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TWGC 14 (170lbs, D2): London Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Marcio Alvarez and Keni Susi. Alvarez kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Made in Brazil. Susi has chosen Metallica - Hero of the Day as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Marcio Alvarez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Keni Susi!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Donald Grub and Phil Schofield.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Susi closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Alvarez (0) vs (2) Susi
Alvarez is trying to maintain the position but Susi is very close to passing his half guard.
Susi seems to be working for a kimura but Alvarez defends the submission attempt.
My spies in Holding Cell inform me that Susi has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Susi is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Susi is looking for a kimura but Alvarez is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Susi to get the leverage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Susi is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Alvarez defends it well.
Alvarez's coaches at Gorilla Warfare MMA have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Alvarez is pressing down on Susi's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Alvarez is trying to control the position but Susi postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alvarez has Susi pulled in close to control his posture.
Alvarez trying to control the position.
Susi trying to control the position from guard on top but Alvarez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alvarez is trying to control the position but Susi postures up.
Alvarez seems keen to control Susi's posture.
Susi drops back looking for a leg! Alvarez is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Alvarez manages to kick Susi off! Susi jumps back into Alvarez's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez is adopting a defensive guard.
Susi wants to pass the guard but Alvarez is keeping the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Alvarez working a defensive guard here.
Susi wants to pass the guard but Alvarez is keeping the position.
Alvarez keeping moving, preventing Susi from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Susi thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Alvarez pulls Susi in to control the position.
Susi trying to control the position from guard on top but Alvarez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alvarez controlling the position.
Susi looking to pass the guard.
Alvarez is trying to keep Susi in close.
Susi is fighting to break Alvarez's control of his arms but Alvarez is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Alvarez looking to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Susi gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Alvarez seems keen to control Susi's posture.
Susi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Alvarez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Susi trying to control the position from guard on top but Alvarez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alvarez pulls Susi in to control the position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez continues to stall.
Susi slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Alvarez (0) vs (5) Susi
Alvarez struggling a bit here.
Susi is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Alvarez knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Susi trying to control the action but Alvarez is working from the bottom.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alvarez can't do much from the bottom here.
Alvarez tries to bench press Susi off him but Susi keeps the position.
Susi wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Alvarez, who protects the arm well.
You can see the frustration on Alvarez's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Susi thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Susi tries to advance to mount but Alvarez instead regains half guard.
Alvarez moves into full guard.
Alvarez controls Susi momentarily but Susi frees himself.
Alvarez controlling the position.
More hug and hope from Alvarez.
Alvarez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Susi drops back looking for a leg! Alvarez is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Alvarez manages to kick Susi off! Susi jumps back into Alvarez's guard.
Susi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Susi drops back looking for a leg! Alvarez is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Alvarez manages to kick Susi off! Susi jumps back into Alvarez's guard.
Alvarez seems keen to control Susi's posture.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Susi tries to free his leg and advance position but Alvarez is retaining full guard.
Susi is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Susi slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Alvarez (0) vs (8) Susi
Susi tries for a kimura but Alvarez is defending well.
Alvarez stops Susi from passing to mount.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez looking for a sweep but Susi has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Alvarez (0) vs (10) Susi
Alvarez wants to control but Susi is having none of it.
Susi swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Keni Susi!
Keni Susi thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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