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AW Invitational - Round 5 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 London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Brijbhushan Siddika! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Pedro Hemeterio De Araujo!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Joseph Jones and David Schapiro.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Siddika clinches up with Hemeterio De Araujo and pushes him back against the cage.
Hemeterio De Araujo prevents a takedown attempt there.
Hemeterio De Araujo pulls guard.
Hemeterio De Araujo keeping moving, preventing Siddika from controlling successfully.
Siddika looking to pass the guard.
Siddika forces his way into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Siddika tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hemeterio De Araujo knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Siddika not doing much here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Siddika is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hemeterio De Araujo is just riding it out for now. Siddika eventually gives up the hold.
Hemeterio De Araujo moves into full guard.
Siddika wants to control from the top but Hemeterio De Araujo keeps moving.
Siddika wants to pass the guard but Hemeterio De Araujo is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Siddika trying to control but Hemeterio De Araujo is working from the bottom.
Siddika wants to pass the guard but Hemeterio De Araujo is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hemeterio De Araujo wants to sweep here but Siddika controlling him for the moment.
Siddika sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hemeterio De Araujo's guard.
Hemeterio De Araujo is not content to let Siddika control the position.
Siddika passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Hemeterio De Araujo! Score +3 for passing guard: Siddika (3) vs (0) Hemeterio De Araujo
Hemeterio De Araujo is looking to get to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Siddika takes Hemeterio De Araujo's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Hemeterio De Araujo is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Siddika (6) vs (0) Hemeterio De Araujo
Hemeterio De Araujo tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Siddika is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Hemeterio De Araujo is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Siddika (9) vs (0) Hemeterio De Araujo
Siddika trying to control momentarily.
Hemeterio De Araujo tries to roll but Siddika sticks to his back.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Hemeterio De Araujo has eaten all the pies!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hemeterio De Araujo fending off the submission attempt from Siddika.
A lull in the action here.
Hemeterio De Araujo tries to escape but Siddika has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Siddika working for the choke.
I really don't envy Hemeterio De Araujo right now.
Siddika is persistently looking for the submission but Hemeterio De Araujo is defending it well.
Siddika is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Hemeterio De Araujo has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Siddika patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
I really don't envy Hemeterio De Araujo right now.
Siddika patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Siddika goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Hemeterio De Araujo escapes and is now in half guard on top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Siddika (9) vs (2) Hemeterio De Araujo
Siddika is trying to get back to full guard.
Hemeterio De Araujo looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Hemeterio De Araujo is looking for a kimura but Siddika is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hemeterio De Araujo to get the leverage.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Hemeterio De Araujo trying to pass the guard but Siddika defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Siddika is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are battling for position here. Siddika manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Siddika looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Siddika is trying to control the position but Hemeterio De Araujo postures up.
Hemeterio De Araujo won't allow Siddika to sweep him here.
Siddika trying to keep a closed guard but Hemeterio De Araujo is proving a slippery customer.
Siddika manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hemeterio De Araujo manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Siddika (11) vs (2) Hemeterio De Araujo
Hemeterio De Araujo bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Siddika's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Siddika (11) vs (4) Hemeterio De Araujo
Siddika wants to sweep but no luck.
Hemeterio De Araujo pushes down on Siddika's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Siddika regains full guard. Nicely done.
Siddika trying to control the position here.
Siddika wants to sweep here but Hemeterio De Araujo controlling him for the moment.
Hemeterio De Araujo stays in close to Siddika's body and controls the position.
Hemeterio De Araujo preventing the sweep.
Hemeterio De Araujo trying to control but Siddika is working from the bottom.
Siddika wants to improve his position but instead Hemeterio De Araujo has moved into half guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Siddika tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Hemeterio De Araujo has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Siddika (11) vs (7) Hemeterio De Araujo
Hemeterio De Araujo controlling from mount.
Hemeterio De Araujo can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Siddika is looking to escape.
Hemeterio De Araujo is stalling here but it's allowed Siddika to get half guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Siddika regains full guard. Nicely done.
Siddika is looking to sweep but instead, Hemeterio De Araujo has passed into half guard.
Hemeterio De Araujo is looking to take a break and control but Siddika is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Siddika slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Hemeterio De Araujo wants to control from the top but Siddika keeps moving.
Siddika tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Hemeterio De Araujo is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Hemeterio De Araujo wants to control from the top but Siddika keeps moving.
Siddika will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Siddika wants to sweep here but Hemeterio De Araujo controlling him for the moment.
Siddika is working hard here to advance position.
Siddika working for submissions but it's allowed Hemeterio De Araujo to get to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Siddika manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Hemeterio De Araujo looking to pass the guard.
Siddika is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Hemeterio De Araujo wants to control from the top but Siddika keeps moving.
Siddika had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hemeterio De Araujo defends it easily.
Siddika had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hemeterio De Araujo defends it easily.
Siddika is breathing heavily.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Hemeterio De Araujo stopping the sweep attempt from Siddika.
Siddika keeping moving, preventing Hemeterio De Araujo from controlling successfully.
Siddika can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hemeterio De Araujo controls the pace.
Siddika controls Hemeterio De Araujo momentarily but Hemeterio De Araujo frees himself.
Hemeterio De Araujo looking to pass the guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Hemeterio De Araujo is stalling in the full guard.
Siddika is adopting a defensive guard.
Siddika has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Hemeterio De Araujo has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Siddika (11) vs (10) Hemeterio De Araujo
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hemeterio De Araujo taking a breather here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Siddika takes the fight on points by 11 to 10.
Brijbhushan Siddika thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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