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Stepping Stone 54 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 1 wins and 4 losses; Vinicius Yoshimura Cerqueira! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 5 losses; Rowan Atkinson!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Atkinson clinches with his opponent.
Cerqueira gets control of Atkinson's arms and successfully pulls guard. Cerqueira will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Cerqueira trying to keep a closed guard but Atkinson is proving a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cerqueira pulls Atkinson in to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Atkinson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cerqueira is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cerqueira (2) vs (0) Atkinson
Cerqueira controlling the action here.
Cerqueira seems to be working for a kimura but Atkinson defends the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Atkinson tries to get to full guard but Cerqueira has control of the leg.
Cerqueira tries to pass to full mount but Atkinson defends it.
Cerqueira is working for a kimura but Atkinson is defending it quite comfortably.
Atkinson regains full guard. Nicely done.
Cerqueira controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cerqueira wants to pass the guard but Atkinson is keeping the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Atkinson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Cerqueira pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Atkinson is keeping the position for now.
Atkinson has his foot on Cerqueira's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cerqueira works his way back into a safe position though.
Cerqueira knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Atkinson on the ground.
Cerqueira pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Atkinson is keeping the position for now.
Atkinson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Cerqueira trying to control the position from guard on top but Atkinson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cerqueira pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Atkinson is keeping the position for now.
Atkinson keeping moving, preventing Cerqueira from controlling successfully.
Cerqueira passes Atkinson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Cerqueira with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Cerqueira tries to pass the half guard into mount. Atkinson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Atkinson wants to improve his position but Cerqueira is controlling well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cerqueira is looking to advance position but Atkinson won't allow it.
Cerqueira is trying to control. Atkinson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Atkinson is pressing down on Cerqueira's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Atkinson looking to control.
Cerqueira wants to pass the guard but Atkinson is keeping the position.
Atkinson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Atkinson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Atkinson has his foot on Cerqueira's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cerqueira works his way back into a safe position though.
Cerqueira looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Atkinson looking for a guillotine here but Cerqueira defends easily.
Cerqueira pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Atkinson is keeping the position for now.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Cerqueira controls from within his opponent's guard.
Cerqueira got a little sloppy there for a moment and Atkinson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Cerqueira has managed to get both his arms back between Atkinson's legs - danger averted.
Cerqueira engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Cerqueira'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.
Cerqueira wants to control from the top but Atkinson keeps moving.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Atkinson trying to control the position.
Cerqueira looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Atkinson keeping moving, preventing Cerqueira from controlling successfully.
Cerqueira stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Atkinson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cerqueira trying to control the position from guard on top but Atkinson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cerqueira preventing the sweep.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Atkinson looking to control.
Cerqueira wants to control from the top but Atkinson keeps moving.
Cerqueira passes into half guard.
Cerqueira wants to pass to mount but Atkinson is defending the position.
Cerqueira is trying to control. Atkinson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Cerqueira works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Cerqueira (5) vs (0) Atkinson
Cerqueira working for a submission but Atkinson is keeping him at bay.
Cerqueira is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Atkinson is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Cerqueira (8) vs (0) Atkinson
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Cerqueira is hanging on to Atkinson's back as he tries to escape.
Cerqueira not allowing Atkinson to control his hands.
Cerqueira keeps control of the position as Atkinson tries to break free.
Cerqueira looking for the RNC.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Cerqueira's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Atkinson is trying to break free.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Atkinson trying to control the action but Cerqueira just sinks the hooks in.
Cerqueira is looking for the choke from the back position but Atkinson is controlling his hands well.
Cerqueira is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
A lull in the action here.
Cerqueira working for a choke but Atkinson is defending well.
Cerqueira trying to control momentarily.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
What can Atkinson do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Atkinson rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Cerqueira in particular looking to stall.
Cerqueira works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Cerqueira (11) vs (0) Atkinson
Cerqueira tries to control but Atkinson wriggling away.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Atkinson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Cerqueira tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Cerqueira trying to control but Atkinson is having none of it.
Cerqueira working for a guillotine from mount but Atkinson is in no mood to give up.
Cerqueira looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Cerqueira looking to control but Atkinson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Cerqueira controlling his opponent.
Atkinson is looking to get to half guard.
Atkinson manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Atkinson regains full guard. Nicely done.
Cerqueira pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Atkinson is keeping the position for now.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Cerqueira controlling from the top position.
Cerqueira wants to control from the top but Atkinson keeps moving.
Cerqueira is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Atkinson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Cerqueira is aware though and is defending well.
Atkinson keeping moving, preventing Cerqueira from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Atkinson wants to sweep but no luck.
Cerqueira has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Cerqueira is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cerqueira takes the fight on points by 11 to 0.
Vinicius Yoshimura Cerqueira was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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