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TWGC 39 (170lbs, D4): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 1 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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Ruslan Dementyev! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Vic Romano!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Romano throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Dementyev was covering up waiting for the punch and Romano finishes the takedown easily into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dementyev (0) vs (2) Romano
Romano sitting in guard here, content to control.
Romano wants to pass the guard but Dementyev is keeping the position.
Romano looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Let's hope that Romano 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.
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.
Romano wants to pass the guard but Dementyev is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dementyev working a defensive guard here.
Romano passes Dementyev's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Romano keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Romano wants to free his trapped foot but Dementyev is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Dementyev slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Romano controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Romano.
It looks like Romano might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Romano advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Dementyev (0) vs (5) Romano
Romano is staying tight to Dementyev's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Romano thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Romano in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Romano trying to control the position but Dementyev is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Romano content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Dementyev is looking for a sweep.
Dementyev struggling a bit here.
Dementyev seems a little lost for a moment, as Romano dominates the positioning.
Dementyev gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Dementyev (0) vs (7) Romano
Romano controlling the position easily from mount.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Dementyev keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Romano controlling the pace for now.
Romano is trying to take his opponent's back.
Dementyev really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Romano wants to control the pace but Dementyev is squirming around nicely.
Romano controlling the position easily from mount.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Dementyev is trying to escape the mount.
Dementyev tries to lock up and control but Romano gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Romano controlling the pace for now.
Romano wants to control the pace but Dementyev is squirming around nicely.
Dementyev is trying to escape the mount.
Romano controlling his opponent.
Romano's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Romano fails to advance to Dementyev's back.
Romano tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Romano moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Dementyev (0) vs (10) Romano
Romano biding his time, looking for the opening.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Dementyev rolls, trying to escape but Romano keeps control of the position.
Dementyev just trying to survive but Romano is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Romano doesn't have the hooks in and Dementyev manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dementyev (2) vs (10) Romano
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Romano is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dementyev (2) vs (12) Romano
Dementyev is trying to control the position but Romano postures up.
Romano controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Dementyev looking to hit a scissor sweep but Romano is one step ahead there.
Romano sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Dementyev trying to keep a closed guard but Romano is proving a slippery customer.
Romano stays in close to Dementyev's body and controls the position.
Dementyev is looking for a triangle but Romano pushes his legs off easily.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Dementyev is pulling down on Romano's head. It's preventing any offense from Romano, at least for the moment.
Romano tries to free his leg and advance position but Dementyev is retaining full guard.
Dementyev can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Romano controls the pace.
Yet more stalling tactics from Romano.
Romano won't allow Dementyev to sweep him here.
Romano looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Dementyev keeping moving, preventing Romano from controlling successfully.
Dementyev being controlled here, momentarily.
Romano pushes down on Dementyev's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Well, if Romano 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.
More stalling from Romano.
Dementyev wants to sweep but Romano has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Dementyev (2) vs (15) Romano
Romano taking a breather here.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Romano wants to control but Dementyev is keeping him busy.
Romano tries for a kimura but Dementyev is defending well.
Romano just content to control the position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Dementyev's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Dementyev seems a little lost for a moment, as Romano dominates the positioning.
Romano working away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dementyev tries to bench press Romano off him but Romano keeps the position.
Romano trying to control the position but Dementyev is working away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Romano wins on points by 15 to 2.
A relieved looking Vic Romano thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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