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TWGC 30 (155lbs, D3): Finals - Round 3 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 London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Tyler Alvarez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 2 losses; Neil Nucombe!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Steve Smith and Ian Loll.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Alvarez shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Nucombe as he jumps to the side.
Nucombe tries to counter by closing the distance.
Nucombe moves into the clinch successfully.
Nucombe prevents a takedown attempt there.
Nucombe tries to score a body lock takedown but Alvarez shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Alvarez is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Nucombe is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyler Alvarez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nucombe is looking to take this one to the mat.
Nucombe has clasped his hands together around Alvarez's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Alvarez (0) vs (4) Nucombe
You can see the frustration on Alvarez's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Nucombe is staying tight to Alvarez's torso, preventing him from escaping.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
You can see the frustration on Alvarez's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nucombe takes a little break here. Alvarez wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Alvarez prevents Nucombe from moving into mount.
Nucombe is looking to take a break and control but Alvarez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Alvarez can't do much from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez trying to remain calm as Nucombe controls from the top position.
Alvarez is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Nucombe's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Alvarez is refusing to be controlled, as Nucombe sits in half guard.
Alvarez wants to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Nucombe's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Nucombe's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Alvarez (4) vs (4) Nucombe
Alvarez is hanging on to Nucombe's back as he tries to escape.
Good control from Alvarez.
Alvarez is persistently looking for the submission but Nucombe is defending it well.
Alvarez biding his time, looking for the opening.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Nucombe preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Alvarez.
Alvarez is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez is not going to allow Nucombe to sit and survive in this position.
Alvarez trying to control momentarily.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Nucombe wants to escape the position.
Nucombe rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Alvarez is thwarting Nucombe's attempts to control the position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez is taking a breather. Nucombe 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nucombe tries to get to full guard but Alvarez has control of the leg.
Alvarez wants to pass the guard but Nucombe is defending well.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Nucombe tries to roll over but Alvarez keeps him under control.
Alvarez wants to pass to mount but Nucombe is defending the position.
Nucombe is doing well to control the position and prevent Alvarez from advancing to side control.
Nucombe is looking to improve his position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez is controlling the pace.
Nucombe tries to roll over but Alvarez keeps him under control.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Nucombe is in trouble now - Alvarez has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Alvarez (7) vs (4) Nucombe
Nucombe is desperately trying to improve his position but Alvarez has a good base and remains in mount.
Alvarez trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Nucombe tries to lock up and control but Alvarez gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez is trying to control here but Nucombe has managed to regain half guard.
Nucombe moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Alvarez is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Alvarez seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Nucombe for as long as he can get away with.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Nucombe is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Alvarez slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Alvarez continues to stall.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Alvarez wants to control from the top but Nucombe keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alvarez takes the fight on points by 7 to 4.
Tyler Alvarez is the new lightweight champion!
Tyler Alvarez decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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