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CWC 292 - Las Vegas 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 London, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 15 losses; Esteban Mondragon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 14 losses; Artur Azaryan!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Cecil Peabody and Gwen Towbar.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
A momentary lapse in concentration from Mondragon enables Azaryan to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Mondragon manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mondragon (0) vs (2) Azaryan
Mondragon has his hands on Azaryan's head, controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Azaryan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mondragon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Azaryan trying to control but Mondragon is working from the bottom.
Azaryan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mondragon is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mondragon looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Azaryan has picked Mondragon up and slammed him! Mondragon can't keep hold of the triangle and Azaryan manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Mondragon (0) vs (5) Azaryan
Azaryan tries to move to mount but Mondragon blocks the move with his legs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mondragon tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Azaryan working away.
The referee asks Azaryan politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Azaryan prefers to stall for the moment though.
Azaryan has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Mondragon! Score +2 for reaching mount: Mondragon (0) vs (7) Azaryan
Mondragon reaches up to try and control the position but Azaryan seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Mondragon rolls and tries to escape and now Azaryan has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Mondragon (0) vs (10) Azaryan
Mondragon just trying to survive but Azaryan is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Azaryan controlling the position well here. Mondragon rolled but Azaryan kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
I really don't envy Mondragon right now.
Azaryan controlling the position well here. Mondragon rolled but Azaryan kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Mondragon wants to control his opponent's hands but Azaryan gets his hands free.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Azaryan is trying to stick to Mondragon's back but Mondragon is turning into Azaryan. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Azaryan's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Mondragon. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mondragon (2) vs (10) Azaryan
Mondragon slips nicely into half guard.
Mondragon wants to pass the guard but Azaryan is defending well.
Azaryan tries to roll over but Mondragon keeps him under control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mondragon trying to control the pace.
Mondragon wants to free his trapped foot but Azaryan is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Still in half guard, Mondragon seems content to control.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Azaryan wants to get back to full guard.
Mondragon slows the pace down in half guard.
Azaryan is looking for a sweep. Mondragon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Mondragon controlling the action here.
Azaryan regains full guard. Nicely done.
Azaryan can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Mondragon controls the pace.
Mondragon's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Mondragon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Azaryan is keeping the position for now.
Mondragon slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Mondragon (5) vs (10) Azaryan
Mondragon has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Azaryan prevents Mondragon from moving into mount.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Mondragon advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Mondragon (7) vs (10) Azaryan
Mondragon wants to take his opponent's back but Azaryan doesn't allow it.
Mondragon looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Azaryan tries to reverse the position but Mondragon maintains control.
Azaryan stops Mondragon from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Mondragon controlling the position easily from mount.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Azaryan bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mondragon (7) vs (12) Azaryan
Mondragon pulls Azaryan in close to prevent any damage.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Azaryan has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at CT. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Azaryan controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Azaryan trying to control the position from guard on top but Mondragon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Azaryan tries to free his leg and advance position but Mondragon is retaining full guard.
Mondragon is trying to keep Azaryan in close.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Azaryan preventing the sweep.
Azaryan must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Mondragon is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Azaryan avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Mondragon tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Mondragon is controlling Azaryan's posture.
Azaryan 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.
Mondragon has control of Azaryan's left arm, preventing Azaryan from doing any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mondragon is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Azaryan is aware though and is defending well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Azaryan wins on points by 12 to 7.
Artur Azaryan thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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