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CACC 161: Jiurgite vs Jello 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 New York, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 5 losses; Caius Cosades! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Arlo Rochester!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Cecil Peabody and Stewart Dunkirk.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Cosades tries to keep at a distance but Rochester has taken the fight into the clinch.
Cosades wants the takedown. Rochester is fighting it off but Cosades persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Rochester's guard against the ropes. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cosades (2) vs (0) Rochester
Cosades pushing down on Rochester's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Cosades is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Rochester defends it well.
Rochester is looking for a sweep. Cosades is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Cosades is looking for a kimura but Rochester is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Cosades to get the leverage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cosades works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Cosades (5) vs (0) Rochester
Cosades goes for an armbar but Rochester turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Rochester. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cosades (5) vs (2) Rochester
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cosades working a defensive guard here.
Rochester trying to control but Cosades is working from the bottom.
Rochester looking to sit in guard and control but Cosades gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cosades (7) vs (2) Rochester
Rochester throws his legs up looking for a submission but Cosades uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Cosades (10) vs (2) Rochester
Cosades goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Rochester has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Cosades but great work by Rochester. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Cosades (10) vs (6) Rochester
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cosades wants to control but Rochester postures up.
Rochester trying to control the position but Cosades is working away.
Cosades manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
My spies in Defiant MMA inform me that Rochester has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Rochester is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Cosades has managed to free his arm - good work.
Cosades holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Rochester is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Cosades sees it coming and defends easily.
Cosades has a hand on Rochester's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Rochester takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Cosades (10) vs (9) Rochester
Rochester trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Cosades tries to hold on but Rochester pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rochester goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Cosades turns into him and now he's in Rochester's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cosades (12) vs (9) Rochester
Cosades drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Rochester dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cosades (12) vs (11) Rochester
Cosades has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Rochester stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cosades swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rochester is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Cosades is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Cosades has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cosades (14) vs (11) Rochester
Rochester escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cosades gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cosades stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rochester swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rochester looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Cosades has picked Rochester up and slammed him! Rochester can't keep hold of the triangle and Cosades manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Cosades (17) vs (11) Rochester
Rochester is trying to get back to half guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Cosades is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Rochester has escaped the position, nice work there.
Cosades wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Rochester, who protects the arm well.
Cosades is working to tighten his grip on Rochester's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Rochester has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Cosades is really squeezing tight and eventually Rochester passes out! Cosades breaks the hold and jumps onto the ropes to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Caius Cosades!
Caius Cosades decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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