tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Vovchanchyn tries to sprawl but Ozymandias drives through with a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ozymandias (2) vs (0) Vovchanchyn
Ozymandias stalling.
Ozymandias has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Ozymandias tries to pass the half guard into mount. Vovchanchyn knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Ozymandias stalling.
Ozymandias is looking to advance position but Vovchanchyn won't allow it.
Ozymandias sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Ozymandias wants to pass the guard but Vovchanchyn is defending well.
Ozymandias looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Ozymandias is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Vovchanchyn controlling the position.
Ozymandias controlling from the top position.
Ozymandias seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Vovchanchyn for as long as he can get away with.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Ozymandias is pushing down on Vovchanchyn's leg trying to pass to half guard. Vovchanchyn is fighting to maintain full guard but Ozymandias has managed to sneak the leg through.
Ozymandias slows the pace down in half guard.
Vovchanchyn is trying is best to control the position here.
Vovchanchyn felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Ozymandias in particular looking to stall.
Vovchanchyn won't allow Ozymandias to pass to mount.
Vovchanchyn is trying to maintain the position but Ozymandias is very close to passing his half guard.
Well, if Ozymandias is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Ozymandias's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Ozymandias prevents Vovchanchyn from improving his position.
Ozymandias passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ozymandias (5) vs (0) Vovchanchyn
Ozymandias takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Vovchanchyn has given up his back here. Will Ozymandias look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Ozymandias (8) vs (0) Vovchanchyn
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Ozymandias keeps control of the position easily here as Vovchanchyn tries to buck him off.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vovchanchyn trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Vovchanchyn trying to control but not successfully.
Vovchanchyn is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Ozymandias is staying active.
Ozymandias has good solid back control here.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Vovchanchyn trying to control but not successfully.
Ozymandias slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Vovchanchyn rolls, trying to escape but Ozymandias keeps control of the position.
Ozymandias is not going to allow Vovchanchyn to sit and survive in this position.
Ozymandias is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Vovchanchyn tries to break free.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Ozymandias not allowing Vovchanchyn to control his hands.
Ozymandias is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Ozymandias takes the fight on points by 8 to 0.
Cyrus Ozymandias decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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