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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 Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Rick Donkulus! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Ernest Chabot!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Reed Andrews and Steve Montenegro.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Donkulus tries to clinch but Chabot is having none of it.
Chabot bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Donkulus (0) vs (4) Chabot
Donkulus tries to buck Chabot off but Chabot is having none of it.
Donkulus is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Chabot off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Donkulus (4) vs (4) Chabot
Chabot looking very determined here, making life difficult for Donkulus.
Donkulus tightening his grip on Chabot, looking for the choke.
Donkulus tightening his grip on Chabot, looking for the choke.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donkulus working for a choke but Chabot is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Donkulus is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Chabot knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Chabot for a finish.
Donkulus struggling to keep hold of the position.
Donkulus working for the choke.
Donkulus looking to break Chabot's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Chabot remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Donkulus will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Donkulus patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Chabot defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Chabot is in bad spot here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chabot defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Donkulus working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Chabot really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Donkulus. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Donkulus working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Donkulus is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Chabot knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Chabot for a finish.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chabot showing good submission defense here.
Donkulus looking for the choke from the back.
Chabot is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Chabot looking very determined here, making life difficult for Donkulus.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chabot fending off the submission attempt from Donkulus.
Donkulus trying to control.
Donkulus is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Chabot has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Chabot is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Chabot is trying to break free.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Chabot fending off the submission attempt from Donkulus.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Donkulus's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Donkulus patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Donkulus tightening his grip on Chabot, looking for the choke.
Donkulus is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Chabot knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Chabot for a finish.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Chabot defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Donkulus's arms.
Donkulus is looking for the choke from the back position but Chabot is controlling his hands well.
Chabot is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Donkulus is persistently looking for the submission but Chabot is defending it well.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Donkulus is not going to allow Chabot to sit and survive in this position.
Donkulus has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Chabot has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Chabot is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Donkulus off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Donkulus is looking for a choke. Chabot gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Chabot manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Donkulus (4) vs (6) Chabot
Chabot seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Donkulus is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Chabot is aware though and is defending well.
Chabot pushes down on Donkulus's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Chabot performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Donkulus gets full guard.
Chabot 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.
Chabot's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Donkulus is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Donkulus has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Chabot can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Donkulus escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Chabot gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Donkulus is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Chabot looking to pass the guard.
Donkulus tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Donkulus looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Donkulus has his foot on Chabot's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Chabot works his way back into a safe position though.
Chabot stopping the sweep attempt from Donkulus.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Chabot postures up.
Chabot is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
It looks like Chabot 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.
Donkulus has his foot on Chabot's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Chabot works his way back into a safe position though.
Chabot must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Chabot engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Donkulus trying to keep a closed guard but Chabot is proving a slippery customer.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Chabot passes Donkulus's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Donkulus tries to get to full guard but Chabot has control of the leg.
Chabot works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Donkulus (4) vs (9) Chabot
Chabot controlling from the full mount.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Chabot wants to take Donkulus's back here but Donkulus is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Chabot controlling from the full mount.
Donkulus keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Donkulus tries to hold on but Chabot pushes him away.
Chabot pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Chabot looking to control and managing it successfully.
Donkulus is trying to escape the mount.
Donkulus tries to hold on but Chabot pushes him away.
Chabot tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Donkulus is trying desperately to improve position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chabot controlling from the full mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chabot wins on points by 9 to 4. |
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