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AW Invitational - Round 2 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 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
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
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
Donowitz defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Randall's arms.
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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