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TWGC 15 (265+lbs, D2): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Shane Winslow and Prana Halo. Winslow comes to the cage accompanied by KJ-52 - Let's go. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Shane Winslow! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Prana Halo!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Winslow fails with the takedown.
Halo with the counter takedown but Winslow avoids it easily.
Winslow rushes Halo and presses him up against the cage.
Halo pulls guard successfully.
Winslow passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Winslow (3) vs (0) Halo
Winslow tries for a kimura but Halo is defending well.
Halo tries to improve position but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Winslow tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Winslow is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Halo is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Winslow is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Halo has escaped the position, nice work there.
Halo regains half guard.
Winslow takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Halo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Winslow is trying to work for a kimura but Halo is defending well.
Winslow is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Halo doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Winslow.
Winslow seems to be looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Halo trying to hold on to Winslow's head to control him but Winslow postures up.
Halo tries to roll over but Winslow keeps him under control.
Winslow is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Halo sees it coming and defends easily.
Winslow is pressing down on Halo's thigh, looking to free his foot. Halo is holding on for now.
Winslow is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Winslow tries to pass to full mount but Halo defends it.
Winslow is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Winslow is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Halo has managed to free his arm - good work.
Halo manages to get to full guard.
Winslow slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Winslow (6) vs (0) Halo
Halo is not content to let Winslow control the position.
Winslow working away.
Winslow is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Halo knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Winslow tries to advance to mount but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Winslow tries for a kimura but Halo is defending well.
Halo is trying to get back to half guard.
Winslow tries for a kimura but Halo is defending well.
Halo gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Halo wants to control but Winslow is keeping busy.
Halo might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Winslow haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Winslow is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Winslow wants to work for an arm triangle but Halo is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Winslow is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Halo is just riding it out for now. Winslow eventually gives up the hold.
Winslow is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Halo doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Winslow.
Halo tries to get to full guard but Winslow has control of the leg.
Halo felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Halo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Winslow is trying to work for a kimura but Halo is defending well.
Winslow 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.
Halo wants to improve his position but Winslow is controlling well.
Winslow is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Halo defends it well.
Winslow is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Halo is just riding it out for now. Winslow eventually gives up the hold.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Winslow is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Halo is in trouble now - Winslow has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Winslow (9) vs (0) Halo
Winslow is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Halo to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Halo shrugs it off.
Halo tries to hold on but Winslow postures up.
Halo tries to reverse the position but Winslow maintains control.
Winslow is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Halo to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Halo shrugs it off.
Winslow goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Halo is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Winslow (9) vs (2) Halo
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Halo is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Winslow is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Winslow has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Winslow (11) vs (2) Halo
Winslow wants to control from the top but Halo keeps moving.
Winslow drops back, looking for a kneebar! Halo looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Halo looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Halo! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Winslow (11) vs (6) Halo
Halo has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Winslow! Score +2 for reaching mount: Winslow (11) vs (8) Halo
Halo wants to control the pace but Winslow is squirming around nicely.
Winslow tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Halo looking to secure an arm triangle but Winslow defends it well.
Winslow has given up his back here. Will Halo look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Winslow (11) vs (11) Halo
Halo is persistently looking for the submission but Winslow is defending it well.
Winslow tries to roll but Halo sticks to his back.
Halo looking for the RNC.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Winslow looking very determined here, making life difficult for Halo.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Halo goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Winslow escapes and is now in half guard on top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Winslow (13) vs (11) Halo
Winslow uses his free foot to push down on Halo's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Halo. Score +3 for passing guard: Winslow (16) vs (11) Halo
Winslow looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Winslow swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Halo is now in Winslow's guard. A big mistake from Winslow there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Winslow (16) vs (13) Halo
Winslow working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Halo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Halo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Winslow is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Halo looking to sit in guard and control but Winslow gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Winslow (18) vs (13) Halo
Winslow thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Halo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Winslow wants to control from the top but Halo keeps moving.
Halo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Winslow wants to pass the guard but Halo is keeping the position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Winslow pushes down on Halo's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Halo is trying to control but can't.
Halo slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Winslow pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Halo is keeping the position for now.
Winslow has gone for a leg lock! Halo slips out almost immediately though and dives into Winslow's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Winslow (18) vs (15) Halo
Halo drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Winslow dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Winslow (20) vs (15) Halo
Halo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Winslow defends it easily.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Halo can't keep his opponent in guard - Winslow advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Halo is defending against the submission attempts here by Winslow.
Winslow seems to be working for a kimura but Halo defends the submission attempt.
Halo is concentrating on defense, preventing Winslow from advancing position.
