|
|
CWC 321 - Pavlov vs Sitsongrit PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 29 wins and 26 losses; Golar Omoran! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 9 losses; Ken Vrjalya!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Viktor Lagutenko and Ivan Kurochkin.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Vrjalya looks for a takedown but Omoran sprawls well.
Omoran fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Vrjalya to the ground. Omoran is now in Vrjalya's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Omoran (2) vs (0) Vrjalya
Omoran tries to free his leg and advance position but Vrjalya is retaining full guard.
Vrjalya controlling the position.
Vrjalya told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Omoran stopping the sweep attempt from Vrjalya.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Omoran controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vrjalya pulls Omoran in to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Omoran wants to control from the top but Vrjalya keeps moving.
Omoran has gone for a leg lock! Vrjalya slips out almost immediately though and dives into Omoran's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Omoran (2) vs (2) Vrjalya
Vrjalya trying to control but Omoran is working from the bottom.
Omoran wants to hit a sweep here but Vrjalya passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Omoran there! Score +3 for passing guard: Omoran (2) vs (5) Vrjalya
Vrjalya wants to take Omoran's back here but Omoran is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Omoran is squirming around, avoiding Vrjalya's attempts to control the action.
Vrjalya seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Omoran is holding on tight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vrjalya trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Omoran tries to hold on but Vrjalya postures up.
Omoran has given up his back here.
Score +3 for taking back: Omoran (2) vs (8) Vrjalya
Omoran is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Vrjalya gets his way!
Omoran can't escape the position.
Vrjalya is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Omoran defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Vrjalya is looking to control Omoran but Omoran is wriggling around and keeping busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Omoran defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Vrjalya's arms.
Omoran rolls, trying to escape but Vrjalya keeps control of the position.
Omoran defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Omoran turns into Vrjalya and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Omoran (4) vs (8) Vrjalya
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Omoran is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Omoran trying to control but Vrjalya is working from the bottom.
Vrjalya is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Omoran slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Vrjalya looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Omoran is fighting to break Vrjalya's control of his arms but Vrjalya is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Omoran tries to free his leg and advance position but Vrjalya is retaining full guard.
Vrjalya looking for a sweep. Not yet Vrjalya, not yet.
Vrjalya looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Omoran tries to free his leg and advance position but Vrjalya is retaining full guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Omoran engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Omoran looking to pass the guard.
Vrjalya pulls Omoran in close to prevent any damage.
Omoran trying to control but Vrjalya is working from the bottom.
Vrjalya wants to sweep but no luck.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Vrjalya is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Vrjalya pulls Omoran in to control the position.
Omoran stays in close to Vrjalya's body and controls the position.
Omoran looking to sit in guard and control but Vrjalya gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Omoran (4) vs (10) Vrjalya
Vrjalya is looking to pass into half guard but Omoran pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Omoran is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Omoran (6) vs (10) Vrjalya
Omoran passes Vrjalya's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Omoran is looking to stall here but Vrjalya recovers full guard.
Vrjalya keeping moving, preventing Omoran from controlling successfully.
Vrjalya looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Vrjalya looking to hit a scissor sweep but Omoran is one step ahead there.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Omoran trying to control the position from guard on top but Vrjalya is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vrjalya looking to hit a scissor sweep but Omoran is one step ahead there.
Vrjalya not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Omoran stands and throws Vrjalya's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Omoran (9) vs (10) Vrjalya
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Vrjalya is being controlled here.
Vrjalya is looking to reverse the position.
Vrjalya regains half guard.
Vrjalya is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Omoran's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Omoran's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Omoran (9) vs (14) Vrjalya
Vrjalya looking to break Omoran's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Omoran remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Vrjalya will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Omoran wants to escape the position.
Vrjalya tries to get the hooks in deep but Omoran pushed the leg off.
Omoran showing good submission defense here.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Vrjalya is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Vrjalya has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Omoran's body.
Vrjalya has the hooks in. Omoran is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Vrjalya wants to control but Omoran is keeping busy.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Vrjalya is looking for the choke from the back position but Omoran is controlling his hands well.
Vrjalya trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Vrjalya is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Omoran prevents Vrjalya from getting a body triangle.
Vrjalya is looking for the choke from the back position but Omoran is controlling his hands well.
Vrjalya is trying to stick to Omoran's back but Omoran is turning into Vrjalya. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Vrjalya's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Omoran. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Omoran (11) vs (14) Vrjalya
Omoran passes Vrjalya's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Vrjalya is trying to control but can't.
Omoran prevents Vrjalya from improving his position.
Vrjalya wants to control but Omoran is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Omoran trying to control from Vrjalya's half guard. Vrjalya has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Omoran forces his way into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Omoran wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vrjalya keeps working.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vrjalya wins on points by 14 to 11.
A victorious Ken Vrjalya thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
|
|
|
|
|
