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TWGC 11 (155lbs, D2): Helsinki Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Erik Hiller and Mario Curran. Hiller comes into the arena with Rush and Run - Shake and Jump blaring out of the sound system. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Erik Hiller! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Mario Curran!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Marco Blurström and Tarja Halkonen.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Curran gets a clinch.
Hiller pulls Curran into guard.
Hiller wants to sweep here but Curran controlling him for the moment.
Hiller had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Curran defends it easily.
Curran wants to control from the top but Hiller keeps moving.
Hiller has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Curran can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hiller looking to hit a scissor sweep but Curran is one step ahead there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hiller had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Curran defends it easily.
Hiller looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Curran wants to control from the top but Hiller keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Curran not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Hiller tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hiller is looking to sweep but instead, Curran has passed into half guard.
Hiller is trying to get back to full guard.
Hiller is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Team Migraine, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Hiller actively working from the bottom here.
Hiller is pressing down on Curran's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Hiller is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Hiller is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Curran defends well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hiller working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Curran has passed into half guard!
Hiller looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hiller wants to improve his position but Curran is controlling well.
Hiller looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hiller wants to improve his position but Curran is controlling well.
Curran trying to control the pace.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Hiller is trying to get back to full guard.
Curran not doing much here.
Hiller is refusing to be controlled, as Curran sits in half guard.
Hiller regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Curran wants to control from the top but Hiller keeps moving.
Hiller wants to sweep but no luck.
Curran sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Hiller looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hiller working a defensive guard but Curran passes into half guard.
Hiller looking for submissions off his back.
Hiller looking for submissions off his back.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Hiller works his way to full guard. Good work.
Hiller trying to keep a closed guard but Curran is proving a slippery customer.
Hiller looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Curran has picked Hiller up and slammed him! Hiller can't keep hold of the triangle and Curran manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Hiller (0) vs (3) Curran
Curran gets to mount! Hiller was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Hiller (0) vs (5) Curran
Hiller can't escape the position.
Curran wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Hiller looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Hiller (0) vs (8) Curran
Hiller tries to break free.
Hiller is working hard here to advance position.
Hiller breaks Curran's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hiller (2) vs (8) Curran
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Curran can't keep his opponent in guard - Hiller advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Hiller tries to pass the half guard into mount. Curran knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Curran tries to get to full guard but Hiller has control of the leg.
Hiller is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Curran! Score +3 for passing guard: Hiller (5) vs (8) Curran
Curran keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Hiller jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Curran is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Curran and Hiller has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Hiller tries to move into full mount but can't pass Curran's legs.
Hiller works to advance to full mount. Curran defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Hiller (7) vs (8) Curran
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Curran has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Hiller (10) vs (8) Curran
Curran looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Curran preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Hiller.
Hiller has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Curran has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Hiller is persistently looking for the submission but Curran is defending it well.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Hiller is persistently looking for the submission but Curran is defending it well.
Hiller is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Hiller tightening his grip on Curran, looking for the choke.
Hiller goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Curran escapes and is now in half guard on top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hiller (10) vs (10) Curran
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Hiller looking for submissions off his back.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Hiller is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Curran pulls his head out easily.
Curran frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Hiller (10) vs (13) Curran
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Curran working for a submission but Hiller is keeping him at bay.
Hiller working to try and regain half guard.
Hiller wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Hiller (10) vs (16) Curran
Curran has the hooks in. Hiller is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Curran's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Hiller rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Hiller is looking to improve his position.
Hiller wants to get back to full guard but Curran has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Hiller (10) vs (19) Curran
Hiller is desperately trying to improve his position but Curran has a good base and remains in mount.
Curran controlling his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Curran prevents Hiller from getting the reversal.
Hiller regains half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Curran wins on points by 19 to 10.