Winslow is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Winslow is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Winslow is trying to control the action in half guard but Halo is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Winslow seems to be looking for submissions.
Winslow is trying to control the action in half guard but Halo is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Winslow seems to be working for a kimura but Halo defends the submission attempt.
Halo is looking to control Winslow's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Halo avoid being mounted?
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Winslow is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Halo doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Winslow.
Winslow is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Winslow takes the fight on points by 20 to 15.
In his post fight interview, Shane Winslow gave a big smile as he said 'And once again I show that I have improved, in every aspect of the game, whoever you are, don't give up on anything, I am the proof that if you want it bad enough, you get it! '. |
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ari Kantola and Ernesto Leonardo. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Ari Kantola! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Ernesto Leonardo!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Kantola instigates a clinch.
Leonardo jumps into guard, dragging Kantola to the mat.
Kantola looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Leonardo working for a triangle but Kantola defends it easily.
Kantola is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Leonardo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kantola is one step ahead there.
Leonardo being controlled here, momentarily.
Kantola might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leonardo wants to sweep here but Kantola controlling him for the moment.
Kantola advances to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kantola slows the pace down in half guard.
Leonardo is trying to maintain the position but Kantola is very close to passing his half guard.
Leonardo tries to get to full guard but Kantola has control of the leg.
Kantola keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Leonardo manages to get to full guard.
Kantola is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Kantola'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.
Kantola pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Leonardo is keeping the position for now.
Kantola is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Leonardo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kantola defends well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kantola advances to half guard.
Kantola looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Kantola is looking to advance position but Leonardo won't allow it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kantola sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Leonardo is not content to let Kantola control the position.
Kantola takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Kantola passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kantola (3) vs (0) Leonardo
Leonardo is trying to escape the mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kantola controlling the position easily from mount.
Further stalling from Kantola.
Leonardo working to try and regain half guard.
Kantola wants to control the pace but Leonardo is squirming around nicely.
We've been hearing good reports from Kantola's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Kantola controlling from the full mount.
Kantola prevents Leonardo from getting the reversal.
Kantola controlling his opponent.
Leonardo is desperately trying to improve his position but Kantola has a good base and remains in mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kantola tries to control but Leonardo wriggling away.
Kantola prevents Leonardo from getting the reversal.
Kantola controlling his opponent.
Kantola prevents Leonardo from getting the reversal.
Kantola takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Kantola has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Kantola is stinking the place up with his stalling.
Kantola looking to control but Leonardo is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Leonardo keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Kantola controlling from the full mount.
Leonardo is wriggling around trying to escape.
Kantola controlling from the full mount.
Leonardo wants to control but Kantola is having none of it.
Leonardo really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Kantola controlling from the full mount.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Kantola.
Leonardo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kantola controlling from the full mount.
Leonardo can't escape the position.
Leonardo keeps trying to improve his position.
Kantola looking to control and managing it successfully.
Leonardo tries to hold on but Kantola pushes him away.
Leonardo can't escape the position.
Kantola controlling from mount.
Kantola seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Leonardo for as long as he can get away with.
Leonardo is trying to escape the mount.
Kantola sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Leonardo is wriggling around trying to escape.
Kantola controlling the position easily from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Leonardo 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.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Kantola uses his free foot to push down on Leonardo's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Leonardo. Score +3 for passing guard: Kantola (6) vs (0) Leonardo
Leonardo is squirming around, avoiding Kantola's attempts to control the action.
Kantola controlling from mount.
Leonardo is wriggling around trying to escape.
Leonardo 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: Kantola (6) vs (2) Leonardo
Kantola has his hands on Leonardo's head, controlling the position.
Leonardo is stalling in the full guard.
Kantola pulls Leonardo in close to his closed guard and prevents Leonardo from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Leonardo trying to control the position from guard on top but Kantola is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Leonardo working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Kantola working a defensive guard here.
Kantola keeping moving, preventing Leonardo from controlling successfully.
Kantola is trying to keep Leonardo in close.
Kantola keeping moving, preventing Leonardo from controlling successfully.
Leonardo won't allow Kantola to sweep him here.
Leonardo trying to control but Kantola is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Leonardo is fighting to break Kantola's control of his arms but Kantola is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Leonardo postures up.
Leonardo is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Leonardo wants to control from the top but Kantola keeps moving.
Kantola pulls Leonardo in close to prevent any damage.
Kantola is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Leonardo is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Kantola 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.
Leonardo trying to control but Kantola is working from the bottom.
Kantola pulls Leonardo in close to prevent any damage.
