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Event:
CACC 152: Morrison v Holzken 5
Date: Dec 20, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 2 losses; James Tuati! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Arturito Roman!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Tuati dives in for a single leg takedown but Roman sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.#TD#
Tuati manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Tuati is trying to keep Roman in close.
Tuati will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB2#
Roman drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Roman jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Tuati tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tuati keeping moving, preventing Roman from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Roman is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Tuati is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Tuati has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tuati (2) vs (0) Roman
Roman wants to sweep here but Tuati controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tuati sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Roman's guard. #T1#
Roman is pressing down on Tuati's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Tuati stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Roman swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tuati postures up.
Tuati trying to control but Roman is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Roman is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Tuati looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#SUB2#
Roman looking for subs off his back but Tuati has passed one foot through into half guard.
Tuati controlling the pace. #T2#
Tuati seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Roman does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Roman tries to get to full guard but Tuati has control of the leg.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Roman moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Tuati postures up.
Tuati pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Roman is keeping the position for now.
Roman wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB2#
Roman had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Tuati defends it easily.
Roman is trying to keep Tuati in close.
#T3#
Tuati trying to control the position from guard on top but Roman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tuati is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Roman is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Roman can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB2#
Roman looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Tuati postures up.
Tuati is pushing down on Roman's leg trying to pass to half guard. Roman is fighting to maintain full guard but Tuati has managed to sneak the leg through.
Roman wants to control but Tuati is keeping busy.
Roman is pressing down on Tuati's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T4#
Tuati works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Tuati wants to lay and pray for a moment but Roman keeps working.
Roman moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Roman is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Roman keeping moving, preventing Tuati from controlling successfully.
Roman working a defensive guard here.
Tuati pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Roman is keeping the position for now.
Roman really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Tuati. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Tuati trying to control the position from guard on top but Roman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T5#
Roman can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Tuati controls the pace.
Tuati stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Roman swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tuati won't allow Roman to sweep him here.
Roman is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Roman looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tuati is one step ahead there.
Roman working a defensive guard but Tuati passes into half guard.
#SUB#
Tuati is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Roman is refusing to be controlled, as Tuati sits in half guard. #T6#
Roman is trying to control but can't.
Tuati seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Roman does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Tuati trying to mount his opponent but Roman defends it.
Roman wants to get back to full guard.
Roman trying to hold on to Tuati's head to control him but Tuati postures up.
Tuati working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Roman's thigh. Roman counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Roman working a defensive guard here.
#SUB2#
Roman has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tuati can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T7#
Tuati slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Tuati (5) vs (0) Roman
Tuati wants to control but Roman is keeping him busy.
Roman is trying to get back to half guard.
Roman is trying to control Tuati's posture but Tuati avoids it.
Tuati is looking to take a break and control but Roman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Tuati is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Roman knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T8##SUB#
Tuati is trying to get an arm triangle but Roman is defending well.
Roman is trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Tuati tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Tuati has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Roman manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tuati (5) vs (2) Roman
Tuati wants to control but Roman is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Roman stalling away here and it's allowed Tuati to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Tuati keeping moving, preventing Roman from controlling successfully. #T9#
Tuati keeping full guard, as Roman tries to pass.
Roman won't allow Tuati to sweep him here.
Roman trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Tuati manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tuati (7) vs (2) Roman
Tuati looking to pass the guard.
Roman is trying to control the position but Tuati postures up.
Roman wants to hit a sweep here but Tuati passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Roman there! Score +3 for passing guard: Tuati (10) vs (2) Roman#SUB#
Tuati is working for a guillotine from mount but Roman frees his head quite easily.
Roman prevents Tuati from taking his back.#T10#
Tuati controlling from the full mount.
Tuati trying to control but Roman is having none of it.
Tuati is looking to work his way around to Roman's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Tuati looking to control but Roman is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Tuati fails to advance to Roman's back.
Tuati takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Tuati looking to control but Roman is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T11#
Tuati fails to move to back control.