Our winner, Mario Curran, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Darragh Kelly and Olympia Unchained. Olympia Unchained is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Darragh Kelly! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 0 losses; Olympia Unchained!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Roosa Järviläinen and Arvi Lind.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Unchained manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Kelly on his heels. He'll look to pass Kelly's guard now, I'm sure. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kelly (0) vs (2) Unchained
Unchained content to stall in guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kelly bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Unchained's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kelly (2) vs (2) Unchained
Unchained keeping moving, preventing Kelly from controlling successfully.
Unchained controls Kelly momentarily but Kelly frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kelly wants to pass the guard but Unchained is keeping the position.
Kelly stopping the sweep attempt from Unchained.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kelly trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kelly pushing down on Unchained's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Unchained has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kelly is working away from the top position though.
Kelly moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kelly (5) vs (2) Unchained
Unchained manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kelly (5) vs (4) Unchained
Unchained sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Kelly slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kelly seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Kelly keeping full guard, as Unchained tries to pass.
Unchained controls from within his opponent's guard.
Unchained tries to free his leg and advance position but Kelly is retaining full guard.
Kelly lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kelly (7) vs (4) Unchained
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Unchained is pulling down on Kelly's head to control his posture.
Kelly is pushing down on Unchained's leg trying to pass to half guard. Unchained is fighting to maintain full guard but Kelly has managed to sneak the leg through.
Unchained wants to improve his position but Kelly is controlling well.
Unchained is trying is best to control the position here.
Kelly wants to free his trapped foot but Unchained is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kelly trying to control the action but Unchained is working from the bottom.
Unchained tries to roll over but Kelly keeps him under control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kelly is looking to advance position but Unchained won't allow it.
Unchained manages to get to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Unchained is pulling down on Kelly's head to control his posture.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Unchained looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kelly is one step ahead there.
Unchained pulls Kelly in close to prevent any damage.
Kelly drops back, looking for a kneebar! Unchained looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Unchained looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Unchained! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kelly (7) vs (8) Unchained
Kelly tries to improve position but can't.
Unchained 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 Kelly's shoulder. That is not cool.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kelly tries to buck Unchained off but Unchained is having none of it.
Unchained trying to control the position but Kelly is working away.
You can see the frustration on Kelly's face as Unchained controls the position.
Unchained tries to move into full mount but can't pass Kelly's legs.
Kelly is trying to improve his position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
The referee asks Unchained politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Unchained prefers to stall for the moment though.
Kelly tries to bench press Unchained off him but Unchained keeps the position.
Unchained staying calm.
Kelly is trying to get back to half guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Kelly stops Unchained from passing to mount.
You can see the frustration on Kelly's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kelly is trying to get back to half guard.
Unchained slows the pace down.
Kelly is trying to control Unchained's posture but Unchained avoids it.
Kelly tries to buck Unchained off but Unchained is having none of it.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Kelly is not content to let Unchained control the position.
Kelly tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Unchained wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Kelly stops Unchained from passing to mount.
Kelly is looking to regain half guard here but Unchained keeps moving and retains side control.
You can see the frustration on Kelly's face as Unchained controls the position.
Kelly prevents Unchained from improving position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Kelly is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Unchained is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Kelly (7) vs (10) Unchained
Unchained looking to control but Kelly is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Unchained takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Kelly tries to hold on but Unchained postures up.
Unchained looking to control and managing it successfully.
Kelly sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Unchained takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Kelly is staying active underneath Unchained, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Unchained is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Kelly is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Unchained has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Kelly (7) vs (13) Unchained
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Unchained controlling the position easily from mount.
Unchained wants to take his opponent's back but Kelly doesn't allow it.
Kelly working to try and regain half guard.
Kelly prevents Unchained from taking his back.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Unchained avoids the attempt from Kelly to control.
Kelly really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Unchained controlling his opponent.
Kelly working to try and regain half guard.
Kelly is working hard here to advance position.
Kelly is squirming around, avoiding Unchained's attempts to control the action.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Unchained controlling from the full mount.
Unchained trying to control but Kelly is having none of it.
Unchained takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Unchained wants to take Kelly's back but he can't do it this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Unchained wins on points by 13 to 7.
