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TWGC 41 (170lbs, D2): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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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 0 wins and 0 losses; Angus MacArthur Ii! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 2 losses; Fabio Vieira!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Aafke Stam and Patrick Alders.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
MacArthur Ii closes the distance and clinches.
MacArthur Ii is working for takedown but Vieira is calmly controlling the position for now.
Vieira jumps guard but MacArthur Ii turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Vieira tries to pull guard but MacArthur Ii won't allow it.
Vieira tries to pull guard but MacArthur Ii holds him up against the cage and eventually Vieira drops back down to his feet.
Angus MacArthur Ii has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fabio Vieira.
Vieira jumps guard but MacArthur Ii turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Vieira fails to pull the fight into his guard.
MacArthur Ii is looking for a takedown.
MacArthur Ii tries for a takedown. No joy.
Vieira tries to pull guard but MacArthur Ii won't allow it.
MacArthur Ii is looking for a takedown.
MacArthur Ii is looking to take this one to the mat.
Vieira is trying to pull guard but MacArthur Ii has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vieira jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as MacArthur Ii walks away with a smile on his face. Vieira gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Vieira is looking to clinch but MacArthur Ii is avoiding it.
#CL#
MacArthur Ii rushes Vieira and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Vieira tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. MacArthur Ii smiles and moves away.
MacArthur Ii tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Vieira swivels and escapes.#CL#
MacArthur Ii closes the distance and clinches.#T1#
MacArthur Ii has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Vieira after a bit of a struggle.
MacArthur Ii jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Vieira walks away with a smile on his face. MacArthur Ii gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL#
MacArthur Ii clinches.
Vieira tries to pull guard but MacArthur Ii holds him up against the cage and eventually Vieira drops back down to his feet.
Vieira fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Vieira jumps guard but MacArthur Ii stands there with Vieira around his waist. Vieira gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
MacArthur Ii jumps guard but Vieira stands there with MacArthur Ii around his waist. MacArthur Ii gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Vieira tries to pull guard but MacArthur Ii won't allow it.
MacArthur Ii goes for a takedown in the clinch but Vieira prevents it.
Vieira tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. MacArthur Ii smiles and moves away.
Vieira fails with an attempt to clinch.
#CL#
MacArthur Ii forces Vieira back against the cage and clinches.
Vieira is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables MacArthur Ii to keep the fight standing.
MacArthur Ii is working for takedown but Vieira is calmly controlling the position for now.#T2#
Vieira is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables MacArthur Ii to keep the fight standing.
MacArthur Ii tries for a takedown but Vieira manages to get underhooks.
MacArthur Ii is looking for a takedown.
Vieira is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Vieira tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. MacArthur Ii just stands there and leans against the cage.
Vieira tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Vieira fails to pull guard.
Vieira fails to pull guard.
MacArthur Ii tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Vieira tries to pull guard but MacArthur Ii holds him up against the cage and eventually Vieira drops back down to his feet.
MacArthur Ii has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Vieira after a bit of a struggle.
Vieira stops a takedown attempt from MacArthur Ii.
MacArthur Ii has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Vieira avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
MacArthur Ii is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Vieira to keep the fight standing.
MacArthur Ii has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Vieira is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Vieira tries to pull guard but MacArthur Ii won't allow it.
Vieira jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as MacArthur Ii walks away with a smile on his face. Vieira gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #T3#
Vieira fails with an attempt to clinch.
MacArthur Ii half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Vieira fails with an attempt to clinch.
Vieira fails with an attempt to clinch.
Vieira doesn't manage to clinch there - MacArthur Ii circles away.
Vieira doesn't manage to clinch there - MacArthur Ii circles away.
Vieira tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
MacArthur Ii wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Vieira fails with an attempt to clinch.
Vieira fails in his attempt to clinch.
Vieira fails with an attempt to clinch.
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MacArthur Ii rushes Vieira and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Vieira jumps guard but MacArthur Ii stands there with Vieira around his waist. Vieira gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Vieira prevents a takedown attempt there.
Vieira tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. MacArthur Ii smiles and moves away.
Vieira is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T4#
Vieira stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Vieira wants it to stay on the feet.
Vieira is looking to clinch.
MacArthur Ii tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Vieira manages to circle out of the way.
