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CWC 290 - Hilo 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 15 wins and 14 losses; Artur Azaryan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 4 losses; Ken Vrjalya!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Ryoma Takatsuka and Micheangelo Fripello.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Vrjalya shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Azaryan (0) vs (2) Vrjalya
Vrjalya wants to pass the guard but Azaryan is keeping the position.
Vrjalya is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Azaryan is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Azaryan has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Azaryan (2) vs (2) Vrjalya
Vrjalya has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Azaryan is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Vrjalya. Score +3 for passing guard: Azaryan (5) vs (2) Vrjalya
Vrjalya is looking to regain half guard here but Azaryan keeps moving and retains side control.
Vrjalya gets back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vrjalya looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Vrjalya looking for submissions off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vrjalya looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Vrjalya is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Azaryan pulls his head out easily.
Vrjalya looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Vrjalya looking for submissions off his back.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Vrjalya actively working from the bottom here.
Azaryan trying to pass the guard but Vrjalya defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Azaryan slows the pace down in half guard.
Azaryan has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Azaryan tries to pass to full mount but Vrjalya defends it.
Vrjalya works his way to full guard. Good work.
Vrjalya isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Azaryan stacks Vrjalya on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Azaryan! Score +3 for passing guard: Azaryan (8) vs (2) Vrjalya
Vrjalya is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Azaryan's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vrjalya is trying to get back to full guard.
Vrjalya is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Azaryan pulls his head out easily.
Vrjalya is trying to get back to full guard.
Vrjalya is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Azaryan pulls his head out easily.
Azaryan looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Vrjalya looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Azaryan looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vrjalya looking for submissions off his back.
Azaryan moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Vrjalya. Score +3 for passing guard: Azaryan (11) vs (2) Vrjalya
Azaryan working away.
Vrjalya is looking to reverse the position.
Vrjalya regains half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Azaryan is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Vrjalya looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Vrjalya actively working from the bottom here.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Vrjalya with the active half guard here but Azaryan passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Azaryan (14) vs (2) Vrjalya
Vrjalya is trying to improve his position.
Vrjalya gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Vrjalya looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Azaryan is trying to control. Vrjalya wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Vrjalya is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Azaryan pulls his head out easily.
Well, if Azaryan is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Azaryan trying to control from half guard but Vrjalya is working away.
Vrjalya looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Vrjalya looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Vrjalya has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at KingsJiuJitsuAcademy. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Vrjalya looking for subs from the bottom but Azaryan mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Azaryan (17) vs (2) Vrjalya
Azaryan controlling from mount.
Vrjalya is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Azaryan tries to control but Vrjalya wriggling away.
Vrjalya is wriggling around trying to escape.
Vrjalya wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Azaryan (20) vs (2) Vrjalya
Vrjalya is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Vrjalya wants to control his opponent's hands but Azaryan gets his hands free.
Azaryan doesn't have the hooks in and Vrjalya manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Azaryan (20) vs (4) Vrjalya
Azaryan keeping full guard, as Vrjalya tries to pass.
Azaryan is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Vrjalya drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Azaryan manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Vrjalya has Azaryan in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Azaryan (22) vs (4) Vrjalya
Azaryan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Azaryan avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Vrjalya looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Azaryan has picked Vrjalya up and slammed him! Vrjalya can't keep hold of the triangle and Azaryan manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Azaryan (25) vs (4) Vrjalya
Azaryan taking a breather here.
Vrjalya struggling a bit here.
Vrjalya might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Azaryan haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Azaryan trying to control the position but Vrjalya is working away.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Azaryan has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Vrjalya! Score +2 for reaching mount: Azaryan (27) vs (4) Vrjalya
Vrjalya gets back to half guard.
Azaryan is pressing down on Vrjalya's thigh, looking to free his foot. Vrjalya is holding on for now.
Vrjalya looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Azaryan controlling the action here.
Vrjalya is not content to let Azaryan control the position.
Vrjalya looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Vrjalya tries to get to full guard but Azaryan has control of the leg.
Vrjalya is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Azaryan pulls his head out easily.
Vrjalya looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Vrjalya is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Azaryan pulls his head out easily.
Vrjalya won't allow Azaryan to pass to mount.
Vrjalya looking for submissions off his back.
Vrjalya is looking for a sweep. Azaryan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Vrjalya actively working from the bottom here.
Vrjalya is not content to let Azaryan control the position.
Azaryan is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Vrjalya has managed to free his arm - good work.
Vrjalya gets full guard.
Azaryan trying to control but Vrjalya is working from the bottom.
Vrjalya is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Azaryan wants to control from the top but Vrjalya keeps moving.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Vrjalya working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Azaryan doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Azaryan manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Vrjalya has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Azaryan is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Vrjalya. Score +3 for passing guard: Azaryan (30) vs (4) Vrjalya
Vrjalya looking for a sweep but Azaryan has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Azaryan (32) vs (4) Vrjalya
Vrjalya is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Vrjalya manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Azaryan moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Vrjalya. Score +3 for passing guard: Azaryan (35) vs (4) Vrjalya
Vrjalya looks winded!
Vrjalya gets back to half guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Vrjalya actively working from the bottom here.
Azaryan wants to free his trapped foot but Vrjalya is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Still in half guard, Azaryan seems content to control.
Azaryan seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Vrjalya for as long as he can get away with.
Vrjalya wants to improve his position but Azaryan is controlling well.
Vrjalya moves into full guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Vrjalya is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Azaryan is aware though and is defending well.
Vrjalya being controlled here, momentarily.
Azaryan got a little sloppy there for a moment and Vrjalya has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Azaryan has managed to get both his arms back between Vrjalya's legs - danger averted.
Vrjalya is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Vrjalya looking for subs off his back but Azaryan has passed one foot through into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Azaryan wants to pass to mount but Vrjalya is defending the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Azaryan takes the fight on points by 35 to 4.
An out of breath Artur Azaryan thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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