Tuati can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Roman is looking to escape.
Roman gets back to half guard.
Roman trying to hold on to Tuati's head to control him but Tuati postures up.
Tuati trying to mount his opponent but Roman defends it.
Tuati wants to control but Roman is keeping him busy.
Roman is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Tuati's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Tuati's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Tuati (10) vs (6) Roman#T12#
Roman controlling well, preventing Tuati from escaping the position.
Will Roman go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
#SUB2#
Tuati showing good submission defense here.
Tuati breaks Roman's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tuati (12) vs (6) Roman
Roman keeping moving, preventing Tuati from controlling successfully.
Roman looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Roman lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tuati (12) vs (8) Roman
Tuati wants to sweep but no luck. #T13#
Roman trying to control but Tuati is working from the bottom.
Roman tries to free his leg and advance position but Tuati is retaining full guard.
Roman is looking to advance position but Tuati has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Tuati (16) vs (8) Roman
Roman 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: Tuati (16) vs (10) Roman#SUB#
Tuati had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Roman defends it easily.
Roman looking to pass the guard. #T14#
Tuati looking to hit a scissor sweep but Roman is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Tuati has his foot on Roman's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Roman works his way back into a safe position though.
Tuati keeping full guard, as Roman tries to pass. #SUB#
Tuati working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Roman doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Tuati is tightening it up a little... Roman has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Roman reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Roman taps out! Nice BJJ there by Tuati!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). James Tuati!
After winning the bout, James Tuati 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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Event:
CACC 148: Pavlov vs Donde
Date: Dec 06, 2020 |
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 1 wins and 2 losses; Arturito Roman! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Chod Piiice!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Alyssa Summers and Anthony Taglia.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Piiice misses with a takedown
and Roman counters with a straight right hand.#CL2#
Piiice gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Roman is trying to drag Piiice to the mat but Piiice just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Roman is trying to pull guard but Piiice has him pressed against the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Piiice pulls Roman into guard.
#T1#
Roman looking to pass the guard.
Piiice keeping moving, preventing Roman from controlling successfully.
Piiice is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Roman has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Roman looking to sit in guard and control but Piiice gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Roman (0) vs (2) Piiice
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Roman is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Roman (2) vs (2) Piiice
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Roman is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Piiice is trying to control the position but Roman postures up.
Roman advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Roman (5) vs (2) Piiice#T2#
Roman controlling from side mount.
Roman trying to control the position but Piiice is working away.
Roman takes a little break here. Piiice wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#SUB#
Roman tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Roman has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Roman goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Piiice rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Roman's guard! Nice work there by Piiice! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Roman (5) vs (4) Piiice#T3#
Roman looking to hit a scissor sweep but Piiice is one step ahead there.
Roman not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Roman might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Piiice trying to control the position from guard on top but Roman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Piiice postures up.
#T4##SUB#
Roman looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Roman not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Piiice stopping the sweep attempt from Roman.
Roman controls Piiice momentarily but Piiice frees himself.
Roman is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Piiice is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Piiice trying to control but Roman is working from the bottom.
Piiice won't allow Roman to sweep him here.
Roman trying to control the position.
#T5#
Roman 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.
Roman working a defensive guard here.
Piiice trying to control the position from guard on top but Roman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Roman trying to control the position.
Roman is pulling down on Piiice's head to control his posture. #T6#
Roman 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.
Roman is working hard here to advance position.
Piiice controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Piiice trying to control but Roman is working from the bottom.
Roman wants to sweep here but Piiice controlling him for the moment.
Piiice showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Roman trying to control the position here. #T7#
Piiice trying to control but Roman is working from the bottom.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Piiice won't allow Roman to sweep him here. #SUB#
Roman looking for a guillotine here but Piiice defends easily.
Roman looking to control.
Piiice content to stall in guard here.
Piiice postures up.
