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Fight World 001 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 0 wins and 0 losses; Alan Arnolds! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Benny Darius!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Andrew Berry and Richard Clark.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Arnolds fails with an attempt to clinch.
And Darius tries to counter it with a takedown but Arnolds pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Darius closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Arnolds has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Darius after a bit of a struggle.
Arnolds is working for takedown but Darius is calmly controlling the position for now.
Darius prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alan Arnolds. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Darius can't get the takedown.
Darius has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Arnolds is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Darius is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Arnolds pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Darius tries for a takedown. No joy.
Darius is defending well against a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arnolds is pressed up against the cage. Darius has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Arnolds down to the mat. Arnolds avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Arnolds moves into the clinch.
Arnolds drops down looking for an ankle pick but Darius pulls his leg out and moves away.
Darius clinches with his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Darius is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Arnolds is looking to take this one to the mat.
Arnolds prevents a takedown attempt there.
Arnolds lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Arnolds (2) vs (0) Darius
Darius has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Arnolds is working away from the top position though.
Darius is defending against the submission attempts here by Arnolds.
Darius wants to improve his position but Arnolds is controlling well.
Arnolds wants to free his trapped foot but Darius is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arnolds seems to be looking for submissions.
Arnolds is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Darius doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Arnolds.
Arnolds is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Darius doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Arnolds.
Darius is staying active underneath Arnolds, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arnolds is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Darius doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Arnolds.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Arnolds is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Darius wants to improve his position but Arnolds is controlling well.
Darius trying to control but Arnolds postures up.
Arnolds is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Darius has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arnolds trying to control the action but Darius is working from the bottom.
Darius trying to control from the bottom.
Arnolds tries to pass to full mount but Darius defends it.
Arnolds is working for a submission of some sort.
Arnolds passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Arnolds (5) vs (0) Darius
Arnolds working for a submission but Darius is keeping him at bay.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Arnolds wants to control the pace but Darius is squirming around nicely.
Arnolds working for a submission but Darius is keeping him at bay.
Darius is squirming around, avoiding Arnolds's attempts to control the action.
Arnolds working for a guillotine from mount but Darius is in no mood to give up.
Darius tries to reverse the position but Arnolds maintains control.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Arnolds with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Arnolds looking for a guillotine from mount but Darius is having none of it.
Darius working to try and regain half guard.
Arnolds sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Arnolds is working for a guillotine from mount but Darius frees his head quite easily.
Arnolds swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Darius is now in Arnolds's guard. A big mistake from Arnolds there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Arnolds (5) vs (2) Darius
Darius is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Darius looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Arnolds keeping moving, preventing Darius from controlling successfully.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Darius passes into half guard.
Arnolds looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Arnolds looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Darius is trying to control the action in half guard but Arnolds is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Darius seems to be working for a kimura but Arnolds defends the submission attempt.
Arnolds makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Arnolds.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Darius stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Arnolds swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Darius trying to control the position from guard on top but Arnolds is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Darius being controlled here momentarily.
Arnolds wants to sweep but no luck.
Darius tries to free his leg and advance position but Arnolds is retaining full guard.
Arnolds is looking to cinch up a triangle. Darius throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Arnolds's body to avoid the submission. Arnolds has instead reached around Darius's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Arnolds arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Alan Arnolds!
Alan Arnolds seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
In defeat, Benny Darius stepped up to the mic, saying 'Thank you to my opponent and all the fans, my coaches and sponsors.'. |
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