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TWGC 36 (205lbs, D4): St Petersburg Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Seth Rockwell! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Diego Nogueira!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Illya Tyunina and Valeri Chadov.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Rockwell shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Rockwell showed some decent athleticism there. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Rockwell (2) vs (0) Nogueira
Rockwell is working for a kimura but Nogueira is defending it quite comfortably.
The fighters are battling for position here. Nogueira manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Nogueira has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Rockwell is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Nogueira. Score +3 for passing guard: Rockwell (5) vs (0) Nogueira
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rockwell tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
You can see the frustration on Nogueira's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nogueira is looking to regain half guard here but Rockwell keeps moving and retains side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rockwell moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Rockwell (7) vs (0) Nogueira
Rockwell wants to finish this one by submission but Nogueira is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Rockwell.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rockwell working for a submission but Nogueira is keeping him at bay.
Rockwell is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Nogueira to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Nogueira shrugs it off.
Rockwell working for a guillotine from mount but Nogueira is in no mood to give up.
Nogueira tries to hold on but Rockwell pushes him away.
Nogueira really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Rockwell looking for a guillotine from mount but Nogueira is having none of it.
Rockwell moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Rockwell (10) vs (0) Nogueira
Rockwell looking to break Nogueira's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Nogueira remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Rockwell will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Nogueira turns into Rockwell and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rockwell (10) vs (2) Nogueira
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nogueira pushing down on Rockwell's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Rockwell makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Rockwell.
Nogueira stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rockwell swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nogueira passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Rockwell (10) vs (5) Nogueira
Nogueira is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Rockwell has escaped the position, nice work there.
Nogueira tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Nogueira is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Rockwell knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nogueira in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Rockwell is trying to control Nogueira's posture but Nogueira avoids it.
Nogueira tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Rockwell prevents Nogueira from moving into mount.
Nogueira is trying to get an arm triangle but Rockwell is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nogueira thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
You can see the frustration on Rockwell's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Rockwell prevents Nogueira from improving position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Rockwell tries to bench press Nogueira off him but Nogueira keeps the position.
Nogueira tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Nogueira has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Rockwell tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Rockwell is working hard here to advance position.
Nogueira swings around for an armbar but Rockwell sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Nogueira's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rockwell (12) vs (5) Nogueira
Nogueira not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Rockwell preventing the sweep.
Rockwell passes Nogueira's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Nogueira is refusing to be controlled, as Rockwell sits in half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Rockwell is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Rockwell trying to pass the guard but Nogueira defending well.
Nogueira wants to improve his position but Rockwell is controlling well.
Nogueira moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Nogueira is looking for a triangle but Rockwell pushes his legs off easily.
Rockwell has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Rockwell thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Nogueira tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rockwell avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Rockwell trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Rockwell stopping the sweep attempt from Nogueira.
Rockwell tries to free his leg and advance position but Nogueira is retaining full guard.
Nogueira is trying to control the position but Rockwell postures up.
Rockwell won't allow Nogueira to sweep him here.
Rockwell trying to control the position from guard on top but Nogueira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nogueira is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rockwell (12) vs (7) Nogueira
Nogueira wants to take a breather but Rockwell is having none of it.
Nogueira trying to advance position but Rockwell counters by regaining guard.
Rockwell keeping full guard, as Nogueira tries to pass.
Rockwell keeping moving, preventing Nogueira from controlling successfully.
Rockwell might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Nogueira trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Rockwell manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rockwell (14) vs (7) Nogueira
Nogueira is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rockwell wants to pass the guard but Nogueira is keeping the position.
Rockwell passes Nogueira's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Rockwell is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Nogueira is just riding it out for now. Rockwell eventually gives up the hold.
Nogueira tries to get to full guard but Rockwell has control of the leg.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Rockwell is looking to pass Nogueira's guard but actually Nogueira recovers to full guard.
Nogueira is trying to control the position but Rockwell postures up.
Nogueira looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Rockwell has picked Nogueira up and slammed him! Nogueira can't keep hold of the triangle and Rockwell manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Rockwell (17) vs (7) Nogueira
Nogueira is looking for a sweep.
Rockwell is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Nogueira is trying to escape and Rockwell transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Nogueira is forced to tap! Nice work there by Rockwell! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Seth Rockwell!
A relieved looking Seth Rockwell thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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