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TWGC 25 (265lbs, D2): Rio de Janeiro Qu - R2 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Taylor Flowers (ranked 3885 p4p, 0 weight class) and Troy Anselmo (ranked 2647 p4p, 294 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Taylor Flowers! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Troy Anselmo!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Thiago Cunha and Leandro Rodrigues.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Flowers fails with an attempt to clinch.
Troy Anselmo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Flowers is looking to clinch.
Anselmo instigates a clinch.
Anselmo has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Flowers after a bit of a struggle.
Anselmo gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Flowers.
Flowers goes for a takedown attempt but Anselmo pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Anselmo closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anselmo prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Taylor Flowers. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Flowers is looking for a takedown.
Anselmo pulls Flowers into guard.
Anselmo keeping moving, preventing Flowers from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flowers stands and throws Anselmo's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Flowers (3) vs (0) Anselmo
Flowers tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Flowers has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Flowers tries to advance to mount but can't.
Anselmo tries to buck Flowers off but Flowers is having none of it.
Anselmo prevents Flowers from moving into mount.
Anselmo is not content to let Flowers control the position.
Flowers goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Anselmo rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Flowers's guard! Nice work there by Anselmo! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Flowers (3) vs (2) Anselmo
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anselmo works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Anselmo trying to control from half guard but Flowers is working away.
Anselmo seems to be working for a kimura but Flowers defends the submission attempt.
Flowers trying to hold on to Anselmo's head to control him but Anselmo postures up.
Flowers looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anselmo is working for a kimura but Flowers is defending it quite comfortably.
Flowers wants to control but Anselmo is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Anselmo is controlling the pace.
Flowers definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Flowers works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anselmo tries to free his leg and advance position but Flowers is retaining full guard.
Flowers looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Flowers keeping moving, preventing Anselmo from controlling successfully.
Flowers is looking for a triangle but Anselmo pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Flowers wants to sweep here but Anselmo controlling him for the moment.
Anselmo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Flowers has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Anselmo has managed to get both his arms back between Flowers's legs - danger averted.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Anselmo is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Anselmo wants to control from the top but Flowers keeps moving.
Flowers controls Anselmo momentarily but Anselmo frees himself.
Anselmo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Flowers swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Flowers wants to sweep but no luck.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Flowers lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Flowers (5) vs (2) Anselmo
Anselmo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Flowers defends it easily.
Flowers is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Flowers drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Anselmo dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Flowers (5) vs (4) Anselmo
Anselmo wants to pass the guard but Flowers is keeping the position.
Anselmo trying to control but Flowers is working from the bottom.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Anselmo wants to pass the guard but Flowers is keeping the position.
Flowers working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Anselmo has passed into half guard!
Anselmo sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Anselmo tries to pass to full mount but Flowers defends it.
Flowers trying to control here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anselmo is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Flowers sees it coming and defends easily.
Flowers looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Anselmo trying to control the action but Flowers is working from the bottom.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Flowers looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Flowers wants to improve his position but Anselmo is controlling well.
Flowers is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Anselmo pulls his head out easily.
Flowers is trying to get back to full guard.
Anselmo works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Flowers (5) vs (7) Anselmo
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Anselmo takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Anselmo looking to control but Flowers is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Flowers 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: Flowers (7) vs (7) Anselmo
Flowers drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Anselmo dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Flowers (7) vs (9) Anselmo
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Anselmo is stalling in the full guard.
Flowers controls Anselmo momentarily but Anselmo frees himself.
Anselmo wants to control from the top but Flowers keeps moving.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Flowers looking for a guillotine here but Anselmo defends easily.
Anselmo trying to control but Flowers is working from the bottom.
Anselmo sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Anselmo trying to control the position from guard on top but Flowers is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Flowers looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Anselmo 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.
Anselmo passes Flowers's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Flowers is looking to control Anselmo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Flowers avoid being mounted?
Anselmo takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Anselmo is keen to just control but Flowers is a slippery customer.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Flowers actively working from the bottom here.
Anselmo is working for a submission of some sort.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anselmo wins on points by 9 to 7. |
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