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AW Invitational - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
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.
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
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.
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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
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!
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.
Donowitz tries to escape but Rodgers has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
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.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
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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