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DARE SUB OPEN GP 2ND RD PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Dumba Diame Jr (ranked 2003 p4p, 52 weight class) and Derek Rogan (ranked 4832 p4p, 169 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Diame Jr might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Get It On The Floor. Dumba Diame Jr has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Dumba Diame Jr! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Derek Rogan! The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Eddie Farnsworth and Anthony Taglia.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way. Diame Jr manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Rogan on his heels. He'll look to pass Rogan's guard now, I'm sure. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Diame Jr (2) vs (0) Rogan Diame Jr has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage. Rogan working for a triangle but Diame Jr defends it easily.
Rogan keeping full guard, as Diame Jr tries to pass. Rogan has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Diame Jr can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Rogan is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Diame Jr defends well. Rogan has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at AREA 51. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one. Rogan can't keep his opponent in guard - Diame Jr advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Diame Jr seems to be looking for submissions.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves. Rogan actively working from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round. Rogan looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Diame Jr content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. Diame Jr passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Diame Jr (5) vs (0) Rogan Rogan is desperately trying to improve his position but Diame Jr has a good base and remains in mount. Diame Jr content just to control the position here. Rogan keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Diame Jr trying to control but Rogan is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Rogan is trying desperately to improve position. Rogan is squirming around, avoiding Diame Jr's attempts to control the action. Rogan is trying desperately to improve position. Rogan wants to control but Diame Jr is having none of it. Diame Jr trying to control but Rogan is having none of it. Diame Jr fails to move to back control. Diame Jr tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Diame Jr trying to control but he's not successful this time. Diame Jr sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. Rogan tries to hold on but Diame Jr pushes him away. Rogan tries to get back to half guard but can't. Diame Jr sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. Rogan regains half guard. Diame Jr works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Diame Jr (8) vs (0) Rogan Rogan is squirming around, avoiding Diame Jr's attempts to control the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Rogan keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Diame Jr takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Diame Jr (11) vs (0) Rogan Diame Jr biding his time, looking for the opening.
Diame Jr tries to keep control of the position but Rogan is staying busy. Rogan can't escape the position.
Rogan is persisting with the attempt to improve his position. Diame Jr has the hooks in. Rogan is starting to panic. He's trying to push off one of the legs but he's left his neck open to attack. Diame Jr passes his arm under Rogan's neck and tightens up a rear naked choke! This one is surely all over! Yes, Rogan taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Dumba Diame Jr! Dumba Diame Jr managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Riner Clothing and Laundry (85%), into his post fight interview. |
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