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TWGC 32 (155lbs, D3): Finals - Round 2 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 Montreal, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 0 losses; Angelo Saldini! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 2 losses; Elay Arson!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Arson throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Saldini was covering up waiting for the punch and Arson finishes the takedown easily into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Saldini (0) vs (2) Arson
Arson is looking to pass into half guard but Saldini pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Saldini is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Saldini (2) vs (2) Arson
Saldini sitting in guard here, content to control.
Arson is trying to keep Saldini in close.
Saldini wants to control from the top but Arson keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Saldini doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Saldini manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Saldini wants to pass the guard but Arson is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arson keeping moving, preventing Saldini from controlling successfully.
Saldini is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Arson keeping full guard, as Saldini tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saldini is looking to pass into half guard but Arson pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Arson is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Saldini (2) vs (4) Arson
Arson pushes down on Saldini's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Saldini gets back to full guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Saldini tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Arson slips nicely into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Arson trying to pass the guard but Saldini defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Saldini does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Saldini is defending against the submission attempts here by Arson.
Arson wants to take a breather but Saldini is having none of it.
Arson might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Saldini haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Saldini works his way to full guard. Good work.
Arson looking to pass the guard.
Saldini wants to hit a sweep here but Arson passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Saldini there! Score +3 for passing guard: Saldini (2) vs (7) Arson
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saldini manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Saldini slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Saldini trying to keep a closed guard but Arson is proving a slippery customer.
Arson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Saldini trying to keep a closed guard but Arson is proving a slippery customer.
Saldini lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Saldini (4) vs (7) Arson
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Saldini trying to control the position from guard on top but Arson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Arson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Arson looking for a guillotine here but Saldini defends easily.
Saldini stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Arson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Arson controls Saldini momentarily but Saldini frees himself.
Saldini passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Saldini (7) vs (7) Arson
Arson sneaks back into half guard.
Arson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Saldini wants to control but Arson is keeping him busy.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Arson trying to get back to full guard but Saldini takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Saldini (10) vs (7) Arson
Saldini wants to control the pace but Arson is squirming around nicely.
Arson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Arson is squirming around, avoiding Saldini's attempts to control the action.
Arson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Saldini can't control as he wanted to and Arson manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Saldini wants to free his trapped foot but Arson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Saldini is working hard here to advance position.
Saldini wants to control but Arson is keeping him busy.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Saldini is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Arson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Arson trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Saldini manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Saldini (13) vs (7) Arson
Saldini takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Saldini (16) vs (7) Arson
I really don't envy Arson right now.
Saldini struggling to keep hold of the position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
I would not like to be Arson right now.
Arson looking very determined here, making life difficult for Saldini.
Saldini is hanging on to Arson's back as he tries to escape.
Saldini working for the choke.
Saldini is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Saldini is looking for a choke. Arson gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Arson manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Saldini (16) vs (9) Arson
Arson looking to pass the guard.
Arson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Saldini (16) vs (12) Arson
Saldini is not content to let Arson control the position.
Arson swings around for an armbar but Saldini sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Arson's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Saldini (18) vs (12) Arson
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Saldini got a little sloppy there for a moment and Arson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Saldini has managed to get both his arms back between Arson's legs - danger averted.
Saldini sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Arson's guard.
Saldini passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Saldini (21) vs (12) Arson
Saldini trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Saldini controlling from mount.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Saldini can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Arson is looking to escape.
Saldini with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Arson tries to hold on but Saldini postures up.
Saldini can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Arson is looking to escape.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Saldini is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Arson is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Arson tries to lock up and control but Saldini gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Arson tries to reverse the position but Saldini maintains control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Saldini takes the fight on points by 21 to 12. |
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