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CACC 176: Jello vs Vicini PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Nobunaga Tanaka! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Grachyov Rodionovich!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Tanaka gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Rodionovich counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Rodionovich tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Rodionovich is trying to pull guard but Tanaka has him pressed against the ropes.
Rodionovich tries to pull guard but Tanaka won't allow it.
Nobunaga Tanaka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Grachyov Rodionovich.
Rodionovich manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Tanaka stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rodionovich swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rodionovich looking for a sweep. Not yet Rodionovich, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tanaka stands and throws Rodionovich's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Tanaka (3) vs (0) Rodionovich
Tanaka has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Rodionovich! Score +2 for reaching mount: Tanaka (5) vs (0) Rodionovich
Tanaka wants to control but instead Rodionovich manages to regain half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tanaka is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Rodionovich is just riding it out for now. Tanaka eventually gives up the hold.
Rodionovich desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Rodionovich wants to control but Tanaka is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodionovich tries to get to full guard but Tanaka has control of the leg.
Rodionovich is staying active underneath Tanaka, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Rodionovich trying to control from the bottom.
Tanaka is keen to just control but Rodionovich is a slippery customer.
Tanaka works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Tanaka (8) vs (0) Rodionovich
Tanaka can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Rodionovich is looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodionovich has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Tanaka (11) vs (0) Rodionovich
Tanaka is hanging on to Rodionovich's back as he tries to escape.
Tanaka 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, Rodionovich has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Rodionovich defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Tanaka controlling the positon.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rodionovich is in a bad position with Tanaka working for a choke. Rodionovich manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tanaka (11) vs (2) Rodionovich
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.
Tanaka looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tanaka wants to control the position but Rodionovich says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Tanaka looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Rodionovich is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Rodionovich is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Tanaka has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Tanaka controlling the position well.
Tanaka trying to hold on to Rodionovich's head to control him but Rodionovich postures up.
Tanaka is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Rodionovich's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Rodionovich's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Tanaka (15) vs (2) Rodionovich
I really don't envy Rodionovich right now.
Rodionovich staying busy and making it hard for Tanaka to control.
Tanaka 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, Rodionovich has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Rodionovich fending off the submission attempt from Tanaka.
Rodionovich wants to control his opponent's hands but Tanaka gets his hands free.
Rodionovich defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tanaka (15) vs (4) Rodionovich
Tanaka had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rodionovich defends it easily.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Rodionovich wants to control from the top but Tanaka keeps moving.
Rodionovich is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Rodionovich stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tanaka swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tanaka keeping moving, preventing Rodionovich from controlling successfully.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Tanaka manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rodionovich manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tanaka (17) vs (4) Rodionovich
Tanaka definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Rodionovich trying to control the position.
Tanaka forces his way into half guard.
Rodionovich is trying to control but Tanaka manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Tanaka (20) vs (4) Rodionovich
Rodionovich wants to hold on but Tanaka pushes him away.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Rodionovich is desperately trying to improve his position but Tanaka has a good base and remains in mount.
Tanaka trying to control but Rodionovich is having none of it.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Tanaka is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Rodionovich has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Rodionovich! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tanaka (20) vs (6) Rodionovich
Rodionovich has gone for a leg lock! Tanaka slips out almost immediately though and dives into Rodionovich's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tanaka (22) vs (6) Rodionovich
Rodionovich has Tanaka pulled in close to control his posture.
Tanaka wants to pass the guard but Rodionovich is keeping the position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Rodionovich tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rodionovich looking to control.
Tanaka trying to control but Rodionovich is working from the bottom.
Rodionovich is trying to control the position but Tanaka postures up.
Tanaka looking to pass the guard.
Tanaka looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Tanaka got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rodionovich has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tanaka has managed to get both his arms back between Rodionovich's legs - danger averted.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Tanaka wants to control from the top but Rodionovich keeps moving.
Tanaka trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tanaka is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Rodionovich looking to control.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Tanaka 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.
Tanaka drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Rodionovich dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tanaka (22) vs (8) Rodionovich
Tanaka keeping moving, preventing Rodionovich from controlling successfully.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Rodionovich tries to free his leg and advance position but Tanaka is retaining full guard.
Tanaka is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rodionovich trying to control the position from guard on top but Tanaka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tanaka wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Rodionovich is now in half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rodionovich is trying to work for a kimura but Tanaka is defending well.
Tanaka manages to get to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tanaka takes the fight on points by 22 to 8.
During a confident post fight interview, Nobunaga Tanaka thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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