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SSG 234 Makarov vs Lima PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Kevin Jones! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Johnny Puma!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Jones stuffs the takedown.
Jones stuffs the takedown.
Puma drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jones (0) vs (2) Puma
Puma must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Puma avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Jones has his foot on Puma's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Puma works his way back into a safe position though.
Puma sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Jones's guard.
Jones is looking for a sweep. Puma is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jones has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Puma wants to pass to mount but Jones is defending the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones tries to get to full guard but Puma has control of the leg.
Puma trying to control from half guard but Jones is working away.
Puma passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Jones (0) vs (5) Puma
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones is trying to get back to half guard.
Puma controls the position.
Puma looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Jones is looking to regain half guard here but Puma keeps moving and retains side control.
Puma tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Puma has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Jones is not content to let Puma control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Puma working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Puma trying to control the action but Jones is working from the bottom.
Puma working away.
Jones is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Puma off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Jones (4) vs (5) Puma
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Puma showing good submission defense here.
Jones is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Jones struggling to keep hold of the position.
Jones is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Puma with him. Puma is trying to defend but Jones has an arm under the chin now! Puma grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kevin Jones!
A less than humble Kevin Jones misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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