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TWGC 35 (185lbs, D1): New York Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Ken Vrjalya! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 6 losses; Joey Simone!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Chad Campbell and John Roberts.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Vrjalya has a takedown stuffed.
Vrjalya throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Simone's waist but Simone gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Vrjalya off to one side.
Simone stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ken Vrjalya. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vrjalya fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Simone moves into the clinch.
Simone pulls guard effortlessly.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Simone holds on and takes a little breather.
Vrjalya looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simone looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Vrjalya might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Simone seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Vrjalya definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Vrjalya trying to control but Simone is working from the bottom.
Simone is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simone is trying to control the position but Vrjalya postures up.
Simone controlling the position.
Simone's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Simone looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vrjalya is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Simone working a defensive guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vrjalya looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Simone wants to sweep but no luck.
Simone pulls Vrjalya in close to prevent any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simone wants to sweep but no luck.
Simone is trying to keep Vrjalya in close.
Simone looking to hit a scissor sweep but Vrjalya is one step ahead there.
Simone not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Vrjalya preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vrjalya stays in close to Simone's body and controls the position.
Simone has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vrjalya engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Vrjalya preventing the sweep.
Simone trying to control the position here.
Simone looking to control.
Vrjalya's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Simone is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Vrjalya wants to pass the guard but Simone is keeping the position.
Simone tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Vrjalya postures up.
Vrjalya not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Simone pulls Vrjalya in close to his closed guard and prevents Vrjalya from doing any damage or advancing position.
Vrjalya 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 six minutes gone in the round.
Simone is pulling down on Vrjalya's head to control his posture.
Simone is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Vrjalya not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Vrjalya stopping the sweep attempt from Simone.
Simone managing to control the position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Vrjalya won't allow Simone to sweep him here.
Simone is trying to control the position but Vrjalya postures up.
Vrjalya is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Simone keeping moving, preventing Vrjalya from controlling successfully.
Simone has his hands on Vrjalya's head, controlling the position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Vrjalya stays in close to Simone's body and controls the position.
Simone is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Vrjalya pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Simone is keeping the position for now.
Simone is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Vrjalya pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Simone is keeping the position for now.
Simone managing to control the position.
Simone not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Simone is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vrjalya (0) vs (2) Simone
Simone trying to control the position from guard on top but Vrjalya is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Simone sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Vrjalya keeping moving, preventing Simone from controlling successfully.
Simone pushes down on Vrjalya's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Vrjalya controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Vrjalya trying to control here.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Vrjalya is not content to let Simone control the position.
Still in half guard, Simone seems content to control.
Simone trying to mount his opponent but Vrjalya defends it.
Simone is controlling the pace.
Simone wants to control but Vrjalya is keeping him busy.
Simone trying to pass the guard but Vrjalya defending well.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Simone takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Let's hope that Simone has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Simone.
Vrjalya has his hands clasped together around Simone's back. He's all about the action.
Simone is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Vrjalya sees it coming and defends easily.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Vrjalya is looking to improve his position.
Simone is just content to waste time from the top position. Vrjalya takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Vrjalya being controlled here, momentarily.
Simone trying to control but Vrjalya is working from the bottom.
Simone is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Vrjalya is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Simone controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Vrjalya is adopting a defensive guard.
Vrjalya looking to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Simone's corner is telling him to maintain position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Simone wins on points by 2 to 0.
Our winner, Joey Simone, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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