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Event:
AW Invitational - Round 3
Date: Nov 04, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Pedro Hemeterio De Araujo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; David Donowitz!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, David Schapiro and Lou da Vinci.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Both fighters are only really looking to counter, so after a good 30 seconds of circling each other endlessly, the referee has stepped in and told them both to be more aggressive.
Donowitz shoots in but Hemeterio De Araujo avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hemeterio De Araujo is looking to counter the offense by Donowitz and move into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donowitz shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hemeterio De Araujo but Hemeterio De Araujo pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hemeterio De Araujo is looking to counter the offense by Donowitz and move into the clinch.#T1#
Donowitz shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hemeterio De Araujo as he avoids it easily.
Pedro Hemeterio De Araujo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Donowitz.
Hemeterio De Araujo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hemeterio De Araujo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Donowitz feints the counter takedown.#T2##TD2#
Hemeterio De Araujo gets caught flat footed, as Donowitz shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hemeterio De Araujo (0) vs (2) Donowitz
Donowitz tries to free his leg and advance position but Hemeterio De Araujo is retaining full guard.
Donowitz seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #SUB#
Hemeterio De Araujo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T3#
Donowitz engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Donowitz is posturing up here but Hemeterio De Araujo has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Donowitz tries to roll out but it's too tight and Donowitz has to tap! Slick submission there by Hemeterio De Araujo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Pedro Hemeterio De Araujo!
A very excited looking Pedro Hemeterio De Araujo made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
AW Invitational - Round 2
Date: Nov 01, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; David Donowitz! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Axel Randall!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Alyssa Summers and Jonathan Paton.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Donowitz stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Donowitz wants it to stay on the feet.
Randall misses with a takedown #TD#
and Donowitz counters with a nice double leg into side control. Randall won't be happy with that. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Donowitz (4) vs (0) Randall
Randall trying to remain calm as Donowitz controls from the top position.
Donowitz tries to advance to mount but can't.
Donowitz is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Randall's shoulder. That is not cool.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donowitz tries to advance to mount but Randall denies him. #T1#
Donowitz is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Randall sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Randall has eaten all the pies!
Donowitz controlling the pace.
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.
Donowitz wants to free his trapped foot but Randall is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Donowitz with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T2#
Donowitz is looking to advance position but Randall won't allow it.
Randall wants to control but Donowitz is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Donowitz wants to free his trapped foot but Randall is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Randall is looking to improve his position.
Randall trying to control from the bottom.
Donowitz will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T3#
Randall wants to get back to full guard.
Randall trying to control here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Donowitz is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Randall trying to control from the bottom.
#T4#
Donowitz looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Donowitz is taking a breather. Randall 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.
Randall tries to get to full guard but Donowitz has control of the leg.
Donowitz seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Randall is looking to improve his position.
#T5#
Donowitz controlling the action here.
Randall wants to control but Donowitz is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Donowitz is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Randall has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Donowitz is working away from the top position though.#T6#
Donowitz keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Randall trying to control here.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Randall trying to control from the bottom.
#T7#
Donowitz looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Randall is looking for a sweep. Donowitz is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Donowitz keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Donowitz wants to free his trapped foot but Randall is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T8#
Donowitz sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Randall is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Donowitz's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Donowitz's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Donowitz (4) vs (4) Randall#SUB2#
Donowitz defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Randall's arms. #SUB2#
Randall has managed to slip his arm under Donowitz's chin. This could be all over... yep, Donowitz is tapping out! Submission win for Randall.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Axel Randall!
Axel Randall seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
AW Invitational - Round 1
Date: Oct 29, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; David Donowitz! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Carmelo Rodgers!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Russell Pearce and Lou da Vinci.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Rodgers shoots in for a double leg but Donowitz sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Rodgers is trying hard to land a takedown here. Donowitz sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Donowitz drops down looking for a counter takedown but Rodgers sprawls and moves away.
Nice takedown defense from Donowitz. No joy for Rodgers on that attempt.
Donowitz appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
David Donowitz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carmelo Rodgers.#TD2#
Donowitz gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Donowitz (0) vs (2) Rodgers
Donowitz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rodgers is one step ahead there.
Rodgers sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Donowitz's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donowitz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T1#
Rodgers is looking to take a break and control but Donowitz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Donowitz trying to control here.
#SUB#
Donowitz looking for submissions off his back.
Rodgers works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Donowitz (0) vs (5) Rodgers
You can see the frustration on Donowitz's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T2#
Donowitz gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Donowitz (0) vs (7) Rodgers
Rodgers avoids the attempt from Donowitz to control.
Donowitz tries to improve his position but instead Rodgers has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Donowitz (0) vs (10) Rodgers
Rodgers is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
You can see the frustration on Donowitz's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T3#
Donowitz is working hard here to advance position.
Rodgers controlling from the back.
Donowitz trying to control but not successfully.
Rodgers has the hooks in. Donowitz is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Rodgers is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Donowitz tries to escape but Rodgers has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T4#
Donowitz trying to control the position but Rodgers manages to sink in the hooks.
Rodgers is hanging on to Donowitz's back as he tries to escape.
Donowitz tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Donowitz is looking to improve his position but Rodgers isn't that keen on the idea.#T5#
Rodgers tries to control but Donowitz wriggling away.
Donowitz wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Donowitz (0) vs (13) Rodgers
Donowitz is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Rodgers.
Rodgers has the hooks in. Donowitz is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T6#
Donowitz trying to control but not successfully.
Donowitz looking very determined here, making life difficult for Rodgers.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Rodgers tries to get the hooks in deep but Donowitz pushed the leg off. #T7#
Donowitz rolls, trying to escape but Rodgers keeps control of the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rodgers has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Donowitz's body.
Rodgers's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Donowitz rolls, trying to escape but Rodgers keeps control of the position.
#T8#
Donowitz trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Rodgers is hanging on to Donowitz's back as he tries to escape.
#T9#
Rodgers controls the action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
More stalling from Rodgers.
Donowitz is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#T10#
Good control from Rodgers.
Donowitz wants to control his opponent's hands but Rodgers gets his hands free.
Rodgers has the hooks in. Donowitz is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Donowitz trying to control the hands but Rodgers won't let him. #T11#
Donowitz is in bad spot here.
Rodgers gets his hands free as Donowitz looks to control.
Rodgers wants to control but Donowitz is keeping busy.
What can Donowitz do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
#T12#
A lull in the action here.
Donowitz tries to escape but Rodgers has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB2#
Rodgers is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Donowitz tries to roll but Rodgers sticks to his back.
#T13#
Donowitz trying to control but not successfully.
Rodgers has the hooks in. Donowitz is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Donowitz is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Rodgers.
Donowitz can't escape the position.
#T14#
Rodgers tries to keep control of the position but Donowitz is staying busy.
I really don't envy Donowitz right now.
Rodgers controlling the position well here. Donowitz rolled but Rodgers kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Donowitz wants to escape the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rodgers wins on points by 13 to 0.
After the fight, Carmelo Rodgers was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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