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CWC 317 - Prelims PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Ricky Clubber! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 5 losses; Everett Arroyo!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Daniel Cesar and Paulo Santos.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Clubber scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Clubber (2) vs (0) Arroyo
Clubber wants to pass to mount but Arroyo is defending the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Clubber is trying to control. Arroyo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The fighters are battling for position here. Arroyo manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Clubber definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Arroyo keeping full guard, as Clubber tries to pass.
Clubber trying to control the position from guard on top but Arroyo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clubber is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arroyo keeping moving, preventing Clubber from controlling successfully.
Arroyo is trying to control the position but Clubber postures up.
Arroyo being controlled here, momentarily.
Clubber seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Arroyo for as long as he can get away with.
Clubber preventing the sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clubber looking to pass the guard.
Arroyo manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Clubber manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Clubber (2) vs (2) Arroyo
Clubber looking to hit a scissor sweep but Arroyo is one step ahead there.
Arroyo controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clubber has his hands on Arroyo's head, controlling the position.
Arroyo sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Clubber's guard.
Arroyo is looking for a kimura but Clubber is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Arroyo to get the leverage.
Clubber is looking for a sweep. Arroyo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Arroyo perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Arroyo uses his free foot to push down on Clubber's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Clubber. Score +3 for passing guard: Clubber (2) vs (5) Arroyo
Clubber tries to hold on but Arroyo postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clubber working to try and regain half guard.
Arroyo controlling his opponent.
Clubber working to try and regain half guard.
Clubber is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Arroyo locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Clubber is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Everett Arroyo!
An out of breath and clearly excited Everett Arroyo thanked Knockaround Guys Fight Gear for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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