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TWGC 30 (155lbs, D3): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
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.
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.
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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.
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.
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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
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.
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.
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.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
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.
Roman looking for a guillotine here but Rowlands defends easily.
Roman is adopting a defensive guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
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.
Rowlands seems to be looking for submissions.
Rowlands works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Rowlands (7) vs (2) Roman
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
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
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
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
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.
Roman working for a submission but Rowlands is keeping him at bay.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
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.
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.
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.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Rowlands tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rowlands not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
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.
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.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
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
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
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.
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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