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Stepping Stone 95 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 10 wins and 3 losses; Henry Waterman! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Mark Skells!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Felipe Paraventi and Edson Gomes.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Skells tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Waterman appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Skells shoots in for a double leg but Waterman sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Skells clinches up with Waterman and pushes him back against the cage.
Skells is looking for a takedown.
Skells changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Waterman fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Henry Waterman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Skells.
Skells is looking to clinch.
Skells closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Waterman to the mat! Waterman manages to get full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Waterman (0) vs (2) Skells
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skells looking to pass the guard.
Waterman looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Skells won't allow Waterman to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skells wants to pass the guard but Waterman is keeping the position.
Waterman lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Waterman (2) vs (2) Skells
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Waterman wants to control from the top but Skells keeps moving.
Skells is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Waterman drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Waterman jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Waterman pushing down on Skells's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Skells can do anything to dispel that myth.
Waterman wants to pass the guard but Skells is defending well.
Waterman is working for a submission of some sort.
Waterman wants to work for an arm triangle but Skells is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Waterman is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Skells is just riding it out for now. Waterman eventually gives up the hold.
Skells is trying to get back to full guard.
Waterman is looking for a kimura here.
Waterman wants to pass the guard but Skells is defending well.
Skells tries to get to full guard but Waterman has control of the leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Waterman seems to be looking for submissions.
Waterman is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Skells is just riding it out for now. Waterman eventually gives up the hold.
Waterman is working for a kimura here but Skells manages to reverse the position and he's now in Waterman's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Waterman (2) vs (4) Skells
Waterman tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Waterman is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Skells is aware though and is defending well.
Waterman wants to sweep here but Skells controlling him for the moment.
Skells wants to control from the top but Waterman keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skells avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Waterman tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Skells trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Waterman lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Waterman (4) vs (4) Skells
Waterman pushing down on Skells's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Waterman is working for a kimura but Skells is defending it quite comfortably.
Waterman works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Waterman (7) vs (4) Skells
Waterman with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Skells is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Waterman wants to finish this one by submission but Skells is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Waterman.
Waterman has control of Skells's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Skells regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Waterman trying to control but Skells is having none of it.
Skells working to try and regain half guard.
Waterman working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Waterman goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Skells turns into him and now he's in Waterman's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Waterman (7) vs (6) Skells
Waterman looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Skells must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Waterman is looking for a triangle but Skells pushes his legs off easily.
Skells trying to control the position from guard on top but Waterman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Skells pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Waterman is keeping the position for now.
Waterman is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Skells trying to control but Waterman is working from the bottom.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Skells preventing the sweep.
Waterman has his feet on Skells's thighs here. He's pushed Skells 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! Skells screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Henry Waterman!
During a confident post fight interview, Henry Waterman thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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