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TWGC 41 (265lbs, D3): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Robert MacArthur Jnr! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Evan Freeman!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Wagner Zegers and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
MacArthur Jnr tries to clinch but Freeman moves out of range.
Freeman shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says MacArthur Jnr as he avoids it easily.
Freeman looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#CL#
MacArthur Jnr moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Freeman jumps guard and drags MacArthur Jnr to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
MacArthur Jnr 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.
MacArthur Jnr postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacArthur Jnr's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Freeman trying to control the position.
#T1#
MacArthur Jnr looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
MacArthur Jnr's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Freeman looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
MacArthur Jnr stays in close to Freeman's body and controls the position.
MacArthur Jnr will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T2#
Freeman is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
MacArthur Jnr content to stall in guard here.
Freeman keeping full guard, as MacArthur Jnr tries to pass. #T3#
MacArthur Jnr sitting in guard here, content to control.
Freeman wants to sweep but no luck.
MacArthur Jnr engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Freeman not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
MacArthur Jnr is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Freeman is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Freeman has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacArthur Jnr (0) vs (2) Freeman
MacArthur Jnr managing to control the position. #T4#
Freeman stopping the sweep attempt from MacArthur Jnr.
Freeman sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed MacArthur Jnr's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Freeman passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for MacArthur Jnr! Score +3 for passing guard: MacArthur Jnr (0) vs (5) Freeman
MacArthur Jnr is squirming around, avoiding Freeman's attempts to control the action.
MacArthur Jnr is desperately trying to improve his position but Freeman has a good base and remains in mount.#T5#
Freeman controlling from the full mount.
Freeman wants to control the pace but MacArthur Jnr is squirming around nicely. #SUB2#
Freeman throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! MacArthur Jnr has his hands clasped together but Freeman breaks the hold and MacArthur Jnr is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Freeman!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Evan Freeman!
After the fight, Evan Freeman was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight 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; Leandro Narloch! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Aron George!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Radbod Blank and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
George fails with the takedown#CL#
and Narloch counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #TD#
Narloch drags the fight down to the ground.
Narloch looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
George trying to control the position from guard on top but Narloch is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Narloch manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. George manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Narloch (2) vs (0) George
George keeping full guard, as Narloch tries to pass.
Narloch has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
George can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Narloch controls the pace.
Narloch is pushing down on George's leg trying to pass to half guard. George is fighting to maintain full guard but Narloch has managed to sneak the leg through.
George wants to get back to full guard.
Narloch wants to pass the guard but George is defending well. #T1#
Narloch slows the pace down in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Narloch prevents George from improving his position.
Narloch with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Narloch looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Narloch passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Narloch (5) vs (0) George#T2#
Narloch controlling from the full mount.
Narloch tries to control but George wriggling away.
Narloch avoids the attempt from George to control.
George is wriggling around trying to escape.
Narloch wants to take his opponent's back but George doesn't allow it.
Narloch controlling from mount.
Narloch continues to stall.#T3#
George is looking to get to half guard.
Narloch controlling from mount. #T4#
Narloch forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Narloch (8) vs (0) George
Narloch 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.
#SUB#
George showing good submission defense here.
Narloch has the hooks in. George is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Narloch controlling well, preventing George from escaping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T5#
Narloch has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of George's body.
#SUB#
George preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Narloch.
Narloch has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of George's body.
More hug and hope from Narloch.#T6##SUB#
George is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#T7#
George can't escape the position.
Narloch has good solid back control here. #SUB#
George preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Narloch.
George 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.
George wants to control his opponent's hands but Narloch gets his hands free.
Narloch is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
#T8#
George is keeping busy.
What can George do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
George tries to roll but Narloch sticks to his back.
#T9##SUB#
Narloch patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Narloch is riding his opponent, not letting George buck him off.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Narloch's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
I would not like to be George right now.
Narloch's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T10#
George manages to reverse the position and now he's in Narloch's guard. Nice work there by George.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Narloch (8) vs (2) George
George preventing the sweep.
Narloch is adopting a defensive guard.
George trying to control the position from guard on top but Narloch is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Narloch tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Narloch is working hard here to advance position.#SUB#
Narloch is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and George defends well.
Narloch lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Narloch (10) vs (2) George#T11#
George keeping full guard, as Narloch tries to pass.
Narloch passes George's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Narloch trying to pass the guard but George defending well.
Narloch controlling the action here.#T12#
George is pressing down on Narloch's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
George keeping moving, preventing Narloch from controlling successfully.
Narloch is really struggling to control George but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Narloch sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB2#
Narloch sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. George doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Narloch paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from George - great work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Aron George!
After winning the bout, Aron George thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Co-main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; The Meat Muncher! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Luis Naranja!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Wagner Zegers and Paul Aken.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Meat Muncher shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Naranja pinned against the cage. Naranja gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Meat Muncher tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Naranja manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Naranja stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Naranja wants it to stay on the feet.
Luis Naranja seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Naranja drives through and clinches with Meat Muncher against the cage.
#TD2#
Naranja has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Meat Muncher is trying to keep an underhook but Naranja manages to get the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Meat Muncher (0) vs (2) Naranja
Meat Muncher could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Meat Muncher tries to roll over but Naranja keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Naranja is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Meat Muncher has managed to free his arm - good work.
Meat Muncher is pressing down on Naranja's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Meat Muncher tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Naranja drops back, looking for a kneebar! Meat Muncher looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Meat Muncher looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Meat Muncher! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Meat Muncher (4) vs (2) Naranja
Naranja is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T1#
Naranja prevents Meat Muncher from moving into mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Naranja is looking to regain half guard here but Meat Muncher keeps moving and retains side control.