#T8#
Roman seems keen to control Piiice's posture.#SUB#
Piiice content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Roman has locked up a guillotine! Roman's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Piiice is holding on here and Roman must be using up a lot of energy. Piiice has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Roman gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Arturito Roman! |
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Event:
TWGC 31 (145lbs, D3): Finals - Round 1
Date: Sep 13, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 0 losses; Ken Irrawaddy! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Arturito Roman!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, James Ackerman and Sam Margolis.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Irrawaddy shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Roman napping and manages to drive through into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Irrawaddy (4) vs (0) Roman
Irrawaddy in side control, just content to control the action for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Roman tries to buck Irrawaddy off but Irrawaddy is having none of it.
Irrawaddy in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Roman tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Irrawaddy wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Irrawaddy is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Roman's shoulder. That is not cool.
Irrawaddy moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Irrawaddy (6) vs (0) Roman
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Irrawaddy content just to control the position here.
Roman is controlling an arm, preventing Irrawaddy from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Irrawaddy controlling his opponent. #T1#
Roman tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Irrawaddy looking to control and managing it successfully.
Roman stops Irrawaddy from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Roman wants to control but Irrawaddy is having none of it.
Roman is working to get back to half guard.
Irrawaddy looking to control and managing it successfully.
Roman can't escape the position.
#T2#
Irrawaddy controlling from the full mount.
Roman is looking to get to half guard.
Irrawaddy controlling from the full mount.
Roman is looking to get to half guard.
Irrawaddy is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Roman is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Irrawaddy (9) vs (0) Roman
Irrawaddy has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Roman's body.
#T3#
Roman tries to roll but Irrawaddy sticks to his back.
Roman breaks Irrawaddy's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Irrawaddy (9) vs (2) Roman
Irrawaddy lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Irrawaddy (11) vs (2) Roman
Irrawaddy preventing the sweep.
Irrawaddy stands and throws Roman's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Irrawaddy (14) vs (2) Roman
Roman is looking to regain half guard here but Irrawaddy keeps moving and retains side control.
A lull in the action here.#T4#
Irrawaddy seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Roman for as long as he can get away with.
Roman struggling a bit here.
Irrawaddy advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Irrawaddy (16) vs (2) Roman
Irrawaddy prevents Roman from getting the reversal.
Irrawaddy controlling the pace for now.
Irrawaddy has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T5#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Roman is trying to escape the mount.
Irrawaddy looking to control and managing it successfully.
Irrawaddy continues to stall.
Roman has given up his back here. Will Irrawaddy look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Irrawaddy (19) vs (2) Roman
Roman is in bad spot here.
Irrawaddy controls the action.#T6#
Roman holding both Irrawaddy 's hands and preventing any damage.
I would not like to be Roman right now.
Roman is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Irrawaddy off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Roman wants to escape the position.
Irrawaddy not allowing Roman to control his hands.
I would not like to be Roman right now.
#T7#
Irrawaddy's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#SUB#
Irrawaddy looking for the RNC.
Irrawaddy slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
You can see the frustration on Roman's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Irrawaddy keeps control of the position easily here as Roman tries to buck him off.
More hug and hope from Irrawaddy.
Roman tries to escape the position.
Good control from Irrawaddy.#T8#
This is a sustained period of stalling by Irrawaddy.
You can see the frustration on Roman's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Irrawaddy trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Roman doesn't escape.
You can see the frustration on Roman's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
What can Roman do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Roman is really stuck here.
Irrawaddy just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
#T9#
Roman is in bad spot here.
Irrawaddy has good solid back control here.
Roman is trying to break free.
Irrawaddy just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Roman can't escape the position.
#T10#
Irrawaddy controls the position.
Roman trying to control the hands but Irrawaddy breaks the grip.
Irrawaddy slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Roman wants to escape the position.
Irrawaddy slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Irrawaddy continues to hold on tight.#T11#
Irrawaddy keeps control of the position as Roman tries to break free.
Roman trying to control the hands but Irrawaddy won't let him.
