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SSG 114 Waterman vs Rhodeo 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 14 wins and 3 losses; Henry Waterman! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 9 losses; Dusty Rhodeo!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Jorge Garcia and Eddie Farnsworth.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Rhodeo has taken the fight to the clinch.
Rhodeo jumps into guard, dragging Waterman to the mat.
Waterman drops back looking for a leg! Rhodeo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Rhodeo manages to kick Waterman off! Waterman jumps back into Rhodeo's guard.
Waterman trying to control but Rhodeo is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rhodeo trying to control the position.
Waterman looking to pass the guard.
Rhodeo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Waterman got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rhodeo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Waterman has managed to get both his arms back between Rhodeo's legs - danger averted.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Waterman advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Waterman (3) vs (0) Rhodeo
Rhodeo is trying to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Waterman thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Rhodeo is looking to reverse the position.
Waterman tries for a kimura but Rhodeo is defending well.
Waterman tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Waterman has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Waterman thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Rhodeo wants to control but Waterman postures up.
Waterman tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Waterman has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Waterman tries to advance to mount but Rhodeo denies him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rhodeo is looking to regain half guard here but Waterman keeps moving and retains side control.
Rhodeo is trying to control Waterman's posture but Waterman avoids it.
Waterman is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Rhodeo knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Rhodeo is looking for a sweep.
Waterman thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Rhodeo regains half guard.
Waterman is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Rhodeo defends it well.
Rhodeo looking for submissions off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rhodeo actively working from the bottom here.
Waterman is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Rhodeo sees it coming and defends easily.
Rhodeo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Waterman pulls his head out easily.
Waterman is looking for a kimura but Rhodeo is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Waterman to get the leverage.
Rhodeo won't allow Waterman to pass to mount.
Rhodeo is trying to maintain the position but Waterman is very close to passing his half guard.
Rhodeo is trying to get back to full guard.
Waterman is working for a kimura but Rhodeo is defending it quite comfortably.
Rhodeo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Waterman pulls his head out easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Waterman is looking for a kimura but Rhodeo is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Waterman to get the leverage.
Rhodeo looking for submissions off his back.
Waterman is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Rhodeo has managed to free his arm - good work.
Waterman tries to pass to full mount but Rhodeo defends it.
Rhodeo is defending against the submission attempts here by Waterman.
Rhodeo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Waterman is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Waterman is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Rhodeo defends it well.
Rhodeo tries to roll over but Waterman keeps him under control.
Waterman trying to control from half guard but Rhodeo is working away.
Rhodeo is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Rhodeo manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Rhodeo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Rhodeo keeping full guard, as Waterman tries to pass.
Waterman got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rhodeo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Waterman has managed to get both his arms back between Rhodeo's legs - danger averted.
Waterman pushing down on Rhodeo's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Waterman is looking for a kimura but Rhodeo is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Waterman to get the leverage.
Rhodeo is looking for a sweep. Waterman is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Waterman is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Rhodeo is just riding it out for now. Waterman eventually gives up the hold.
Waterman is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Waterman is trying to control. Rhodeo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Rhodeo is pressing down on Waterman's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Rhodeo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Waterman defends it easily.
Waterman advances to half guard.
Rhodeo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Waterman pulls his head out easily.
Waterman passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Waterman (6) vs (0) Rhodeo
Waterman looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Rhodeo wants to hold on but Waterman pushes him away.
Waterman working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Rhodeo turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Waterman off and cradles Rhodeo's limp body as Waterman celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Henry Waterman!
A relieved looking Henry Waterman thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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