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CWC 302 - Jabbar vs Dravezesdi PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Tiaoali Lvavatai ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 26 losses; Able Archer!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Micheangelo Fripello and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Lvavatai tries to clinch up but Archer circles away and keeps his distance.
Lvavatai moves into the clinch.
Lvavatai jumps guard but Archer turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Archer is trying to pull guard but Lvavatai turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Lvavatai tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Archer just stands there and leans against the cage.
Archer gets control of Lvavatai 's arms and successfully pulls guard. Archer will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Archer bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lvavatai 's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lvavatai (0) vs (2) Archer
Lvavatai controls Archer momentarily but Archer frees himself.
Lvavatai keeping full guard, as Archer tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lvavatai being controlled here, momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lvavatai is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lvavatai looking for subs off his back but Archer has passed one foot through into half guard.
Archer is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Lvavatai (0) vs (5) Archer
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Archer takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Let's hope that Archer 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.
Lvavatai is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Archer content just to control the position here.
Lvavatai tries to improve his position but instead Archer has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Lvavatai (0) vs (8) Archer
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Archer not allowing Lvavatai to control his hands.
Archer keeps control of the position as Lvavatai tries to break free.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Archer controlling from the back.
Lvavatai can't escape the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lvavatai showing good submission defense here.
Lvavatai can't escape the position.
Lvavatai looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Archer biding his time, controlling Lvavatai .
That's five minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Lvavatai 's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Lvavatai is working hard here to advance position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Archer has the hooks in. Lvavatai is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Archer keeps control of the position easily here as Lvavatai tries to buck him off.
Archer tightening his grip on Lvavatai , looking for the choke.
Lvavatai is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Archer.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Lvavatai tries to escape but Archer has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Lvavatai trying to control the position but Archer manages to sink in the hooks.
What can Lvavatai do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Lvavatai tries to escape the position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Archer is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Well, with Archer on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Lvavatai is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Archer.
Lvavatai tries to escape but Archer has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Good control from Archer.
Archer not allowing Lvavatai to control his hands.
Lvavatai is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Archer controlling well, preventing Lvavatai from escaping the position.
Lvavatai is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Archer has one arm under Lvavatai 's neck. Lvavatai is controlling the other arm well. He's just looking to survive right now. Archer manages to get his arm free though and Lvavatai is in a world of trouble! Archer sinks in the hooks and squeezes! Lvavatai turns purple and then goes limp. The referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Able Archer!
During a confident post fight interview, Able Archer thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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