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Pitbull XL PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Titus Roux! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Allen Wake!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Joseph Jones and Franklyn Lucas.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Wake looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Roux is fending him off so far but Wake persists. Nope, Roux circles away and we're back to standing.
Wake will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Wake shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Roux defends it nicely.
Roux attempts a counter takedown but Wake avoids it well and moves away.
Titus Roux has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Allen Wake.
Wake closes this distance looking for a takedown but Roux circles away.
Roux half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Allen Wake seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Roux closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Roux (4) vs (0) Wake
Roux wants to control but Wake is keeping him busy.
Roux looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Roux looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wake is trying to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roux looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Wake can't do much from the bottom here.
Roux is trying to get an arm triangle but Wake is defending well.
Wake tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Roux looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Roux advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Roux (6) vs (0) Wake
Roux prevents Wake from getting the reversal.
Wake is still trying to improve position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wake is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Wake can do anything to dispel that myth.
Roux working for a submission but Wake is keeping him at bay.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Wake really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Wake really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Roux. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Wake bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Roux (6) vs (2) Wake
Roux has his foot on Wake's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Wake works his way back into a safe position though.
Wake is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Roux is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Roux has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Roux (8) vs (2) Wake
Wake looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Roux passes into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wake tries to get to full guard but Roux has control of the leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wake gets full guard.
Roux wants to control from the top but Wake keeps moving.
Roux works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Roux wants to take a breather but Wake is having none of it.
Wake wants to improve his position but Roux is controlling well.
Roux is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Wake sees it coming and defends easily.
Roux is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Wake doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Roux.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roux wants to free his trapped foot but Wake is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Wake is looking to improve his position.
Roux is looking to advance position but Wake won't allow it.
Roux wants to control but Wake is keeping him busy.
Wake is trying to get back to full guard.
Wake looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Wake trying to control from the bottom.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Wake looking for submissions off his back.
Wake is looking for a sweep. Roux is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Wake wants to get back to full guard but Roux has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Roux (11) vs (2) Wake
Wake is not content to let Roux control the position.
Wake is looking for a sweep.
Roux gets to mount! Wake was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Roux (13) vs (2) Wake
Roux wants to control the pace but Wake is squirming around nicely.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Wake is in all sorts of trouble here.
Roux looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Roux prevents Wake from getting the reversal.
Roux trying to control but Wake is having none of it.
Roux wants to take Wake's back but he can't do it this time.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Wake is working to get back to half guard.
Wake is trying to reverse the position but instead Roux has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Roux (16) vs (2) Wake
Roux doesn't have the hooks in and Wake manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Roux (16) vs (4) Wake
Roux bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Wake's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Roux (18) vs (4) Wake
Roux drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Roux jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Wake wants to sweep but no luck.
Roux wants to control from the top but Wake keeps moving.
Wake is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Roux is aware though and is defending well.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Roux advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Roux (21) vs (4) Wake
Wake tries to improve position but can't.
Wake sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Roux trying to pass the guard but Wake defending well.
Wake moves into full guard.
Wake lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Roux (21) vs (6) Wake
Wake got a little sloppy there for a moment and Roux has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Wake has managed to get both his arms back between Roux's legs - danger averted.
Roux is breathing heavily.
Wake stands and throws Roux's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Roux (21) vs (9) Wake
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Wake is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Roux is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Wake has hold of Roux's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Roux seems comfortable defending it but Wake has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Roux is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Roux is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Wake couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Allen Wake!
Allen Wake decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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