Vieira tries to clinch but MacArthur Ii moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Vieira looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
MacArthur Ii avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Vieira tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. MacArthur Ii manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
MacArthur Ii misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#CL#
MacArthur Ii has closed the distance and engaged Vieira in a clinch.
MacArthur Ii tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Vieira smiles and moves away.
Fabio Vieira seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vieira tries to clinch up.#CL#
MacArthur Ii rushes Vieira and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
MacArthur Ii tries for a takedown but Vieira manages to get underhooks.
MacArthur Ii drops down looking for an ankle pick but Vieira pulls his leg out and moves away.
Vieira tries to clinch up but MacArthur Ii circles away and keeps his distance.#CL#
MacArthur Ii closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T5#
MacArthur Ii jumps guard but Vieira turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Vieira jumps guard but MacArthur Ii stands there with Vieira around his waist. Vieira gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#TD2#
Vieira ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Vieira no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Vieira wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Vieira looking for a sweep. Not yet Vieira, not yet.
Vieira not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
MacArthur Ii trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
MacArthur Ii is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Vieira looking for a guillotine here but MacArthur Ii defends easily.
MacArthur Ii is looking to pass into half guard but Vieira pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Vieira is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacArthur Ii (0) vs (2) Vieira#T6#
Vieira wants to pass the guard but MacArthur Ii is keeping the position.#SUB#
MacArthur Ii working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Vieira doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Vieira manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Vieira trying to control the position from guard on top but MacArthur Ii is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T7#
MacArthur Ii is trying to keep Vieira in close.
Vieira preventing the sweep.
Vieira trying to control the position from guard on top but MacArthur Ii is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
MacArthur Ii working a defensive guard but Vieira manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: MacArthur Ii (0) vs (5) Vieira
Vieira trying to control the position but MacArthur Ii is working away. #T8#
Vieira in the domination position with MacArthur Ii hanging on.
Vieira works to advance to full mount. MacArthur Ii defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: MacArthur Ii (0) vs (7) Vieira
Vieira seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but MacArthur Ii is holding on tight.
MacArthur Ii knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Vieira on the ground.
Vieira tries to control but MacArthur Ii wriggling away.
MacArthur Ii tries to hold on but Vieira postures up.
Vieira can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as MacArthur Ii is looking to escape. #T9#
MacArthur Ii is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
MacArthur Ii 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: MacArthur Ii (2) vs (7) Vieira
Vieira is trying to control the position but MacArthur Ii postures up.
MacArthur Ii controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T10#
Vieira looking to control.
MacArthur Ii has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
MacArthur Ii looking to pass the guard.
Vieira is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Vieira looking to hit a scissor sweep but MacArthur Ii is one step ahead there.
MacArthur Ii seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Vieira is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T11##SUB#
MacArthur Ii drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and MacArthur Ii jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Vieira wants to hit a sweep here but MacArthur Ii passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Vieira there! Score +3 for passing guard: MacArthur Ii (5) vs (7) Vieira
MacArthur Ii tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Vieira really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T12#
MacArthur Ii seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Vieira is holding on tight.
Vieira is working to get back to half guard.
MacArthur Ii controlling from the full mount. #SUB#
MacArthur Ii working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Vieira tries to hold on but MacArthur Ii postures up.#T13#
MacArthur Ii mounts Vieira! Really nice guard pass there!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
MacArthur Ii tries to control but Vieira wriggling away.
Vieira is wriggling around trying to escape.
#SUB#
MacArthur Ii working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
MacArthur Ii looking to control but Vieira is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T14#
MacArthur Ii controlling the pace for now.
Vieira sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Vieira gets back to full guard.
#SUB2#
Vieira escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. MacArthur Ii gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Vieira is looking for a triangle but MacArthur Ii pushes his legs off easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vieira wins on points by 7 to 5.
A relieved looking Fabio Vieira thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Yasol Kim! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Zark Muckerberg!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Daniel Blasius and Nard Betker.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Kim tries to close the distance and clinch but Muckerberg swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kim tries to clinch up.
Muckerberg is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#CL#
Kim has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kim tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Muckerberg smiles and moves away.
Kim slaps away a takedown attempt from Muckerberg, before circling back to the center of the mat.#CL#
Kim moves into the clinch.#TD#
Kim gets a trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kim (2) vs (0) Muckerberg
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Muckerberg actively working from the bottom here.
