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Stepping Stone 73 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 Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Miles Levesque! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Gordon Jones!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Trevor Gratis and William Peck.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Jones fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jones shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Levesque sprawls well. Levesque wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jones gets slowly back to his feet.
Levesque changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Levesque is fending him off so far but Jones persists. Nope, Levesque circles away and we're back to standing.
Miles Levesque has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gordon Jones.
Jones shoots in for a takedown but Levesque shows good takedown defense.
Jones shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Levesque as he jumps to the side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Levesque slaps away a takedown attempt from Jones, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jones is defended easily by Levesque.
Jones tries to score a power double leg takedown but Levesque sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jones somewhat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones shoots for a takedown but Levesque saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jones fails with the takedown.
Miles Levesque is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jones tries for a takedown but Levesque sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Levesque gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Jones to score an easy takedown into full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Levesque (0) vs (2) Jones
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones won't allow Levesque to sweep him here.
Levesque is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jones is aware though and is defending well.
Levesque is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Levesque is looking for a triangle but Jones pushes his legs off easily.
Levesque looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Jones trying to control but Levesque is working from the bottom.
Levesque looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Levesque is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Levesque is looking for a triangle but Jones pushes his legs off easily.
Jones thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Levesque working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jones doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jones manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Jones got a little sloppy there for a moment and Levesque has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jones has managed to get both his arms back between Levesque's legs - danger averted.
Levesque wants to sweep here but Jones controlling him for the moment.
Levesque working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jones doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jones manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Levesque is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Jones engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Jones preventing the sweep.
Jones trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jones drops back looking for a leg! Levesque is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Levesque manages to kick Jones off! Jones jumps back into Levesque's guard.
Levesque has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jones can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Levesque looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jones is one step ahead there.
Levesque has his foot on Jones's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jones works his way back into a safe position though.
Levesque has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Jones doesn't defend quickly enough and Levesque has managed to lock this one up! Can Jones escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Levesque on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Miles Levesque!
After winning the bout, Miles Levesque thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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