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Stepping Stone 39 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 0 wins and 1 losses; Olin Hartwell! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Ken Aoiki!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Hartwell forces Aoiki back against the cage and clinches.
Hartwell tries for a takedown. No joy.
Aoiki drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hartwell wants a takedown.
Hartwell is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Olin Hartwell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hartwell drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hartwell is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Hartwell turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Hartwell (4) vs (0) Aoiki
Aoiki tries to bench press Hartwell off him but Hartwell keeps the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hartwell goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Aoiki rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Hartwell's guard! Nice work there by Aoiki! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hartwell (4) vs (2) Aoiki
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hartwell is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Aoiki is aware though and is defending well.
Hartwell wants to sweep here but Aoiki controlling him for the moment.
Hartwell is working hard here to advance position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hartwell on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hartwell tries to get out of the position.
Hartwell looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hartwell looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hartwell will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Aoiki is stalling in the full guard.
Hartwell seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Aoiki wants to pass the guard but Hartwell is keeping the position.
Aoiki won't allow Hartwell to sweep him here.
Hartwell is looking to sweep but instead, Aoiki has passed into half guard.
Hartwell wants to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hartwell is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Aoiki jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Hartwell (4) vs (5) Aoiki
Aoiki controls the position from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hartwell is trying to get back to half guard.
Aoiki gets to mount! Hartwell was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Hartwell (4) vs (7) Aoiki
Aoiki prevents Hartwell from getting the reversal.
Aoiki manages to capitalize on a mistake by Hartwell to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Hartwell (4) vs (10) Aoiki
Aoiki has the hooks in. Hartwell is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aoiki biding his time, controlling Hartwell.
Aoiki working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Aoiki keeps control of the position as Hartwell tries to break free.
Hartwell rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Hartwell is pressing down on Aoiki's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Hartwell working for a triangle but Aoiki defends it easily.
Aoiki sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aoiki preventing the sweep.
Aoiki is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Hartwell keeping full guard, as Aoiki tries to pass.
Aoiki won't allow Hartwell to sweep him here.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Aoiki is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Hartwell has his foot on Aoiki's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Aoiki works his way back into a safe position though.
Aoiki controlling from the top position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hartwell is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hartwell (6) vs (10) Aoiki
Hartwell drops back, looking for a kneebar! Aoiki looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Aoiki looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Aoiki! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Hartwell (6) vs (14) Aoiki
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Aoiki's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Hartwell is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Hartwell manages to work his way to half guard, despite Aoiki's best efforts.
Hartwell is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Aoiki pulls his head out easily.
Hartwell actively working from the bottom here.
Well, if Aoiki is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Hartwell wants to improve his position but Aoiki is controlling well.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Hartwell tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Aoiki has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Hartwell (6) vs (17) Aoiki
Aoiki looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Aoiki controlling from mount.
Hartwell slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Hartwell wants to improve his position but Aoiki is controlling well.
Hartwell wants to get back to full guard but Aoiki has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Hartwell (6) vs (20) Aoiki
Hartwell is working to get back to half guard.
Aoiki looking to control and managing it successfully.
Hartwell stops Aoiki from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Hartwell really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Aoiki working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Hartwell is in all sorts of trouble here.
Hartwell sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Hartwell tries to get to full guard but Aoiki has control of the leg.
Aoiki is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hartwell is just riding it out for now. Aoiki eventually gives up the hold.
Aoiki looks winded!
Hartwell is looking to improve his position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Aoiki is looking to advance position but Hartwell won't allow it.
Hartwell trying to get back to full guard but Aoiki takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Hartwell (6) vs (23) Aoiki
Hartwell is looking to get to half guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Hartwell gets back to half guard.
Aoiki prevents Hartwell from improving his position.
Hartwell looking for submissions off his back.
Aoiki looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Hartwell gets full guard.
Aoiki is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Let's hope that Aoiki has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Hartwell has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Aoiki has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Hartwell (6) vs (26) Aoiki
Hartwell sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Hartwell actively working from the bottom here.
Hartwell tries to get to full guard but Aoiki has control of the leg.
Hartwell is looking to get back to full guard here but Aoiki has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Hartwell (6) vs (29) Aoiki
Hartwell is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Aoiki off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Hartwell (10) vs (29) Aoiki
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Aoiki just trying to survive but Hartwell is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Hartwell working for a choke but Aoiki is defending well.
Hartwell tightening his grip on Aoiki, looking for the choke.
Hartwell is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Aoiki knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Aoiki for a finish.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hartwell has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aoiki wins on points by 29 to 10. |
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