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TWGC 12 (145lbs, D3): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Rosen Strasser and Eddie Money. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Rosen Strasser! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Eddie Money!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Trevor Gratis and Elvis Blanc.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Strasser closes the distance and clinches.
Money can't get the takedown.
Money goes for a takedown attempt but Strasser pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Money instigates a clinch.
Strasser gets underhooks to prevent Money's takedown attempt.
Rosen Strasser has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eddie Money.
Money tries to score a body lock takedown but Strasser shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Strasser has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Money is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Strasser is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Strasser has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Money uses from the top position.
Strasser seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Money must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Money trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Money keeps trying to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Money is looking to advance position but Strasser has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Strasser (4) vs (0) Money
Strasser seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Money is holding on tight.
Money is in all sorts of trouble here.
Strasser wants to take Money's back but he can't do it this time.
Strasser content just to control the position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Money can't escape the position.
Money is still trying to improve position.
Strasser will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Strasser tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Money wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Strasser (7) vs (0) Money
Strasser controlling well, preventing Money from escaping the position.
Strasser trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Money doesn't escape.
Strasser continues to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Money is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Good control from Strasser.
Money rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Strasser is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Money is looking for a sweep. Strasser is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Money looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Strasser keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Money is pressing down on Strasser's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Strasser content to stall in guard here.
Money has his foot on Strasser's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Strasser works his way back into a safe position though.
Money looking for a sweep. Not yet Money, not yet.
Strasser controls from within his opponent's guard.
Strasser wants to pass the guard but Money is keeping the position.
Money throws his legs up looking for a submission but Strasser uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Strasser (10) vs (0) Money
Money is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Strasser off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Strasser (10) vs (4) Money
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Strasser is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Money working for the choke.
Strasser trying to control but not successfully.
Money is trying to stick to Strasser's back but Strasser is turning into Money. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Money's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Strasser. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Strasser (12) vs (4) Money
Strasser won't allow Money to sweep him here.
Money is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Money being controlled here, momentarily.
Money escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Strasser gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Strasser stands and throws Money's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Strasser (15) vs (4) Money
Money tries to bench press Strasser off him but Strasser keeps the position.
Money is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Strasser works to advance to full mount. Money defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Strasser (17) vs (4) Money
Strasser controlling the position easily from mount.
Money is trying to reverse the position but instead Strasser has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Strasser (20) vs (4) Money
Strasser controlling well, preventing Money from escaping the position.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Strasser controlling the positon.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Strasser really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Money tries to escape the position.
Strasser is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Money can't escape the position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Strasser is trying to stick to Money's back but Money is turning into Strasser. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Strasser's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Money. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Strasser (20) vs (6) Money
Strasser has control of Money's left arm, preventing Money from doing any damage.
Money stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Strasser swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Strasser looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Money trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Money is looking to pass into half guard but Strasser pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Strasser is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Strasser (22) vs (6) Money
Money looking to hit a scissor sweep but Strasser is one step ahead there.
Strasser not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Strasser looking to pass the guard.
Money has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Strasser has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Strasser (25) vs (6) Money
Money is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Money looks to move to half guard but instead Strasser has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Strasser (27) vs (6) Money
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Money working to try and regain half guard.
Strasser manages to capitalize on a mistake by Money to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Strasser (30) vs (6) Money
Money tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Money is trying desperately to improve position.
Strasser controlling the pace for now.
Money keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Strasser controlling from the full mount.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Money really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Money is trying to reverse the position but instead Strasser has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Strasser (33) vs (6) Money
Money looks winded!
You can see the frustration on Money's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Money wants to escape the position.
Strasser has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Money's body.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Money is trying to break free.
Strasser biding his time, looking for the opening.
Money is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Strasser off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Money wants to escape the position.
Strasser is trying to stick to Money's back but Money is turning into Strasser. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Strasser's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Money. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Strasser (33) vs (8) Money
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Strasser is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Strasser (35) vs (8) Money
Strasser won't allow Money to sweep him here.
Strasser controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Money 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.
Strasser controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Money working for submissions but it's allowed Strasser to get to half guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Strasser is controlling the pace.
Money gets back to full guard.
