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TWGC 31 (185lbs, D1): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 2 PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Valentin Saric! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 13 losses; Vulcahn Dravezesdi!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Saric enables Dravezesdi to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Saric manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Saric (0) vs (2) Dravezesdi
Saric tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Saric lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Saric (2) vs (2) Dravezesdi
Dravezesdi lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Saric (2) vs (4) Dravezesdi
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dravezesdi slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Saric (2) vs (7) Dravezesdi
Dravezesdi tries to advance to mount but can't.
Saric's coaches at Fairtex MMA have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Saric tries to buck Dravezesdi off but Dravezesdi is having none of it.
You can see the frustration on Saric's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dravezesdi working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Saric tries to improve position but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saric gets back to half guard.
Saric is looking to improve his position.
Saric is in trouble now - Dravezesdi has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Saric (2) vs (10) Dravezesdi
Saric tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Saric is working hard here to advance position.
Saric tries to hold on but Dravezesdi postures up.
Saric is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dravezesdi can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Saric is looking to escape.
Saric is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Dravezesdi trying to control but Saric is having none of it.
Saric is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Dravezesdi trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Dravezesdi prevents Saric from getting the reversal.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saric is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Saric regains half guard.
Saric tries to roll over but Dravezesdi keeps him under control.
Dravezesdi slows the pace down in half guard.
Dravezesdi moves into full mount! Saric won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Saric (2) vs (13) Dravezesdi
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saric is desperately trying to improve his position but Dravezesdi has a good base and remains in mount.
Dravezesdi controlling his opponent.
Saric 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.
Saric really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Saric wants to control but Dravezesdi is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Dravezesdi is trying to control. Saric wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Saric regains full guard. Nicely done.
Dravezesdi looking to pass the guard.
Saric wants to sweep here but Dravezesdi controlling him for the moment.
Saric working a defensive guard here.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Dravezesdi showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Saric looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dravezesdi looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Dravezesdi is pushing down on Saric's leg trying to pass to half guard. Saric is fighting to maintain full guard but Dravezesdi has managed to sneak the leg through.
Saric is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Saric is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dravezesdi pulls his head out easily.
Dravezesdi wants to free his trapped foot but Saric is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Dravezesdi seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Saric does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Dravezesdi is working for a kimura but Saric is defending it quite comfortably.
Saric is trying to control but can't.
Saric is trying to get back to full guard.
Saric is staying active underneath Dravezesdi, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Saric is trying to maintain the position but Dravezesdi is very close to passing his half guard.
Saric is looking for a sweep. Dravezesdi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Saric is trying to control but can't.
Dravezesdi passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Saric (2) vs (16) Dravezesdi
Saric wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Saric (2) vs (19) Dravezesdi
Saric is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Saric fending off the submission attempt from Dravezesdi.
Well, with Dravezesdi on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Saric is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Saric prevents Dravezesdi from getting a body triangle.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Dravezesdi working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Dravezesdi controlling well, preventing Saric from escaping the position.
Our spies down at at Mello MMA inform us that Dravezesdi has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Saric trying to control the action but Dravezesdi just sinks the hooks in.
Saric staying busy and making it hard for Dravezesdi to control.
Saric is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Will Dravezesdi go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Dravezesdi might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Saric haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Dravezesdi has good solid back control here.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Dravezesdi is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Saric defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Saric trying to control the hands but Dravezesdi won't let him.
Saric wants to escape the position.
Dravezesdi working for a choke but Saric is defending well.
A lull in the action here.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Saric tries to escape but Dravezesdi has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Saric looking to control the position.
Saric trying to control the hands but Dravezesdi won't let him.
Dravezesdi is hanging on to Saric's back as he tries to escape.
Saric defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Saric tries to roll but Dravezesdi sticks to his back.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Dravezesdi is trying to stick to Saric's back but Saric is turning into Dravezesdi. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Dravezesdi's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Saric. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Saric (4) vs (19) Dravezesdi
Saric stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dravezesdi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dravezesdi looking for a guillotine here but Saric defends easily.
Saric is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Dravezesdi wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Saric is stalling in the full guard.
Saric trying to control the position from guard on top but Dravezesdi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dravezesdi is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Saric won't allow Dravezesdi to sweep him here.
Saric trying to control the position from guard on top but Dravezesdi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Saric has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Dravezesdi wants to control but Saric passes easily into half guard.
Saric wants to pass to mount but Dravezesdi is defending the position.
Saric will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Dravezesdi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Saric is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Saric moves into full mount! Dravezesdi won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Saric (7) vs (19) Dravezesdi
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Dravezesdi is trying desperately to improve position.
Saric wants to control the pace but Dravezesdi is squirming around nicely.
Saric is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Dravezesdi has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Saric looking to control but Dravezesdi is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Dravezesdi is desperately trying to improve his position but Saric has a good base and remains in mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dravezesdi wins on points by 19 to 7.
A victorious Vulcahn Dravezesdi thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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