A very excited looking Olympia Unchained made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between En Sabah Nur and Volga Overstreet. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 5 losses; En Sabah Nur! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Volga Overstreet!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Tarja Halkonen and Marco Blurström.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Sabah Nur gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Sabah Nur wants a takedown but no success here.
Overstreet has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Sabah Nur uses from the top position.
Overstreet has Sabah Nur pulled in close to control his posture.
Sabah Nur pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Overstreet is keeping the position for now.
Sabah Nur wants to control from the top but Overstreet keeps moving.
Overstreet looking for a sweep. Not yet Overstreet, not yet.
Sabah Nur wants to control from the top but Overstreet keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sabah Nur has gone for a leg lock! Overstreet slips out almost immediately though and dives into Sabah Nur's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sabah Nur (0) vs (2) Overstreet
Sabah Nur is looking for a triangle but Overstreet pushes his legs off easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Overstreet controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Sabah Nur throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Overstreet looking to pass the guard.
Overstreet stays in close to Sabah Nur's body and controls the position.
Sabah Nur looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Sabah Nur seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Overstreet tries to free his leg and advance position but Sabah Nur is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Overstreet controls from within his opponent's guard.
Sabah Nur had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Overstreet defends it easily.
Overstreet looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Sabah Nur is trying to keep Overstreet in close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Overstreet is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Sabah Nur can't keep his opponent in guard - Overstreet advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Overstreet is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Overstreet prevents Sabah Nur from improving his position.
Overstreet slows the pace down in half guard.
Sabah Nur looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Overstreet trying to control the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sabah Nur gets full guard.
Overstreet controls from within his opponent's guard.
Sabah Nur looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Overstreet is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Sabah Nur pulls Overstreet in close to prevent any damage.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Overstreet is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Overstreet passes Sabah Nur's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Overstreet is thwarting Sabah Nur's attempts to control the position.
Overstreet performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Sabah Nur looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Overstreet is looking to advance position but Sabah Nur won't allow it.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Sabah Nur wants to control but Overstreet passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Sabah Nur (0) vs (5) Overstreet
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Sabah Nur can't do much from the bottom here.
Sabah Nur tries to bench press Overstreet off him but Overstreet keeps the position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Overstreet taking a breather here.
Sabah Nur is trying to control Overstreet's posture but Overstreet avoids it.
Overstreet takes a little break here. Sabah Nur wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Sabah Nur is trying to control Overstreet's posture but Overstreet avoids it.
Overstreet controls the position from side control.
Sabah Nur is looking for a sweep.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Overstreet controls the position from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sabah Nur is not content to let Overstreet control the position.
Sabah Nur manages to get back to half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Overstreet in particular looking to stall.
Let's hope that Overstreet has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Sabah Nur is trying to maintain the position but Overstreet is very close to passing his half guard.
Sabah Nur actively working from the bottom here.
Sabah Nur tries to roll over but Overstreet keeps him under control.
Sabah Nur gets full guard.
My spies in FORBIDDEN VOILENCE WARRIORS inform me that Overstreet has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Sabah Nur tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Overstreet pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sabah Nur is keeping the position for now.
Overstreet avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Overstreet is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Overstreet avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sabah Nur working for a triangle but Overstreet defends it easily.
Sabah Nur is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Overstreet sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Sabah Nur's guard.
Overstreet is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Sabah Nur looking for a guillotine here but Overstreet defends easily.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Overstreet controlling from the top position.
Sabah Nur working for submissions but it's allowed Overstreet to get to half guard.
Overstreet passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Sabah Nur (0) vs (8) Overstreet
Sabah Nur is looking for a sweep.
Overstreet in side control, just content to control the action for now.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Sabah Nur tries to buck Overstreet off but Overstreet is having none of it.
Overstreet taking a breather here.
Sabah Nur tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Overstreet wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Overstreet is staying tight to Sabah Nur's torso, preventing him from escaping.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Sabah Nur is looking to regain half guard here but Overstreet keeps moving and retains side control.