Money has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Strasser is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Money. Score +3 for passing guard: Strasser (38) vs (8) Money
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Money is looking to regain half guard here but Strasser keeps moving and retains side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Strasser takes the fight on points by 38 to 8. |
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Alan Patridge and Jerzy Gajdek. Patridge's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Kate Bush Medly. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Alan Patridge! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Jerzy Gajdek!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Steve Smith and Trevor Gratis.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Gajdek closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Patridge quickly recovers to half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Patridge (0) vs (2) Gajdek
Gajdek perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Patridge looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gajdek controlling the action here.
Patridge is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gajdek pulls his head out easily.
Gajdek seems to be working for a kimura but Patridge defends the submission attempt.
Gajdek takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Gajdek is working for a kimura but Patridge is defending it quite comfortably.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gajdek controlling the action here.
Patridge wants to control but Gajdek is keeping busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gajdek takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Patridge is refusing to be controlled, as Gajdek sits in half guard.
Gajdek is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Patridge looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gajdek is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Gajdek seems to be looking for submissions.
Patridge really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Patridge looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Patridge looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gajdek is working for a submission of some sort.
Gajdek is looking to advance position but Patridge won't allow it.
Gajdek trying to control the pace.
Gajdek is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Patridge doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gajdek.
Still in half guard, Gajdek seems content to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Patridge is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gajdek pulls his head out easily.
Gajdek uses his free foot to push down on Patridge's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Patridge. Score +3 for passing guard: Patridge (0) vs (5) Gajdek
Gajdek controlling the pace for now.
Patridge is wriggling around trying to escape.
Gajdek trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Gajdek content just to control the position here.
Gajdek pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Patridge defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Gajdek.
Gajdek jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Patridge manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Patridge is trying to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Patridge struggling a bit here.
Gajdek controls the position.
Patridge gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Patridge looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gajdek is working for a submission of some sort.
Patridge looking for submissions off his back.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Gajdek prevents Patridge from improving his position.
Gajdek is working for a submission of some sort.
Gajdek is working for a kimura but Patridge is defending it quite comfortably.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Patridge actively working from the bottom here.
Patridge is looking to control Gajdek's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Patridge avoid being mounted?
Gajdek trying to mount his opponent but Patridge defends it.
Gajdek is looking for a kimura but Patridge is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gajdek to get the leverage.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Gajdek stalling.
Patridge actively working from the bottom here.
Patridge trying to control from the bottom.
Gajdek is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Gajdek prevents Patridge from improving his position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Gajdek in particular looking to stall.
Gajdek is working for a submission of some sort.
Gajdek is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Patridge looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Patridge looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gajdek wants to lay and pray for a moment but Patridge keeps working.
Gajdek passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Patridge (0) vs (8) Gajdek
Gajdek tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Gajdek avoids the attempt from Patridge to control.
Patridge is squirming around, avoiding Gajdek's attempts to control the action.
Gajdek working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Gajdek trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Patridge wants to control but Gajdek is having none of it.
Patridge is trying to escape the mount but Gajdek keeps good control and instead manages to take Patridge's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Patridge (0) vs (11) Gajdek
Patridge looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Patridge rolls, trying to escape but Gajdek keeps control of the position.
Patridge trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Gajdek slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Gajdek 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, Patridge has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Patridge looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Gajdek is looking for the choke from the back position but Patridge is controlling his hands well.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Gajdek is persistently looking for the submission but Patridge is defending it well.
Gajdek is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Patridge knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Patridge for a finish.
I really don't envy Patridge right now.
Patridge trying to control but not successfully.
Gajdek working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
I really don't envy Patridge right now.
Patridge trying to control the position but Gajdek manages to sink in the hooks.
Patridge tries to escape the position.
Patridge is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Patridge is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Gajdek looking for the RNC.
Gajdek is working for a rear naked choke. Patridge is not defending it well and Gajdek has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Patridge refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Patridge's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jerzy Gajdek!
Jerzy Gajdek thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Adriano Auzier Barbosa and Elias Lyon. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Adriano Auzier Barbosa! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Elias Lyon!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Gregory Folan and Elvis Blanc.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Auzier Barbosa tries to keep at a distance but Lyon has taken the fight into the clinch.