What can Roman do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Irrawaddy not allowing Roman to control his hands. #T12#
Roman tries to escape but Irrawaddy has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Roman is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Irrawaddy.
Roman is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Good control from Irrawaddy.#SUB#
Irrawaddy looking to break Roman's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Roman remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Irrawaddy will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Roman is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Roman trying to control the position but Irrawaddy manages to sink in the hooks.
Irrawaddy is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Roman trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #T13#
Irrawaddy has the hooks in. Roman is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Roman is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Irrawaddy.
Roman is in bad spot here.
Irrawaddy has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Roman's body.
#T14#
Roman wants to escape the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
What can Roman do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
And that's the end of the fight!
Irrawaddy takes the fight on points by 19 to 2. |
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Event:
TWGC 31 (145lbs, D3): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Sep 04, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Arturito Roman! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Matt Spanks!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Spanks clinches up against the cage.
Roman jumps guard but Spanks stands there with Roman around his waist. Roman gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#TD2#
Spanks ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Spanks no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Spanks trying to control the position.
Roman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Spanks swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Roman is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Roman wants to pass the guard but Spanks is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spanks wants to sweep but no luck.
Roman knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Spanks on the ground.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Spanks is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Roman (0) vs (2) Spanks
Spanks pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Roman is keeping the position for now. #T1#
Roman bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Spanks's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Roman (2) vs (2) Spanks
Spanks can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Roman controls the pace.
Spanks looking to hit a scissor sweep but Roman is one step ahead there.
Roman wants to control from the top but Spanks keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Spanks keeping full guard, as Roman tries to pass.
Spanks controls Roman momentarily but Roman frees himself. #T2#
Roman trying to control but Spanks is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Roman wants to pass the guard but Spanks is keeping the position.
Roman has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Spanks is controlling Roman's posture.
Roman tries to free his leg and advance position but Spanks is retaining full guard.
Spanks working a defensive guard here.
Spanks looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Roman will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Roman slips nicely into half guard.
Roman is looking to take a break and control but Spanks is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Roman wants to pass the guard but Spanks is defending well.
Spanks manages to get to full guard.
Spanks wants to sweep here but Roman controlling him for the moment.
Spanks keeping full guard, as Roman tries to pass.
Spanks is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Roman (2) vs (4) Spanks
Roman tries to get to full guard but Spanks has control of the leg.
Spanks trying to control the action but Roman is working from the bottom. #T4##SUB2#
Spanks is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Roman sees it coming and defends easily.
Spanks is trying to control the action in half guard but Roman is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Roman wants to improve his position but Spanks is controlling well.
Roman wants to control but Spanks is keeping busy.
Roman wants to get back to full guard.
Spanks looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Roman is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T5#
Roman gets full guard.
Spanks pushes down on Roman's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Spanks wants to pass the guard but Roman is defending well.
Spanks is keen to just control but Roman is a slippery customer.
Spanks is thwarting Roman's attempts to control the position.
Roman makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Roman.
Roman has Spanks pulled in close to control his posture. #T6#
Spanks trying to control the position from guard on top but Roman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Roman looking to control.
Spanks wants to control from the top but Roman keeps moving.
Spanks trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Roman is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Spanks looking to pass the guard.
Spanks works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Roman keeps control of the position for the meantime. #T7#
Spanks trying to pass the guard but Roman defending well.
Roman wants to get back to full guard.
Roman gets back to full guard.
Roman looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Roman has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Spanks can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Roman not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Roman 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.
Spanks trying to control the position from guard on top but Roman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T8#
Roman is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Roman is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Roman (4) vs (4) Spanks
Spanks has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Roman is working away from the top position though.
Roman wants to take a breather but Spanks is having none of it.
Roman tries to pass the half guard into mount. Spanks knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T9#
Spanks wants to get back to full guard.
Spanks is not content to let Roman control the position.#SUB2#
Spanks looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Roman with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB#
Roman is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Spanks is just riding it out for now. Roman eventually gives up the hold.
