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CACC 141: Boesku vs Donde PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 10 losses; Roman Boesku! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 9 losses; Raymond Donde!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Frank Dennis and George Francis.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Boesku closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Boesku lands in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Boesku (2) vs (0) Donde
Boesku wants to control from the top but Donde keeps moving.
Boesku is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boesku pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Donde is keeping the position for now.
Boesku not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Donde 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: Boesku (2) vs (2) Donde
Donde is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Boesku wants to improve his position but Donde is controlling well.
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.
Donde looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Boesku is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Donde pulls his head out easily.
Boesku is looking for a sweep. Donde is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Boesku is not content to let Donde control the position.
Donde trying to mount his opponent but Boesku defends it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boesku moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Boesku controls Donde momentarily but Donde frees himself.
Boesku looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Donde wants to control from the top but Boesku keeps moving.
Boesku trying to control the position.
Boesku is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Boesku is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Donde seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Donde passes into half guard.
Still in half guard, Donde seems content to control.
Boesku is controlling Donde's trapped leg to prevent Donde from advancing to side control.
Boesku has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Boesku looking for submissions off his back.
Donde not doing much here.
Donde trying to mount his opponent but Boesku defends it.
Boesku wants to control but Donde is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Still in half guard, Donde seems content to control.
Boesku is trying to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boesku trying to control from the bottom.
Donde wants to pass to mount but Boesku is defending the position.
Boesku wants to get back to full guard.
Boesku makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Boesku.
Boesku controls Donde momentarily but Donde frees himself.
Donde avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Donde is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Boesku looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Donde engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Donde wants to control from the top but Boesku keeps moving.
Donde controlling from the top position.
Donde must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Boesku throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Donde content to stall in guard here.
Donde stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Boesku swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Boesku escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Donde gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Donde pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Boesku is keeping the position for now.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Boesku looking for a guillotine here but Donde defends easily.
Boesku is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Donde defends well.
Boesku looking to control.
Donde seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Donde postures up.
Donde stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Boesku swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Boesku trying to keep a closed guard but Donde is proving a slippery customer.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Boesku keeping full guard, as Donde tries to pass.
Boesku is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Donde is aware though and is defending well.
Boesku seems keen to control Donde's posture.
Donde's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Donde postures up.
Donde controlling from the top position.
Boesku trying to keep a closed guard but Donde is proving a slippery customer.
Boesku is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Donde defends well.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Boesku trying to keep a closed guard but Donde is proving a slippery customer.
Boesku is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Donde is aware though and is defending well.
Donde pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Boesku is keeping the position for now.
Donde is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Boesku is looking for a triangle but Donde pushes his legs off easily.
Boesku is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Donde defends well.
Boesku trying to keep a closed guard but Donde is proving a slippery customer.
Donde trying to control but Boesku is working from the bottom.
Donde engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Donde trying to control the position from guard on top but Boesku is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boesku trying to keep a closed guard but Donde is proving a slippery customer.
Donde got a little sloppy there for a moment and Boesku has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Donde has managed to get both his arms back between Boesku's legs - danger averted.
Donde trying to control the position from guard on top but Boesku is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boesku working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Donde has passed into half guard!
Boesku wants to get back to full guard.
Donde wants to free his trapped foot but Boesku is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Boesku is trying to control but can't.
Boesku looking for submissions off his back.
Boesku is not content to let Donde control the position.
Donde content to control rather than advance.
Boesku is looking to control Donde's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Boesku avoid being mounted?
Boesku wants to get back to full guard.
Boesku is trying to control but can't.
Boesku wants to get back to full guard.
Donde performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Boesku is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Donde is keen to just control but Boesku is a slippery customer.
Boesku trying to control but Donde postures up.
Donde is keen to just control but Boesku is a slippery customer.
Boesku is looking for a sweep. Donde is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Boesku looking for submissions off his back.
Donde content to control rather than advance.
Boesku is not content to let Donde control the position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Boesku trying to hold on to Donde's head to control him but Donde postures up.
Donde looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Donde wants to lay and pray for a moment but Boesku keeps working.
Boesku trying to control but Donde postures up.
Boesku is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Donde's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Donde's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Boesku (6) vs (2) Donde
Boesku is not going to allow Donde to sit and survive in this position.
Boesku is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Donde is defending well though. Boesku let's go of the attempt for now.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Donde defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Boesku's arms.
Boesku is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Donde knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Donde for a finish.
Donde tries to roll but Boesku sticks to his back.
Boesku tightening his grip on Donde, looking for the choke.
Donde is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Boesku off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Donde showing good submission defense here.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
I really don't envy Donde right now.
Boesku patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Boesku 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, Donde has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Donde tries to roll but Boesku sticks to his back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Boesku takes the fight on points by 6 to 2.
Roman Boesku decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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