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CWC 303 - Lo vs Silva Jr 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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 22 losses; Takeya Aoki! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 15 losses; Ono Kuronoa!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Felipe Paraventi and Edson Gomes.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Kuronoa gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kuronoa manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Aoki slips nicely into half guard.
Aoki controlling the action here.
Aoki is looking to advance position but Kuronoa won't allow it.
Aoki is taking a breather. Kuronoa says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuronoa trying to control but Aoki postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuronoa actively working from the bottom here.
Kuronoa looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kuronoa is trying to get back to full guard.
Aoki will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kuronoa is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Aoki pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aoki content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Aoki wants to take a breather but Kuronoa is having none of it.
We've been hearing good reports from Aoki's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Aoki sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Kuronoa is looking for a sweep. Aoki is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aoki performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Aoki wants to free his trapped foot but Kuronoa is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kuronoa is staying active underneath Aoki, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kuronoa is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Aoki pulls his head out easily.
Aoki is trying to control. Kuronoa wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kuronoa trying to control from the bottom.
Aoki keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Aoki is keen to just control but Kuronoa is a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuronoa looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kuronoa actively working from the bottom here.
Kuronoa is looking for a sweep. Aoki is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Aoki trying to pass the guard but Kuronoa defending well.
Kuronoa looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Aoki is looking to advance position but Kuronoa won't allow it.
Kuronoa is looking for a sweep. Aoki is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Aoki is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Aoki (3) vs (0) Kuronoa
Kuronoa prevents Aoki from taking his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuronoa is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Aoki trying to control but Kuronoa is having none of it.
Aoki takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Kuronoa tries to hold on but Aoki pushes him away.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kuronoa regains half guard.
Kuronoa looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Aoki uses his free foot to push down on Kuronoa's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Kuronoa. Score +3 for passing guard: Aoki (6) vs (0) Kuronoa
Aoki trying to control but Kuronoa is having none of it.
Aoki controlling the pace for now.
Kuronoa manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Aoki keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Aoki trying to pass the guard but Kuronoa defending well.
Aoki is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Aoki seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Kuronoa for as long as he can get away with.
Kuronoa wants to control the action here but instead Aoki manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Aoki (9) vs (0) Kuronoa
Aoki controlling from mount.
Kuronoa has given up his back here. Will Aoki look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Aoki (12) vs (0) Kuronoa
A lull in the action here.
Kuronoa manages to reverse the position and now he's in Aoki's guard. Nice work there by Kuronoa.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Aoki (12) vs (2) Kuronoa
Aoki is controlling Kuronoa's posture.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Kuronoa won't allow Aoki to sweep him here.
Kuronoa tries to free his leg and advance position but Aoki is retaining full guard.
Aoki tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Aoki keeping moving, preventing Kuronoa from controlling successfully.
Kuronoa is pushing down on Aoki's leg trying to pass to half guard. Aoki is fighting to maintain full guard but Kuronoa has managed to sneak the leg through.
Aoki is trying to control but can't.
Aoki moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Kuronoa trying to control but Aoki is working from the bottom.
Aoki manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kuronoa manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Aoki (14) vs (2) Kuronoa
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Kuronoa looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kuronoa is looking for a triangle but Aoki pushes his legs off easily.
Kuronoa working for a triangle but Aoki defends it easily.
Kuronoa has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Aoki can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Aoki controls from within his opponent's guard.
Aoki passes Kuronoa's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Aoki is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kuronoa is just riding it out for now. Aoki eventually gives up the hold.
Aoki wants to pass to mount but Kuronoa is defending the position.
Aoki is working hard here to advance position.
Aoki is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Kuronoa trying to control here.
Aoki trying to control the pace.
Kuronoa is trying to get back to full guard.
Aoki performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Kuronoa is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Aoki passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Aoki (17) vs (2) Kuronoa
Kuronoa is trying to escape the mount.
Kuronoa tries to hold on but Aoki pushes him away.
Kuronoa tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kuronoa is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Kuronoa sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Kuronoa makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kuronoa.
Aoki tries to free his leg and advance position but Kuronoa is retaining full guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Kuronoa is trying to keep Aoki in close.
Aoki stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kuronoa swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Aoki advances to half guard.
Aoki takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Kuronoa looking for submissions off his back.
Aoki looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Kuronoa is in trouble now - Aoki has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Aoki (20) vs (2) Kuronoa
Kuronoa is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Kuronoa is wriggling around trying to escape.
Kuronoa has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Aoki (23) vs (2) Kuronoa
Aoki just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Kuronoa wants to control his opponent's hands but Aoki gets his hands free.
Aoki has the hooks in. Kuronoa is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Kuronoa breaks Aoki's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Aoki (23) vs (4) Kuronoa
Kuronoa trying to control but Aoki is working from the bottom.
Aoki wants to sweep but no luck.
Kuronoa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Aoki manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kuronoa manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Aoki (25) vs (4) Kuronoa
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Aoki slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Kuronoa throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kuronoa has his foot on Aoki's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Aoki works his way back into a safe position though.
Aoki wants to control from the top but Kuronoa keeps moving.
Kuronoa is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Aoki forces his way into half guard.
Kuronoa is in trouble now - Aoki has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Aoki (28) vs (4) Kuronoa
And that's the end of the fight!
Aoki takes the fight on points by 28 to 4.
A less than humble Takeya Aoki misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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