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HC GRAP 42 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 7 wins and 7 losses; James Rocksteady! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Cayden Abner!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Jonathan Paton and John Kavanagh.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Abner pushes Rocksteady up against the cage in a clinch.
Rocksteady drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Abner gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Rocksteady is breathing heavily.
Rocksteady gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Rocksteady (2) vs (0) Abner
Abner working a defensive guard here.
Rocksteady stopping the sweep attempt from Abner.
Rocksteady wants to control from the top but Abner keeps moving.
Rocksteady is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Abner is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Abner has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rocksteady (2) vs (2) Abner
Abner is pushing down on Rocksteady's leg trying to pass to half guard. Rocksteady is fighting to maintain full guard but Abner has managed to sneak the leg through.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abner is pressing down on Rocksteady's thigh, looking to free his foot. Rocksteady is holding on for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abner works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Rocksteady (2) vs (5) Abner
Abner wants to control the pace but Rocksteady is squirming around nicely.
Abner takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Abner trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Abner content just to control the position here.
It looks like Abner 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.
Abner takes Rocksteady's back. Score +3 for taking back: Rocksteady (2) vs (8) Abner
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rocksteady looking very determined here, making life difficult for Abner.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Abner has managed to slip his arm under Rocksteady's chin. This could be all over... yep, Rocksteady is tapping out! Submission win for Abner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Cayden Abner!
Cayden Abner bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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