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DARE SUBMISSION SERIES 2 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Roger Gauthier (ranked 7598 p4p, 721 weight class) and Azizi Camara (ranked 3485 p4p, 465 weight class). Roger Gauthier 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 light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 4 losses; Roger Gauthier! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Azizi Camara! The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Tarja Halkonen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious? Camara moves into the clinch. Camara goes for a takedown attempt but Gauthier pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Gauthier will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Camara darts in and clinches Gauthier up against the ropes. Camara has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Gauthier avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Camara wants to take the fight to the mat but Gauthier manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. Roger Gauthier has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Azizi Camara. Camara turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Camara manages to end up in side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Gauthier (0) vs (4) Camara Gauthier is looking for a sweep. Gauthier manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gauthier (2) vs (4) Camara We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Gauthier is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen. Camara is looking to control Gauthier's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Camara avoid being mounted?
That's one minute gone in the round. Gauthier wants to advance to full mount but Camara doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead. Camara is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Camara wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Camara is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Camara seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. Camara is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gauthier defends well. Camara working a defensive guard but Gauthier manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Gauthier (5) vs (4) Camara
That's three minutes gone in the round. Camara is trying to improve his position. We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake. Camara is not content to let Gauthier control the position. Camara is trying to improve his position. Gauthier trying to control the position but Camara is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Camara can't do much from the bottom here. Camara tries to buck Gauthier off but Gauthier is having none of it. Camara wants to control but Gauthier postures up. The referee tells the fighters to keep busy. Camara struggling a bit here. Gauthier will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Camara is trying to improve his position.
That's five minutes gone in the round. You can see the frustration on Camara's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Gauthier trying to control the position but Camara is working away. Camara seems a little lost for a moment, as Gauthier dominates the positioning.
That's six minutes gone in the round. Gauthier trying to control the action but Camara is working from the bottom. Camara is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Gauthier is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Gauthier (7) vs (4) Camara Gauthier sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. Camara is squirming around, avoiding Gauthier's attempts to control the action. Camara just holding on. The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
That's seven minutes gone in the round. Gauthier looking to control and managing it successfully. Gauthier knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Camara on the ground. Gauthier avoids the attempt from Camara to control. Gauthier prevents Camara from getting the reversal. Camara tries to hold on but Gauthier pushes him away. Camara tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's eight minutes gone in the round. Camara is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. Camara slips a leg in and gets back to half guard. Camara tries to roll over but Gauthier keeps him under control. Camara trying to control here.
Camara won't allow Gauthier to pass to mount. Camara makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Camara.
That's nine minutes gone in the round. Camara being controlled here, momentarily. Camara tries to land a sweep but no joy. Gauthier trying to control but Camara is working from the bottom. Gauthier is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. Camara working a defensive guard here.
That's ten minutes gone in the round. Camara looking for a sweep. Not yet Camara, not yet. Camara looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Gauthier is defending well. Camara quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Gauthier has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Camara celebrates on the ropes, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Azizi Camara! Azizi Camara bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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