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CACC BLUE BELT BLUES PLAYOFF PBP Commentary |
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 3 wins and 3 losses; Sammy Volkenhause! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Roberto Jimenez!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Volkenhause fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Jimenez sprawls well initially but Volkenhause persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Volkenhause (2) vs (0) Jimenez
Volkenhause tries to pass the half guard into mount. Jimenez knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Jimenez is trying to get back to full guard.
Volkenhause is looking to advance position but Jimenez won't allow it.
Jimenez tries to get to full guard but Volkenhause has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Volkenhause looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jimenez is not content to let Volkenhause control the position.
Jimenez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Volkenhause works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Volkenhause (5) vs (0) Jimenez
Volkenhause trying to control but Jimenez is having none of it.
Jimenez is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jimenez tries to control Volkenhause's body but Volkenhause pushes him off. Jimenez squirms to his side and now Volkenhause has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Volkenhause (8) vs (0) Jimenez
Jimenez tries to break free.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Jimenez showing good submission defense here.
Jimenez is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Volkenhause is looking for the choke from the back position but Jimenez is controlling his hands well.
I really don't envy Jimenez right now.
Jimenez defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Volkenhause tightening his grip on Jimenez, looking for the choke.
Jimenez is really stuck here.
Volkenhause is not going to allow Jimenez to sit and survive in this position.
Volkenhause working for the choke.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jimenez preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Volkenhause.
Jimenez is trying to break free.
Volkenhause looking for the RNC.
Jimenez tries to roll but Volkenhause sticks to his back.
Jimenez defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Will Volkenhause go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Volkenhause looking for the choke but no joy.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Volkenhause is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Jimenez is defending well though. Volkenhause let's go of the attempt for now.
Jimenez defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Jimenez wants to control his opponent's hands but Volkenhause gets his hands free.
Volkenhause is looking for a rear naked choke here but Jimenez reverses the position brilliantly into Volkenhause's guard!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Volkenhause (8) vs (2) Jimenez
Jimenez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Volkenhause working a defensive guard here.
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.
Volkenhause wants to sweep here but Jimenez controlling him for the moment.
Jimenez is looking to advance position but Volkenhause has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Volkenhause (12) vs (2) Jimenez
Jimenez keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Volkenhause fails to move to back control.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Volkenhause goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Jimenez turns into him and now he's in Volkenhause's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Volkenhause (12) vs (4) Jimenez
Volkenhause has his foot on Jimenez's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jimenez works his way back into a safe position though.
Jimenez preventing the sweep.
Volkenhause is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jimenez is aware though and is defending well.
Volkenhause is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Jimenez rolls with it to try and escape but Volkenhause cranks on the arm and Jimenez is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sammy Volkenhause!
An intense looking Sammy Volkenhause took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'A lot of my guys back at the gym are competing in TWGC so good luck to them, but win or lose I'm proud of my man Beau Lauzon making his MMA debut tonight. We grew up together, got into MMA together, so tonight is a big deal to him. Take no prisoners Beau!'. |
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