Meat Muncher moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Meat Muncher (6) vs (2) Naranja
Naranja is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Naranja is squirming around, avoiding Meat Muncher's attempts to control the action.
Naranja regains half guard.#SUB2#
Naranja looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Meat Muncher is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T2##SUB2#
Naranja is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Meat Muncher pulls his head out easily.
Meat Muncher is keen to just control but Naranja is a slippery customer.
Naranja slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Meat Muncher might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Meat Muncher wants to control from the top but Naranja keeps moving. #SUB2#
Naranja is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Meat Muncher defends well.
Meat Muncher trying to control but Naranja is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Naranja working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Meat Muncher doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Meat Muncher manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T3#
Meat Muncher trying to control but Naranja is working from the bottom.
Meat Muncher showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Meat Muncher trying to control the position from guard on top but Naranja is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Meat Muncher slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB2#
Naranja looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Meat Muncher works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB2#
Naranja looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Naranja actively working from the bottom here.#T4#
The fighters are battling for position here. Naranja manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Naranja throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Naranja has his foot on Meat Muncher's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Meat Muncher works his way back into a safe position though.
Meat Muncher trying to control but Naranja is working from the bottom.
Naranja can't keep his opponent in guard - Meat Muncher advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB#
Meat Muncher seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Naranja looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Meat Muncher is working for a kimura but Naranja is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Naranja looking for submissions off his back.#T5##SUB2#
Naranja looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Naranja is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Meat Muncher pulls his head out easily.
Naranja is not content to let Meat Muncher control the position.
Meat Muncher tries to pass to full mount but Naranja defends it.
Meat Muncher is keen to just control but Naranja is a slippery customer.
Naranja tries to get to full guard but Meat Muncher has control of the leg.
Naranja is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Meat Muncher's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Meat Muncher's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Meat Muncher (6) vs (6) Naranja#T6##SUB2#
Naranja is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Meat Muncher with him. Meat Muncher is trying to defend but Naranja has an arm under the chin now! Meat Muncher grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Luis Naranja!
After winning the bout, Luis Naranja thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Saul Goodman! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Elix Juarez!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Daniel Blasius and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Juarez dives in for a single leg takedown but Goodman sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Juarez is defended easily by Goodman.#CL#
Goodman moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD#
Goodman gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Juarez regains guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Goodman (2) vs (0) Juarez
Goodman 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.
Goodman is pushing down on Juarez's leg trying to pass to half guard. Juarez is fighting to maintain full guard but Goodman has managed to sneak the leg through.
Goodman wants to pass to mount but Juarez is defending the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Juarez works his way to full guard. Good work.
Goodman is stalling in the full guard.
Juarez looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1##SUB2#
Juarez throws his legs up looking for a submission but Goodman uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Goodman (5) vs (0) Juarez
Juarez is trying to get back to half guard.
Juarez manages to work his way to half guard, despite Goodman's best efforts.
Goodman uses his free foot to push down on Juarez's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Juarez. Score +3 for passing guard: Goodman (8) vs (0) Juarez
Goodman takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Juarez is trying to reverse the position but instead Goodman has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Goodman (11) vs (0) Juarez#T2#
Goodman has good solid back control here.
Goodman has the hooks in. Juarez is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Goodman not allowing Juarez to control his hands.
Juarez can't escape the position.
Juarez is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Goodman has good solid back control here.
Juarez is trying to break free.
#T3#
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
I really don't envy Juarez right now.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Juarez tries to escape the position.
Goodman really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Juarez.#T4#
Juarez is in bad spot here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
What can Juarez do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
I really don't envy Juarez right now.
#T5#
Juarez keeps trying to improve his position.
Goodman trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Juarez doesn't escape.
You can see the frustration on Juarez's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T6#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Juarez is still trying to improve position.
Goodman biding his time, looking for the opening.
#T7#
Juarez tries to escape the position.
Goodman controls the action.
Juarez tries to escape the position.
Juarez turns into Goodman and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Goodman (11) vs (2) Juarez
Juarez should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.#T8#
Juarez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Goodman keeping moving, preventing Juarez from controlling successfully.
Juarez is looking to pass into half guard but Goodman pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Goodman is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Goodman (13) vs (2) Juarez#SUB2#
Juarez has an active guard here but Goodman has managed to pass into half guard.
Juarez is looking to improve his position.
Goodman is controlling the pace.
#T9#
Goodman trying to pass the guard but Juarez defending well.
Goodman prevents Juarez from improving his position.
Juarez trying to control but Goodman postures up.
Juarez is looking to get back to full guard here but Goodman has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Goodman (16) vs (2) Juarez
Goodman is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Juarez's shoulder. That is not cool. #T10#
Juarez is looking to regain half guard here but Goodman keeps moving and retains side control.
Juarez seems a little lost for a moment, as Goodman dominates the positioning.
Juarez tries to buck Goodman off but Goodman is having none of it.#T11#
Goodman content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Goodman working away.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Juarez struggling a bit here.
Juarez is trying to improve his position.
Juarez can't do much from the bottom here.
Juarez is trying to get back to half guard.#T12#
Juarez regains half guard.
Juarez wants to improve his position but Goodman is controlling well.
Goodman stalling.
Juarez tries to get to full guard but Goodman has control of the leg. #T13#
Juarez wants to get back to full guard but Goodman has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Goodman (19) vs (2) Juarez
Goodman controlling his opponent.
Juarez keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Goodman takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Juarez wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Goodman (22) vs (2) Juarez#T14#
Juarez is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Goodman has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Juarez's body.
You can see the frustration on Juarez's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Goodman 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Juarez is in bad spot here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Goodman takes the fight on points by 22 to 2.
An out of breath and clearly excited Saul Goodman thanked FUClothing for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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