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TPG 003 PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 3 losses; Jayilton Almeda! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Alan Arnolds!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Richard Clark and Daniel Bishop.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Arnolds closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Almeda definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Almeda drops down looking for an ankle pick but Arnolds pulls his leg out and moves away.
Almeda tries to keep at a distance but Arnolds has taken the fight into the clinch.
Arnolds goes for a takedown attempt but Almeda pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Almeda tries to keep at a distance but Arnolds has taken the fight into the clinch.
Almeda 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.
Arnolds pulls guard.
Almeda wants to control from the top but Arnolds keeps moving.
Arnolds is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Almeda is stalling in the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arnolds has his hands on Almeda's head, controlling the position.
Arnolds throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Almeda slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Arnolds keeping moving, preventing Almeda from controlling successfully.
Almeda stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Arnolds swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Arnolds working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Almeda doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Almeda manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Arnolds can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Almeda controls the pace.
Arnolds working a defensive guard here.
Almeda trying to control the position from guard on top but Arnolds is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Almeda looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Almeda slips nicely into half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Arnolds is looking for a sweep. Almeda is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Arnolds is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Almeda pulls his head out easily.
Almeda stalling.
Almeda will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Almeda works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Almeda (3) vs (0) Arnolds
Arnolds can't escape the position.
Almeda controlling from mount.
Arnolds tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Almeda working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Arnolds tries to hold on but Almeda pushes him away.
Almeda takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arnolds tries to hold on but Almeda postures up.
Almeda jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Arnolds manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Arnolds is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Almeda wants to control but Arnolds is keeping him busy.
Arnolds has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Arnolds is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Almeda off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Almeda (3) vs (4) Arnolds
Arnolds 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, Almeda has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Almeda is trying to break free.
Almeda fending off the submission attempt from Arnolds.
Arnolds working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Almeda is doing well to defend. Arnolds seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Almeda is forced to tap and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Alan Arnolds!
A very excited looking Alan Arnolds 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.
The defeated Jayilton Almeda had this to say: 'Thank you to my opponent and all the fans, my coaches and sponsors.'. |
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