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CACC 132: Wangler vs Average 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Joe Gatsby! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Artur Azaryan!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Azaryan shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Gatsby manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gatsby (0) vs (2) Azaryan
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Azaryan trying to control but Gatsby is working from the bottom.
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.
Gatsby tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gatsby is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Azaryan is aware though and is defending well.
Gatsby is controlling Azaryan's posture.
Azaryan preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Azaryan passes Gatsby's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Azaryan in particular looking to stall.
Gatsby tries to get to full guard but Azaryan has control of the leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gatsby looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Azaryan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gatsby keeps working.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Azaryan in particular looking to stall.
Gatsby tries to roll over but Azaryan keeps him under control.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gatsby is looking for a sweep. Azaryan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've been hearing good reports from Gatsby'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.
Azaryan trying to control the action but Gatsby is working from the bottom.
Azaryan content to control rather than advance.
Gatsby looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gatsby tries to roll over but Azaryan keeps him under control.
Gatsby actively working from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, if Azaryan 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.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Azaryan is pressing down on Gatsby's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gatsby is holding on for now.
Azaryan is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Azaryan wants to control but Gatsby is keeping him busy.
Gatsby is looking to control Azaryan's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gatsby avoid being mounted?
Azaryan seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gatsby does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Azaryan wants to pass to mount but Gatsby is defending the position.
Gatsby trying to hold on to Azaryan's head to control him but Azaryan postures up.
Azaryan is trying to control. Gatsby wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Gatsby is looking for a sweep. Azaryan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gatsby wants to control but Azaryan is keeping busy.
Azaryan is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gatsby has managed to free his arm - good work.
Gatsby tries to roll over but Azaryan keeps him under control.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Azaryan seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gatsby does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Gatsby wants to get back to full guard but Azaryan has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Gatsby (0) vs (5) Azaryan
Azaryan trying to control the action but Gatsby is working from the bottom.
Azaryan works to advance to full mount. Gatsby defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Gatsby (0) vs (7) Azaryan
Azaryan tries to control but Gatsby wriggling away.
Gatsby slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Gatsby is looking to control Azaryan's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gatsby avoid being mounted?
Gatsby is looking to improve his position.
Azaryan is trying to control the action in half guard but Gatsby is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Gatsby makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gatsby.
Azaryan controlling from the top position.
Azaryan stopping the sweep attempt from Gatsby.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Gatsby is trying to keep Azaryan in close.
Gatsby keeping moving, preventing Azaryan from controlling successfully.
Gatsby wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Azaryan wants to pass the guard but Gatsby is keeping the position.
Gatsby keeping moving, preventing Azaryan from controlling successfully.
Gatsby trying to keep a closed guard but Azaryan is proving a slippery customer.
Azaryan has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at CT. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Gatsby looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Gatsby is trying to control the position but Azaryan postures up.
Gatsby bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Azaryan's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gatsby (2) vs (7) Azaryan
Gatsby trying to control but Azaryan is working from the bottom.
Azaryan 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: Gatsby (2) vs (9) Azaryan
Gatsby is trying to maintain the position but Azaryan is very close to passing his half guard.
Azaryan tries to pass to full mount but Gatsby defends it.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Gatsby wants to control but Azaryan is keeping busy.
Gatsby is refusing to be controlled, as Azaryan sits in half guard.
Gatsby is looking to control Azaryan's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gatsby avoid being mounted?
Azaryan is trying to control the action in half guard but Gatsby is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Gatsby has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Azaryan is working away from the top position though.
Gatsby is staying active underneath Azaryan, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Gatsby is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Azaryan pulls his head out easily.
Azaryan is thwarting Gatsby's attempts to control the position.
Gatsby wants to improve his position but Azaryan is controlling well.
Azaryan is looking to take a break and control but Gatsby is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Azaryan controlling the action here.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Gatsby tries to get to full guard but Azaryan has control of the leg.
Gatsby wants to control but Azaryan passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Gatsby (2) vs (12) Azaryan
Gatsby gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Gatsby (2) vs (14) Azaryan
Gatsby tries to lock up and control but Azaryan gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Gatsby is squirming around, avoiding Azaryan's attempts to control the action.
Gatsby looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Gatsby (2) vs (17) Azaryan
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Azaryan is hanging on to Gatsby's back as he tries to escape.
Gatsby trying to control the hands but Azaryan breaks the grip.
Gatsby is really stuck here.
Azaryan tries to get the hooks in deep but Gatsby pushed the leg off.
Gatsby tries to escape but Azaryan has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Azaryan trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Gatsby doesn't escape.
Gatsby is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Gatsby rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Gatsby wants to control but Azaryan is keeping busy.
Azaryan is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Gatsby looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gatsby makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gatsby.
Gatsby is trying to keep Azaryan in close.
Gatsby wants to improve his position but instead Azaryan has moved into half guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Azaryan wants to free his trapped foot but Gatsby is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Gatsby looking for submissions off his back.
Azaryan seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gatsby does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gatsby wants to control but Azaryan is keeping busy.
Gatsby is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Azaryan is tapping! Great win for Gatsby!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Joe Gatsby!
After winning the bout, Joe Gatsby 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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