Muckerberg trying to control but Kim postures up.
Kim seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Muckerberg does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T1#
Muckerberg wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Kim is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Muckerberg defends it well.
Muckerberg wants to improve his position but Kim is controlling well.
Muckerberg felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Well, if Kim is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Kim has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Muckerberg works his way to full guard. Good work.#T2##SUB2#
Muckerberg is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Muckerberg looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kim slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB2#
Muckerberg is looking for a triangle but Kim pushes his legs off easily.
Muckerberg is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kim (2) vs (2) Muckerberg#T3#
Kim is trying to get back to full guard.
Kim regains full guard. Nicely done.
Muckerberg sitting in guard here, content to control.
Muckerberg looking to sit in guard and control but Kim gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kim (4) vs (2) Muckerberg
Kim preventing the sweep. #T4#
Muckerberg trying to keep a closed guard but Kim is proving a slippery customer.
Kim preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kim wants to control from the top but Muckerberg keeps moving.
Muckerberg manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kim manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kim (4) vs (4) Muckerberg
Muckerberg pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kim is keeping the position for now.
Muckerberg is pushing down on Kim's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kim is fighting to maintain full guard but Muckerberg has managed to sneak the leg through.#T5#
Muckerberg is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Kim! Score +3 for passing guard: Kim (4) vs (7) Muckerberg
Muckerberg wants to control but instead Kim manages to regain half guard.
Muckerberg wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kim keeps working.
Kim is looking for a sweep. Muckerberg is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Muckerberg is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Muckerberg trying to control but Kim is working from the bottom. #T6##SUB2#
Muckerberg is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Kim is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Kim has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kim (6) vs (7) Muckerberg#SUB#
Kim drops back looking for a leg! Muckerberg is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Muckerberg manages to kick Kim off! Kim jumps back into Muckerberg's guard.
Muckerberg wants to sweep here but Kim controlling him for the moment. #T7##SUB2#
Muckerberg is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kim trying to control but Muckerberg is working from the bottom.
Kim controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB2#
Muckerberg escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kim gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kim has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T8#
Kim trying to control the position from guard on top but Muckerberg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Muckerberg bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kim's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kim (6) vs (9) Muckerberg
Muckerberg looking to pass the guard.
Muckerberg forces his way into half guard.
Muckerberg wants to pass the guard but Kim is defending well. #T9#
Muckerberg is looking to take a break and control but Kim is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Muckerberg wants to free his trapped foot but Kim is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kim has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Muckerberg is working away from the top position though.
Kim is pressing down on Muckerberg's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T10#
Kim keeping moving, preventing Muckerberg from controlling successfully.
Muckerberg wants to pass the guard but Kim is keeping the position.
Kim has his hands on Muckerberg's head, controlling the position.
Muckerberg looking to sit in guard and control but Kim gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kim (8) vs (9) Muckerberg
Muckerberg keeping moving, preventing Kim from controlling successfully. #T11##SUB2#
Kim avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kim is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Kim trying to control but Muckerberg is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Muckerberg is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T12#
Muckerberg is trying to keep Kim in close.
Kim looking to pass the guard.
Muckerberg not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Muckerberg wants to sweep but no luck. #T13#
Kim tries to free his leg and advance position but Muckerberg is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Muckerberg looking for subs off his back but Kim has passed one foot through into half guard.
Muckerberg moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Kim trying to control but Muckerberg is working from the bottom.
Muckerberg tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T14#
Kim showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Muckerberg looking to control.
Muckerberg wants to sweep here but Kim controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Muckerberg has his feet on Kim's thighs here. He's pushed Kim off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Kim screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Zark Muckerberg!
Zark Muckerberg seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Co-main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Josh Aldarisio! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Daniyar Nurbolatov!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Radbod Blank and Patrick Alders.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Nurbolatov closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Aldarisio to the mat! Aldarisio manages to get full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Aldarisio (0) vs (2) Nurbolatov
Nurbolatov's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Nurbolatov stands and throws Aldarisio's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Aldarisio (0) vs (5) Nurbolatov#SUB2#
Nurbolatov goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Aldarisio has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Nurbolatov but great work by Aldarisio. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Aldarisio (4) vs (5) Nurbolatov
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nurbolatov manages to work his way to half guard, despite Aldarisio's best efforts.
