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CACC 140: Pavlov vs Lee 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 1 wins and 0 losses; Ricardo Gonzales! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Aylin Shah!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Shah fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Gonzales to the ground. Shah is now in Gonzales's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gonzales (0) vs (2) Shah
Gonzales working a defensive guard here.
Gonzales bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Shah's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gonzales (2) vs (2) Shah
We've been hearing good reports from Gonzales'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.
Shah trying to control the position.
Shah looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Shah is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Shah has his foot on Gonzales's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gonzales works his way back into a safe position though.
Gonzales avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Shah had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gonzales defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gonzales wants to control from the top but Shah keeps moving.
Gonzales might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Gonzales looking to pass the guard.
Shah working for a triangle but Gonzales defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonzales stands and throws Shah's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Gonzales (5) vs (2) Shah
You can see the frustration on Shah's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Shah is looking for a sweep.
Gonzales thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Shah wants to control but Gonzales postures up.
Shah is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Gonzales is staying active.
Shah might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Gonzales haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Gonzales tries to move to mount but Shah blocks the move with his legs.
Shah tries to improve position but can't.
Gonzales wants to control but Shah is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gonzales looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Gonzales trying to control the action but Shah 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.
Shah tries to bench press Gonzales off him but Gonzales keeps the position.
Gonzales is looking to take a break and control but Shah is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gonzales has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Gonzales (7) vs (2) Shah
Shah tries to lock up and control but Gonzales gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Gonzales trying to control but Shah is having none of it.
Shah tries to control Gonzales's body but Gonzales pushes him off. Shah squirms to his side and now Gonzales has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Gonzales (10) vs (2) Shah
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shah tries to escape the position.
Gonzales gets his hands free as Shah looks to control.
Gonzales trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Shah rolls, trying to escape but Gonzales keeps control of the position.
Gonzales has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Shah has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Gonzales is looking for the choke from the back position but Shah is controlling his hands well.
Gonzales tightening his grip on Shah, looking for the choke.
Shah just trying to survive but Gonzales is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Shah can't escape the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shah trying to control the position but Gonzales manages to sink in the hooks.
Gonzales has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Shah has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Shah rolls, trying to escape but Gonzales keeps control of the position.
Shah prevents Gonzales from getting a body triangle.
Gonzales working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Shah surviving as best he can, preventing damage.
Gonzales has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Shah has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Shah manages to reverse the position and now he's in Gonzales's guard. Nice work there by Shah.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gonzales (10) vs (4) Shah
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Shah trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Shah advances to half guard.
Gonzales is trying to get back to full guard.
Shah wants to take a breather but Gonzales is having none of it.
Shah passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Gonzales (10) vs (7) Shah
Shah working away.
Shah wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gonzales keeps working.
Gonzales is trying to improve his position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Gonzales gets back to half guard.
Shah content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Shah is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Shah wants to control but Gonzales is keeping him busy.
Shah wants to pass to mount but Gonzales is defending the position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Gonzales regains full guard. Nicely done.
Shah passes Gonzales's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Gonzales won't allow Shah to pass to mount.
Gonzales moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Gonzales bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Shah's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gonzales (12) vs (7) Shah
Gonzales pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Shah is keeping the position for now.
Shah escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gonzales gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Shah keeping moving, preventing Gonzales from controlling successfully.
Shah working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gonzales doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gonzales manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gonzales wants to control from the top but Shah keeps moving.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Shah working for a triangle but Gonzales defends it easily.
Shah looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gonzales stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shah swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gonzales passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Gonzales (15) vs (7) Shah
Gonzales tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Shah is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Shah's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Gonzales thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Shah tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gonzales is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Shah is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Gonzales advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Gonzales (17) vs (7) Shah
Gonzales works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Gonzales (20) vs (7) Shah
Shah looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Shah showing good submission defense here.
Will Gonzales go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
I really don't envy Shah right now.
Shah defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Shah rolls, trying to escape but Gonzales keeps control of the position.
Shah is trying to defend against the choke here but Gonzales has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Gonzales Tightens the hold and Shah taps out furiously! Gonzales displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ricardo Gonzales!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Ricardo Gonzales made sure he mentioned HELLBENT, along with how happy he was to win his fight. |
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