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TWGC 15 (265+lbs, D2): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Carlos Shirahama and Pablo Dominguez. Dominguez is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Change by The Deftones. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Carlos Shirahama! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Pablo Dominguez!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Shirahama avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dominguez manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Shirahama on his heels. He'll look to pass Shirahama's guard now, I'm sure. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Shirahama (0) vs (2) Dominguez
Dominguez must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Dominguez sitting in guard here, content to control.
Shirahama is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dominguez defends well.
Dominguez controlling from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
It looks like Dominguez 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dominguez avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dominguez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dominguez 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.
Dominguez's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shirahama wants to sweep but no luck.
Dominguez controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shirahama is trying to keep Dominguez in close.
Dominguez content to stall in guard here.
Shirahama trying to control the position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Shirahama being controlled here, momentarily.
Dominguez won't allow Shirahama to sweep him here.
Dominguez looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
More stalling from Dominguez.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez trying to control the position from guard on top but Shirahama is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dominguez 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.
Shirahama working a defensive guard but Dominguez passes into half guard.
Dominguez controlling the action here.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Shirahama is looking for a sweep. Dominguez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dominguez is taking a breather. Shirahama says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Shirahama keeping hold of Dominguez's head, controlling as best he can.
Still in half guard, Dominguez seems content to control.
Dominguez with more of the same as he continues to hold on.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Shirahama wants to improve his position but Dominguez is controlling well.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Dominguez in particular looking to stall.
Dominguez passes into side control, despite Shirahama's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Shirahama (0) vs (5) Dominguez
Dominguez taking a breather here.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez trying to control the action but Shirahama is working from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Shirahama's face as Dominguez controls the position.
Shirahama wants to control but Dominguez postures up.
Shirahama is trying to get back to half guard.
Shirahama is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Dominguez off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Shirahama (4) vs (5) Dominguez
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
I really don't envy Dominguez right now.
Shirahama tries to keep control of the position but Dominguez is staying busy.
Shirahama is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Dominguez is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
I really don't envy Dominguez right now.
Shirahama biding his time, controlling Dominguez.
Dominguez has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Shirahama keeps control of the position as Dominguez tries to break free.
Dominguez is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez keeps trying to improve his position.
Shirahama doesn't have the hooks in and Dominguez manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shirahama (4) vs (7) Dominguez
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dominguez sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Dominguez won't allow Shirahama to sweep him here.
Dominguez trying to control the position from guard on top but Shirahama is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dominguez controlling from the top position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Shirahama looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dominguez slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Let's hope that Dominguez has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Dominguez.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Dominguez wins on points by 7 to 4.
In his post fight interview, Pablo Dominguez gave a big smile as he said 'Train Gracie Jiu-Jitsu by day, Joe Rogan podcast by night. '. |
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