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Stepping Stone 30 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 Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 5 losses; Thammy Jagonoy! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 2 losses; Tendren Hlervu!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Gregory Folan and Steve Smith.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Hlervu darts in looking for a takedown but Jagonoy gets double underhooks and turns Hlervu into the cage.
Jagonoy changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Hlervu closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jagonoy circles away.
Hlervu shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jagonoy defends it nicely.
Thammy Jagonoy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tendren Hlervu.
Hlervu shoots for a takedown but Jagonoy saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jagonoy drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hlervu sprawls and moves away.
Hlervu tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jagonoy sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hlervu somewhat.
Hlervu misses with a takedown attempt
so Jagonoy counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jagonoy (2) vs (0) Hlervu
Hlervu keeping moving, preventing Jagonoy from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jagonoy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hlervu is keeping the position for now.
Jagonoy is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Brotherhood MMA that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Jagonoy is working hard here to advance position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jagonoy wants to control from the top but Hlervu keeps moving.
Jagonoy drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Hlervu manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Jagonoy has Hlervu in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jagonoy (2) vs (2) Hlervu
Hlervu tries to free his leg and advance position but Jagonoy is retaining full guard.
Jagonoy looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jagonoy trying to keep a closed guard but Hlervu is proving a slippery customer.
Jagonoy tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hlervu seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Jagonoy wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Hlervu is now in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hlervu prevents Jagonoy from improving his position.
Hlervu slows the pace down in half guard.
It looks like Hlervu 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.
Jagonoy wants to control the action here but instead Hlervu manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Jagonoy (2) vs (5) Hlervu
Jagonoy wants to control but Hlervu is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jagonoy sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Hlervu controlling the pace.
Hlervu moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Jagonoy. Score +3 for passing guard: Jagonoy (2) vs (8) Hlervu
Hlervu is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Jagonoy is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Jagonoy tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hlervu wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jagonoy struggling a bit here.
A lull in the action here.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Jagonoy tries to improve position but can't.
Hlervu taking a breather here.
Jagonoy regains half guard.
Jagonoy is looking for a sweep. Hlervu is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hlervu controlling the action here.
Jagonoy has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hlervu is working away from the top position though.
Jagonoy looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Jagonoy is looking to improve his position.
Hlervu trying to control the pace.
Hlervu trying to mount his opponent but Jagonoy defends it.
Jagonoy tries to roll over but Hlervu keeps him under control.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Jagonoy trying to control from the bottom.
Jagonoy is trying to get back to full guard.
Hlervu is thwarting Jagonoy's attempts to control the position.
Hlervu performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Jagonoy is looking to control Hlervu's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jagonoy avoid being mounted?
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Hlervu slows the pace down in half guard.
Jagonoy has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hlervu is working away from the top position though.
Jagonoy is defending against the submission attempts here by Hlervu.
Still in half guard, Hlervu seems content to control.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Jagonoy is trying to control but can't.
Jagonoy slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Jagonoy is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Jagonoy looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hlervu engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Hlervu is continuing to stall.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Jagonoy escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hlervu gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jagonoy wants to hit a sweep here but Hlervu passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Jagonoy there! Score +3 for passing guard: Jagonoy (2) vs (11) Hlervu
Hlervu takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Jagonoy bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jagonoy (4) vs (11) Hlervu
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Jagonoy trying to control but Hlervu is working from the bottom.
Hlervu seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Jagonoy might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Jagonoy got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hlervu has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jagonoy has managed to get both his arms back between Hlervu's legs - danger averted.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Hlervu holds on and takes a little breather.
Jagonoy trying to control the position from guard on top but Hlervu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hlervu is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Jagonoy trying to control but Hlervu is working from the bottom.
Jagonoy trying to move into half guard but instead Hlervu has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jagonoy (4) vs (13) Hlervu
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hlervu avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hlervu wins on points by 13 to 4.
A victorious Tendren Hlervu thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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