Spanks tries to get to full guard but Roman has control of the leg. #T10#
Spanks tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Roman has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Roman (7) vs (4) Spanks
Roman avoids the attempt from Spanks to control.
Spanks really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Roman fails to move to back control.
Spanks is in all sorts of trouble here.
Spanks tries to hold on but Roman pushes him away.
Spanks tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Roman takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T11#
Spanks is controlling an arm, preventing Roman from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Roman trying to control but Spanks is having none of it.
Spanks keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Roman tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Roman wants to take Spanks's back here but Spanks is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Roman trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T12#
Roman prevents Spanks from getting the reversal.
Roman tries to control but Spanks wriggling away.
Roman avoids the attempt from Spanks to control.
Roman wants to take Spanks's back but he can't do it this time.
Spanks is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Spanks is squirming around, avoiding Roman's attempts to control the action. #T13#
Spanks gets back to half guard.
Roman perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Spanks trying to control from the bottom.
Roman controlling the action here.
Roman works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Roman (10) vs (4) Spanks
Spanks is trying desperately to improve position.
Spanks wants to control but Roman is having none of it.
Roman is trying to take his opponent's back.
#T14#
Roman content just to control the position here.
Spanks tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Spanks slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Roman is looking to advance position but Spanks won't allow it.
Spanks wants to improve his position but Roman is controlling well.
Roman wants to pass the guard but Spanks is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Spanks moves into full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Roman takes the fight on points by 10 to 4. |
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Event:
TWGC 30 (155lbs, D3): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jul 09, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Buddy Rowlands! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Arturito Roman!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Shigeki Sano and Ren Mimura.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Rowlands shoots in but no luck this time.
Rowlands shoots in for a takedown but Roman shows good takedown defense.
And Roman tries to counter it with a takedown but Rowlands pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Rowlands fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Roman changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Buddy Rowlands. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rowlands will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Roman tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Roman leaves Rowlands with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Roman displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rowlands.
Roman changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Rowlands shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Roman sprawls well. Roman wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Rowlands gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rowlands shoots in and drives through. Roman sprawls well.
Roman is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Rowlands has a takedown stuffed.#T1#
Rowlands tries for a takedown but Roman sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Roman is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Rowlands has been working on his balance at SYDNEY ELITE GYM, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Roman.#TD#
Rowlands closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Roman's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Rowlands (2) vs (0) Roman
Roman looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rowlands slips nicely into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Roman is pressing down on Rowlands's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Roman is trying to keep Rowlands in close.
#SUB2#
Roman working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rowlands doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rowlands manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Roman looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Roman keeping moving, preventing Rowlands from controlling successfully.
Rowlands sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Roman's guard.
Roman trying to control but Rowlands postures up.
Roman gets full guard.#T2#
Roman keeping full guard, as Rowlands tries to pass.
Rowlands trying to control but Roman is working from the bottom.
Roman keeping full guard, as Rowlands tries to pass.
Rowlands wants to control from the top but Roman keeps moving. #SUB2#
Roman has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rowlands can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Roman looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rowlands is one step ahead there.
Roman not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T3#
Rowlands wants to pass the guard but Roman is keeping the position.
Roman wants to sweep but no luck.
Rowlands wants to pass the guard but Roman is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Roman has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rowlands can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Roman looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Rowlands trying to control the position from guard on top but Roman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rowlands stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Roman swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Rowlands drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Rowlands jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Rowlands wants to pass the guard but Roman is keeping the position.#T4#
Roman manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rowlands manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rowlands (2) vs (2) Roman
Roman trying to control the position from guard on top but Rowlands is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Rowlands has his foot on Roman's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Roman works his way back into a safe position though.
Rowlands looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Rowlands escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Roman gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Roman got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rowlands has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Roman has managed to get both his arms back between Rowlands's legs - danger averted.
Roman tries to free his leg and advance position but Rowlands is retaining full guard. #T5#
Rowlands looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Roman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rowlands wants to sweep here but Roman controlling him for the moment.
