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CACC 100 PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 3 losses; Ryan Hell! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 5 losses; Dick Diaz!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Diaz pushes Hell up against the ropes in a clinch.
Diaz drags the fight down to the ground.
Hell thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Diaz working for a triangle but Hell defends it easily.
Diaz keeping moving, preventing Hell from controlling successfully.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Diaz has an active guard here but Hell has managed to pass into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz actively working from the bottom here.
Diaz actively working from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hell is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are battling for position here. Diaz manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Hell pushes down on Diaz's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Diaz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hell will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Diaz looking for submissions off his back.
Hell prevents Diaz from improving his position.
Diaz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hell has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Hell (3) vs (0) Diaz
Hell works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Hell (6) vs (0) Diaz
Diaz is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Hell off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Diaz tries to escape but Hell has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Diaz tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Diaz is in all sorts of trouble here.
Hell can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Diaz is looking to escape.
Diaz slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hell wants to free his trapped foot but Diaz is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Diaz is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hell pulls his head out easily.
Diaz is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hell pulls his head out easily.
Diaz tries to roll over but Hell keeps him under control.
Diaz is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hell pulls his head out easily.
Hell wants to take a breather but Diaz is having none of it.
Diaz trying to hold on to Hell's head to control him but Hell postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diaz is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Hell is staying active.
Hell tries to pass to full mount but Diaz defends it.
Diaz tries to get to full guard but Hell has control of the leg.
Still in half guard, Hell seems content to control.
Hell tries to pass to full mount but Diaz defends it.
Diaz tries to roll over but Hell keeps him under control.
Hell seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Diaz does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Diaz actively working from the bottom here.
Hell trying to pass the guard but Diaz defending well.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Hell is trying to control. Diaz wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hell is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Diaz has managed to free his arm - good work.
Diaz looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hell is trying to control the action in half guard but Diaz is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Diaz actively working from the bottom here.
Diaz is trying to maintain the position but Hell is very close to passing his half guard.
Diaz looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Hell perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Diaz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hell seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Hell is looking to take a break and control but Diaz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Diaz is trying to control but can't.
Diaz looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hell has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Hell (9) vs (0) Diaz
Diaz tries to hold on but Hell pushes him away.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Diaz keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Hell trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Diaz is trying to reverse the position but instead Hell has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Hell (12) vs (0) Diaz
Hell keeps control of the position easily here as Diaz tries to buck him off.
Hell is persistently looking for the submission but Diaz is defending it well.
Diaz tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Diaz tries to lock up and control but Hell gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Hell controlling from mount.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Diaz tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hell is looking to work his way around to Diaz's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Hell can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Diaz is looking to escape.
Diaz tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hell is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Diaz is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Hell (15) vs (0) Diaz
Diaz trying to control the action but Hell just sinks the hooks in.
Hell is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Diaz has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Hell is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Hell is trying to stick to Diaz's back but Diaz is turning into Hell. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Hell's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Diaz. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hell (15) vs (2) Diaz
Hell lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hell (17) vs (2) Diaz
Diaz is looking for a triangle here but Hell uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Hell (20) vs (2) Diaz
Diaz tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Hell easily slips into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Hell (22) vs (2) Diaz
Hell manages to capitalize on a mistake by Diaz to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Hell (25) vs (2) Diaz
Diaz wants to control his opponent's hands but Hell gets his hands free.
A lull in the action here.
Diaz is really stuck here.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Diaz trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Diaz rolls, trying to escape but Hell keeps control of the position.
Hell tries to keep control of the position but Diaz is staying busy.
Good control from Hell.
Diaz won't enjoy being in this position. Hell looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Diaz is tapping - it's over boys! Hell picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ryan Hell!
In his post fight interview, Ryan Hell started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
The defeated Dick Diaz had this to say: 'I'll Slap you harder next time!!!'. |
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