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CACC 167: Arias vs Sanchez II 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 3 losses; Joey Simone! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Alen Ohanian!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Chad Campbell and Franklyn Lucas.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Ohanian shoots in and bounces Simone off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Simone (0) vs (2) Ohanian
Simone really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Ohanian trying to control the position from guard on top but Simone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Simone wants to sweep here but Ohanian controlling him for the moment.
Simone controls Ohanian momentarily but Ohanian frees himself.
Simone keeping moving, preventing Ohanian from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simone is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Simone wants to sweep but no luck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ohanian stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Simone swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Simone manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ohanian manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Simone (2) vs (2) Ohanian
Ohanian is trying to keep Simone in close.
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.
Simone trying to control but Ohanian is working from the bottom.
Ohanian looking for a sweep. Not yet Ohanian, not yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simone trying to control the position from guard on top but Ohanian is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Simone stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ohanian swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ohanian looking to hit a scissor sweep but Simone is one step ahead there.
Simone wants to pass the guard but Ohanian is keeping the position.
Ohanian is trying to keep Simone in close.
Ohanian looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Simone puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Simone is taking a breather. Ohanian says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ohanian is looking for a sweep. Simone is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Simone trying to pass the guard but Ohanian defending well.
Ohanian is trying to get back to full guard.
Simone controlling the action here.
Ohanian is looking for a sweep. Simone is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Simone with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simone wants to pass the guard but Ohanian is defending well.
Simone slows the pace down in half guard.
Ohanian is looking for a sweep. Simone is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ohanian won't allow Simone to pass to mount.
Ohanian works his way to full guard. Good work.
Simone will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Simone looking to sit in guard and control but Ohanian gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Simone (2) vs (4) Ohanian
Simone wants to hit a sweep here but Ohanian passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Simone there! Score +3 for passing guard: Simone (2) vs (7) Ohanian
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Simone wants to control but Ohanian is having none of it.
Ohanian with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Simone regains half guard.
Ohanian tries to pass the half guard into mount. Simone knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Simone makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Simone.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Simone is trying to control the position but Ohanian postures up.
Simone has his hands on Ohanian's head, controlling the position.
Ohanian is looking to pass into half guard but Simone pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Simone is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Simone (4) vs (7) Ohanian
Ohanian working a defensive guard here.
Our spies down at at Team Beta Fail inform us that Ohanian has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Simone stands and throws Ohanian's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Simone (7) vs (7) Ohanian
Simone is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ohanian knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Simone tries to move into full mount but can't pass Ohanian's legs.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Ohanian sneaks back into half guard.
Simone is looking to take a break and control but Ohanian is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ohanian keeping hold of Simone's head, controlling as best he can.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Simone trying to control the action but Ohanian is working from the bottom.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Simone seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Simone passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Simone (10) vs (7) Ohanian
Ohanian tries to buck Simone off but Simone is having none of it.
Simone advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Simone (12) vs (7) Ohanian
Simone takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Ohanian wants to hold on but Simone pushes him away.
Ohanian is looking to improve his position but Simone isn't that keen on the idea.
Simone controlling from the full mount.
Simone wants to control but Ohanian has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Simone wants to control but Ohanian is keeping him busy.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Ohanian is looking to improve his position.
Simone wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ohanian keeps working.
Ohanian trying to hold on to Simone's head to control him but Simone postures up.
Simone passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Ohanian! Score +3 for passing guard: Simone (15) vs (7) Ohanian
Ohanian can't escape the position.
Ohanian is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Simone prevents Ohanian from getting the reversal.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Simone takes Ohanian's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Ohanian is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Simone (18) vs (7) Ohanian
Simone is trying to control but Ohanian is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Simone can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ohanian is looking to escape.
Ohanian keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Simone tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Ohanian wants to control but Simone is having none of it.
Ohanian is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Simone looking to control but Ohanian is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Simone controlling the position easily from mount.
Simone wants to control the pace but Ohanian is squirming around nicely.
Simone looking to control and managing it successfully.
Ohanian keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Simone can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ohanian is looking to escape.
Simone controlling the position easily from mount.
Ohanian tries to improve his position but instead Simone has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Simone (21) vs (7) Ohanian
You can see the frustration on Ohanian's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Good control from Simone.
Ohanian prevents Simone from getting a body triangle.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Ohanian can't escape the position.
Simone biding his time, looking for the opening.
Simone tries to keep control of the position but Ohanian is staying busy.
Simone controlling the position well here. Ohanian rolled but Simone kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Simone doesn't have the hooks in and Ohanian manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Simone (21) vs (9) Ohanian
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ohanian stopping the sweep attempt from Simone.
Ohanian pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Simone is keeping the position for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Simone takes the fight on points by 21 to 9.
After winning the bout, Joey Simone thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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