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AW Invitational - Round 3 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 1 wins and 1 losses; Carmelo Rodgers! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Rip Dolomite!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, John Roberts and Jonathan Paton.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Rodgers closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Dolomite to the mat! Dolomite manages to get full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Rodgers (2) vs (0) Dolomite
Dolomite is trying to control the position but Rodgers postures up.
Rodgers trying to move into half guard but instead Dolomite has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rodgers (2) vs (2) Dolomite
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dolomite trying to control the position from guard on top but Rodgers is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rodgers pulls Dolomite in close to prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dolomite pushing down on Rodgers's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dolomite is keen to just control but Rodgers is a slippery customer.
Dolomite trying to pass the guard but Rodgers defending well.
Rodgers is positioning himself well to prevent Dolomite advancing to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dolomite seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rodgers does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Dolomite with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Rodgers controlling the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dolomite wants to pass the guard but Rodgers is defending well.
Rodgers is refusing to be controlled, as Dolomite sits in half guard.
Dolomite looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Rodgers is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rodgers is pressing down on Dolomite's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Dolomite is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Rodgers wants to sweep but no luck.
Dolomite wants to control from the top but Rodgers keeps moving.
Dolomite is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Rodgers controlling Dolomite's posture.
Dolomite looking to pass the guard.
Dolomite trying to control the position from guard on top but Rodgers is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Dolomite stopping the sweep attempt from Rodgers.
Rodgers keeping moving, preventing Dolomite from controlling successfully.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Dolomite slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Dolomite tries to free his leg and advance position but Rodgers is retaining full guard.
Dolomite controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Rodgers pulls Dolomite in to control the position.
Rodgers keeping full guard, as Dolomite tries to pass.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Dolomite is still trying to improve position.
Rodgers managing to control the position.
Dolomite passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Rodgers (2) vs (5) Dolomite
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Rodgers is not content to let Dolomite control the position.
Rodgers keeping his opponent close.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Rodgers is not content to let Dolomite control the position.
Dolomite controlling the position.
Rodgers is looking for a sweep.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Rodgers is not content to let Dolomite control the position.
Rodgers is looking to reverse the position.
Dolomite wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rodgers keeps working.
Dolomite controls the position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Rodgers holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Dolomite staying calm.
Dolomite has control of an arm but Rodgers manages to advance to Dolomite's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Rodgers (6) vs (5) Dolomite
Dolomite trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Rodgers controls the action.
Dolomite trying to control the hands but Rodgers breaks the grip.
Rodgers looking for the choke from the back.
Rodgers slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Rodgers avoiding Dolomite 's attempts to control his hands.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Rodgers takes the fight on points by 6 to 5.
In his post fight interview, Carmelo Rodgers started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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