Nurbolatov trying to hold on to Aldarisio's head to control him but Aldarisio postures up.
#SUB2#
Nurbolatov actively working from the bottom here.
Nurbolatov manages to get to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Nurbolatov is looking for a triangle but Aldarisio pushes his legs off easily.
Aldarisio has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T1#
Aldarisio is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Nurbolatov working a defensive guard here.
Aldarisio slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Nurbolatov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2#
Nurbolatov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Aldarisio gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Nurbolatov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Aldarisio defends well.
Aldarisio sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T2#
Aldarisio has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#SUB2#
Nurbolatov isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Aldarisio stacks Nurbolatov on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Aldarisio! Score +3 for passing guard: Aldarisio (7) vs (5) Nurbolatov
Nurbolatov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Aldarisio wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Nurbolatov can't do much from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Aldarisio is looking to take a break and control but Nurbolatov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Aldarisio tries for a kimura but Nurbolatov is defending well. #SUB#
Aldarisio thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Nurbolatov tries to bench press Aldarisio off him but Aldarisio keeps the position.
Nurbolatov 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.
Nurbolatov can't do much from the bottom here.
Nurbolatov tries to buck Aldarisio off but Aldarisio is having none of it.#T4##SUB#
Aldarisio is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Nurbolatov has escaped the position, nice work there.
Nurbolatov tries to improve position but can't.
Nurbolatov can't do much from the bottom here.
Nurbolatov tries to bench press Aldarisio off him but Aldarisio keeps the position.
Aldarisio is looking to take a break and control but Nurbolatov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Aldarisio staying calm.#T5#
Aldarisio seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Nurbolatov for as long as he can get away with.
Nurbolatov regains half guard.#SUB2#
Nurbolatov actively working from the bottom here.
Nurbolatov wants to control but Aldarisio is keeping busy.
Nurbolatov wants to improve his position but Aldarisio is controlling well.
#T6#
Nurbolatov trying to hold on to Aldarisio's head to control him but Aldarisio postures up.
Aldarisio with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Aldarisio knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Nurbolatov on the ground.#SUB2#
Nurbolatov looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Nurbolatov is defending against the submission attempts here by Aldarisio.
Aldarisio content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T7#
Nurbolatov is trying to maintain the position but Aldarisio is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Nurbolatov looking for submissions off his back.
Nurbolatov is trying to get back to full guard.
Aldarisio is controlling the pace.
Nurbolatov wants to get back to full guard.#T8#
Aldarisio controlling the pace.
Aldarisio is pressing down on Nurbolatov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Nurbolatov is holding on for now.
Nurbolatov is trying to control but can't.
Aldarisio trying to control the pace. #T9#
Nurbolatov is staying active underneath Aldarisio, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Aldarisio is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Nurbolatov sees it coming and defends easily.
Nurbolatov keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Aldarisio takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Aldarisio tries to pass to full mount but Nurbolatov defends it. #T10##SUB2#
Nurbolatov looking for submissions off his back.
Nurbolatov is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Nurbolatov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Aldarisio pulls his head out easily.
Aldarisio trying to control the pace.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Aldarisio.#T11##SUB2#
Nurbolatov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Aldarisio pulls his head out easily.
Aldarisio controlling the pace. #SUB2#
Nurbolatov looking for submissions off his back.#T12#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Aldarisio in particular looking to stall.
Aldarisio trying to mount his opponent but Nurbolatov defends it.
Nurbolatov tries to get to full guard but Aldarisio has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Nurbolatov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Aldarisio pulls his head out easily.
Aldarisio is thwarting Nurbolatov's attempts to control the position.#T13##SUB2#
Nurbolatov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Aldarisio pulls his head out easily.
Nurbolatov is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Nurbolatov looks winded!
Nurbolatov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Aldarisio works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Aldarisio (10) vs (5) Nurbolatov
Nurbolatov wants to control but Aldarisio is having none of it.
Aldarisio wants to control the pace but Nurbolatov is squirming around nicely. #T14#
Aldarisio prevents Nurbolatov from getting the reversal.
Nurbolatov is still trying to improve position.#SUB#
Aldarisio working for a submission but Nurbolatov is keeping him at bay.
Aldarisio controlling from the full mount.
