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CACC 43 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Enzo Salvatore (ranked 687 p4p, 89 weight class) and Arod Doyea (ranked 1116 p4p, 140 weight class). Salvatore kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Reich mir die Hand. The crowd seem to be enjoying Doyea's choice of entrance music: Doc Holiday - Volbeat. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 10 losses; Enzo Salvatore! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Arod Doyea!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Doyea clinches up with Salvatore and pushes him back against the ropes.
Doyea drags the fight down to the ground.
Doyea lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Salvatore (0) vs (2) Doyea
Doyea wants to control from the top but Salvatore keeps moving.
Salvatore seems keen to control Doyea's posture.
Salvatore tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Doyea is fighting to break Salvatore's control of his arms but Salvatore is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Doyea trying to control the position from guard on top but Salvatore is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salvatore is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Doyea trying to control the position from guard on top but Salvatore is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salvatore looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Salvatore is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Salvatore keeping full guard, as Doyea tries to pass.
Salvatore trying to control the position.
Doyea trying to control the position from guard on top but Salvatore is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Salvatore looking to hit a scissor sweep but Doyea is one step ahead there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Doyea tries to free his leg and advance position but Salvatore is retaining full guard.
Doyea drops back looking for a leg! Salvatore is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Salvatore manages to kick Doyea off! Doyea jumps back into Salvatore's guard.
Doyea trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Doyea is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Salvatore is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Salvatore has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Salvatore (2) vs (2) Doyea
Salvatore trying to control but Doyea is working from the bottom.
Salvatore is really struggling to control Doyea but he's trying to hold on to the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doyea has his foot on Salvatore's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Salvatore works his way back into a safe position though.
Doyea has his foot on Salvatore's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Salvatore works his way back into a safe position though.
Doyea is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Doyea has his foot on Salvatore's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Salvatore works his way back into a safe position though.
Salvatore got a little sloppy there for a moment and Doyea has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Salvatore has managed to get both his arms back between Doyea's legs - danger averted.
Salvatore trying to control but Doyea is working from the bottom.
Doyea has his foot on Salvatore's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Salvatore works his way back into a safe position though.
Doyea keeping moving, preventing Salvatore from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Doyea keeping full guard, as Salvatore tries to pass.
Salvatore preventing the sweep.
Doyea throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Doyea working for a triangle but Salvatore defends it easily.
Salvatore definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Doyea looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Salvatore pushing down on Doyea's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
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.
Doyea is staying active underneath Salvatore, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Doyea has a hand on Salvatore's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Salvatore takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Salvatore (5) vs (2) Doyea
Salvatore wants to control the pace but Doyea is squirming around nicely.
Salvatore wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Doyea working to try and regain half guard.
Doyea wants to hold on but Salvatore pushes him away.
Salvatore wants to control the pace but Doyea is squirming around nicely.
Doyea reaches up to try and control the position but Salvatore seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Doyea rolls and tries to escape and now Salvatore has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Salvatore (8) vs (2) Doyea
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Salvatore trying to control.
Salvatore is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Doyea rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Doyea is trying to get back to full guard.
Salvatore is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Doyea is trying to get back to full guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Salvatore trying to control the action but Doyea is working from the bottom.
Salvatore wants to pass to mount but Doyea is defending the position.
Salvatore stalling.
Doyea looking for submissions off his back.
Doyea makes his way to full guard, as Salvatore worked for a kimura.
Doyea is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Salvatore passes Doyea's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Doyea wants to control but Salvatore is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Salvatore passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Doyea! Score +3 for passing guard: Salvatore (11) vs (2) Doyea
Salvatore looking for a guillotine from mount but Doyea is having none of it.
Salvatore wants to control the pace but Doyea is squirming around nicely.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Salvatore is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Doyea is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Salvatore avoids the attempt from Doyea to control.
Salvatore is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Doyea has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Doyea! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Salvatore (11) vs (4) Doyea
Doyea wants to pass the guard but Salvatore is keeping the position.
Doyea drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Salvatore manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Doyea has Salvatore in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Salvatore (13) vs (4) Doyea
Doyea has his feet on Salvatore's thighs here. He's pushed Salvatore off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Salvatore screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Arod Doyea!
Arod Doyea spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. |
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