Lyon is trying to trip Auzier Barbosa. He has hold of a leg but Auzier Barbosa is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Lyon persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Auzier Barbosa (0) vs (2) Lyon
Auzier Barbosa looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Lyon stays in close to Auzier Barbosa's body and controls the position.
Lyon stands and throws Auzier Barbosa's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Auzier Barbosa (0) vs (5) Lyon
Auzier Barbosa is looking to reverse the position.
Lyon is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
It looks like Lyon might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Lyon moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Auzier Barbosa (0) vs (7) Lyon
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Auzier Barbosa is looking to get to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Auzier Barbosa is working hard here to advance position.
Lyon takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Lyon is continuing to stall.
Auzier Barbosa is desperately trying to improve his position but Lyon has a good base and remains in mount.
Lyon looking to control but Auzier Barbosa is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Auzier Barbosa can't escape the position.
Lyon controlling the position easily from mount.
Auzier Barbosa can't escape the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lyon wants to finish this one by submission but Auzier Barbosa is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Lyon.
Lyon controlling from mount.
Lyon is looking to work his way around to Auzier Barbosa's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Lyon sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Lyon trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Auzier Barbosa is in all sorts of trouble here.
Lyon controlling from the full mount.
Auzier Barbosa working to try and regain half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lyon controlling his opponent.
Auzier Barbosa is squirming around, avoiding Lyon's attempts to control the action.
Auzier Barbosa is looking to get to half guard.
Lyon looking to control but Auzier Barbosa is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Lyon controlling from the full mount.
Auzier Barbosa is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Auzier Barbosa is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Canadian Dragon MMA, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Lyon takes Auzier Barbosa's back. Score +3 for taking back: Auzier Barbosa (0) vs (10) Lyon
Auzier Barbosa is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Lyon keeps control of the position as Auzier Barbosa tries to break free.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Lyon is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Auzier Barbosa defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Lyon is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Auzier Barbosa tries to roll but Lyon sticks to his back.
Lyon tries to get the hooks in deep but Auzier Barbosa pushed the leg off.
Auzier Barbosa is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Lyon is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Auzier Barbosa has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Auzier Barbosa is in bad spot here.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Auzier Barbosa can't escape the position.
Lyon controls the position.
Auzier Barbosa tries to escape the position.
Lyon 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, Auzier Barbosa has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Lyon is riding his opponent, not letting Auzier Barbosa buck him off.
Lyon trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Lyon biding his time, looking for the opening.
Lyon has the hooks in. Auzier Barbosa is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Lyon has managed to slip his arm under Auzier Barbosa's chin. This could be all over... yep, Auzier Barbosa is tapping out! Submission win for Lyon.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Elias Lyon! |
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Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Michael Anthony and Marcelo Augusto. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Michael Anthony! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Marcelo Augusto!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Robert Douchet and Dillan Fox.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Augusto.
Augusto shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Anthony (0) vs (2) Augusto
The fighters are battling for position here. Anthony manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Augusto drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Anthony manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Augusto has Anthony in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Anthony (2) vs (2) Augusto
Anthony thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Augusto working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Anthony doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Anthony 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.
Anthony passes into half guard.
Anthony wants to work for an arm triangle but Augusto is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Augusto really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Anthony. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Augusto is looking to control Anthony's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Augusto avoid being mounted?
Augusto looking for submissions off his back.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Augusto is not content to let Anthony control the position.
Augusto is looking to get back to full guard here but Anthony has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Anthony (5) vs (2) Augusto
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anthony is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Augusto has escaped the position, nice work there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anthony tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Anthony has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Augusto tries to improve position but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anthony has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Augusto! Score +2 for reaching mount: Anthony (7) vs (2) Augusto
Anthony can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Augusto is looking to escape.
Augusto is working to get back to half guard.
Augusto is squirming around, avoiding Anthony's attempts to control the action.
Augusto really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Augusto is still trying to improve position.
Anthony looking for a guillotine from mount but Augusto is having none of it.
Anthony trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Augusto is trying to escape the mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anthony tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Anthony with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Augusto really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Anthony swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Michael Anthony!
A very excited looking Michael Anthony 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. |
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