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CACC 114 PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 4 losses; Ryan Gordon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 4 losses; Donald O Rourke!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Gordon 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: Gordon (4) vs (0) O Rourke
O Rourke is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gordon wants to lay and pray for a moment but O Rourke keeps working.
O Rourke trying to remain calm as Gordon controls from the top position.
O Rourke is looking to reverse the position.
Gordon is trying to get an arm triangle but O Rourke is defending well.
O Rourke manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gordon (4) vs (2) O Rourke
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gordon is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but O Rourke pulls his head out easily.
Gordon keeps control of the position for the meantime.
O Rourke seems to be looking for submissions.
Gordon looking for submissions off his back.
O Rourke seems to be looking for submissions.
Gordon is trying to control but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
O Rourke is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Gordon wants to control but O Rourke is keeping busy and won't allow it.
O Rourke tries to pass to full mount but Gordon defends it.
O Rourke is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gordon defends it well.
O Rourke wants to pass to mount but Gordon is defending the position.
Gordon wants to control but O Rourke is keeping busy.
Gordon tries to roll over but O Rourke keeps him under control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
O Rourke content to control rather than advance.
Gordon gets back to full guard.
Gordon looking to control.
O Rourke looking to pass the guard.
Gordon is trying to control the position but O Rourke postures up.
O Rourke must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gordon looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
O Rourke slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Gordon (4) vs (5) O Rourke
O Rourke is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Gordon knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Gordon struggling a bit here.
Gordon is looking for a sweep.
O Rourke wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Gordon, who protects the arm well.
O Rourke is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Gordon is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
O Rourke is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Gordon knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
O Rourke thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
O Rourke tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
O Rourke goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Gordon rolls with the submission and now he's on top in O Rourke's guard! Nice work there by Gordon! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gordon (6) vs (5) O Rourke
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Gordon passes O Rourke's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Gordon seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but O Rourke does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
O Rourke is pressing down on Gordon's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
O Rourke working for a triangle but Gordon defends it easily.
Gordon pushing down on O Rourke's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Gordon 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.
O Rourke looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
O Rourke looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Gordon frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Gordon (9) vs (5) O Rourke
O Rourke is working to get back to half guard.
Gordon wants to control the pace but O Rourke is squirming around nicely.
Gordon controlling the position easily from mount.
Gordon'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.
O Rourke is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
O Rourke is squirming around, avoiding Gordon's attempts to control the action.
O Rourke tries to improve his position but instead Gordon has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Gordon (12) vs (5) O Rourke
O Rourke tries to escape the position.
Gordon tries to keep control of the position but O Rourke is staying busy.
O Rourke tries to escape but Gordon has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
O Rourke showing good submission defense here.
O Rourke tries to roll but Gordon sticks to his back.
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.
O Rourke is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Gordon off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
O Rourke defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
O Rourke rolls, trying to escape but Gordon keeps control of the position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Gordon is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. O Rourke defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Gordon has the hooks in. O Rourke is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Gordon working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
O Rourke tries to escape the position.
O Rourke staying busy and making it hard for Gordon to control.
Gordon doesn't have the hooks in and O Rourke manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gordon (12) vs (7) O Rourke
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Gordon keeping moving, preventing O Rourke from controlling successfully.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Gordon holds on and takes a little breather.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Gordon escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. O Rourke gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
O Rourke drops back looking for a leg! Gordon is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gordon manages to kick O Rourke off! O Rourke jumps back into Gordon's guard.
O Rourke pushes down on Gordon's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Gordon desperately trying to maintain half guard.
O Rourke is working for a submission of some sort.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
O Rourke is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Gordon actively working from the bottom here.
O Rourke is working for a submission of some sort.
O Rourke seems to be working for a kimura but Gordon defends the submission attempt.
O Rourke is looking for submissions but instead, Gordon has regained full guard.
O Rourke looks winded!
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Gordon is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. O Rourke is aware though and is defending well.
Gordon keeping full guard, as O Rourke tries to pass.
Gordon has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but O Rourke can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
O Rourke is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Gordon is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Gordon has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gordon (14) vs (7) O Rourke
Gordon wants to control from the top but O Rourke keeps moving.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Gordon passes into half guard.
O Rourke tries to get to full guard but Gordon has control of the leg.
Gordon wants to free his trapped foot but O Rourke is holding on for dear life with his legs.
O Rourke is not content to let Gordon control the position.
Well, if Gordon is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
O Rourke is looking for a sweep. Gordon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
O Rourke looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
O Rourke looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
O Rourke looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
O Rourke looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gordon moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from O Rourke. Score +3 for passing guard: Gordon (17) vs (7) O Rourke
Gordon wants to lay and pray for a moment but O Rourke keeps working.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gordon wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by O Rourke, who protects the arm well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gordon takes the fight on points by 17 to 7.
Ryan Gordon thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Donald O Rourke spoke after the fight, saying 'Its whatever, i'm young and this is a learning experience. '. |
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