Aldarisio continues to hold on tight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nurbolatov sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aldarisio takes the fight on points by 10 to 5. |
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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 2 wins and 5 losses; Marc Vazquez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Shahram Sheikhan!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Nard Betker and Daniel Blasius.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Sheikhan clinches up against the cage.#TD2#
Sheikhan wants the takedown. Vazquez is fighting it off but Sheikhan persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Vazquez's guard against the cage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Vazquez (0) vs (2) Sheikhan
Vazquez being controlled here, momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sheikhan looking to pass the guard.
Sheikhan showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sheikhan tries to free his leg and advance position but Vazquez is retaining full guard.
Sheikhan controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Vazquez trying to keep a closed guard but Sheikhan is proving a slippery customer.
#T1#
Vazquez is pulling down on Sheikhan's head to control his posture.
Vazquez is looking to sweep but instead, Sheikhan has passed into half guard.
Vazquez is looking to improve his position.
Sheikhan content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Sheikhan prevents Vazquez from improving his position.#T2#
Vazquez is working hard here to advance position.
Sheikhan perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
My spies in The Factory inform me that Sheikhan has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Sheikhan is pressing down on Vazquez's thigh, looking to free his foot. Vazquez is holding on for now.
Sheikhan prevents Vazquez from improving his position.
Sheikhan not doing much here.
#T3#
Vazquez wants to get back to full guard.
Vazquez is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Bowsh Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Sheikhan has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Vazquez (0) vs (5) Sheikhan
Sheikhan wants to take his opponent's back but Vazquez doesn't allow it.
Vazquez tries to lock up and control but Sheikhan gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T4#
Vazquez is working to get back to half guard.
Vazquez tries to hold on but Sheikhan pushes him away.
Sheikhan prevents Vazquez from getting the reversal.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vazquez wants to control but Sheikhan is having none of it.
Vazquez regains half guard.
Sheikhan tries to pass to full mount but Vazquez defends it.
Vazquez tries to roll over but Sheikhan keeps him under control.
Vazquez is trying to control but can't.
#T5#
Vazquez controlling the position well.
Sheikhan slows the pace down in half guard.
Sheikhan is continuing to stall.
Sheikhan prevents Vazquez from improving his position.#T6#
Vazquez is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Vazquez is looking to improve his position.
Sheikhan controlling the pace.
Sheikhan wants to pass the guard but Vazquez is defending well.
Vazquez is trying to control but can't.
#T7#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Vazquez tries to get to full guard but Sheikhan has control of the leg.
Vazquez wants to control but Sheikhan is keeping busy.
Well, if Sheikhan is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Sheikhan uses his free foot to push down on Vazquez's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Vazquez. Score +3 for passing guard: Vazquez (0) vs (8) Sheikhan#T8#
Vazquez wants to hold on but Sheikhan pushes him away.
Vazquez reaches up to try and control the position but Sheikhan seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Vazquez rolls and tries to escape and now Sheikhan has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Vazquez (0) vs (11) Sheikhan
Sheikhan doesn't have the hooks in and Vazquez manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vazquez (2) vs (11) Sheikhan
Sheikhan keeping moving, preventing Vazquez from controlling successfully.
Sheikhan working a defensive guard here.
Vazquez trying to control but Sheikhan is working from the bottom.
Vazquez is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Sheikhan is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T9#
Vazquez stands and throws Sheikhan's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Vazquez (5) vs (11) Sheikhan#SUB#
Vazquez tries for a kimura but Sheikhan is defending well.
Sheikhan tries to buck Vazquez off but Vazquez is having none of it.#SUB#
Vazquez swings around for an armbar but Sheikhan sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Vazquez's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vazquez (5) vs (13) Sheikhan
Sheikhan showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T10#
Vazquez managing to control the position.
Sheikhan controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Sheikhan preventing the sweep.
Sheikhan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Vazquez working a defensive guard here.
#T11#
Vazquez manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sheikhan manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vazquez (7) vs (13) Sheikhan
Vazquez pushes down on Sheikhan's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
Vazquez is working for a submission of some sort.
Vazquez trying to control from half guard but Sheikhan is working away.
Vazquez stalling.
Vazquez is just content to waste time from the top position. Sheikhan takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. #T12#
Vazquez looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Vazquez drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Vazquez as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Sheikhan screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Vazquez! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Marc Vazquez! |
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