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TWGC 32 (155lbs, D3): Los Angeles 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Richmond Belvedere! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Elay Arson!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Belvedere clinches up against the cage.
Arson is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Arson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Belvedere avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Arson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Belvedere is defending well.
Belvedere has clasped his hands together around Arson's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Belvedere (4) vs (0) Arson
Arson is looking for a sweep.
Belvedere just content to control the position.
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.
Arson is trying to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Belvedere is looking to take a break and control but Arson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arson manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Belvedere (4) vs (2) Arson
Belvedere is refusing to be controlled, as Arson sits in half guard.
Arson wants to advance to full mount but Belvedere doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Belvedere 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.
Belvedere keeping full guard, as Arson tries to pass.
Arson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Belvedere pulls Arson in close to prevent any damage.
Arson advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Belvedere (4) vs (5) Arson
Arson tries to move into full mount but can't pass Belvedere's legs.
Arson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Belvedere keeps working.
Arson taking a breather here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arson taking a break here but Belvedere is having none of it and regains half guard.
Arson is controlling the pace.
Arson is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Belvedere as he works his way to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arson wants to pass the guard but Belvedere is keeping the position.
Arson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Arson passes Belvedere's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Belvedere is not content to let Arson control the position.
Arson might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Belvedere haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Arson is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Belvedere reverses the position - he's now on top in Arson's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Belvedere (6) vs (5) Arson
Arson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Belvedere is aware though and is defending well.
Belvedere trying to control the position from guard on top but Arson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Arson controlling Belvedere's posture.
Belvedere controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Belvedere trying to control but Arson is working from the bottom.
Arson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Arson being controlled here, momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Belvedere advances to half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Arson wants to get back to full guard.
Arson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Belvedere prevents Arson from improving his position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Arson is pressing down on Belvedere's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Arson working a defensive guard but Belvedere manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Belvedere (9) vs (5) Arson
Arson is trying to improve his position.
Arson gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Belvedere (11) vs (5) Arson
Arson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Belvedere looking to control but Arson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Belvedere avoids the attempt from Arson to control.
Arson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Arson keeps trying to improve his position.
Belvedere content just to control the position here.
Arson manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Belvedere prevents Arson from improving his position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Arson is staying active underneath Belvedere, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Belvedere is thwarting Arson's attempts to control the position.
Belvedere working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Arson's thigh. Arson counters though and makes it back to full guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Arson keeping moving, preventing Belvedere from controlling successfully.
Arson pushes a forearm under Belvedere's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Belvedere is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Elay Arson! |
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