Roman wants to control from the top but Rowlands keeps moving.
Roman tries to free his leg and advance position but Rowlands is retaining full guard.
Roman trying to control the position from guard on top but Rowlands is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rowlands pulls Roman in close to prevent any damage.
Rowlands working a defensive guard here.
Rowlands keeping full guard, as Roman tries to pass. #T6#
Rowlands is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Roman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rowlands is keeping the position for now.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rowlands is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rowlands (4) vs (2) Roman
Rowlands stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Roman swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Roman is trying to keep Rowlands in close.
#SUB2#
Roman looking for a guillotine here but Rowlands defends easily.
Roman is adopting a defensive guard.#T7#
Rowlands postures up.
Roman looking for a sweep. Not yet Roman, not yet.
Rowlands stays in close to Roman's body and controls the position.
Rowlands trying to control the position from guard on top but Roman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rowlands is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Rowlands pushing down on Roman's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB#
Rowlands seems to be looking for submissions.
Rowlands works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Rowlands (7) vs (2) Roman#T8#
Roman really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Rowlands trying to control but Roman is having none of it.
Roman tries to reverse the position but Rowlands maintains control.
Rowlands moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Rowlands (10) vs (2) Roman
Rowlands wants to control but Roman is keeping busy.
Roman manages to reverse the position and now he's in Rowlands's guard. Nice work there by Roman.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rowlands (10) vs (4) Roman
Rowlands keeping moving, preventing Roman from controlling successfully.
Rowlands manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Roman manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rowlands (12) vs (4) Roman#SUB#
Rowlands drops back, looking for a kneebar! Roman looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Roman looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Roman! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Rowlands (12) vs (8) Roman#T9#
Rowlands tries to buck Roman off but Roman is having none of it.
Roman has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Rowlands (12) vs (10) Roman
Rowlands wants to control but Roman is having none of it.
Roman wants to control the pace but Rowlands is squirming around nicely.
Rowlands is controlling an arm, preventing Roman from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Rowlands is wriggling around trying to escape.
Roman controlling from mount. #SUB2#
Roman working for a submission but Rowlands is keeping him at bay. #T10#
Rowlands really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Roman trying to control but Rowlands is having none of it.
Rowlands wants to control but Roman is having none of it.
Roman wants to take his opponent's back but Rowlands doesn't allow it.
Rowlands 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: Rowlands (14) vs (10) Roman
Roman looking for a sweep. Not yet Roman, not yet. #T11#
Rowlands wants to control from the top but Roman keeps moving.
Rowlands is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Roman is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#SUB2#
Roman looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Roman looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rowlands is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Rowlands drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Rowlands jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Roman looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rowlands is one step ahead there.
Rowlands looking to sit in guard and control but Roman gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rowlands (14) vs (12) Roman
Roman must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T12#
Rowlands tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rowlands not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Rowlands working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Roman doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Roman manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Roman looking to pass the guard.
Rowlands keeping moving, preventing Roman from controlling successfully.
Roman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rowlands is keeping the position for now.
Roman pushes down on Rowlands's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Roman looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Roman looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#T13#
Roman is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Rowlands reverses the position - he's now on top in Roman's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rowlands (16) vs (12) Roman
Roman looking to control.
Rowlands trying to control the position from guard on top but Roman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rowlands pushing down on Roman's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Roman desperately trying to maintain half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Roman can do anything to dispel that myth.
Roman wants to control but Rowlands passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Rowlands (19) vs (12) Roman#T14#
Roman is trying to get back to half guard.
Roman keeps trying to improve his position.
Rowlands trying to control the position but Roman is working away.
Roman is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Rowlands frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Rowlands (22) vs (12) Roman
Roman slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Rowlands seems to be working for a kimura but Roman defends the submission attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Roman wants to get back to full guard.
Rowlands trying to control the action but Roman is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rowlands takes the fight on points by 22 to 12.
After winning the bout, Buddy Rowlands 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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