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AW Invitational - Round 2 PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Cleber Rocha! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Pedro Hemeterio De Araujo!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Jonathan Paton and Bruno Lombardi.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Both fighters are only really looking to counter, so after a good 30 seconds of circling each other endlessly, the referee has stepped in and told them both to be more aggressive.
Hemeterio De Araujo tries to keep at a distance but Rocha has taken the fight into the clinch.
Rocha successfully pulls guard.
Rocha is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hemeterio De Araujo is looking to pass into half guard but Rocha pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Rocha is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rocha (2) vs (0) Hemeterio De Araujo
Hemeterio De Araujo wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hemeterio De Araujo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rocha is aware though and is defending well.
Hemeterio De Araujo wants to improve his position but instead Rocha has moved into half guard.
Rocha is looking for a kimura but Hemeterio De Araujo is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Rocha to get the leverage.
Hemeterio De Araujo moves into full guard.
Rocha postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hemeterio De Araujo can't keep his opponent in guard - Rocha advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Hemeterio De Araujo is looking for a sweep. Rocha is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rocha seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hemeterio De Araujo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hemeterio De Araujo is defending against the submission attempts here by Rocha.
Rocha is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hemeterio De Araujo tries to get to full guard but Rocha has control of the leg.
Hemeterio De Araujo is trying to control but can't.
Hemeterio De Araujo tries to roll over but Rocha keeps him under control.
Hemeterio De Araujo manages to get to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hemeterio De Araujo wants to sweep here but Rocha controlling him for the moment.
Hemeterio De Araujo has Rocha pulled in close to control his posture.
Rocha sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Rocha stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hemeterio De Araujo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hemeterio De Araujo is pulling down on Rocha's head. It's preventing any offense from Rocha, at least for the moment.
Hemeterio De Araujo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rocha doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rocha manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Rocha will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hemeterio De Araujo throws his legs up looking for a submission but Rocha uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Rocha (5) vs (0) Hemeterio De Araujo
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Rocha tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Rocha thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Hemeterio De Araujo is trying to improve his position.
Rocha is working to tighten his grip on Hemeterio De Araujo's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Hemeterio De Araujo has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Rocha is really squeezing tight and eventually Hemeterio De Araujo passes out! Rocha breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Cleber Rocha! |
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