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TWGC 14 (265lbs, D1): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Alvin Aguilar and Flavius Odoacer. Aguilar's entrance music is Drector's Cut by Kamikazee. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 3 losses; Alvin Aguilar! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Flavius Odoacer!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Stewart Dunkirk and Alan Glass.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Odoacer has Aguilar up against the cage in a clinch.
Odoacer is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Aguilar can't fight it off and eventually Odoacer manages to take the fight to the floor. Aguilar looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Aguilar (0) vs (2) Odoacer
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Odoacer wants to control from the top but Aguilar keeps moving.
Aguilar is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Odoacer avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Aguilar working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Odoacer doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Odoacer manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aguilar looking to hit a scissor sweep but Odoacer is one step ahead there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aguilar looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Aguilar is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Odoacer wants to control from the top but Aguilar keeps moving.
Aguilar seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Aguilar is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Aguilar looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Odoacer wants to pass the guard but Aguilar is keeping the position.
Odoacer wants to control from the top but Aguilar keeps moving.
Aguilar working for a triangle but Odoacer defends it easily.
Odoacer trying to control the position from guard on top but Aguilar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Odoacer slips nicely into half guard.
Odoacer is pressing down on Aguilar's thigh, looking to free his foot. Aguilar is holding on for now.
Odoacer is taking a breather. Aguilar 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.
Aguilar moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Odoacer advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Aguilar (0) vs (5) Odoacer
Odoacer has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Aguilar! Score +2 for reaching mount: Aguilar (0) vs (7) Odoacer
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aguilar gets back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aguilar is looking for a sweep. Odoacer is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Aguilar is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Odoacer pulls his head out easily.
Odoacer works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Aguilar (0) vs (10) Odoacer
Aguilar is trying desperately to improve position.
Odoacer wants to control the pace but Aguilar is squirming around nicely.
Aguilar tries to hold on but Odoacer postures up.
Odoacer tries to control but Aguilar wriggling away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aguilar bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Aguilar (2) vs (10) Odoacer
Aguilar sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Aguilar being controlled here momentarily.
Aguilar passes Odoacer's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Aguilar trying to pass the guard but Odoacer defending well.
Aguilar trying to advance position but Odoacer counters by regaining guard.
Aguilar won't allow Odoacer to sweep him here.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Odoacer keeping moving, preventing Aguilar from controlling successfully.
Aguilar tries to free his leg and advance position but Odoacer is retaining full guard.
Aguilar is working hard here to advance position.
Aguilar pushes down on Odoacer's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Aguilar wants to free his trapped foot but Odoacer is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Aguilar prevents Odoacer from improving his position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Odoacer keeps trying to improve his position.
Aguilar works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Aguilar (5) vs (10) Odoacer
Odoacer is not content to let Aguilar control the position.
Aguilar is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Odoacer knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Aguilar controls the position.
You can see the frustration on Odoacer's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Aguilar is trying to get an arm triangle but Odoacer is defending well.
Aguilar wants to control but Odoacer is keeping him busy.
Odoacer gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Odoacer trying to control from the bottom.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Aguilar wants to lay and pray for a moment but Odoacer keeps working.
Aguilar works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Aguilar (8) vs (10) Odoacer
Aguilar takes Odoacer's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Odoacer is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Aguilar (11) vs (10) Odoacer
Aguilar working for the choke.
Odoacer staying busy and making it hard for Aguilar to control.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Odoacer trying to control but not successfully.
Aguilar patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Aguilar is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Odoacer fending off the submission attempt from Aguilar.
Aguilar has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Aguilar working for a choke but Odoacer is defending well.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Odoacer showing good submission defense here.
Aguilar working for a choke but Odoacer is defending well.
Odoacer fending off the submission attempt from Aguilar.
Aguilar is trying to stick to Odoacer's back but Odoacer is turning into Aguilar. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Aguilar's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Odoacer. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Aguilar (11) vs (12) Odoacer
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Aguilar is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Aguilar (13) vs (12) Odoacer
Aguilar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Aguilar looking to sit in guard and control but Odoacer gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Aguilar (13) vs (14) Odoacer
Odoacer wants to control from the top but Aguilar keeps moving.
Aguilar being controlled here, momentarily.
Aguilar looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Odoacer controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Odoacer has gone for a leg lock! Aguilar slips out almost immediately though and dives into Odoacer's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Aguilar (15) vs (14) Odoacer
Aguilar tries to free his leg and advance position but Odoacer is retaining full guard.
Odoacer keeping moving, preventing Aguilar from controlling successfully.
Aguilar looking to pass the guard.
Odoacer keeping moving, preventing Aguilar from controlling successfully.
Aguilar stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Odoacer swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Aguilar advances to half guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Odoacer trying to control here.
Aguilar wants to pass to mount but Odoacer is defending the position.
Odoacer moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Odoacer pulls Aguilar in close to his closed guard and prevents Aguilar from doing any damage or advancing position.
Aguilar slips nicely into half guard.
Aguilar wants to pass the guard but Odoacer is defending well.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Odoacer is looking for a sweep. Aguilar is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Odoacer is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Aguilar tries to pass to full mount but Odoacer defends it.
Odoacer trying to control from the bottom.
Aguilar wants to lay and pray for a moment but Odoacer keeps working.
Aguilar frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Aguilar (18) vs (14) Odoacer
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Aguilar moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Aguilar (21) vs (14) Odoacer
You can see the frustration on Odoacer's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aguilar takes the fight on points by 21 to 14.
Alvin Aguilar seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Flavius Odoacer was interviewed post fight and said 'Harrumph! A minor setback on my path to the throne.'. |
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