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Stepping Stone 97 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 Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Ze Pedro! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Joseph Kyran!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Steve Smith and Elvis Blanc.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Kyran looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Pedro (0) vs (2) Kyran
Pedro actively working from the bottom here.
Kyran perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Pedro really is a fat lump.
Pedro actively working from the bottom here.
Kyran tries to pass to full mount but Pedro defends it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Well, if Kyran 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.
Pedro won't allow Kyran to pass to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kyran controlling the action here.
Kyran uses his free foot to push down on Pedro's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Pedro. Score +3 for passing guard: Pedro (0) vs (5) Kyran
Kyran working for a submission but Pedro is keeping him at bay.
Kyran sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Kyran takes Pedro's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Pedro is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Pedro (0) vs (8) Kyran
Kyran keeps control of the position easily here as Pedro tries to buck him off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Pedro wants to escape the position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Kyran working for a choke but Pedro is defending well.
Pedro wants to escape the position.
Good control from Kyran.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
It looks like Kyran might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Kyran's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kyran is looking for the choke from the back position but Pedro is controlling his hands well.
Kyran not allowing Pedro to control his hands.
Pedro looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Pedro rolls, trying to escape but Kyran keeps control of the position.
Pedro trying to control the position but Kyran manages to sink in the hooks.
Kyran is trying to stick to Pedro's back but Pedro is turning into Kyran. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Kyran's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Pedro. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pedro (2) vs (8) Kyran
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kyran looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Pedro trying to control the position from guard on top but Kyran is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pedro being controlled here momentarily.
Pedro trying to control the position from guard on top but Kyran is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kyran looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pedro being controlled here momentarily.
Pedro wants to control from the top but Kyran keeps moving.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kyran looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kyran seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Kyran is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Pedro wants to control from the top but Kyran keeps moving.
Kyran keeping full guard, as Pedro tries to pass.
Kyran looking for a sweep. Not yet Kyran, not yet.
Pedro trying to control the position from guard on top but Kyran is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kyran looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Kyran controlling the position.
Kyran wants to sweep but no luck.
Kyran keeping moving, preventing Pedro from controlling successfully.
Kyran pulls Pedro in close to prevent any damage.
Kyran has his foot on Pedro's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Pedro works his way back into a safe position though.
Kyran looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Pedro is defending well. Kyran quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Pedro has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Kyran celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Joseph Kyran! |
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