Overstreet just content to control the position.
Sabah Nur tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Overstreet controls the position from side control.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Sabah Nur is trying to control Overstreet's posture but Overstreet avoids it.
Sabah Nur tries to improve position but can't.
Sabah Nur regains half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sabah Nur wants to get back to full guard.
Overstreet sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Overstreet's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
And that's the end of the fight!
Overstreet wins on points by 8 to 0.
Volga Overstreet made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'It's good to win again and go up in the rankings. '. |
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Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Hugo Agogo and Fabricio Carvalho. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Hugo Agogo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Fabricio Carvalho!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Roosa Järviläinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Agogo stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Agogo wants it to stay on the feet.
Carvalho is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Carvalho wants to clinch.
Agogo half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Carvalho moves in looking to clinch but Agogo pushes him off.
Agogo moves into the clinch.
Carvalho is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Agogo is defending well.
Agogo gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Agogo (2) vs (0) Carvalho
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Agogo is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Agogo is working for a kimura but Carvalho is defending it quite comfortably.
Carvalho tries to roll over but Agogo keeps him under control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Agogo looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Agogo is looking for a kimura here.
Agogo wants to work for an arm triangle but Carvalho is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Agogo is looking for a kimura here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Agogo is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Agogo seems to be looking for submissions.
Carvalho wants to improve his position but Agogo is controlling well.
Agogo is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Agogo seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Agogo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Agogo is looking for a kimura but Carvalho is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Agogo to get the leverage.
Agogo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Carvalho is just riding it out for now. Agogo eventually gives up the hold.
Agogo wants to work for an arm triangle but Carvalho is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Carvalho is defending against the submission attempts here by Agogo.
Agogo really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Agogo is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Carvalho has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carvalho is refusing to be controlled, as Agogo sits in half guard.
Carvalho looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Agogo is looking to take a break and control but Carvalho is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Agogo is looking for a kimura but Carvalho is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Agogo to get the leverage.
Agogo is working for a kimura but Carvalho is defending it quite comfortably.
Agogo looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Carvalho looking for submissions off his back.
Agogo is trying to work for a kimura but Carvalho is defending well.
Agogo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Carvalho doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Agogo.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Agogo tries to pass the half guard into mount. Carvalho knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Agogo uses his free foot to push down on Carvalho's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Carvalho. Score +3 for passing guard: Agogo (5) vs (0) Carvalho
Carvalho defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Agogo.
Carvalho is looking to get to half guard.
Agogo jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Carvalho is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Carvalho and Agogo has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Carvalho is looking for a sweep.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Agogo is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Carvalho has escaped the position, nice work there.
Agogo wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Carvalho, who protects the arm well.
Agogo working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Carvalho tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Agogo wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Agogo looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Agogo is trying to get an arm triangle but Carvalho is defending well.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Carvalho tries to buck Agogo off but Agogo is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Carvalho gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Agogo (7) vs (0) Carvalho
Agogo wants to control but instead Carvalho manages to regain half guard.
Agogo is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Carvalho has managed to free his arm - good work.
Agogo looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Agogo is working for a submission of some sort.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Carvalho manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Agogo passes into half guard.
Agogo is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Carvalho gets back to full guard.
Carvalho is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Carvalho keeping full guard, as Agogo tries to pass.
Agogo postures up.
Agogo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Agogo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Agogo thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Agogo is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Agogo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Carvalho is keeping the position for now.
Agogo forces his way into half guard.
Agogo looking for a submission but Carvalho manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Carvalho can't keep his opponent in guard - Agogo advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Agogo wants to take a breather but Carvalho is having none of it.
Agogo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Carvalho is just riding it out for now. Agogo eventually gives up the hold.
Agogo seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Carvalho does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Carvalho manages to get to full guard.
Carvalho keeping full guard, as Agogo tries to pass.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Carvalho keeping moving, preventing Agogo from controlling successfully.
Agogo forces his way into half guard.
Agogo is trying for a kimura here. Carvalho looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Agogo wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Hugo Agogo!
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