Leonardo trying to control the position from guard on top but Kantola is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kantola looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Leonardo trying to control the position from guard on top but Kantola is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kantola looking to hit a scissor sweep but Leonardo is one step ahead there.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Kantola keeping moving, preventing Leonardo from controlling successfully.
Kantola lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kantola (8) vs (2) Leonardo
Kantola looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Kantola trying to control but Leonardo is working from the bottom.
Leonardo manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kantola manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kantola (8) vs (4) Leonardo
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Leonardo trying to control the position from guard on top but Kantola is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Kantola holds on and takes a little breather.
Kantola controls Leonardo momentarily but Leonardo frees himself.
Leonardo 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.
Kantola 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.
Leonardo is fighting to break Kantola's control of his arms but Kantola is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Kantola keeping moving, preventing Leonardo from controlling successfully.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Kantola controls Leonardo momentarily but Leonardo frees himself.
Kantola looking to hit a scissor sweep but Leonardo is one step ahead there.
Leonardo is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Leonardo trying to control but Kantola is working from the bottom.
Kantola not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kantola has his hands on Leonardo's head, controlling the position.
Leonardo 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Leonardo 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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kantola takes the fight on points by 8 to 4.
A very excited looking Ari Kantola rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Luiz Araujo and Joao Pedro Mauricio DeSilva. Chooooooooon! I think Araujo might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Who Shot Ya?. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Luiz Araujo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Joao Pedro Mauricio DeSilva!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Percy O'Donnell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Araujo bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Araujo (4) vs (0) DeSilva
DeSilva wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Araujo has ideas of his own. He's got hold of DeSilva's far side arm and it looks like he's got an Americana. Ohh! Ohhhh! OOOOOOOOOH! A human being's arm is not meant to bend like that! DeSilva is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Araujo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Luiz Araujo!
After the fight, Luiz Araujo was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Carlos Shirahama and Pablo Dominguez. Dominguez is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Change by The Deftones. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Carlos Shirahama! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Pablo Dominguez!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Shirahama avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dominguez manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Shirahama on his heels. He'll look to pass Shirahama's guard now, I'm sure. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Shirahama (0) vs (2) Dominguez
Dominguez must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Dominguez sitting in guard here, content to control.
Shirahama is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dominguez defends well.
Dominguez controlling from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
It looks like Dominguez 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dominguez avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dominguez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dominguez slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Dominguez's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shirahama wants to sweep but no luck.
Dominguez controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shirahama is trying to keep Dominguez in close.
Dominguez content to stall in guard here.
Shirahama trying to control the position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Shirahama being controlled here, momentarily.
Dominguez won't allow Shirahama to sweep him here.
Dominguez looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
More stalling from Dominguez.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez trying to control the position from guard on top but Shirahama is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dominguez slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Shirahama working a defensive guard but Dominguez passes into half guard.
Dominguez controlling the action here.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Shirahama is looking for a sweep. Dominguez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dominguez is taking a breather. Shirahama says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Shirahama keeping hold of Dominguez's head, controlling as best he can.
Still in half guard, Dominguez seems content to control.
Dominguez with more of the same as he continues to hold on.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Shirahama wants to improve his position but Dominguez is controlling well.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Dominguez in particular looking to stall.
Dominguez passes into side control, despite Shirahama's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Shirahama (0) vs (5) Dominguez
Dominguez taking a breather here.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez trying to control the action but Shirahama is working from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Shirahama's face as Dominguez controls the position.
Shirahama wants to control but Dominguez postures up.
Shirahama is trying to get back to half guard.
Shirahama is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Dominguez off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Shirahama (4) vs (5) Dominguez
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
I really don't envy Dominguez right now.
Shirahama tries to keep control of the position but Dominguez is staying busy.
Shirahama is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Dominguez is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
I really don't envy Dominguez right now.
Shirahama biding his time, controlling Dominguez.
Dominguez has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Shirahama keeps control of the position as Dominguez tries to break free.
Dominguez is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez keeps trying to improve his position.
Shirahama doesn't have the hooks in and Dominguez manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shirahama (4) vs (7) Dominguez
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dominguez sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Dominguez won't allow Shirahama to sweep him here.
Dominguez trying to control the position from guard on top but Shirahama is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dominguez controlling from the top position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Shirahama looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dominguez slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Let's hope that Dominguez 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 fourteen minutes gone in the round.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Dominguez.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Dominguez wins on points by 7 to 4.
In his post fight interview, Pablo Dominguez gave a big smile as he said 'Train Gracie Jiu-Jitsu by day, Joe Rogan podcast by night. '. |
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